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慣用語例子：200+英語慣用語附含義和例句
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慣用語例子：200+英語慣用語附含義和例句

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學習慣用語最快的方法是通過例子。定義告訴你慣用語的含義，但例子向你展示它在現實中如何工作——在真實句子中，在真實語境中。這就是本文為你提供的：200+慣用語例子，每個都有清晰的含義和展示母語使用者如何使用它的自然句子。

這些不是罕見的文學表達。這裡的每個慣用語定期出現在對話、電影、新聞、商務和學術英語中。如果你在備考IELTS、TOEFL或TOEIC，你會在考試中遇到許多這些。如果你在學習工作或旅行的英語，你每天都會聽到它們。

  • 總計：200+慣用語例子
  • 格式：慣用語→含義→例句
  • 組織方式：10個主題類別
  • 程度：A2-C1
  • 適合：考試準備、流利度、理解母語使用者

要獲得完整的500+慣用語參考，請參閱我們的英語慣用語：完整指南。

日常生活

這些慣用語比任何其他慣用語都更多地出現在日常對話中。

# 慣用語 含義 例句
1 a piece of cake 非常容易的事情 The driving test was a piece of cake — I passed on the first try.
2 break the ice 在不舒適的情況下開始對話 The team-building exercise helped break the ice on the first day.
3 hit the nail on the head 完全正確 You hit the nail on the head — that is exactly the problem.
4 under the weather 感覺有點不舒服 I’m feeling a bit under the weather today, so I’ll work from home.
5 once in a blue moon 非常少見 We only eat out once in a blue moon — maybe twice a year.
6 call it a day 停止當天的工作 We’ve been at this for eight hours — let’s call it a day.
7 the last straw 引起反應的最後一個問題 Being late again was the last straw — they fired him.
8 get out of hand 變得無法控制 The party got out of hand after midnight.
9 in the long run 長期來看 Learning English is hard now, but it will pay off in the long run.
10 at the end of the day 最終；當一切都考慮過了 At the end of the day, your health is more important than your job.
11 give it a shot 嘗試某事 I’ve never tried skiing, but I’ll give it a shot.
12 a blessing in disguise 結果是好的壞事 Losing that job was a blessing in disguise — I found a much better one.
13 better late than never 遲到比根本沒做好 You finally finished the report? Well, better late than never.
14 bite off more than you can chew 承擔太多 She bit off more than she could chew by signing up for five courses.
15 burn the midnight oil 深夜工作 I’ve been burning the midnight oil to finish this project.
16 hit the road 離開；開始旅程 It’s getting late — we should hit the road.
17 on the same page 意見一致 Let’s make sure we’re all on the same page before the meeting.
18 the tip of the iceberg 一個大得多問題的小可見部分 The complaints we received are just the tip of the iceberg.
19 go the extra mile 做超出預期的事情 She always goes the extra mile for her clients.
20 a no-brainer 明顯的決定 Taking the promotion was a no-brainer — better pay, better hours.

情感和感受

慣用語在描述人們的感受時特別豐富。

# 慣用語 含義 例句
21 on cloud nine 極度快樂 She’s been on cloud nine since she got the job offer.
22 over the moon 高興；欣喜若狂 They were over the moon when they heard about the baby.
23 down in the dumps 感到悲傷或沮喪 He’s been down in the dumps since his girlfriend left.
24 have butterflies in your stomach 感到緊張 I always have butterflies in my stomach before interviews.
25 get cold feet 因太緊張而不做某事 He got cold feet and cancelled the presentation.
26 blow off steam 釋放壓力或憤怒 After a tough week, I blow off steam by going to the gym.
27 keep your chin up 在困難情況下保持積極 I know you didn’t get the job, but keep your chin up.
28 on edge 緊張和焦慮 Everyone has been on edge since the layoff announcements.
29 sick and tired 非常惱火；厭煩 I’m sick and tired of hearing excuses.
30 lose your temper 變得憤怒 She rarely loses her temper, but today was an exception.
31 have a change of heart 改變你的意見或決定 He was going to sell the house, but he had a change of heart.
32 get something off your chest 談論一直困擾你的事情 I need to get this off my chest — I disagree with the plan.
33 bite your tongue 阻止自己說某事 I wanted to argue, but I bit my tongue.
34 cry over spilled milk 浪費時間後悔已做的事 The deadline passed — there’s no point crying over spilled milk.
35 drive someone up the wall 極大地惹惱某人 That constant noise is driving me up the wall.
36 have a soft spot for 對某人有特殊喜愛 She has a soft spot for stray animals.
37 wear your heart on your sleeve 公開表達你的情感 He wears his heart on his sleeve — you always know how he feels.
38 a weight off your shoulders 消除負擔後的解脫 Finishing the thesis was a huge weight off my shoulders.
39 jump for joy 非常高興 When she heard the news, she literally jumped for joy.
40 scared stiff 極度恐懼 I was scared stiff during the horror movie.

