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发信人: yangs (Microsea永不止息), 信区: English
标 题: Slang of the day
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2002年11月05日10:29:54 星期二), 站内信件
fast lane
Definition: An exciting, glamorous lifestyle, filled with parties and fun; a
ny kind of accelerated, high-speed existence.
Example: 1) She moved to California, met a lot of actors and musicians, and
lived life in the fast lane.
2) Our company was in the fast lane for success until the recession
started.
Etymology: The idea is that life can be faster and more exciting (and more d
angerous), like a car that travels faster on the highway, thrilling its pass
engers with speed and daring.
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The shining sea 谁能够 划船不用浆
And
The blue sky 谁能够 扬帆没有风向
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