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bombard

Definition:

1. To attack a place for a long time using large weapons, bombs etc.

2. To do something too often or too much, for example, criticizing or questioning someone, or giving too much information.

Hey, stop bombarding me with so many questions!

I was in action, bombarding the Normandy Coast.

Mathy bombarded her with 1000 text messages last night.

by 请关注公众号：英文口语专家 June 7, 2019

mentality

Definition: A particular attitude or way of thinking, especially one that you think is wrong or stupid.

a get-rich-quick mentality.

I can't understand the mentality of people who hurt animals.

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mentality

A particular attitude or way of thinking, especially one that you think is wrong or stupid.
(尤指被视为错误或愚蠢的)心态

a get-rich-quick mentality

一夜暴富的心态

I can't understand the mentality of people who hurt animals.

He buys everything on credit - he has this play now, pay later mentality.

by 请关注公众号：英文口语专家 June 5, 2019

beyond doubt

Definition: If something is beyond doubt, it is completely certain.

You've proved it beyond doubt.

The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease.

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a grain of salt

Definition: To not completely believe what someone tells you, because you know that they do not always tell the truth.

You must take Mr.Wong's statements with a grain of salt, he often exaggerates.

Take what you see on the news with a grain of salt.

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the upper hand

Definition: To have more power than someone else, so that you are able to control a situation.

The company gained the upper hand in the business by buying its competitors.

After hours of fierce negotiation, the President gained the upper hand.

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make no bones

Definition: To not feel nervous or ashamed about doing or saying something.

I make no bones about enjoying a drink.

He made no bones about his dissatisfaction with the service.

by 请关注公众号：英文口语专家 June 7, 2019