工作和商業

TOEIC等商務英語考試的必備內容。

# 慣用語 含義 例句
41 back to square one 從頭開始 The client rejected our proposal, so it’s back to square one.
42 think outside the box 創造性地思考 We need to think outside the box to solve this problem.
43 get the ball rolling 啟動一個過程 Let’s get the ball rolling on the new marketing campaign.
44 cut corners 以容易的方式做某事，犧牲品質 The builder cut corners on materials, and the roof leaked within a year.
45 in the loop 被告知某事 Please keep me in the loop about any changes to the schedule.
46 pull strings 使用個人關係來完成某事 He pulled some strings to get his son the internship.
47 a game changer 顯著改變情況的事物 Remote work was a game changer for employee satisfaction.
48 bring to the table 貢獻有價值的事物 What skills do you bring to the table?
49 up in the air 不確定；尚未決定 The project timeline is still up in the air.
50 a win-win situation 對所有人都有利的結果 The deal was a win-win — both companies increased their market share.
51 the bottom line 最重要的事實或考慮因素 The bottom line is that we need to cut costs by 15%.
52 go back to the drawing board 從頭開始重新計劃 That approach failed completely — time to go back to the drawing board.
53 ahead of the curve 比他人更進一步 Their use of AI puts them ahead of the curve in the industry.
54 call the shots 做決定 As team lead, you’ll be calling the shots on this project.
55 on the same wavelength 以同樣的方式思考 We finished each other’s sentences — we were on the same wavelength.
56 raise the bar 設定更高的標準 The new CEO raised the bar for product quality.
57 a steep learning curve 起初難以學習的事物 The new software has a steep learning curve, but it’s worth it.
58 touch base 簡短接觸 Let’s touch base next week to check progress.
59 play it by ear 即興；邊走邊決定 We don’t have a fixed agenda — let’s just play it by ear.
60 burn bridges 破壞關係或機會 Don’t burn bridges when you leave a job — you may need those contacts later.

時間和速度

# 慣用語 含義 例句
61 in the nick of time 勉強及時 The ambulance arrived in the nick of time.
62 time flies 時間過得很快 I can’t believe it’s December already — time flies.
63 around the clock 一天24小時；不斷地 The team worked around the clock to meet the deadline.
64 in a heartbeat 立即；毫不猶豫 I’d move to Japan in a heartbeat if I got the chance.
65 against the clock 在匆忙中；時間有限 We’re working against the clock to finish before Friday.
66 behind the times 過時的；老式的 Their marketing strategy is behind the times.
67 a matter of time 必然會發生的事情 It’s only a matter of time before they find out.
68 from time to time 偶爾 I still think about my old school friends from time to time.
69 kill time 在等待時做不重要的事 I was just killing time at the airport, browsing the shops.
70 at the eleventh hour 在最後一刻 The agreement was reached at the eleventh hour.

