动感英语笔记(301-365)

动感英语笔记(301-365) ??《 Action English》第301期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?The Grapes Of Wrath 《愤怒的葡萄》 II(American Slang ?get nailed 被痛打或身体受伤害 E.g.(1)When I used to play rugby I’d get nailed almost every game . (2)Alex got nailed in a pub by a big guy because he was caught checking out the guy’s girlfriend III. Classic Movie Clips ?get the hang of something 学会做什么 E.g. (1) I hate maths class because I can’t get the hang of geometry. (2)It only took me a couple of hours to get the hang of how to use our new computer. ?dismissed 允许走了或开除 E.g. The teacher dismissed us all once we’d finished the exercises. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《虎豹小霸王》主题曲《Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head》 ??《 Action English》第302期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Fantasia 《幻想曲》 II(American Slang ?prom 舞会(通常指比较正式的) E.g.(1)At the end of each year there’s always a prom right before high school graduation . (2)I’m not sure who’s going to be my date for the prom. III. Classic Movie Clips ?turn out 发生，发展 E.g. (1) It turned out that we didn’t have our test today as the teacher was sick. (2)I didn’t like him at first but he turned out to be a really nice guy. ?bag someone 不公正的批评某人 E.g.(1)After he missed a goal, Beckham was bagged by his coach after the match. (2)My teacher’s always bagging to my parents about my bad grades. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《我娶了个连环杀手》主题曲《Only You》 ??《 Action English》第303期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Clark Gable 克拉克.盖博 II(American Slang ?old man 爸爸 e.g. (1) my old man works as a lawyer. (2)The old man doesn’t like it when I get home late. III. Classic Movie Clips ?have enough brains to do something 有足够的头脑做什 么 E.g. (1) He doesn’t have enough brains to get into Cambridge. (2)I think he’s got enough brains to be a politician. ?payoff 补偿金 E.g.(1)He got a payoff for leaving the company before retirement. (2)They gave him a payoff for keeping quiet. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《大力士》插曲《A Star is Born》 ??《 Action English》第304期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Jim Garry 吉姆.凯瑞 II(American Slang ?drill 演习, 排练 E.g. we’ve gone through the drill a hundred times III. Classic Movie Clips ?team up with 和某人组成一队, 结伙 E.g.(1)I teamed up with a few friends to travel to Xinjiang . (2)The two companies have teamed up to develop a new computer program. ?food chain 食物链,阶层,阶级 E.g.(1)He’s just joined the company, so he’s low down the food chain. (2)Next year I’ll be top of the food chain at high school. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《芝麻街》插曲《The Sesame Street Theme》 ?? 《Action English》第305期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Johnny Deep 约翰尼.德普 II(American Slang ?odds 运气 E.g.(1)At the casino he’s always careful to bet with the odds . (2)The odds are always against him when he plays cards. III. Classic Movie Clips ?update 什么更新, 最新消息 E.g. I’ve got to give my boss an update tomorrow. ?stick with somebody /something 支持某人/继续做什么事情 E.g.(1)I’ll stick with your decision on this issue. (2)I hope you’ll stick with this job until next year. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《芝麻街》插曲《Ain’t No Road Too Long》 ??《 Action English》第306期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Jodie Foster 朱迪.福斯特 II(American Slang ?civilian 平民 E.g.(1)Before joining the army he was an accountant in civilian life . (2)Civilians are always very vulnerable in conflict zones. III. Classic Movie Clips ?private person 喜欢安静的人, 内向的人 E.g. (1) some film stars can actually be very private people. (2)As a very private person he doesn’t like giving media interviews. ?have a hard time with something 做什么事情很煎熬,很 痛苦 E.g. I’m having a hard time with my algebra classes. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《芝麻街》插曲《One Little Star》 ??《 Action English》第307期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?James Stewart 詹姆斯.斯图尔特 II(American Slang ?dispose 丢弃,扔掉 E.g.(1)I haven’t disposed of the rubbish yet . (2)Can you dispose of the old batteries carefully? III. Classic Movie Clips ?whereabouts 地方所在, 位置 E.g.(1)Do you know the whereabouts of the restaurant we’re going to ? (2)The whereabouts of my camera remains a mystery. ?ramification 后果,结果 E.g.(1)Very cold weather has big ramifications for farmers. (2) If the project fails there will be ramifications for the whole company. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《我娶了个连环杀手》主题曲《A Poem For Harriet》 ??《 Action English》第308期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Elizabeth Taylor 伊丽莎白.泰勒 II(American Slang ?elite 精华 E.g.(1)Cambridge only admits elite students . (2)Beijing Hotel is one of Beijing’s elite hotels. III. Classic Movie Clips ?on somebody’s tail /tail somebody 尾随谁, 跟着谁 E.g.(1)The police car tailed the criminals to their hideout . (2)I just tail around after my wife when we go out shopping. ?in-depth 很深刻,全面,透彻 E.g.(1)The scientists did an in-depth study of pandas. (2)The bank was to talk in-depth about my business plans. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《我娶了个连环杀手》主题曲《There She Goes》 ??《 Action English》第309期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Greta Garbo 葛丽泰.嘉宝 II(American Slang ?a piece of cake 易如反掌,小菜一碟 E.g.(1)Our homework last night was a piece of cake . (2)Using a digital camera is a piece of cake. III. Classic Movie Clips ?code 代码 E.g. (1) the military always use codes to keep their information secret. (2)Our computer codes are incredibly complicated. ?expenses 花销 E.g.(1)You should keep the receipts for all expenses. (2)We need to keep our expenses to a minimum this year. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《我娶了个连环杀手》主题曲《Woman Woman Woman》 ??《 Action English》第310期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Ethan Hawke 伊森.霍克 II(American Slang ?play around 胡闹 E.g. (1) Don’t get caught playing around by the teacher. (2)He was playing around on the boat and fell overboard. III. Classic Movie Clips ?pull something on somebody 欺骗某人 E.g.(1)I caught them trying to pull something on me in the meeting . (2)My lawyer makes sure no one pulls anything on me. ?push somebody around 欺侮某人 E.g.(1)My older brother’s always pushing me around. (2)The company is getting pushed around by competitors. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《爱情趴趴走》主题曲《Down with Love》 ??《 Action English》第311期 ?? 1.MOVIE DICTIONARY 电影词典 《大河恋》(1992)A River Runs Through It 2.AMERICAN SLANG 美国俚语 《老大先靠闪2》 You got a soft spot for this guy. (片中) a soft spot for this guy 喜欢某人/某事 例:George has a soft spot for Anne, she is like a little sister to him. 