off the cuff
即兴
►含义:
(of speaking, remarks, etc.) without previous thought or preparation
讲话时未经思考或准备
►例句:
I'm just speaking off the cuff here—I haven't seen the results yet.
我只是在这里即兴说说而已,我还没看到结果呢。(做状语)
►对话:
A: The new principal made an off-the-cuff remark. And everybody was so inspired.
新校长刚做了一番即兴演说,每个人都被深深打动。(做定语)
B:He’s really something.
他有点东西。
►额外收获:
1.principal: n.校长
2.inspire: vt.鼓励、鼓舞
3.someone’s really something: 某人了不起