慣用語例子的十個類別——日常生活、情感、工作、時間、金錢、成功、關係、知識、自然、健康

金錢和價值

# 慣用語 含義 例句
71 cost an arm and a leg 非常貴 The car repair cost an arm and a leg.
72 break the bank 花費超過你能負擔的 A weekend trip doesn’t have to break the bank.
73 a rip-off 不公平地定價過高的事物 $15 for a cup of coffee? That’s a rip-off.
74 make ends meet 僅夠支付費用 After losing her job, she struggled to make ends meet.
75 save for a rainy day 為未來的緊急情況存錢 My grandmother always told me to save for a rainy day.
76 worth its weight in gold 非常有價值或有用 A good mentor is worth their weight in gold.
77 penny for your thoughts 詢問某人在想什麼 You’ve been quiet all evening — penny for your thoughts?
78 pay through the nose 付出太多 We paid through the nose for those concert tickets.
79 tighten your belt 減少花費 After the pay cut, the whole family had to tighten their belts.
80 money talks 財富給人權力和影響力 He got the best lawyer — money talks.
81 foot the bill 為某事付費 The company will foot the bill for the team dinner.
82 bring home the bacon 賺取家庭收入 Both parents bring home the bacon in most families today.
83 go Dutch 平均分攤費用 We always go Dutch when we eat out together.
84 a dime a dozen 非常普通且沒有價值 Business ideas are a dime a dozen — execution is what matters.

成功和失敗

# 慣用語 含義 例句
85 hit the jackpot 獲得意外的巨大成功 We hit the jackpot with our new hire — she’s brilliant.
86 miss the boat 錯過機會 If you don’t apply this week, you’ll miss the boat.
87 a long shot 不太可能成功的事情 Getting into Harvard is a long shot, but worth trying.
88 break new ground 做創新的事情 The research team broke new ground in renewable energy.
89 on a roll 經歷一系列成功 She’s won three games in a row — she’s on a roll.
90 the sky’s the limit 可以實現的事情沒有限制 With your talent, the sky’s the limit.
91 throw in the towel 放棄 After three failed attempts, he threw in the towel.
92 fall flat 完全失敗 The joke fell flat — nobody laughed.
93 have the upper hand 有優勢 With more experience, she has the upper hand in negotiations.
94 make or break 決定成功或失敗的事物 This presentation is make or break for the entire project.
95 from rags to riches 從貧困到富裕 Her from-rags-to-riches story inspired millions.
96 learn the ropes 學習新工作或活動的基礎 It took me a few weeks to learn the ropes at the new office.

關係和人際

# 慣用語 含義 例句
97 see eye to eye 完全同意 My sister and I rarely see eye to eye on politics.
98 stab someone in the back 背叛某人 I trusted him, and he stabbed me in the back.
99 give someone the cold shoulder 故意忽視某人 After the argument, she gave me the cold shoulder for a week.
100 let someone off the hook 允許某人逃脫責任 The teacher let him off the hook for missing the deadline.
101 hit it off 立即相處融洽 We hit it off the moment we met at the conference.
102 the apple of someone’s eye 某人最喜歡的人 Their granddaughter is the apple of their eye.
103 be on thin ice 處於危險情況 You’re on thin ice with the boss after missing two deadlines.
104 bend over backwards 非常努力地幫助某人 She bent over backwards to make the guests feel welcome.
105 birds of a feather 有相似興趣的人 They’re both data nerds — birds of a feather.
106 bury the hatchet 結束衝突；和解 After years of rivalry, they finally buried the hatchet.
107 get on someone’s nerves 惹惱某人 His constant humming really gets on my nerves.
108 pull someone’s leg 和某人開玩笑 Relax, I’m just pulling your leg — of course you passed.
109 a shoulder to cry on 傾聽並提供安慰的人 Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes.