乔治对安妮有非常强的好感，安妮对他的感觉像妹妹一 样 例:I have a soft spot for Chicago because my parents met them. 我对芝加哥这个地方非常有亲切感，因为我的父母在那 相遇 3.CLASSIC FILM CLIPS 经典对白 <1> You told her at the drop of a hat (片中) at the drop of a hat 某人非常容易就去做某事(不用他 人鼓励) 例:Let's invite Adam to karaoke tonight. He'll sing at the drop of a hat. 今晚让我们邀请亚当一起去卡拉OK ， 他是一定会去的 (因为他是个麦霸) 例:I don't like to spend money but my sister buys things at the drop of a hat . 我不太喜欢乱花钱，可我的姐姐(妹妹)花钱如流水般看见什么就买什么 <2> he seemed to have some kind of breakdown.(片中) breakdown 精神崩溃 例:You work too hard. If you don't relax a little, you’ll have a nervous breakdown. 你工作太辛苦了，如果你再不休息一下就要精神崩溃了 4.MOVIE TUNES 原声碟 “Everywhere I Look, There's You” ---<<空中拜金女>>主题曲 ??《 Action English》第312期 ?? 1.MOVIE DICTIONARY 电影词典 《走出非洲》1985 Out Of Africa 2.AMERICAN SLANG 美国俚语-Lynn 《老大靠边闪》(2002) What's the hold-up? (片中) hold-up 晚点，耽误 例:My flight arrived very late because there was a hold-up at the airport. 例:I've been waiting for you for half an hour! What's the hold-up? 3.CLASSIC FILM CLIPS 经典对白 <1> What's that got to do with anything.(片中) has to do with something 跟某事有关 例:Rob is very interested in everything that has to do with politics. 例:Donna wants to find a job that has to do with fashion. <2> I'm really to jump in with both feet. (片中) jump in with both feet 做任何事之前不会 计划 项目进度计划表范例计划下载计划下载计划下载课程教学计划下载 (想想) 就去做…… 例:I don't like to plan my trips when I travel, I just like to jump in with both feet. 例:Tom and Sara got married the day after they graduated for high school. They really jump in with both feet. 4.MOVIE TUNES 原声碟 -Gerry "Suddenly"---《空中拜金女》主题曲 It's Independence Day (独立日)I'm free And it's a strange place to be I'm gonna break these chains Unleash the changes in me I see an endless road I feel the restless wind ??《 Action English》第313期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Gladiator 《角斗士》 II(American Slang ?walk all over somebody 对某人很恶劣，不好 E.g.(1)Alex’s girlfriend walks all over him, but he doesn’t care because he has been blinded by love! (2)Your boss is making you work too much .You shouldn’t let him walk all over you. III. Classic Movie Clips ?dog-eat-dog world 每个人都为自己，人吃人的社会 E.g.(1)It can feel like a dog-eat-dog world in big cities because everyone is so busy with their own lives . (2)I told my friend about the job I am applying for, and now she is applying for it too! It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. ?Don’t be a stranger. (告别用语)常联系，保持联络 E.g.(1)Thanks for dinner, I should go home now. ------Thanks for coming over .Let’s get together again soon. Don’t be a stranger. (2)Call me after you move into your new house. Don’t be a stranger. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《命运倒数》主题曲《Satisfaction》 ?? 《Action English》第314期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?The Birds 《鸟》 II(American Slang ?burst someone’s bubble 打碎某人的幻想 E.g.(1)I dream of going to study at Harvard University . ------I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but your grades are too low .You’ll never get accepted to Harvard. (2)My little sister thinks that Santa Claus is real .Don’t burst her bubble by telling her that he isn’t. III. Classic Movie Clips ?stand a chance 一个成功的机会 E.g.(1)He stands a good chance of getting that job .He is very qualified . (2)You don’t stand a chance of losing weight if you eat at McDonald’s everyday. ?left out 被遗忘 E.g.(1)I felt left out when lily forgot to invite me to her birthday party. (2)Jason didn’t go camping with us last weekend, so I think he feels left out when we talk about the trip. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《空中拜金女》主题曲《We Are Royalty》 ??《 Action English》第315期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?The Big Blue (1988) 碧海蓝天 II(American Slang ?nothing to lose 没有什么损失 E.g.(1)Why don’t you try out for the basketball team ?You have nothing to lose . (2)When you are young, you can do anything, you have nothing to lose. III. Classic Movie Clips ?moment of truth 重要时刻, 关键时刻 E.g.(1)It’s the moment of truth will the judge find him innocent or guilty . (2)The moment of truth has arrived; my grades are in this envelope. ?high style 高质量的,昂贵的生活 E.g.(1)When I get a good job, we’ll be living in high style. (2)Flying in First Class is riding in high style. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《缘分的天空》插曲《When I Fall in Love》 ??《 Action English》第316期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Sound of Music 《音乐之声》 II(American Slang ?knock something together 很快完成一件事情 E.g.(1)This restaurant seems like it was just knocked together yesterday .The paint is still wet . (2)Tonight’s dinner was no trouble .I knocked it together in 30 minutes. III. Classic Movie Clips ?solid as a rock 如岩石一样坚硬，可靠，有安全感 E.g.(1)My boyfriend is solid as a rock .I can depend on him for anything . (2)This car is solid as a rock .It won’t break down. ?get next to somebody 试图接近谁，和他成为很要好的关系 E.g.(1)I just saw the prettiest girl .I wouldn’t mind getting next to her. (2)I know you’re trying to get next to my boyfriend .I saw you flirting with him. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《缘分的天空》插曲《As Time Goes By》 ??《 Action English》第317期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Saving Private Ryan 《拯救大兵瑞恩》 II(American Slang ?to get off the hook 解围,摆脱麻烦 E.g.(1)If you get caught stealing ,a smile won’t get you off the hook . (2)My boss asked me to work on Sunday .how can I get off the hook. III. Classic Movie Clips ?a little something 一点小意思, 表示一下对某人的谢意 E.g.(1)I left the waitress a little something for her service . (2)If we help Mom cook dinner, maybe she’ll buy us a little something for dessert. ?count me in 算我一个,加我一个 E.g.(1)If you guys are going out dancing, count me in, I love dancing. (2)Count me in for dinner, I’m starving. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《缘分的天空》插曲《Stardust》 ?? 《Action English》第318期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Once Upon a Time in America 《美国往事》 II(American Slang ?with a bang 非常的轰轰烈烈，成功 E.g.(1)If our team wins the final ,we’ll finish the season with a bang . (2)The school year started off with a bang when I was named class president. III. Classic Movie Clips ?wind up 没有目的的走，闲逛 E.g.(1)We usually wind up at the mall after school . (2)I went for a walk, and wound up on the other side of town. ?take life as it comes 面对生活，不畏惧挑战 E.g.(1)Stop worrying about everything, and take life as it comes. (2)We can’t predict the future; we must take life as it comes. ??《 Action English》第319期 ?? 