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Unit 12 - 12C

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Unit 12 - 12C

10 Words

5m

1
pinch
pinch
动词

捏, 掐

He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache.

他不得不鼻梁以缓解越来越严重的头痛。

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2
piece of cake
content.phrase

For her, solving complex math problems is a piece of cake.

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3
in the middle of nowhere
in the middle of nowhere
content.phrase

The cabin was tucked away in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by dense forests and miles of untouched nature.

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4
a far cry from {sth}
content.phrase

The dilapidated house they purchased was a far cry from the beautiful, renovated home they had envisioned.

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5
[break] the ice
content.phrase

He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting.

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6
[keep] an eye on {sb/sth}
content.phrase

The security guard was instructed to keep an eye on the surveillance cameras to ensure the safety of the premises.

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7
[sleep] like a log
content.phrase

After the long hike, I slept like a log, not waking up until morning.

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8
out of the blue
out of the blue
content.phrase

The invitation to the party came out of the blue, and I couldn't believe my luck.

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9
[pull] {one's} leg
content.phrase

Are you serious, or are you just pulling my leg?

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10
food for thought
food for thought
content.phrase

The thought-provoking article provided plenty of food for thought, prompting readers to reconsider their perspectives.

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