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标  题: Slang of the day
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2002年07月20日12:45:26 星期六), 站内信件


 411

Definition: Information, news (pronounced "four-one-one").

Example: 1) What's the 411 on Nancy's party?

Etymology: You dial 4-1-1 on the telephone to find someone's phone number. A
s slang, "411" refers to more than just phone numbers. You can use the phras
e to refer to any kind of information, particularly the latest news about so
mething.

Synonyms: lowdown, scoop

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            The shining sea            谁能够 划船不用浆                                    
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            The blue sky               谁能够 扬帆没有风向                                 
            Share                                                                      
            The same  color                                                                 

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