动感英语 [44]

 

Action English  44
Movie Dictionary
Cameo  友情客串  Cameo Rolle  友情客串角色
American Slang
Can you fill me in on what's going on,sir?   Fill me in on=tell me the details
例句  I can't understand the new computer systerm.Can you fill me in on how it works?    我不太明白这种新的计算机系统。你能给我详细讲讲么？
       I'd like to get filled in on what kind of company this is before I invest.  在投资之前，我想详细了解一下这家公司的情况。

Classic Film Clips

Captain,can I have a word with you?
Have a word with sb.=want to talk with sb. in private
例句  There was a really cute guy at the meeting.I asked to have a word with him so I can get his phone number.       会上有个不错的小伙子。我想给他聊几句，再问问他电话。
       I knew I was in big trouble when the teacher asked to have a word with me after class.  老师说下课之后要找我谈话，我知道我要倒霉了。
With all due respect  恕我直言，我冒昧地说一句
例句  I understand what you're saying,but with all due respect I've been studying this topic for a lot longer than you have.     我明白你说的。可是恕我直言，我学这个比你时间长多了。
       With all due respect,you're just not ready to take responsibility for the entire project.  我冒昧地说一句，你现在还没这个能力去为整个节目组负责。
 Work my tail off =work very very hard
例句  I've worked my tail off for this company.You can't fire me now.
       我为公司拼命的干活，你不能现在把我炒了。
       Mom,I think I deserve a night out.I've worked my tail off to get into Beijing University.  妈妈，我想我今晚可以出去玩的。为了上北大，我已经在很努力的学了。

Movie Tunes

How Can You Mend A Broken Heart——电影“诺丁山”(Notting Hill)
Key words:  Mend=fix,heal   Younger days=days when he's a young man  Sorrow=very very sad