知識和學習

特別適合學術語境和考試。

# 慣用語 含義 例句
110 know something inside out 非常了解某事 She knows the company’s policies inside out.
111 pick someone’s brain 詢問某人的知識或建議 Can I pick your brain about investing?
112 ring a bell 聽起來熟悉 The name rings a bell, but I can’t remember where I heard it.
113 the penny dropped 突然理解某事 I stared at the puzzle for an hour, and then the penny dropped.
114 do your homework 徹底研究和準備 Before the interview, do your homework on the company.
115 learn by heart 完全記憶 She learned the entire poem by heart.
116 a quick study 快速學習事物的人 He’s a quick study — he picked up the software in one day.
117 have a lot on your plate 有很多責任 She has a lot on her plate between work and evening classes.
118 food for thought 值得認真思考的事物 The lecture was food for thought — I’m reconsidering my approach.
119 think on your feet 在壓力下快速做決定 Good managers need to think on their feet.
120 read between the lines 理解隱藏的含義 If you read between the lines, the email is actually a warning.
121 on the right track 在正確方向上取得進展 Your essay is on the right track — just needs a stronger conclusion.

自然和天氣

# 慣用語 含義 例句
122 raining cats and dogs 下傾盆大雨 We can’t go out — it’s raining cats and dogs.
123 a storm in a teacup 對不重要的事情大驚小怪 The argument at the meeting was a storm in a teacup.
124 every cloud has a silver lining 每個壞情況都有好的一面 I lost my job, but I found a better one — every cloud has a silver lining.
125 when it rains, it pours 問題往往同時出現 First the car broke down, then I lost my wallet — when it rains, it pours.
126 get wind of 聽說某事，通常是秘密 The press got wind of the merger before the official announcement.
127 a breath of fresh air 令人耳目一新的新事物 Her creative approach was a breath of fresh air for the team.
128 calm before the storm 混亂之前的平靜時期 The office was quiet on Friday — it was the calm before the storm.
129 snowed under 非常忙碌；工作不堪重負 I’m completely snowed under this week — can we meet next Monday?
130 nip something in the bud 在問題增大之前阻止它 We need to nip this issue in the bud before it affects other departments.
131 come rain or shine 無論發生什麼 I walk to work every day, come rain or shine.
132 beat around the bush 避免談論主題 Stop beating around the bush and tell me what happened.

行動和決定

# 慣用語 含義 例句
133 take the plunge 做有風險或決定性的事情 After years of planning, she finally took the plunge and started her own business.
134 cross that bridge when you come to it 當問題真正發生時再處理它 We might not get rejected — let’s cross that bridge when we come to it.
135 sleep on it 等到第二天再做決定 That’s a big commitment — why don’t you sleep on it?
136 jump on the bandwagon 跟隨流行趨勢 Every company is jumping on the AI bandwagon right now.
137 turn over a new leaf 開始更好的行為 After the warning, he promised to turn over a new leaf.
138 sit on the fence 避免做決定 Stop sitting on the fence and choose a direction.
139 take it with a grain of salt 不完全相信某事 He exaggerates — take everything he says with a grain of salt.
140 put all your eggs in one basket 把所有賭注押在一個計劃上 Don’t put all your eggs in one basket — apply to several companies.
141 let the cat out of the bag 意外透露秘密 I was planning a surprise, but my brother let the cat out of the bag.
142 face the music 接受你行為的後果 You made the mistake — now you have to face the music.
143 get your act together 組織自己；開始負責任地行動 If you want to pass the exam, you need to get your act together.
144 take the bull by the horns 直接勇敢地面對困難 Instead of waiting, she took the bull by the horns and spoke to the director.
145 cut to the chase 不延誤地直奔主題 Let’s cut to the chase — how much will it cost?

健康和身體

# 慣用語 含義 例句
146 in good shape 身體狀況良好；進展順利 The economy is in good shape despite recent challenges.
147 a clean bill of health 確認某人健康 The doctor gave her a clean bill of health.
148 feel on top of the world 感到非常健康和快樂 After the vacation, I feel on top of the world.
149 back on your feet 從疾病或困難中恢復 After six months of treatment, she’s back on her feet.
150 burn the candle at both ends 休息太少地工作太辛苦 You’re burning the candle at both ends — you need to slow down.
151 alive and kicking 健康且積極 She’s 90 years old and still alive and kicking.
152 at death’s door 病得非常重 He looked like he was at death’s door, but he recovered completely.
153 break a leg 好運（演出前使用） You’re going on stage? Break a leg!

