執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月20日 | Trivia
The bear and the bull are animals used to symbolize the mood of the stock market. When it is a bull market, prices are going up and traders are optimistic. When it is a bear market, prices are falling and few people want to buy, which makes prices fall even further....
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月19日 | Idioms
Paul: Can’t you just leave your cell phone at home while we go out to the movies? I want to have a relaxing time with no intrusions. Martha: I know, but I feel insecure if I don’t keep it close at hand. What if I get an urgent message from my boss? If something is...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月18日 | Words
A calf is a baby cow. But it can also be a baby moose, or a baby whale, elephant, or many other animals. Another thing that is called by this name is the big muscle in your lower leg....
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月17日 | Pictures
Santa Claus lives at the North Pole. Near Christmas, you can see him at the shopping mall, asking children what they want for Christmas and posing for photos with them. He has a team of elves that build the toys for the children, and reindeer that pull his flying...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年12月15日 | Phrases
Thelma: So I saw you at the movie theater with Brian. Does your boyfriend know about this? Julia: Oh, we broke up last week. Thelma: Oh, really? Well, Brian is a better guy, anyway. When two people who are dating stop being a couple, it is said that they break up....
