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GRE考试最常用的写作素材:英语习语

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1、a big fish in a small pond  小地方的大人物
例句:In her hometown, she was a big fish in a small pond,but after she moved to New York, she was just only one among many millions.
在她家乡,她很了不起。可是搬到纽约后,她就不过是芸芸众生之一了。
 
2、a stone’s throw 一箭之遥
例句: He lives only a stone’s throw from here. 他住的地方离这儿只有一箭之遥。 

3、all gone 希望等的"消逝", 物品等的"丢失"。
例句1:My goodness! My bag is all gone. 天呀!我的包不见了。
例句2:Our hopes were all gone. 我们的希望成泡影了。 

4、all for it  对别人的看法或意见"完全同意","完全赞成"
例句: Go ahead with your plan. I’m all for it. 进行你的计划吧, 我完全赞成。
 
5、all in all  常用的片语,表示"总的来说","总而言之"
例句: He has his faults, but all in all, he is a good guy. 

6、as clear as mud  不清晰,混乱
例句:Your explanation is as clear as mud.  你的解释一点都不清晰

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