如何有效學習慣用語

一次記住200個慣用語是不現實的。以下是一個實際方法：

第1步：以5-10個為一組學習

從這個清單中選擇一個主題類別（情感、工作、金錢），並從中學習5-10個慣用語。學習含義，閱讀例子，並寫你自己的句子。

第2步：使用間隔重複

將慣用語添加到你的Linglify字典以進行自動複習。慣用語容易被忘記，因為它們不遵循正常的詞彙模式——間隔重複是必不可少的。

第3步：聆聽它們

觀看一部英語電影或電視節目，並試圖找到慣用語。當你聽到一個時，暫停並檢查你是否知道含義。這訓練了在自然口語中的識別。

第4步：在對話中使用它們

每週選擇2-3個慣用語，並在你的口語或寫作中故意使用它們。在語境中正確使用一個慣用語勝過知道你從未使用的50個慣用語的定義。

慣用語的常見錯誤

  • 逐字翻譯慣用語。 「Break a leg」不能逐字翻譯成其他語言。將表達作為一個整體學習。
  • 混淆相似的慣用語。 「Hit the road」（離開）vs「hit the books」（努力學習）。細微差別，含義非常不同。
  • 過度使用慣用語。 每段一兩個是自然的。一段中有五個聽起來很刻意。在IELTS口語中，每個答案最多使用1-2個。
  • 使用錯誤的語域。 一些慣用語是隨意的（「no-brainer」、「rip-off」）不應出現在正式學術寫作中。其他的（「in the long run」、「the bottom line」）在正式和非正式語境中都有效。

練習詞彙

這25個單字頻繁地與自然英語中的慣用語一起出現。將它們添加到你的 Linglify 字典進行間隔重複。

boom

名詞

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繁榮

範例

- The boom of thunder echoed across the valley.

- The technology boom created many new millionaires.

cooperate

動詞

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合作

evaluate

動詞

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評估, 估價

範例

- Companies evaluate job candidates based on experience, skills, and personality.

- Teachers evaluate student progress through tests, projects, and classroom participation.

graduate

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畢業

範例

- She will graduate from university next year with a degree in engineering.

- Students must complete all requirements before they can graduate from high school.

horizon

名詞

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地平線

範例

- The sun disappeared behind the horizon as evening approached.

- Traveling broadens your horizon and exposes you to new cultures.

indispensable

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不可或缺的

範例

- Clean water is indispensable for human survival and good health.

- Her experience and skills make her indispensable to the research team.

jury

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陪審團

範例

- The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict.

- The talent show jury consisted of professional musicians and entertainers.

lifelong

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終身的

範例

- Learning is a lifelong process that never truly ends.

- Their lifelong friendship began during elementary school years.

motivated

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有動力的

範例

- Motivated employee seeks additional responsibilities and challenges at work.

- Success requires being motivated even when facing difficult obstacles.

normally

副詞

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通常, 平常

範例

- Heart normally beats between sixty and hundred times per minute.

- Students normally arrive at school before morning bell rings.

off

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去除

範例

- Please turn off the lights before leaving the room.

- The dog ran off into the forest chasing wild rabbits.

prejudice

名詞

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偏見

範例

- Education helps overcome prejudice and promotes understanding.

- Racial prejudice damages communities and individuals alike.

resolve

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解決

範例

- Mediator helps parties resolve dispute through negotiation.

- Technical team will resolve software problems quickly.

stress

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使緊張

範例

- Heavy workload may stress employees beyond limits.

- Teacher will stress importance of homework completion.

total

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全部的

範例

- Total cost includes all fees and expenses.

- Total silence fills room during meditation session.

tragedy

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悲劇

範例

- Natural tragedy affects thousands of innocent people.

- Personal tragedy changes person's life perspective completely.

union

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聯盟

範例

- Labor union protects worker rights and interests.