1.MOVIE DICTIONARY 电影词典-Jean ?《刺杀风云》 2.AMERICAN SLANG 美国俚语-《泰坦尼克号》 ?just go with it 附和……，随着……(很自然地) 例:I don't like the way he runs the business, but I have to go with because I'm not go with it . 虽然我不喜欢他经商的方式，但是我也没办法只能跟他 一起走下去 例:If you want to be good dancer, just listen to the music and go with it . 如果你想成为一位很好的舞者，只要听着音乐跟随节拍 一起跳 3.CLASSIC FILM CLIPS 经典对白 <1> How can you put this on my shoulders.(片中) ?put something on one's shoulders 让某人挑起重担 例:When my father died, running the family business was put on my shoulders. 当我的父亲死后，经营家庭的产业就落到了我的肩上 例:You are so young, I can't believe they put the entire marketing campaign on your shoulders. 你这么年轻，我不敢相信你一个人负责整个市场运营这 方面的事 <2> our memories scattered to the winds? (片中) ?scattered to the winds 随风逝去 例:We don't see each other anymore, our friendship has scattered to the winds. 因为我们彼此不再见面了，，所以我们的友谊就随风逝去(越来越淡) 例:I want to preserve the memorized of my grandmother so they don't to the winds. 我想保留住对祖母那些回忆，这样她们就不会随风逝去 4.MOVIE TUNES 原声碟 -Gerry “Midnight at the oasis”---<<美国派>> Midnight at the oasis sends your camel to bed Shadows painting' our faces Traces of romance in our heads ?? 《Action English》第320期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Philadelphia 费城(1993) II(American Slang We're gonna make it, Rose. Trust me. ?make it 完成、成功 e.g. 1) I didn’t think I was going to make it through the exam. It was so hard. 2) He went to Hollywood to try and make it as an actor. III. Classic Movie Clips Classic Film Clips ?strongly worded 言辞激烈的 e.g. 1) after I was fired, I wrote my boss a strongly worded letter. 2) My dad and I had a strongly worded argument when I told him I wanted to drop out of school. ?say one’s goodbyes 告别、放弃 e.g. 1) I know you’re upset that you didn’t get the part, but don’t say your goodbyes to acting just yet. 2) Don’t say your goodbyes to this relationship. I still love you ?? 《Action English》第321期 ? ? I. movie dictionary: Peter Greenaway 彼得格林诺维 ，另类导演，代表作《厨 师、小偷、他的妻子和她的情人》《枕边禁书》《动物园》 II(American Slang: 选自影片《The Emperor's New Groove》,变身国王 “We're through here” ?be through with: 受够了，再也不想忍受了 e.g.: (1) after waiting for the doctor, who was two hours late for my appointment, I was through with being delayed and left. (2)I was glad that I had quit my job because I wad through with getting up early every morning. III. Classic Film Clips: 1."I'm trying to figure that out" ?figure something out:弄明白，搞清楚 e.g. :(1)I spend a long time trying to figure out the answer to the difficult crossword puzzle question. (2)Even through the couple both looked at the map to try and figure out where they were, neither of them were able to and they had to ask for directions. 2,"You want to run that by me again" ?run sth by sb:解释给谁听 e.g. (1) as it had been a while since we'd played poker. I ran the rules by them before the game again. (2)The tourists didn't speak good Chinese so the waiter had to run the menu by them a few times. IV.movie tunes: “When You Wish Upon A Star” 《木偶奇遇》插曲 Fate steps in and sees you through When you wish upon a star Your dreams came true. ?? 《Action English》第322期 ? ? I. Movie Dictionary Superman 超人 II(American Slang bring it on 放马过来吧(我才不怕呢) e.g. 1) at the start of the boxing match, the boxer yelled at his opponent to bring it on. 2) When the thief was arrested, he wasn’t nervous. He actually shouted at the policemen to bring it on. III. Classic Film Clips Work on sth. 致力于… … e.g. 1) Scientists are working on the cure for cancer. 2) I’ve been working on my algebra homework all night. here’s the deal 计划/安排/ 方案 气瓶 现场处置方案 .pdf气瓶 现场处置方案 .doc见习基地管理方案.doc关于群访事件的化解方案建筑工地扬尘治理专项方案下载 是这样的 e.g. 1) the deal is if you don’t have ID, you can’t drink in a bar in America. 2) The deal was *: we had to wait until the three hours were up before handing in our exams and leaving. IV.Movie Tunes 《木偶奇遇记》 “Little Wooden Head ”From: Pinocchio Little wooden head go play your part Bring a little joy to every heart Little do you know and yet it's true That I'm mighty proud of you Little wooden feet and best of all Little wooden seat in case you fall (Oh-ho! How graceful!) My little wooden head ??《 Action English》第323期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Toy Story 《玩具总动员》 II(American Slang ?make up one’s mind 下定决心 E.g.(1)I just couldn’t make up my mind over what to wear to my best friend’s wedding . (2)I have to make up my mind quickly over where to go for National Day. III. Classic Movie Clips ?take it from here 从现在起，由某人负责 E.g.(1)When the policeman arrived at the crime scene be announced that he could take it from here. (2)If you show me where we’ve studied so far, I can take it from here. ?whole world revolves around somebody 世界围绕谁转，以 谁为中心 E.g.(1)The actress thought that the whole world revolved around her. (2)Sometimes I wished that the whole world revolved around me, so I could do whatever I wanted. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《木偶奇遇记》插曲《An actor’s life for me》 ??《 Action English》第324期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?The Lion King 《狮子王》 II(American Slang ?something /somebody got me 什么东西/什么人难倒我了 E.g.(1)I took the GRE ,but did very badly as all the questions really got me . (2)You got me by asking me directions to the ChaoYang Theater. III. Classic Movie Clips ?take care 保重 E.g.(1)When I finished school ,I said goodbye to all of my friends and told them to take care . (2)If you travel in some dangerous countries, you really need to take care of yourself. ?sharp 注意力集中/脑很灵，很好用 E.g.(1)You need to be sharp when you drive. (2)The university professor was so sharp that he memorized every new class member’s name. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《木偶奇遇记》插曲《There are no strings on me》 ?? 《Action English》第325期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Finding Nomo 《海底总动员》 II(American Slang ?state-of–the-art 顶尖科技 e.g. (1) don’t worry –the security systems are state-of–the-art. (2)The latest satellite was designed with state-of–the-art technology. III. Classic Movie Clips ?funky 坏了 E.g.(1)I can’t turn on the light because the fuse is still funky . (2)He can’t go home tonight as the elevator is still funky . ?need some quiet time 需要安静一下,一个人待会儿 E.g.(1)I don’t need to see you right now, but I do need some quiet time. (2)I am not upset; I just need some quiet time to think. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《芝麻街》插曲《Easy Going Day》 ??《 Action English》第326期 ?? 1. Movie Dictionary 《偷天换日》 《The Italian Job》 2. American Slang ?out cold 不工作了,不动了 例句:1. They could not go anywhere as the car engine was out cold. 2. The fight was ended when one of the two boxers was knocked out cold. 3. Classic Film Clips ?pin somebody down 把...