Everyday Expressions I don't feel at home in Alice's company. (觉得不自在。) George keeps his own company. (独来独往) This company laid off 100 hands. (人) a company of players (演出团) 生活用语Street Talks A: Jack doesn' t enjoy the company of the opposite sex! (不喜欢与异性作伴) B: What a queer bird! (多奇怪的人啊!) C: No, I don't think so. I think he's glad of Joanna's company! A: See, they're over there! A: What does your son do f0or a living? B: He works for a shipping company. A: John and Kate are keeping company. (谈恋爱) B: Well I don't think they are serious. Leo got tired of the espionage game and quit the Company. (间谍活动;美国中央情报局) Parents usually remind their kids to avoid the company of strangers. (避免与陌生人交往) 谚语 Proverbs Better go it alone than to be in bad company. 宁可一人独往,莫与坏人为伴。 You may know a man by the company he keeps. 只见其友则知其人。