英语习语讲与练(8)

1.be about to:刚要做……,正打算做……。be about to 通常与副词 just 搭配。如:I was just about to leave when you telephoned.Oh,hi,John.We’re just about to eat dinner.2.to turn around:回转;转向。around是副词,宾语可以插入 turn around 之间。如:The man turned his car around and drove backthe way he came.The company has been very successful sincethe new business manager was able to turn it around.3.to take turns:轮流,依次。如:During the trip,Darlene and I took turns