拦截住,把...围堵住 例句:1. We'll pin down the bank robbers and force them to surrender. 2. The enemy has been pinned down on the other side of the river. ?party crashers party上的不速之客 例句:1. We've hired security to keep out party crashers. 2. Party crashers turned up at my house and ruined it. 4. Movie Tunes “I'm so blue” <我很忧伤> 《芝麻街》插曲 old familiar place 家 ??《 Action English》第327期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Back draft 《回火》 II(American Slang ?screw around 胡闹 E.g. (1) this is really serious, quit screwing around! (2)I hope you would try harder at school and quit screwing around. III. Classic Movie Clips ?not to make it 去世了 E.g. (1) I am really sorry to have to tell you this, but your friends didn’t make it. (2)None of them made it through the crash. ?I’ll see what I can do. 我看看我能做些什么 E.g.(1)I can’t promise anything but I’ll see what I can do. (2)We’ve run out of orange juice, I’ll see what I can do to find some more. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《美国派》插曲《Celebrity skin》 ??《 Action English》第328期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Top Gun 《壮志凌云》 II(American Slang ?count on somebody 依靠某人，指望某人 E.g. (1) I know he let you down last week, but you can count on me this time. (2)I am counting on you to get the job done on time. III. Classic Movie Clips ?shoot first ask questions later 先行动，然后再思考 e.g. (1) if you see a dangerous animal, shoot first ask questions later. (2)You’ve got to be more careful you shouldn’t shoot first and ask questions later. ?go into 讨论，研究 E.g.(1)I’ve got a plane to catch; I don’t have time to go into this right now. (2)I’d love to talk to you about our relationship, but I don’t have time to go into that right now. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《小姐与流氓》插曲《I didn’t know that I could feel this way》 ?? 《Action English》第329期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?The mask 《面具》 II(American Slang ?a freak of nature 能力超常/怪物,外表看起来太不寻常 E.g.(1)He is so good at tennis .he’s a freak of nature ! (2)She is so tall – she must be a freak of nature! III. Classic Movie Clips ?someone is going to kill someone 某人要有大麻烦 E.g.(1)I haven’t cleaned my room ,my mom’s going to kill me . (2)I’m late for work again; my boss is going to kill me. ?no time to lose /there’s not a moment to lose 没有时间了 E.g.(1)The train is about to leave, there’s no time to lose. (2)There’s not a moment to lose .She needs the operation now! IV. Movie Tunes 选自《小姐与流氓》插曲《Always there》 ??《 Action English》第330期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?The River Wild 《狂野之河》 II(American Slang ?be fired 被解雇 E.g. (1) I am really very unhappy with your work, you’re fired. (2)You’ve been late to work every day this month, so I’m afraid you’re fired! III. Classic Movie Clips ?rig something 作假 E.g. (1) that’s not a fair result, the soccer match was rigged. (2)Are you saying that the election of the new president was rigged? ?have no idea 不知道 E.g. (1) I hope this medicine works, you have no idea how bad the pain is! (2)You should not fire her, you have no idea how hard she works. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《小姐与流氓》插曲《Epilogue》 ??《 Action English》第331期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Death of a Salesman 《推销员之死》 II(American Slang ?toast 祝酒词 E.g.(1)At weddings the best man will always make a toast . (2)I think we should toast our hostess for inviting us . III. Classic Movie Clips ?smother somebody 让谁很有压力 E.g. (1) at school we get smothered with homework. (2)The opposition defence smothered our attackers. ?keep up with 脑子跟上什么进度 E.g. (1) I can’t keep up with all his different girlfriends. (2)I have to work hard to keep up with the speed of the class. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《美国派》插曲《Do you believe in magic》 ??《 Action English》第332期 ?? 1.MOVIE DICTIONARY 电影词典-Gerry 奔腾年代 (2003) Sea biscuit 2.AMERICAN SLANG 美国俚语 That way we can keep an eye on her.(片中) keep an eye on her 盯住什么，关注什么 例:I'll keep an eye on the stove while you answer the phone. 去接你的电话，我来帮你盯住火炉 例:I like to keep an eye on the stock market. 我喜欢关注股市行情 3.CLASSIC FILM CLIPS 经典对白 <1> Too many people out there who take advantage you.(片 中) take advantage 占……的便宜;利用某人/某事的机会， 而达到什么目的 例:I took advantage of the clothes sale to buy more jeans. 我买了很多的牛仔裤，因为前不久大减价很划算 例:Last time I got drunk she tried to take advantage of me. 上次我喝醉了，她企图占我便宜 <2> I might be having a breakdown.(片中) a breakdown 崩溃了 例:I almost had a breakdown trying to get into Princeton. 为了要上普林斯顿 我几乎要崩溃了 例:The stress at work caused him to have a breakdown. 由于工作压力太大了，他都要崩溃了 4.MOVIE TUNES 原声碟 -Gerry “Welcome here”---《小姐与流氓》插曲 ??《 Action English》第333期 ?? 1.MOVIE DICTIONARY 电影词典-Gerry 怪物公司 (2001 )Monsters, Inc. 2.AMERICAN SLANG 美国俚语-Lynn A crush, that’s all it is. (片中) ? have a crash on somebody 对某人有好感;迷恋某人 例:I was embarrassed when she found out I had a crush on her. 当她发现我对她有好感，使我很尴尬 例:He' s always had a crush on Cameron Diaz. 他一直喜欢那个卡梅隆?迪亚兹 3.CLASSIC FILM CLIPS 经典对白 ?Make fun of me 取笑某人 例:Older students would sometimes make fun of me at school. 在学校老生经常会取笑我 例:I wore that shirt yesterday, my friends made fun of me. 昨天我穿了那件衬衫，我的朋友都取笑我 Only cowards get brave that way. (片中) ?Coward 胆小鬼，懦夫 例:You' re too much of a coward to watch horror films. 你胆子太小了吧连恐怖片都不敢看 例:If you weren’t such a coward, you' d move out and live on your own. 如果你不是胆小鬼，你为何不搬出去住自己生活 4.MOVIE TUNES 原声碟 -Gerry "World without fences"---《小姐与流氓》插曲 ??《 Action English》第334期 ?? 1.Movie dictionary 电影词典 《巨人》 Giant 2.American slang 美国俚语 Let's rehearse, okay.(片中) rehearse / rehearsal 排练 v/ n 例:We hadn't rehearsed often enough so I forgot my lines. The play rehearsal is on at 4pm today. 3.Classic film clips 经典对白 (1)As a symbol of my vow . (片中) vow 发誓 v / n 例:He vowed never to cheat me again . Husbands and wives both take vows of sincerity. (2)What are they up to . (片中) be up to 正在做.... = be doing 例:If my parents knew what I was up to they'd be angry . A :What are you up to . B :I'm looking for my key. 4.Movie Tunes 原声碟 Junkyard Society Rag 选自《小姐与流氓》 We lack all poise 平静安详 we're full of natural noise No pets you stroke And pat you might as well be ??《 Action English》第335期 ?? 1.Movie dictionary 电影词典 Allen 《异形》是一系列的科幻电影，1979年第一部诞生， 之后一系列影片给喜欢科幻的朋友们带来了无尽的享受。 2.American slang 美国俚语 from" 第三类奇迹 " Phenomenon Hey, you, you bringing' a date, tonight. (片中) date 约会 例:I'm still trying to find a date for the prom next Saturday. Sally agreed to be my date tonight. 