idiom
n
1 [C] phrase or sentence whose meaning is not clear from the meaning of its individual words and which must be learnt as a whole unit 习语; 成语; 惯用语, 如 give way, a change of heart, be hard put to it
The English language has many idioms. 英语有很多惯用语.
2 [U]
(a) language or dialect of a people or country某民族或某国家之语言或方言
the French idiom 法语.
(b) use of language that is typical of or natural to speakers of a particular language (操某语言者典型的或自然的)语言用法.
(c) use of language peculiar to a period or an individual (某时期或某人特有的)语言用法
Shakespeare's idiom 莎士比亚的语言风格.
Today it is no longer the tallest building in the USA, or even in New York.
今天,它不再是美国最高的大厦了,甚至在纽约都排不上号了。
Here are some more tips on becoming a good listener. First, take turns to listen. Don't all try to speak at the same time when you are in a group. Listen without interrupting, and stop others from interrupting. Then it will be someone else's turn. That wa