(一).We're getting warmer. 正在靠近。/正在慢慢拉近距离。

原音重现：

A:Do you think we have solved the math problem?

你觉得我们解出这道数学题了吗?

B:Not yet, but we're getting warmer.

还没有，不过也差不多了。

英英释义：

This means someone is getting closer to answer, andalso it can mean temperatures are rising. But whenpeople say "We're getting warmed up," it is sayingthey are getting prepated to start something soon. It's like saying "We're getting ready."

美剧表达：

1.We're getting warmer. Open it up.

已经差不多了，打开看看。

(二).It's a ballpark figure. 大体上。/估摸着。/猜测的。

原音重现：

A:It is going to cost $500 to fix my car?

修个车就要500美金吗?

B:Maybe it will. It's a ballpark figure.

或许会的，我猜是这样的。

英英释义：

This indicates a number is close to be right, but it isn't exactly correct. It is a way to say "This ismy best guess."