3.Classic film clips 经典对白 (1)No,no,no you have potential , George. (片中) potential 潜力 例:Your house is messy but has potential. He has the potential to be a great football player. (2)It was a disgrace . (片中) disgrace 丢人 例:His behavior at the party was a disgrace. It was a disgrace that France didn't make the World Cup Final. 4.Movie Tunes 原声碟 Make Someone Happy 选自《缘分的天空》 Fame if you win it 名气 comes and goes in a minute, where's the real stuff in life to cling to 坚持 love is the answer someone to love the answer . ?? 《Action English》第336期 ? ? 1.Movie dictionary 电影词典 《爱情故事》 LOVE STORY 2.American slang 美国俚语 Yeah, I was improvising ?improvise 即兴创作，现场发挥的意思 例:(1) I haven't written a speech for tonight ,so I'll just have to improvise. (2) If you don't know the answer just improvise. 3.Classic film clips 经典对白 How do you know she's still mat at you, ?Be mad at 对某人很生气抓狂;对某事很愤怒的意思 例:(1) My dad was very mad when I crashed the car. (2) I got mad with my brother when he took my favorite jacket. Naw,Let her cool off ?cool off:calm down 冷静一点，镇静一下的意思 例:(1) It takes me a while to cool off after a big argument. (2) He cooled off after l apologized. 4.Movie Tunes 原声碟 “ A Kiss To Build A Dream On ”《缘分的天空》插曲 重点词句: thrive sweetheart ??《 Action English》第337期 ?? 1.Movie dictionary 电影词典 Shashespere In Love 《莎翁情史》 2.American slang 美国俚语 from“第三类奇迹” I'm jumping out of my skin' here. (片中) to be jumping out of somebody's skin 心惊肉跳，如坐针 毡 例:I was jumping out of my skin worrying about my exam results. That ghost movie had me jumping out of my skin. 3.Classic film clips 经典对白 (1)I can name some forward president and some back one. forward 积极的 modern积极的,激进的 backward 例:Reducing the tax burden is a very forward policy. He has some pretty forward ideas. (2)Did you improve you mind with your all reading. (片中) improve somebody mind 提高思想境界，改变思维方式 例:Comic books don't really improve the mind . You should try going to the opera to improve your mind. 4.Movie Tunes 原声碟 “I'm Into Something Good” 歌曲“幸运降临”选自《白头 神探》 Woke up this morning feeling fine, there's something, special On my mind Last night I met a girl in the neighborhood. ??《 Action English》第338期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Leonardo DiCaprio 里奥纳多.迪卡普里奥 II(American Slang ?thick 傻, 笨 E.g. (1) I think I was too thick to go to university. (2)My brother’s a bit thick when it comes to science. III. Classic Movie Clips ?prolong 延长, 延时 E.g. (1) all the speeches prolonged the dinner. (2)The class was prolonged especially because of the test. ?larger picture 全局,远景 E.g. (1) the larger picture involves more people than just you. (2)For the larger picture we need to consider all possible costs and benefits. IV. Movie Tunes 选自《白头神探》插曲《The Way We Were》 ?? 《Action English》第339期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Chocolat 《情浓巧克力》 II(American Slang ?freaky 很怪，蹊跷 E.g.(1)Oscar and his wife look alike ,isn’t that freaky ? (2)A strange woman wearing a hat and sunglasses was staring at me at the restaurant. ------That’s freaky. III. Classic Movie Clips ?what is somebody or something like? 描述人或事什么样 E.g. (1) I’ve never met your girlfriend .What’s she like? (2)You’ve been to Chicago right? What’s it like? ?be dying to do something /be dying for something 太想做什么/太渴望什么 E.g. (1) Stacy loves Brad Pitt .She’s dying to see his new movie. (2)I’m so cold .I’m dying for a hot bath . IV. Movie Tunes 选自《白头神探》插曲《Besame Mucho》 ??《 Action English》第340期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Donnie Brasco 《忠奸人》 II(American Slang ?wait on somebody 服侍某人 E.g. (1) I want to marry a man who will wait on me hand and foot. ------Good luck finding one. (2)Gary’s family is very rich, they have a butler who waits on them. III. Classic Movie Clips ?a dream come true 美梦成真 E.g. (1) being a teacher was a dream come true for me. I’ve wanted to teach since I was 10 years old. (2)Penny was very happy with her wedding. It was a dream comes true for her. ?miss the point 对什么核心不了解,不明白 E.g.(1)Vicky wants to have a baby, because she thinks babies are cute, but I think she’s missing the point. Babies are a lot of work. (2)I missed the point of the movie. Can you explain it to me? IV. Movie Tunes 选自《白头神探》插曲《The Food Sound》 ?? 《Action English》第341期 ? ? 1. American Slang , go ballistic 气死了，气疯了 e.g:1、My boss went ballistic when I spilled wine on her new white dress. 2、If Lida finds out she failed this class, she’ll go ba llistic. 2. Classic Film Clips , come between 使两人产生隔阂 e.g.: My parents are so in love, nothing ever will come between them. , get over it 忘掉不愉快的事情 e.g:1、You are never going to marry her, get over it. 2、I know you're upset about losing the game, but there's nothing to do, get over it. ??《 Action English》第342期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Stand by Me 《伴我同行》 II(American Slang ?what /how /why /where /when /who /in the world … 表示 强烈惊讶 E.g.(1)I thought you were in Hong Kong .What in the world are you doing here ? (2)Where in the world did you get the diamond necklace ? III. Classic Movie Clips ?whether or not 不管是不是 E.g.(1)Whether you like it or not .Liz and I are getting married next year . (2)We are going to Green Bar tonight ,whether you come or not . ?sticky 很麻烦，很棘手 E.g.(1)Annie is in love with Brian ,but Brian is in love with Annie’s best friend .What a sticky situation . (2)Gay marriage is a very sticky issue in the US .It may take a while for the American government to make a decision about the issue . IV. Movie Tunes ?? 《Action English》第343期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Catch Me If You Can 《猫鼠游戏》 II(American Slang ?watch someone like a hawk 盯紧某人 E.g.(1)When children reach age two ,you have to watch them like hawks . (2)I’m watching you like a hawk ,so don’t do anything stupid . III. Classic Movie Clips ?be under wraps 不为人所知的秘密 E.g.(1)The politician thought the scandal was completely under wraps ,but actually somehow someone found out . (2)I thought this project was under wraps ,but everyone seems to know about it . ?jurisdiction 掌控，负责，控制 E.g.(1)The central government has jurisdiction over all of the local governments . (2)We can’t do anything about the crime since it happened outside of our jurisdiction in the next country . IV. Movie Tunes 选自《白头神探》插曲《You Never Can Tell》 ?? 《Action English》第344期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?The Quick and the Dead 《致命快感》 II(American Slang ?to screw up something 搞砸什么 E.g.(1)Ken totally screwed up the science experiment and he had to do it again . (2)Listen ,I really want this thing to work ,so don’t screw it up . III. Classic Movie Clips ?to consent to something 同意，答应做什么 E.g.