口语学习技巧|有关arm的表达

1 up in arms 竭力反对；进行武装斗争

The whole village is up in arms about the proposal^{1 to build an airport nearby.}

全村强烈反对在附近修建机场的计划。

2 at arms length 维持一段距离

I keep trying to get friendly with the girl who sits next to me. But she keeps me at arms length.

我一直设法和那个坐在我旁边的女生友好相处。可是，她总是和我维持一段距离。

3 a shot^{2 in the arm 一针强心剂}

The Queensland floods are giving a shot in the arm to steel prices.

昆士兰洪灾给钢铁价格打了一针强心剂。

4 an arm and a leg 很昂贵

She saw a beautiful coat but it cosplayt an arm and a leg.

她看到了一件好看的上衣，但它的价格昂贵。