How lifelike are these dolls of the British prime minister and Prince Harry? Photo: Getty Images / Bruce Adams
今日小常识
There are many types of puppets, such as finger puppets, glove puppets and shadow puppets. Probably the most complex type is a marionette puppet, which is controlled by strings to move the head, arms and legs. The puppeteer, who operates it, needs great skill.
木偶戏有很多种类,如手指布偶、布袋戏、皮影戏等等。提线木偶算是木偶戏中最复杂的一个种类。在表演时,艺人用线牵引木偶表演动作。提线木偶对表演者的技能要求很高。
今日短语
如果你是某人的 spitting image, 意思就是你长的非常像这个人或和这个人长的一模一样。
例句
John is the spitting image of his brother. I think they could be twins.
She was the spitting image of her mother and sometimes people were confused about who was who.
请注意
如果别人让你 spit it out, 那他们是想让你毫无保留的、痛快的说出你想说的话。
Come on Jane, spit it out. Tell us what you think of our new plans.