(1)Did he consent to taking such a low salary for such a high position ? (2)Rachel didn’t consent to the agreement ,so we have to either create a compromise or try to convince her . ?well-wishers 真心祝福别人的人 E.g.(1)The singer had millions of well-wishers by the time she finally retired . (2)All of the well-wishers stood on the shore as the boat pulled away from the dock IV. Movie Tunes 选自《白头神探》插曲《shout》 ??《 Action English》第345期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Spellbound 《爱德华大夫》 II(American Slang 选自《脱线先生》 You’re so direct . (片中) ?direct 心直口快，直爽 E.g.(1)Sometimes if I’m too direct people think I’m being rude . (2)He should be more direct and not so shy . III. Classic Movie Clips You’re a true gentleman . (片中) ?a true something 真正的什么 E.g.(1)His paintings are beautiful .He’s a true artist . (2)A true athlete wouldn’t smoke . She’s bamboozled me ! (片中) ?bamboozle somebody 欺骗，使某人困惑 E.g.(1)I get bamboozled driving in Beijing . (2)All these Chinese characters bamboozle me . IV. Movie Tunes 选自《风中奇缘2》插曲《Pocahontas》 ??《 Action English》第346期 ?? I. Movie Dictionary ?Vertigo 《眩晕》 II(American Slang 选自《脱线先生》 He’s on to us . (片中) ?be on to something /somebody 明白，了解事情的本质 E.g.(1)The police were on to the criminal’s plan very quickly . (2)If anyone’s on to us we should call the whole thing off . III. Classic Movie Clips A new position for me in the company . (片中) ?position 工作,职位 E.g.(1) I’m currently looking for a position somewhere new . (2)They’ve offered me a position starting next January . In a heartbeat . (片中) ?in a heartbeat . 马上,立刻 E.g.(1)I’d leave in a heartbeat if I had any money . (2)I’ll arrive in a heartbeat . IV. Movie Tunes 选自《蔬菜宝贝历险记》插曲《Jonah》 ?? 《Action English》第347期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Murder on the Orient Express 《东方快车谋杀案》 II(American Slang 选自《狮子王2》 A chip off the old block .(片中) ?a chip off the old block 某人是父母的一个翻版 E.g.My mother and I are very alike .I am a chip off the old block . III( Classic Movie Clips You know she’s run off . (片中) ?run off 闪了，突然离开 E.g.Why did you run off in the middle of the movie ? ------I wasn’t feeling well so I went home . You know better than to go off for alone .(片中) ?to know better than to do something 你应该很清楚不应 该怎么样 E.g.A strange man was following me when I was walking home last night . ------You should know better than to walk alone at night . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《美国派》插曲《You Were Right》 ??《 Action English》第348期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?《尼罗河上的惨案》 II(American Slang 选自《狮子王2》 That was a close one .(片中) ?a close one /a close call 差一点就发生危险了,一件很悬的 事情 E.g.(1)I had a close call on my way to work .A car hit my bike but I didn’t fall . (2)I passed my exam by one point .It was a close one . III( Classic Movie Clips Hush .(片中) ?hush 静一点 E.g.(1)Hush ,Mom and Dad are sleeping ! (2)Hush ,The movie is starting . That kind of works for me .(片中) ?works for somebody . 对某人很合适 E.g.(1)Is it Ok to change the meeting to next week ? ------Works for me . (2)It’s very easy to make plans with Henry .Everything works for him . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《美国婚礼》插曲《Maniac》 ??《 Action English》第349期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Billy Elliot 《跳出我天地》 II(American Slang 选自《狮子王2》 Your head is in the clouds .(片中) ?have someone’s head in the clouds 晕了，脑子不清楚 E.g.(1)Amy wants to buy a car for $500 dollars .She has her head in the clouds .The car is much more expensive than that . (2)I’d like to climb to the top of Mount Everest . ------You have your head in the clouds .Only expert hikers can do that . III. Classic Movie Clips Heck of the guy .(片中) ?heck of 非常 E.g.(1)My office is a heck of a long way from my house .It takes me 2 hours to get there . (2)Joey always makes me laugh .He’s a heck of a funny guy . The best smorgasbord in the pride lands .(片中) ?smorgasbord 有很多种类 E.g.(1)We have a smorgasbord of drinks :beer ,wine ,cocktails ,tea and juice .What would you like ? (2)I can’t decide on a major .I’m interested in a smorgasbord of subjects . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《美国派》插曲《Heaven Is A Place On Earth》 ??《 Action English》第350期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Gattaca 《变种异煞》 II(American Slang 选自《G型神探》 You want me to ask off .(片中) ?ask off 请假 E.g.(1)I want to ask off for my birthday this year . (2)Are you going to the soccer game this afternoon ? ------No ,I asked off ,but my boss said he needs me in the office . III(Classic Movie Clips Like a geek from Kansas .(片中) ?geek 书呆子 E.g.(1)My brother is such a geek .He always wears clothes that make him look like a little boy . (2)Bill Gates was a computer geek in college ,but now he’s a billionaire . I really think it’s gonna pay off .(片中) ?pay off 有回报，收获 E.g.(1)College students always hope that their studying will pay off someday . (2)Learning a foreign language can be very frustrating ,but it pays off . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《沉睡野人》主题曲《Reality Used to Be》 ??《 Action English》第351期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?The Client 《致命内幕》 II(American Slang 选自《G型神探》 Doesn’t look like you got off to a good start .(片中) ?get off to a good start 一个好的开始 E.g.(1)I really want to get off to a good start at my new job .I hope I don’t make any mistakes at my first week . (2)Annie’s date didn’t get off to a good start .Roger came to the restaurant 45 minutes late . III( Classic Movie Clips It’s a lemon .(片中) ?lemon 坏了，不能使用了 E.g.(1)Carl said he lost his tennis match because his racket was a lemon . (2)I returned my new DVD player to the store because it turned out to be a lemon . Guess I’m all set then .(片中) ?set 准备就绪 E.g. Do you have everything you need for your trip ? ------Yes .I’m all set . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《沉睡野人》主题曲《I’m Too Sexy》 ??《 Action English》第352期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Sleepy Hollow 《断头谷》 II(American Slang 选自《G型神探》 You just need to …loosen up .(片中) ?loosen up 放松一下 E.g.(1)Brian was really nervous at the beginning of his job interview ,but he loosened up when the boss started talking about basketball . (2)Loosen up !Monica really likes you ,so you have nothing to worry about . III( Classic Movie Clips Cat got your tongue ?(片中) ?Has the cat got your tongue ?你怎么哑巴了,不说话了, E.g.(1)Why won’t you tell me why you got home so late ?Has the cat got your tongue ? (2)Has the cat got your tongue ?You haven’t called me in days ! (片中) ?put up with somebody /something 去忍受某人/某事 E.g.