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The UK measures speeds in mph (miles per hour)
今日小常识
The speed limit for cars in the UK is usually 30 mph in built-up areas, 60mph in countryside areas and 70mph on dual carriageways and motorways.
在英国，市区的车辆限速一般为每小时30英里，乡村地区是每小时60英里，而高速公路是每小时70英里。
今日短语
短语 up to speed 意思是了解事情发展的最新情况, 它也可以指一个人能够胜任某事。
例句
Is Fran up to speed with the project yet? If not, can you please tell her what's been going on since the last meeting?
Brian wasn't very good at using the software to begin with, but now he's up to speed. He just needed to practise.
请注意
不要同短语 speed up 搞混，speed up 的意思是提速，加快。
例句
Mike, speed up a bit please! We need to finish this today.
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发表于 2016-7-13 21:39:37