【跟着美剧练发音】美剧美语870期

Sheldon：Amy. Amy. Oh, right,funeral. Amy.

Amy: Hello, Sheldon.

Sheldon：I'm not allowed to wear mySilver Surfer neck tie, but you can wear a bathrobe?

Amy: I think I'm too sick to go to the funeral.

Sheldon： You're sick? You poorkid. Well, see ya.

Amy: Sheldon, aren't you gonna take care of me?

Sheldon： Me? No. No, I'm notthat kind of doctor.

Amy: But our relationship agreement clearly states thatwhen one of us is sick, the other must take care of them.

Sheldon： Oh, I see theconfusion. No, the intent¹ behind that clause² was to force you to take care ofme when I'm ill. When you're feeling better, you'll think that's funny.

Amy: Never mind. Good night, Sheldon.

1 intent   

adj.急切的，专心的，专注的；n.意图，意向

参考例句：

• He was intent on the job he was doing.他专心致志于正在做的工作。
• His plan is incompatible with my intent.他的计划与我的意图不相符。

2 clause   

n.（正式文件或法律文件的）条款，从句，分句

参考例句：

• The sentence consists of a main clause and a subordinate clause.这句中有一个主句和一个从句。
• What clause do you require in the contract?你要求在合同中订上什么条款？