執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月30日 | Trivia
What’s your blood type? Human red blood cells can have two different antigens, A or B. If you have only one, your blood type is A or B. If you have both, it’s AB. And if you have neither, it’s type O. Other animals, such as dogs, have more different blood types....
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月29日 | Idioms
“The film is pretty boring overall, but it has its moments. The special effects on the final battle are great, and the scene between the protagonist and her father is very touching.” Something that “has its moments” may be difficult or bad most of the time, but there...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月28日 | Words
“One thing that can help you feel better after a difficult day is to cuddle with your pet.” Cuddling involves hugging or holding and petting. Some pets are cuddlier than others. A cuddly animal is usually furry and cute and doesn’t mind cuddling. You usually don’t...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月27日 | Pictures
Carnations were originally pink or purple, but have been bred to bloom in other colors, such as red, white, yellow, and even green. Different colors of carnations are used to symbolize different things in different countries....
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月25日 | Phrases
“I thought I was finally going to beat you at chess, but you’re always thinking one step ahead of me!” If you win a close race, you may be “one step ahead” of your opponent, but usually this idiom refers to thinking or planning ahead, rather than physical location....
