2018年公共英语考试pets4级写作精选短语积累(1)

　　cut and dried

　　in accordance or agreement with a standard formula, exact method, guidelines, or procedure; routine

　　EXAMPLE:

　　During the 19th and early 20th century only males performed in the Peking Opera and the ways to become an actor were cut and dried.

　　dog and pony show

　　a presentation that has no substance and is just a shallow demonstration, entertainment, or "show" usually done by a corporation or business to bring attention to itself or one of its products.

　　EXAMPLE:

　　"The new e-commerce company put on a dog and pony show for potential investors."