2017年公共英语四级口语必备短语(2)

blow off steam

(verb phrase)

to release frustration or anger that has been building up; also to celebrate or do something in a loud or noisy way

EXAMPLE:

After a week of negotiations with the union, the workers decided to have a party and blow off steam.

blue chip

(adj.)

a type of stock highly valuesd for its long record of steady or long term earnings; also a valuable property

EXAMPLE:

The investor bought 100 shares of stock in a blue chip company.

bone of contention

(noun)

a disagreement, dispute, or argument about something; a strong difference of opinion; a conflict

EXAMPLE:

A bone of contention was the division of powers between the national and provincial governments.

brand x

a marketing classification describing a product that doesn't have a highly visible or recognized name like a well-known product or "brand name"

EXAMPLE:

It was decided to buy brand x because it was less expensive.

bread and butter

(noun)

the primary or leading means of financial support, existence, or survival

EXAMPLE:

Bicycle manufacturing provides the company's bread and butter.