(1)He broke up with his girlfriend because he got tired of putting up with her demands . (2)I feel sorry for teachers .They have to put up with a lot . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《沉睡野人》主题曲《Wooly Bully》 ?? 《Action English》第353期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Don Juan de Marco 《天生爱情狂》 II(American Slang 选自《G型神探》 I think you have a loose wire .(片中) ?loose wire /screw loose 疯狂 E.g.(1)I think my boss has a screw loose .He called me into his office but when I got there he sent me back to my desk ! (2)Let’s call Professor Porters about this math problem . - -----Do you have a screw loose ?It’s after midnight ! III( Classic Movie Clips Glad you could drop in .(片中) ?drop in /by 顺便来访 E.g.(1)It was great to see you .Drop in again when you have free time . (2)I dropped by my grandmother’s house after work . Imagine the perks .(片中) ?perk 优势，优点 E.g. Amanda’s job at American Airlines has a great perk .She can fly anywhere in the world for free ! IV(Movie Tunes 选自《沉睡野人》主题曲《You Turn Me On》 ??《 Action English》第354期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Mr. Smith Goes To Washington 《史密斯先生游华盛顿》 II(American Slang 选自《白宫也失眠》 Word is …(片中) ?word is 传闻，传言说 E.g.(1)Word is you and Matt are dating .Is it true ? (2)The word is that Hillary Clinton will run for president in 2008. ------Really ?I hope she does because I really like her . III( Classic Movie Clips Very cutting-edge .(片中) ?cutting-edge 非常尖端，前卫 E.g.(1)Have you seen the Matrix Movie ?The special effects are very cutting-edge . (2)Japan produces many cutting-edge cars .One model can even park by itself . You’re for Randull and not your own father for vice president .(片中) ?be for somebody /something 支持，赞同 E.g.(1)We have got two different opinions .Which argument are you for ? (2)I’m for more environmental protection because I don’t think the government is doing enough . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《沉睡野人》主题曲《Feed the Monkey》 ??《 Action English》第355期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Doctor.Strange love 《奇爱博士》 II(American Slang 选自《白宫也失眠》 We’ll get through this together .(片中) ?get through /come through 度过一个难关，坚持到底 E.g.(1)I’m so nervous about the final exam . ------Don’t worry ,you’ll get through it . (2)Emily had a hard time adjusting to her new job but she got through this . III( Classic Movie Clips I’m not giving in to anything .(片中) ?give in 屈服 E.g.(1)I asked my boss for a raise for so many times that he eventually gave in . (2)Ellen’s husband wants to move to Moscow ,but she refuses to give in because she hates cold weather .(片中) ?For old times’sake 看在过去时光的份上 E.g.(1)Let’s go to Pete’s Restaurant tonight for old times’sake .We haven’t been there since we moved 5 years age . (2)I want to meet up with my college roommates for old times’sake .We have seen each other for so long . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《沉睡野人》主题曲《End》 ??《 Action English》第356期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Sommersby 《似是故人来》 II(American Slang 选自《白宫也失眠》 You’ve been around the block a couple of times .(片中) ?been around the block 某人在做某事很有经验 E.g.(1)Let’s ask Justin how to deal with this situation .He’s been around the block a few times . (2)I’ve been around the block a few times .I know what I’m doing . III(Classic Movie Clips He doesn’t just pay lip service to return .(片中) ?give /pay lip service to 只说不做 E.g.(1)Politicians often pay lip service to many important issues during an election but they don’t fulfill their promises once they are elected . (2)Arnold Schwarzenegger gave lip service to immigrant rights before he became governor .Let’s see if he actually does what he said he would . ?run 竞选，竞争 E.g.(1)In American schools ,students can run for positions in the student government . (2)There are no female candidates running for president this year . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《当男人爱上女人》主题曲《Crazy Love》 ??《 Action English》第357期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Tin Cup 《球爱的天空》 II(American Slang 选自《白宫也失眠》 Why don’t you get out of my face now ?(片中) ?get out of my face 从我的眼前消失 E.g.(1)Can you make your dog get out of my face ?I’m trying to study and he’s bothering me . (2)If you don’t get out of my face ,I’m going to call the police . III( Classic Movie Clips We’ve been flooded with phone calls .(片中) ?be flooded with 像洪水一样 E.g.(1)The radio station was flooded with phone calls from people requesting songs . (2)Celebrities are often flooded with mail from their fans . Don’t you ever blow me off like this again .(片中) ?blow something or someone off 不重视某事或某人 E.g.(1)I can’t believe you blew off my phone calls .I really needed to talk to you . (2)Just blow off what Eric said to you last night .I don’t think he meant it . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《当男人爱上女人》主题曲《Running From Mercy ??《 Action English》第358期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Hulk 《绿巨人》 II(American Slang 选自《沉睡者》 He had a bum leg .(片中) ?bum 坏了 E.g.(1)Even though he was a good guy ,he had a bum reputation . (2)I wish I could run the marathon ,but I have a bum knee . III( Classic Movie Clips Whose turn is it ?(片中) ?turn 轮到 E.g.(1)I think it’s John’s turn in the game since I just laid the four of hearts . (2)I think we should take turns setting up for the meetings each week . I’ll pass out .(片中) ?pass out 晕倒了 E.g.(1)After running several kilometers in the heat ,I thought I was going to pass out . (2)When Mary saw the blood ,she passed out . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《黑夜传说》主题曲《Worms of the Earth》 ??《 Action English》第359期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?War and Peace 《战争与和平》 II(American Slang 选自《沉睡者》 A number of them were riding out .(片中) ?ride out 忍受,扛着 E.g.(1)We are going to have to ride out this rain at the office . (2)Bob was determined to become a CEO ,even if he had to ride out a few years in lower positions at the company . III( Classic Movie Clips You got a second ?(片中) ?have a second 有时间 E.g.(1)Do you have a second to look over this letter before I send it ? (2)Wait a second while I put on my shoes . He wouldn’t let anyone beat him .(片中) ?beat 打败 E.g.(1)Jenny beat Tom in that last game of chess . (2)Real Madrid beat the Chinese team when they played in Beijing . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《辣妈辣妹》主题曲《Happy Together》 ??《 Action English》第360期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Uma Thurman 乌玛.瑟曼 II(American Slang 选自《沉睡者》 He’s not calling the shots .(片中) ?call the shots 负责,管事 E.g.