idiom

quick on the uptake

能够迅速理解事物

Meaning

able to understand things quickly

Example

You don’t need to explain it twice—he’s **quick on the uptake**.

你不需要解释两次——他很**快理解事物**。

idiom

quote chapter and verse

准确或详细地引用某事

Meaning

to cite something exactly or in great detail

Example

She can **quote chapter and verse** from Shakespeare.

她能准确地引用莎士比亚的句子。

idiom

安静下来或减少噪音

Meaning

to become calmer or make less noise

Example

The kids finally **quieted down** after story time.

孩子们在故事时间后终于安静下来了。

idiom

排队等待轮到自己

Meaning

to line up and wait for your turn

Example

Fans began to **queue up** hours before the show.

粉丝们在演出前几个小时就开始**排队**了。