- voa慢速英语:Words and Their Stories:Military Expressions2010-03-07
- A leatherneck or a grunt do not sound like nice names to call someone. Yet men and women who serve in the United States armed forces are proud of those names. And if you think they sound strange, consider doughboy and GI Joe.
- voa慢速英语:Where Did 'OK' Come From?2010-02-28
- Millions of people all over the world use the word OK. In fact, some people say the word is used more often than any other word in the world. OK means all right or acceptable. It expresses agreement or approval.
- voa慢速英语讲解附字幕:与昆虫有关的短语2010-02-21
- There are many American expressions about insects -- like bees, for example. Bees are known as very hard workers. They always appear to be busy, moving around their homes, or hives. So you might say you were as busy as a bee if you spent your weekend cleaning your house.
- voa慢速英语:WORDS AND THEIR STORIES-Great Scott2010-02-18
- Then there is Holy Toledo! It is another expression of surprise. It refers to the city of Toledo, Spain, an important religious center in medieval times. Toledo was a holy city for both the Roman Catholics and the Muslim Moors of Spain.
- [VOA词汇典故]Words and Their Stories: All About Names2010-02-09
- A person's name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. You might even want to get a cup of Joe, I mean, a cup of coffee.
- voa慢速英语讲解附字幕:词语典故:与名字有关的有趣短语2010-02-07
- A person’s name is very important. Some names also have special meanings in popular American expressions. To better understand what I mean, sit back and listen. You might even want to get a cup of Joe, I mean, a cup of coffee.
- [VOA词汇典故]Words and Their Stories: Farm Expressions2010-02-03
- In the early days of human history, people survived by hunting wild animals, or gathering wild grains and plants for food. Then, some people learned to grow crops and raise animals for food. They were the first farmers.
- voa慢速英语讲解附字幕:词语典故:与农田有关的短语2010-01-31
- In the early days of human history, people survived by hunting wild animals, or gathering wild grains and plants for food. Then, some people learned to grow crops and raise animals for food. They were the first farmers.
- [VOA词汇典故]Words and Their Stories: Back, Shoulders and Chest2010-01-25
- There are many American expressions that use parts of the body. These include the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and even the heart. Today we will tell you some expressions that use other body parts – the back, shoulders and chest.
- voa慢速英语讲解附字幕:词语典故:与身体部位有关的短语2010-01-24
- There are many American expressions that use parts of the body. These include the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and even the heart. Today we will tell you some expressions that use other body parts 每 the back, shoulders and chest.
- [VOA词汇典故]Words and Their Stories: A Chip on Your Shoulder2010-01-18
- Every week at this time we tell the story of words and expressions used in American English. Some of them are old. Some are new. Together, they form the living speech of the American people.
- voa慢速英语讲解附字幕:词语典故:爱吵架的人2010-01-18
- Every week at this time we tell the story of words and expressions used in American English. Some of them are old. Some are new. Together, they form the living speech of the American people.
- [VOA词汇典故]Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for Chicago2010-01-10
- A nickname is a shortened version of a person's name. A nickname also can describe a person, place or thing. Many American cities have interesting nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity.
- voa慢速英语讲解附字幕:词语典故:芝加哥别名2010-01-10
- A nickname is a shortened version of a person's name. A nickname also can describe a person, place or thing. Many American cities have interesting nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity.
- [VOA词汇典故]Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for Los Angeles2010-01-07
- A nickname is a shortened form of a person's name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can also be funny.
- voa慢速英语:Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for Los Angeles2010-01-03
- A nickname is a shortened form of a person's name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity. Nicknames can also be funny.
- voa慢速英语讲解附字幕:词语典故:纽约别名2009-12-27
- A nickname is a shortened form of a person's name. A nickname also can be a descriptive name for a person, place or thing.Many American cities have nicknames.These can help establish an identity, spread pride among citizens and build unity.
- [VOA词汇典故]Words and Their Stories: Santa ClausBy VOA2009-12-20
- Santa Claus is someone who will remain in the hearts of children forever. He is the make-believe person who brings toys and other gifts to children at Christmas. To grown-ups, he is a special symbol of good will and selfless giving.
- voa慢速英语讲解:词语典故:Santa Claus圣诞老人2009-12-20
- Santa Claus is someone who will remain in the hearts of children forever. He is the make-believe person who brings toys and other gifts to children at Christmas. To grown-ups, he is a special symbol of good will and selfless giving.
- voa慢速英语讲解:美国历史系列:联盟首都失利2009-12-19
- On March fourth, eighteen sixty-five, Abraham Lincoln was sworn-in as president after winning a second term. The election had taken place in the Union of northern states. The Union still followed the United States Constitution. The Confederacy of southern states had left the Union. The South had its own Constitution.
- voa慢速英语讲解附字幕:词语典故:烫手山芋2009-12-06
- Hot is a simple, easily understood word. So are most of the expressions made with the word hot. But not always, as we shall see.
- voa慢速英语:词语典故:大人物2009-11-29
- Some expressions describe people who are important, or who at least think they are. One such expression is, bigwig.
- [VOA词汇典故]Words and Their Stories: Ace in the Hole2009-11-23
- It is surprising how many expressions that Americans use every day came from the card game of poker. For example, you hear the expression, ace in the hole, used by many people who would never think of going near a poker table. An ace in the hole is an argument, plan or thing kept hidden until needed. It is used especially when it can turn failure into success.
- voa慢速英语讲解附字幕:词语典故:最后的王牌2009-11-22
- It is surprising how many expressions that Americans use every day came from the card game of poker. For example, you hear the expression, ace in the hole, used by many people who would never think of going near a poker table. An ace in the hole is an argument, plan or thing kept hidden until needed. It is used especially when it can turn failure into success.
- voa慢速英语:威廉姆斯,1923-1953:他创作了关于爱情...2009-11-22
- Every week at this time, we tell you a story about people who played a part in the history of the United States. I'm Tony Riggs. Today, Larry West and I tell the story of country and western singer and songwriter, Hank Williams.