The island of Mallorca has seen a revival of its wine industry due to the demand for quality wine by tourists
今日小常识
In the Middle Ages, wine was commonly drunk instead of water, mainly because - unlike water - it was safe.
在中世纪时期，人们以酒代水的主要原因是酒比水更安全。
今日短语
所谓酸葡萄 sour grapes 这一表达就是用来形容那些因为得不到而对某事进行批评、聊以自慰的人。类似汉语中的吃不到葡萄说葡萄酸。
例句
You think my job is too tiring for me because I get to travel abroad too much? No. Your criticism is just sour grapes.
Tony's friends said his new girlfriend was an air-head, but he dismissed their criticism as sour grapes. She was the most beautiful student in his class and they were just jealous.
请注意
另一个短语 heard something through the grapevine 意思是听到小道消息，道听途说。
I heard through the grapevine that you are getting a promotion. Congratulations!
相关链接
Roll out the red carpet 隆重欢迎
To be on ice 搁置
Skate on thin ice 情况危急，如履薄冰
The writing's on the wall 不祥预兆
Down the pan 泡汤了
Second wind 再次振作起来
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The island of Mallorca has seen a revival of its wine industry due to the demand for quality wine by tourists
今日小常识
In the Middle Ages, wine was commonly drunk instead of water, mainly because - unlike water - it was safe.
在中世纪时期，人们以酒代水的主要原因是酒比水更安全。
今日短语
所谓酸葡萄 sour grapes 这一表达就是用来形容那些因为得不到而对某事进行批评、聊以自慰的人。类似汉语中的吃不到葡萄说葡萄酸。
例句
You think my job is too tiring for me because I get to travel abroad too much? No. Your criticism is just sour grapes.
Tony's friends said his new girlfriend was an air-head, but he dismissed their criticism as sour grapes. She was the most beautiful student in his class and they were just jealous.
请注意
另一个短语 heard something through the grapevine 意思是听到小道消息，道听途说。
I heard through the grapevine that you are getting a promotion. Congratulations!
相关链接
Roll out the red carpet 隆重欢迎
To be on ice 搁置
Skate on thin ice 情况危急，如履薄冰
The writing's on the wall 不祥预兆
Down the pan 泡汤了
Second wind 再次振作起来
BBC 英伦网英语教学