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Category: 每日一句英语

Practical and engaging short articles about natural everyday English, with particular attention to expressions used in Australian life.

‘Good on You!’ Means ‘Well Done’

Australian English, Everyday Expressions, 日常表达, 澳洲英语

“It’s a Fair Way” Means “It’s Quite Far”

Australian English, Distance Expressions, 距离表达, 澳洲英语

Why Does “I’m Just Ducking Out” Sound So Natural?

Australian English, Duck Out, 出去一下, 澳洲英语

“No dramas.” Means “No Problem”

Australian English, No Dramas, 没问题, 澳洲英语

Why Does “Yeah, Nah” Usually Not Mean Yes?

Australian English, Discourse Markers, 话语标记, 澳洲英语

“Have a Stickybeak” Means “Go and Have a Look”

Australian English, Everyday Conversation, 非正式英语, Informal English, 日常会话, 澳洲英语

“I’ll Flick You an Email” Means “I’ll Send You One”

Australian English, 非正式英语, Informal English, 澳洲英语

“Don’t Spit the Dummy” Means “Don’t Throw a Tantrum”

Australian English, 非正式表达, Informal Expressions, 澳洲英语

‘Let’s Have a Yarn’ Means ‘Let’s Have a Chat’

Australian English, Conversation, 交谈, 澳洲英语

“It’s Chockers” Means “It’s Packed”

Australian English, Chockers, 挤满, 澳洲英语

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