给你一对英语的翅膀－好用的美国俚语

1. I'm a little edgy. edgy的意思是紧张，不耐烦。

She's been a bit edgy lately, waiting for a job offer. 她最近有些焦躁，因为在等一个工作通知。

2. I'm at a loss for words，用来表达一时找不到字来说。（经常是处于惊讶状态时用语）

I'm at a loss for words. I really don't know how else I can explain. 我完全不知道该怎么解释原因。

3. keep my edge = stay sharp意思是某人保持最好的状态。

I have to speak English every day just in order to keep my edge. 为了我英语一直好下去，我每天都练习口语。

相反的，lose your edge 意思是不在状态、状态不好。

4. be maxed out: 累坏了

"max"是「极限」的意思。用"maxed out" 来表示一个人累惨了很传神!

A: I'm working 60 hours this week. I'm totally maxed out. 我这星期工作60个小时。我真是完全累坏了。

B: 60 hours? I'd be dead if I worked this hard. 60个小时? 我要是工作这么多，我一定会死了。

5. What are you up to? 最近在忙什么?

A: I haven't seen you around lately. What are you up to? 最近没见到你。在忙什么呢？

B: I'm working two jobs right now. It's killing me. 我现在做2份工作。很累很累！