- Marriage union joins two people in partnership.

voyage

名詞

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航程

範例

- Space exploration represents humanity's greatest voyage into the unknown.

- The ocean voyage from Europe to America took several weeks in the past.

candidate

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候選人

範例

- Each presidential candidate presented their policy plans to voters.

- The job candidate impressed the interview panel with her experience.

discourage

動詞

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使灰心, 洩氣

範例

- Don't let one failure discourage you from pursuing your dreams.

- High prices discourage many people from buying organic food products.

donate

動詞

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捐贈

範例

- Many people donate money to charities that help homeless individuals.

- She decided to donate blood to help patients in emergency situations.

firmly

副詞

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堅定地

範例

- Hold the rope firmly while climbing down the steep mountain slope.

- The manager firmly believed in treating all employees with respect.

guide

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指導, 引導

範例

- Parents should guide their children to make responsible decisions.

- The experienced hiker will guide the group through the mountain trail safely.

humorous

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幽默的, 風趣的

範例

- She writes humorous articles about everyday life and family experiences.

- The humorous speech made everyone laugh and lightened the serious mood.

admission

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入學許可

範例

- Her admission to the prestigious medical school was the result of hard work.

- The museum offers free admission on the first Sunday of every month.

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接下來做什麼

  1. 選擇上面的一個類別，本週從中學習10個慣用語。為每個慣用語寫你自己的例句。

  2. 將你最喜歡的添加到Linglify進行間隔重複。將它們標記為「慣用語」，這樣你就可以一起複習這個類別。

  3. 閱讀完整的慣用語參考 — 我們的英語慣用語：500+常用表達深入涵蓋了每個主要類別。

  4. 探索相關詞彙 — 慣用語是自然英語的一部分。查看我們的片語動詞、搭配詞和同義詞及反義詞指南。

常見問題

什麼是慣用語？給出5個例子。

慣用語是一個固定表達，其含義不能從其各個單字中理解。例如，「break the ice」不是指物理上打破冰——它的意思是在不舒適的情況下開始對話。例句：「The host told a joke to break the ice at the party.」五個例子：（1）a piece of cake（容易的事情），（2）break the ice（緩解社交緊張），（3）hit the nail on the head（完全正確），（4）under the weather（感覺不舒服），（5）once in a blue moon（很少）。

英語中10個最常見的慣用語是什麼？

日常英語中最常使用的慣用語包括：（1）a piece of cake（容易的事情），（2）break the ice（緩解社交緊張），（3）hit the nail on the head（完全正確），（4）under the weather（感覺不舒服），（5）once in a blue moon（很少），（6）call it a day（停止工作），（7）in the long run（長期來看），（8）the last straw（最後一個問題），（9）on the same page（意見一致），（10）a no-brainer（明顯的決定）。

英語中有多少個慣用語？

估計表明英語有超過25,000個慣用表達。然而，大多數母語使用者在日常生活中只主動使用200-500個。對於學習者來說，知道100-200個常見慣用語足以理解大多數對話並在考試中表現良好。

在IELTS寫作中應該使用慣用語嗎？

在IELTS寫作中謹慎使用慣用語——每篇論文最多1-2個，只有在自然適合時。IELTS寫作獎勵正式學術語言，許多慣用語太非正式（「a piece of cake」、「go bananas」）。更安全的選擇包括「in the long run」、「the tip of the iceberg」和「a double-edged sword」，這些在學術語境中有效。在IELTS口語中，慣用語更合適——每個答案使用1-2個以展示自然語言。

慣用語和片語動詞有什麼區別？

慣用語是具有非字面含義的固定表達（「kick the bucket」=死）。片語動詞是動詞+助詞組合，具有新含義（「give up」=放棄）。這些類別重疊——一些片語動詞是慣用的（「come across」=偶然發現），一些慣用語包含片語動詞。實際區別：片語動詞遵循語法規則（你可以變位它們：「gave up」、「giving up」），而慣用語通常是不能修改的固定短語。

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