He
doesn't seem to be as swept up in the spirit of this vacation
as we’d hoped. I thought he’d love climbing all over that fortress yesterday,
but all he did was complain about the cold.
* be swept up: to be suddenly involved in
or focused on something
ex>
I get swept up in all the excitement whenever the Winter Olympics are
on.
Jamie’s
been a little nonplussed with it all too. I wonder
what we can do to get those two more into the spirit of Scotland
* nonplussed: confused by a sudden event
or change; disconcerted
=
taken aback; baffled; disconcerted
ex>
I was nonplussed to receive such a generous birthday gift from a
coworker.
ex>
The expert chess player’s odd behavior nonplussed his opponents.
Well,
they are teenagers. And their schoolwork has probably made them a little jaded about history in general. It’s
hard for them to look at an empty castle and have its significance register in their heads. Maybe we
should seek out activities that are somewhat livelier.
* jaded: tired and unenthusiastic,
especially from doing too much of something
ex>
Marcie’s long career as a traveling sales rep left her jaded about
flying.
* register in one’s head: for information
or observations to become consciously understood
ex>
It didn't register in my head that the dog was trying to get my
attention.
ex>
The government hoped the reasons for its policies would register in votes’
heads.
Brett
would be thrilled to be waited on by these serving
wenches in peasant blouses. And Jamie loves to eat with her hands. This
looks perfect, Heather! Today’s Thursday, right?
*
serving wench: 시중드는 처녀
Well,
I guess it would be all right as long as we kept a watchful eye on them. And I’ll be watching you around those
serving wenches too, mister.
* keep a watchful eye: to observe
something closely; to be vigilant
ex>
Raymond kept a watchful eye on the clock as he quickly made his way to
Platform 17.
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