【日·课】Do your stuff! do的这些用法你都会吗？（二）

昨天我们学了do的一些常用搭配，大都是日常生活的各种活动。今天我们再来学习几个do的搭配，但今天这些就不一定能靠字面意思猜测了！

do the math  做算术；周密考虑

Let's just do the math to see if you have enough in your savings account to afford a new car.

我们来算一下，看看你的储蓄账户里是否够钱买辆新车。

Do the math - can't you see that he's just using you to get ahead in the company?

好好想想，你就看不出来他只是利用你在公司里上位吗？

do the job 起作用，有效

I needed to tie the two parts together and an old stocking did the job perfectly.

我想把两部分绑到一起，一条旧丝袜刚好能派上用场。

do the trick 奏效；起作用；达到目的

Is this envelope large enough to do the trick?

这个信封是否够大能用得上吗？

If the sauce tastes a bit sour, add a teaspoon of sugar - that should do the trick.

如果酱汁有点酸，加一勺糖，那应该能管用。

do the honors 尽主人之宜；执行仪式

Jerry, I need to go into the kitchen for a moment, so why don't you do the honors and get Carol a drink?

杰里，我要去厨房一会儿，你来尽地主之宜给卡罗尔拿杯喝的吧。

do one’s stuff 施展自己的本事；露一手

He’s just not doing his stuff.

他都没使出自己的本事。

Come on Tina! Get on the stage and do your stuff!

来吧，蒂娜！上台去露一手！

Now it's your time to open your mouth and follow me! 张开嘴巴跟着录音练起来！

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