debt (n.)
债务
例句:
Do not borrow money unless you want to be in debt.
除非你想负债,否则不要随便向人借钱。
cut a figure
出风头、露头角
例句:
Mr. Rolls cut a brilliant figure when he opened the ball with the Duchess on his arm.
罗尔斯先生挽着公爵夫人开始跳舞时就引人注目。
He cut a poor figure on a public occasion.
他在大庭广众中出了洋相。
对话:
A: Did you enjoy the meal?
B: Yes, I enjoyed it very much.
A:苏姗,你吃好了吗?
B:是的,我非常喜欢。