一分钟英语
四个包含单词 “cake” 的短语
内容简介
香甜松软的 “cake（蛋糕）” 是令很多人垂涎的美食。因此，人们也常用单词 “cake” 来比喻各种 “美好的、令人想要得到的东西”。比如，“a slice of the cake” 的意思就是 “可以得到的一份利益，分一杯羹”。看视频，跟主持人 Georgie 学习四个包含单词 “cake” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “a piece of cake” 小菜一碟，非常容易的事
Fixing the bike was a piece of cake once I found the right tools.
The maths exam was a piece of cake for Shu.
2. “have your cake and eat it too” 鱼和熊掌兼得，两全其美
He wants to spend all his money on holidays and save for a house, but he can't have his cake and eat it too.
You can't have your cake and eat it too – either save money or spend it on holidays.
3. “a slice of the cake” 可以得到的一份利益，分一杯羹
The company made huge profits, so the workers are hoping for a slice of the cake.
When the startup was sold, the money was shared out so every employee got a slice of the cake.
4. “the icing on the cake” 锦上添花或雪上加霜
It was great to see an old friend, but the sunny weather was the icing on the cake.
He lost his job, and his car breaking down was the icing on the cake.