idiom

quiet down

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

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

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。

phrasal-verb

在口语或写作中重复某人或来源的话

Meaning

to repeat words from a person or source in speech or writing

Example

The news anchor **quoted from** the Prime Minister’s statement.

新闻主播引用自总理的声明。

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。

phrasal-verb

对某事表达怀疑或不确定性

Meaning

to express doubt or uncertainty about something

Example

There’s been a lot of **questions over** the accuracy of that report.

关于该报告的准确性，已经有很多**问题**。