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Part One 你听不懂的

feather in one’s cap 值得骄傲的成就，荣耀

It was a feather in Hank’s cap the he was invited to the news conference1 held in the presidential palace, which had limitation2 on the number of reporters.

Stella won the piano contest yesterday and it was really a feather in her cap.

It was a feather in his cap for the new teacher when he was made head of the history department.

Get down to brass3 tacks4 谈重要的事，谈实质的问题

We have spent too much time on meaningless details. Why don’t we get down to brass tacks?

Part Two 你说不出的

---It looks like the kids are all set to go, so we’re going to take off.

---So soon?

---I’m afraid so. The kids have to finish their homework.

---Oh, right. Tomorrow’s Monday.

---Right. Anyway, thanks for a great time. It’s been fun.

---Thanks. I’m glad you could come.

---You and Marry should come by our place for dinner some time.

---I’d like that. Well, don’t be a stranger.

---We won’t . so long.

---Bye.

Part Three 有趣的故事

天主教在世界历史上的重要作用
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1 conference vprzf     
n.（正式的）会议；讨论
参考例句：
  • We're having a conference and we'd like you to sit in.我们将举行一次会议，希望你来旁听。
  • The conference will come to a close this afternoon.今天下午会议闭幕。
2 limitation E0Mxx     
n.限制；局限
参考例句：
  • I am willing to accept certain limitation on my freedom.我愿意接受对我自由的某些限制。
  • We shall continue to work for the limitation of nuclear arms.我们将继续为限制核子武器而努力。
3 brass DWbzI     
n.黄铜；黄铜器，铜管乐器
参考例句：
  • Many of the workers play in the factory's brass band.许多工人都在工厂铜管乐队中演奏。
  • Brass is formed by the fusion of copper and zinc.黄铜是通过铜和锌的熔合而成的。
4 tacks 61d4d2c9844f9f1a76324ec2d251a32e     
大头钉( tack的名词复数 )； 平头钉； 航向； 方法
参考例句：
  • Never mind the side issues, let's get down to brass tacks and thrash out a basic agreement. 别管枝节问题，让我们讨论问题的实质，以求得基本一致。
  • Get down to the brass tacks,and quit talking round the subject. 谈实质问题吧，别兜圈子了。

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