About this episode
This episode discusses the idiomatic expression 'like a moth to a flame' and its implications regarding temptation and danger.
提到飞蛾 “moths”，人们总会想到它们被灯光吸引、盲目奔向光亮的身影，即便明知前方潜藏危险。英语表达 “like a moth to a flame” 正是借用了这种现象，来形容 “如同飞蛾扑火般，无法抵御诱惑，甚至主动走向危险” 的行为。听节目，跟主持人菲菲和 Georgie 学习这个表达的用法。
People in this episode
Hosts: 菲菲, Georgie
Topics covered
- idiomatic expressions
- language learning
- temptation
- danger
- English usage
Keywords
- moth
- flame
- idiom
- temptation
- English expression
- language
- learning
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: 地道英语, like a moth to a flame
Places: 英语, 飞蛾
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