(1)You must do what I tell you because I’m calling the shots around here . (2)Who is calling the shots for your team ? III( Classic Movie Clips What’s your beef with him ?(片中) ?have a beef with somebody 跟某人有过节 E.g.(1)Luke will not go to the party with us because he has some kind of a beef with the host . (2)I have a big beef with people who say one thing and do something different . It fell into my lap .(片中) ?something falls into one’s lap 天上掉馅饼的事(不劳而 获得到的) E.g.(1)My first chance to visit China fell into my lap . (2)Fred’s new job practically fell into his lap . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《辣妈辣妹》主题曲《For All My Life》 ??《 Action English》第361期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Dances with Wolves 《与狼共舞》 II(American Slang 选自《沉睡者》 Keep the boys in line .(片中) ?keep somebody in line 让某人老实一点，守规矩 E.g.(1)Don’t get out of line at dinner or you will be punished . (2)It’s difficult to keep a group of young children in line . III(Classic Movie Clips I’ll hand them my notice .(片中) ?give one’s notice 提前给某人一个信 E.g.(1)My job requires at least two weeks notice if I want to leave . (2)Did you give them any notice that we are dropping by ? The money is better .(片中) ?the money is better 钱会更多一些 E.g.(1)Susan took the new job because the money was better than her old one . (2)If you want to work in medicine ,you should become a surgeon because the money’s better . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《辣妈辣妹》主题曲《Take Me Away》 ??《 Action English》第362期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?My Fair Lady 《窈窕淑女》 II(American Slang 选自《火箭人》 A couple of two-bit crooks .(片中) ?two-bit 二流的 E.g.(1)It’s a real two-bit hotel . (2)I’ve just got some terrible two-bit job . III( Classic Movie Clips I’m out of pocket here .(片中) ?out of pocket 没钱了 E.g.I’m out of pocket until you pay me back . I’ll go real easy on her .(片中) ?go real easy on 对谁心软了 E.g.We should’ve won but we went real easy on the other team . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《辣妈辣妹》主题曲《What I Like About You》 ??《 Action English》第363期 ?? 1.Movie dictionary 电影词典 ?Pearl Harbor 珍珠港 2.American slang 美国俚语 from "火箭人" Bull's eye, ace I'm sorry , Jenny .(片中) ?Bull's eye 正中靶心，恰到好处 例:He scored a bull's eye with his last assignment . 3.Classic film clips 经典对白 (1)I want you to start , turn it inside out, upside down. (片 中) ?turn sth inside out 翻底朝天，查到底 例:Your need to turn this problem inside out . I turned the wardrobe inside out looking for my hat . (2)look what she did so. cut it out . (片中) ?cut out 放弃.... 例:You should cut out smoking if you want to stay healthy. 4.Movie Tunes 原声碟 “On My Mind” 歌曲“让我惦记”选自《辣妈辣妹》/ Freaky Friday You're the kind of friend who alway bends 容易通融 when I'm broken 伤心 Remember when you took my heart and put it back together 安抚 again? wasting time with clueless guys 傻瓜 ?? 《Action English》第364期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Roman Holiday 《罗马假日》 II(American Slang 选自《火箭人》 Get to the point .(片中) ?get to the point 有话直说，直接切入主题 E.g.(1)It takes a long time for our professor to get to the point . (2)I didn’t have enough time to get to the point of my speech . III(Classic Movie Clips Hatching some hare-brained scheme .(片中) ?hare-brained 草率的，荒谬的 E.g.Duran had a hare-brained idea about sailing around the world . For crying out loud .(片中) ?for crying out loud 生气，愤怒 E.g.For crying out loud I wish they’d turn the music down next door . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《单亲插班生》主题曲《Killing Me Softly With His Song》 ??《 Action English》第365期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?Waterloo Bridge 《魂断蓝桥》 II(American Slang 选自《火箭人》 That was ingenious .(片中) ?ingenious 非常智慧的 E.g.(1)The design of the new opera house is ingenious . (2)She’s had some ingenious ideas for saving money . III(Classic Movie Clips Those guys are playing for keeps .(片中) ?play for keeps 做事正经，严肃 E.g.If you’re not going to play for keeps ,you shouldn’t bother doing it . It makes perfect sense .(片中) ?make perfect sense 很清楚，明白，有道理 E.g.After I read the textbook the answer made perfect sense to me . IV(Movie Tunes 选自《辣妈辣妹》主题曲《Me VS .The World》 ?? 《Action English》第27期 ?? I(Movie Dictionary ?drive-in 汽车电影院 II(American Slang 选自《小鬼当家》 Shut it ,Marve (片中) ?shut it 闭嘴 E.g.(1)Shut it !I’m not listening to you anymore . (2)I was being loud and stupid at a party .Gerry told me to shut it . III(Classic Movie Clips Leave it on the doorstep and get the hell out of here .(片中) ?the hell 表示加强语气作用 E.g.(1)What the hell is wrong with this CD player ? (2)Get the hell away from me . Keep the change .(片中) ?keep the change 小费 E.g.I’m not tipping you .The service is so bad . ?cheapskate 小气鬼 E.g. (1)Hey ,you didn’t buy me a Christmas gift .You’re such a cheapskate . (2)Don’t be a cheapskate ,buy her a nice engagement ring .okay ? IV(Movie Tunes 《That’s Amore》 ?? 《Action English》第28期 ? ? I(Movie Dictionary plot 情节 II(American Slang from"小鬼当家" ?heads up 当心,留神 E.g.(1)Hey,heads up!A car is coming. (2)Heads up!Don't get hit with the ball. III( Classic Movie Clips I don't know how to pack a suitcase . (片中) ?pack a suitcase = prepare your luggage for a trip 收拾 行李 E.g.(1)Pack your bags, we are going to Hainan . you told Kevin , tough (片中) ?That's tough 同情，理解= That's too bad ,what a shame 反语= Actually ,that's a sarcastic version of the first meaning 很难对付= very difficult to defeat E.g.(1)Tough customers . (2)That guy , he is a tough neighbor . IV(Movie Tunes Silent Night 平安夜 Silent night , holy night 神圣 All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin 圣母就在那里 mother and Child Holy infant 圣子, so tender 柔软的 and mild 温和的 sleep in Hcakny peace ! ?? 《Action English》第29期 ?? 1.Movie dictionary 电影词典 The nativity scene 圣诞演出 Christmas Eve ( food---apple cider, egg nog ) 2.American slang 美国俚语 from" 小鬼当家" Harry , get up , give me a hand ! (片中) give me a hand = help me 帮助 例:Wpw, the table is so heavy , can you give me a hand moving it ? Hey man, come on give me a hand with this math problem. 3.Classic film clips 经典对白 (1)The dope was whining about his suitcase . (片中) dope = stupid person 白痴 例:Hey , you're dope, it's you mother tongue. John is a dope, you don't have to follow his direction. (2)whining = complain 抱怨 例:Hey, will you stop whining ? Hey, what's got into him ? He is whining it's too hot to play football. (3)you're completely helpless (片中) helpless 无助的 例:Well newborn babies are completely helpless . Well I won't cook your dinner but you're not helpless , you can cook for yourself . 4.Movie Tunes 原声碟 Jingle Bells 铃儿响叮当 Jingle bells jingle bells jingle all the way 一路归途 ohm what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh 单马露天雪橇