15Mins Live Podcast - 慣用語系列 – 科技業相關的慣用語 Idioms for the IT industry

歡迎留言告訴我們你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cl81kivnk00dn01wffhwxdg2s/comments 即刻加入15Mins通勤學英語直播室，每週一9pm等你來說英文 : https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 1. Acid test– 酸值測試 Meaning: A decisive test where the findings show the worth or quality of something. Example: “This beta test will be the acid test needed for our project to receive funding.” 2. The problem is between the keyboard and the chair- 問題是在鍵盤與椅子中間 Meaning: The problem was caused by the fault of the user. Also seen as the acronym PICNIC: Problem In Chair Not In Computer Example: “The glitch in that game seems to be a problem between the keyboard and the chair.” 3. Fire on all cylinders- 點燃全汽缸 Meaning: The system is working as well as it can. Example: “Our network is firing on all cylinders after the update.” 4. Get your wires crossed- 線打結了 Meaning: People misunderstanding each other when making plans or giving directions. Example: “We must have gotten our wires crossed the other day because he wasn’t at the meeting at noon as planned.” 5. Pull the plug- 拔插頭 Meaning: To end a project. Example: “It looks like time to pull the plug on this coding class.” 練習時間: 請使用二到三個慣用語來分享自身小故事 Please think of two to three scenarios where you can use these idioms or share a story using the idioms.

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