一分钟英语 第108期:Cool as a Cucumber 镇定自若

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A cucumber is a long, green fruit that is usually eaten raw.

黄瓜是一种长的绿色果实，通常是生吃的。

Why are Anna and Jonathan talking about the temperature of produce? Cool as a cucumber

为什么安娜和乔纳森会谈论黄瓜的温度呢？镇定自若

Did you watch the basketball game last night?

你看了昨晚的篮球比赛了吗？

I did. I could not believe that player made a basket at the very last minute and WON the championship.

看了。我简直不能相信那个运动员在最后一刻投篮得分，赢得了冠军。

Talk about pressure! But he stayed cool.

压力肯定很大！但他依然保持冷静。

Cool as a cucumber!

镇定自若！

Cucumbers are naturally cool fruits, which is where this expression comes from.

黄瓜是天然的清凉水果，这个表达正源于此。

"Cool as a cucumber" describes someone who is laid-back or who performs really well when the pressure is on.

“镇定自若”用于描述闲散的人，或表现很好的人，通常在压力到来的情况下。

And that's English in a Minute!

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