Did you understand the lecture?
No, I couldn't take it in. I was too tired.Are you any good at maths?
No, I haven't got a head for figures.What was her name again?
I'm afraid it's slipped my mind.He's a taxi driver, isn't he?
Yes, he knows London like the back of his hand.Did Dave really make that chair himself?
Yeah, well, he's good with his hands.I've never used this computer before.
It's OK once you get the hang of it.Is it OK for Sam to use that machine?
Yes, sure. He knows what he's doing.Do you fancy a game of chess?
Well, I'm a bit out of practice but I'll give it a try.
take something in
to understand and remember new facts and information
领会，理解；记住
She did tell me what time we were supposed to be there, but I didn't take it in.
be good at
to be able to do something well
She loves her job, and she’s very good at it.
have a (good) head for figures/facts/business etc
to be naturally good at doing calculations, remembering facts etc
I've always been good at math—I guess I just have a head for numbers.
slip your mind/memory
if something slips your mind, you forget it
I meant to buy some milk, but it completely slipped my mind.
know something like the back of your hand
know a place very well
As a taxi driver, you have to know the city like the back of your hand.
good with your hands
skillful at making things or doing things with your hands
get the hang of something
to learn how to do something or use something
It seems difficult at first, but you’ll soon get the hang of it.
know what you are doing
to have the necessary knowledge or experience to do something
Mountain climbing is a dangerous sport, so I hope he knows what he's doing.
be out of practice
to have not done something for a long time, so that you are not able to do it well
荒废，生疏
I used to be able to play the piano extremely well, but now I'm out of practice.
give something a try/shot/whirl
to try to do something, especially something you have not done before
Are you any good at cooking? If not, are you prepared to give it a try.
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