黄油大盗现身江湖

船长陪你说英语出品

英音小甜点
边看世界 边为你的漂亮发音加点料

Quotes of the Day 日积“阅”累

        一边了解世界，一边进行语音练习，还可以积累口语和写作的丰富表达。

       你可以参考文章中的部分例句，拓展你的口语或写作表达。同样，你也可以参考视频，结合我们发音训练涉及到的各个方面，将这些段落用于你的发音训练。我们一起开始吧！

      今天看到一条相当辣眼的新闻。竟然有人专门对黄油下手。根据安大略省Ghuelf警方的消息，已经发现有人专门在超市中成批偷盗黄油。目前似乎仍没有破案，且动机难以揣摩。

不过，黄油的确在英语习语中比重很大。掌握这些表达，会让你的英语更为丰富有趣。

Butter someone up

To flatter someone, usually to gain their favor or advantage. 拍某人马屁

�She tried to butter up her boss before asking for a raise.

Bread and butter

Someone’s main source of income or livelihood. 主要收入来源

�Writing is his bread and butter; that’s how he makes a living.

Like butter wouldn’t melt (in their mouth）

Describes someone who appears innocent or demure, but may not actually be. 装得和真的一样

�She acts like butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth, but she can be quite mischievous.

Know which side your bread is buttered on

To know what is in your best interest, especially in relationships or work. 清楚地知道什么最符合自己的利益

� He always helps his boss because he knows which side his bread is buttered on.

Butterfingers

Someone who is clumsy and often drops things. 手滑 笨拙

� Oops! Butterfingers! I dropped the glass again.

Put butter on bacon

To add something unnecessary or excessive, often referring to overindulgence. 画蛇添足

�Adding those extra decorations is like putting butter on bacon; it’s just too much.