俚语“down to earth”, 它的含义可不是指“掉到地上”,它的真实含义是什么呢?来看看下面的对话:

- I was there with Valeria.

-我和瓦莱里娅一起去的。

- Oh, you’ve finally met her! What is she like? Did she have any special requests?

-你终于见到她了!她长什么样?她有什么特别的要求吗?

- No, not really. I was surprised to find out that she is actually a very down-to-earth person. I assumed that she’s gonna be some kind of a diva based on her lifestyle, but she’s actually super nice.

-不,不是。我惊讶地发现她其实是一个非常接地气的人。根据她的生活方式,我以为她会成为什么天后,但她其实超级好。

- Oh, cool. I thought all celebrities are demanding.

—哦,酷。我以为所有的名人都要求很高。

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To be ‘down-to-earth’ is to be decent, simple and realistic.体面 简单 现实

“down-to-earth”是一个复合形容词,sensible and practical, in a way that is helpful and friendly

“务实的” “不虚荣的 脚踏实地的”

例句:

She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.她是那种很务实、毫不虚荣的女人。

拓展一:

1.I assumed that 我原‬以为 (contrary to the fact )

I assumed they were going to be early like always, but they were late to arrive this time!

It isn’t always smart to make assumptions.

2.Diva - entitled, feminine 名媛

3.demanding 要求高的 飞扬跋扈的

This class is very demanding. There are just so many assignments, it’s non-stop!

My husband can be quite demanding sometimes. (bossy专横‬的)

拓展二:几个表示“实际的”词

1.表示“接地气”的,比如 easy-going(随和的、容易相处的)、amiable(和蔼可亲的、友善的)、friendly(友好的)

2.pragmatic 讲究实际的,重实效的;实用主义的

In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successfulthan an idealistic one.在商业活动中,解决问题用实际的方法往往比空想更有成效。

3.realistic 现实的;实事求是的;务实的

It isn't realistic to expect people to work for so little money.给那么点报酬还指望人们干这个工作,这是不现实的。

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