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发信人: yangs (Microsea永不止息), 信区: English
标  题: BizIdiom of the day
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2002年09月21日10:19:37 星期六), 站内信件

bells and whistles

Definition: Excessive or unnecessary features on something; showy or flashy 
parts.

Example: 1) My father bought a new computer with all the bells and whistles.
 I think it even makes toast. 
         2) I like the original model, without all the 
bells and whistles the second version has.

Etymology: 'Bells' and 'whistles' make noise and attract attention, but they
 are not a necessary part of most things.

Synonyms: frills


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            The shining sea            谁能够 划船不用浆                                    
            And                                                                     
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※ 来源:·哈工大紫丁香 bbs.hit.edu.cn·[FROM: dsp.hit.edu.cn]
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