Lingo

States of Being (Be)

24 Words

12m

1.
[be] joined in matrimony
短语

They were joined in matrimony in a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony.

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2.
[be] worth a (try|shot)
短语

I'm not sure if this new study technique will improve your grades, but it's worth a try.

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3.
[be] worlds apart
短语

Despite being siblings, their personalities were worlds apart - one was outgoing and adventurous, while the other was introverted and reserved.

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4.
[be] all in {one's} head
短语

She constantly worries about what others think of her, but it's all in her head; people are generally supportive and accepting.

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5.
[be] miles away
短语

During the boring lecture, I was miles away, thinking about my upcoming vacation.

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6.
[be] steps ahead
短语

With his extensive training, the seasoned chef is steps ahead of his peers in culinary expertise.

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7.
[be] steps behind
短语

Despite his efforts, he always seems to be steps behind his colleagues in mastering new technologies.

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8.
[be] getting to [be] {sth}
短语

His tardiness is getting to be a serious concern for the team.

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9.
[be] under no [illusion]
短语

It is crucial to the nation's security…that we be under no illusions about reasons for this zero-loss rate.

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10.
[be] kind of {sb}
短语

It was kind of you to visit me during my stay at the hospital.

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11.
[be] made to be {sth}
短语

Sarah's natural charisma and expressive personality make her seem like she was made to be a public speaker.

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12.
[be] invested in {sth}
短语

As a dedicated teacher, Sarah is truly invested in her students' success, going above and beyond to support their learning.

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13.
[be] {one's} department
短语

Isn't handling customer inquiries your department, Chris?

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14.
[be|feel] inclined (to|toward) {sth}
短语

She is inclined toward a more relaxed and flexible work schedule.

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15.
[be|feel] obligated {to do sth}
短语

He always feels obligated to help out his family members, even if it means sacrificing his own time and resources.

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16.
[be|feel] obliged {to do sth}
短语

After receiving such generous help from her neighbor, she felt obliged to return the favor by watching their pets while they were away.

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17.
[be] implicated in {sth}
短语

Financial mismanagement has been implicated in the bankruptcy of several major corporations.

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18.
[be|feel] attracted to {sb}
短语

She was inexplicably attracted to him from the moment they met.

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19.
[be|get] snowed in
短语

They were snowed in for a week.

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20.
[be] cast away
短语

The sailor was cast away on the deserted beach after the maritime accident.

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21.
[be] set against {sth}
短语

He was set against the idea of relocating for a new job.

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22.
[be] (thought|believed) {to do sth}
短语

He is thought to be the best candidate for the job.

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23.
[be] long on {sth}
短语

The startup is long on innovation but short on funding.

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24.
[be] wide of {sth}
短语

His statement was wide of the facts, leading to confusion among the listeners.

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