我們要說得自然,除了發音需要正確外, 我們亦應用日常片語, 俚語(slang) 及成語
(idioms).Speak English naturally, use idioms!!

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我們要說得自然,除了發音需要正確外, 我們亦應用日常片語, 俚語及成語. 以下節錄
了大約一佰個最常用的美國成語.請天天到來温温一個成語吧！
An idiom is a phrase where the words together have a meaning that is different from
the dictionary definitions of the individual words. Learning American idioms improve
your understanding of group discussions, expand your vocabulary, become more
confident in your oral communication and more effective in the workplace.
American Idiom
Jump the gun
太快下結論

Definition / Meaning of this idiom 成語解
繹::
Do something too soon, without thinking
carefully; Start doing something too soon, act
too hastily; Get off one's mark too soon; to act
prematurely; Start before you are ready; Do or
say something before you should; Start before
the starting signal or before you should start (as
in a race)

Examples of this idiom 成語例子/例句:
Tim shouted at me before I had time to explain,
but later he apologized for jumping the gun. We
should not  jump the gun by making a statement
about what caused the problem before the
investigation is completed. Don't jump the gun,
you shouldn't start doing something before the
appropriate time. The weather bureau jumped
the gun on predicting a storm; it didn't happen
for another two weeks. You need more facts
before you go into business, don't jump the
gun. Tim jumped the gun when he accepted the
offer, now he regrets it. Tim jumped the gun
and bought the stock at a high price. Tim really
jumped the gun when he bought his watch
before he got a job. Tim jumped the gun and he
will have to start again. Tim jumped the gun on
buying a new television. Now, he regret what he
did .Tim didn't wait for the signal. He jumped
the gun in the race. I know you're keen. But,
don't jump the gun.