Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Expressions

1. Then one day I blurted out that I had a little brother who was deformed.

blur sth out: to say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are nervous or excited

Peter blurted the news out before we could stop him.

2. We never actually argued: we just drifted away.

drift away/ apart: if people drift away/ apart, their relationship gradually ends

Over the years my college friends and I have drifted apart.

3. A varsity jock.

the jock and the brainiac

varsity: [ˈvɑ:səti] 校队 the main team that represents a university, college, or school in a sport

jock: someone, especially a student, who plays a lot of sport and is often considered to be stupid

brainiac: ['breɪnɪæk] 资优生；智力超群的人

4. There was one line she flubbed a bit, but Justin covered for her.

flub: to make a mistake or do sth badly

Several of the actos flubbed their lines.

5. I heard Davenport muttering under his breath: "Good, good, good."

under one's breath: in a quiet voice so that no one can hear you

"Son of a bitch," he muttered under his breath.

6. I cut through the crowd as fast as I could and came behind him.

cut through sth: 1. written to move or pass easily through water or air

The boat cut effortlessly through the water.

2. to quickly and easily deal with sth that is confusing or difficult

You need someone to help you cut through all the irritating legal jargon.

3. if a sound cuts through silence or noise, it is heard because it is loud

A piercing shriek cut through the silence.