一分钟英语
四个包含单词 “stone” 的短语
内容简介
“Stone（石头）” 在许多人的眼中是坚硬、粗糙、毫无变化的，而包含 “stone” 的短语 “set in stone” 也正是借用了石头的质地来比喻计划或安排 “像是刻在石头上一样一成不变、不可更改”。英语中还有哪些包含单词 “stone” 的短语？看节目，跟主持人 Georgie 学习四个包含单词 “stone” 的实用短语。
用法总结
1. “set in stone” 一成不变，不可更改
Sorry. The essay deadline is set in stone. No exceptions!
The dress code of this office is not set in stone. You can wear whatever you think is appropriate.
2. “kill two birds with one stone” 一石二鸟，一举两得
I listen to podcasts while I'm commuting to work – it kills two birds with one stone!
She came up with a plan that killed two bird with one stone, which saved us a lot of time.
3. “leave no stone unturned” 不遗余力地寻找某物；千方百计地完成某事
The detectives promised to leave no stone unturned in their search for a suspect.
Timmy left no stone unturned, but at the end of the day he still couldn't find a way to fix his problem.
4. “a stone's throw away” 距离非常近
My new flat is just a stone's throw away from work – I can walk there!
We worked just a stone's throw away from each other when we both lived in New York – it was great!