PART 1 English Idioms that are not Learnt in English Classes 课堂上学不到的英语习语 1
1.1 English Idioms Easily Misunderstood 容易误解的习语 1
1.2 English Idioms from Fables 来自寓言故事的习语 22
1.3 English Idioms from Mythologies 来自神话传说的习语 33
1.4 English Idioms from Religion 来自宗教的习语 50
1.5 English Idioms from Histories 来自历史的习语 68
1.6 English Idioms from Sports and Entertainments 来自体育娱乐活动的习语 84
1.7 English Idioms from Literary Works 来自文学作品的习语 98
1.8 English Idioms and Animals 与动物有关的习语 105
PART 2 Practical English Sentences that are not Learnt in Classes 课堂上学不到的实用英语句子 117
2.1 Praise 赞美 118
2.2 Flattery 恭维 122
2.3 Gratitude 致谢 123
2.4 Response to Gratitude 回谢 125
2.5 Wishes 祝福 126
2.6 Consolation and Encouragement 安慰和鼓励 131
2.7 Joy 高兴 133
2.8 Agreement 同意 134
2.9 Certainty 确定 136
2.10 Uncertainty 不确定 137
2.11 Depression 郁闷沮丧 138
2.12 Complaint 抱怨 139
2.13 Anger 生气 141
2.14 Quarrelling 吵架 145
2.15 Order 命令 146
2.16 Making Excuses 找借口 147
2.17 Interruption 插话 149
2.18 Accosting Foreigners 与老外搭讪 150
2.19 Ending Conversations on Telephone 电话结束用语 151
2.20 Parting 分手 152
2.21 Resumption of Love 重新开始 153
2.22 Simpleness 简单 154
2.23 Resignation Expression 辞职的表达方式 155
2.24 Sleeplessness 睡不着 156
2.25 Short English Sentences in Films 影视中的英语短句 157
2.26 Others 其他 159
PART 3 Classical Proverbs 英语经典谚语 165