Speaking effective American English
[00:01.52]流利美语训练妙方
[00:03.03]Now let's talk about duration,the fourth characteristic of effective speech.Words,like musical notes,last for a specific period of time.
[00:08.01]现在我们来看看说话的第四个特征：持久度。像音符一样，话语也会持续一段时间。
[00:12.98]The loger a word,phrase or syllable is stretched out,the greater the emphasis placed upon it.I'll demonstrate.
[00:16.68]一个单词、词组或音节持续的时间越长，就越表示强调。我来演示一遍：
[00:20.38]I was driving my car.
[00:21.68]我在开车。
[00:22.99]That's a fairly neutral statement.However,if I prolong just one word,the sentence takes on a different meaning.
[00:26.54]这句陈述不带任何感情色彩。但是，如果我拖长了仅仅一个词，句子的意思就发生了变化。
[00:30.09]I was driving MY car.
[00:31.35]我在开我的车。
[00:32.60]You're proud of owning your car,or you're letting us know that you were driving your car.
[00:35.75]你为拥有自己的车而感到自豪，或者说你在开自己的车。
[00:38.90]Yes ,I was not driving my daughter's car or anyone else's;but this makes the point that duration is a powerful speech tool.
[00:42.33]是的，我既没开我女儿的车，也没开别的什么人的车；这说明音长是一个很重要的语言工具。
[00:45.77]True .
[00:46.24]没错。
[00:46.71]Now let's move on to the fifth characteristic of speech .That's tempo. To put it simply ,tempo is the rate of speed or pace at which you speak.
[00:51.60]现在我们来谈第五个特征：节奏。简单地说，节奏就是说话的节奏和速度。
[00:56.50]There is no correct pace at which people should speak:the rate of speed depends upon the urgency of the message or perhaps the nervousness or intensity of the speaker.
[01:01.49]一个人说话的速度并没有统一规定，而取决于说话的内容的紧急度或说话者的紧张度。
[01:06.48]Speaking at one constant tempo is often boring .Tempo is very important to effective speech.Listen to this:
[01:10.62]总是用同一种语速说话会显得很枯燥。语速是使谈话生动有力的重要因素。请听：
[01:14.76]Those who purchased tickets to the football game should assemble in lobby B immediately .The bus will have in ten minutes.
[01:18.60]请购买了足球赛门票的乘客马上到B厅集合，汽车10分钟内开车。
[01:22.44]I heard the urgency because of the tone of voice and because of the tempo.A leisurely or slow tempo on the other hand conveys to listeners that the message is perhaps not of great urgency .But listen to this :
[01:29.14]从语调和语速中我听出了紧迫感。如果语速慢而悠闲，听者就会觉得也许不是十分紧急。请听：
[01:35.84]Well uh , just uh,let me think it over and I'll get back to you sometime next week.
[01:38.73]那么，这样吧，我再好好考虑一下，下个星期再给你答复。
[01:41.62]Now what did you hear in this message? You hear that you were hiding your true feelings in some way .
[01:44.06]从这句话里你听出了什么？你可以感觉到自己在隐藏内心的真实感受。
[01:46.50]I am not sure that I trust you .I'm not certain that you do plan to get back to me next week.and I'm not sure if you will phone me as you promised.
[01:50.52]我不能对你表示确信，我不确定下星期你会给我答复，也不确定你会像答应的那样给我电话。
[01:54.55]Oh,you KNOW that's not true, I'll phone ,I promise.
[01:56.99]哦，你知道这不是真的。我会打电话的，我保证。
[01:59.43]Don't believe him.Well, I've illustrated my point then .Speech conveys mood,emotion and intention .
[02:02.58]别相信他。我已经阐明了自己的观点。语言表达了情绪、感情和意图。
[02:05.73]I've noticed that if you speak too slowly people may cut you off before you have a chance to finish your statement.
[02:09.23]我注意到，如果你说得太慢，不等你说完人们就会打断你。
[02:12.73]Now I think we should get on to the sixth characteristic of speech because I..
[02:16.44]现在我们继续，请看第六个特征，因为我．．．．．．
[02:20.15]Let's get on to the sixth characteristic of speech ,volume.
[02:21.78]现在我们继续来看第六个特征——音量。
[02:23.41]You interrupted me.I guess I was speaking too slowly.
[02:25.12]你打断了我，我想是因为我说得太慢了。
[02:26.83]That's right, you were.I finished your sentence for you .
[02:28.70]没错，你的确说得太慢了。我帮你把话说完了。
[02:30.57]If people often interrupt, your tempo may be too slow or halting.
[02:33.20]如果人们总是打断你，你的语速就显得太慢或犹疑不决。
[02:35.82]The sixth characteristic of speech is volume.That's the relative loundness or softness of speech .
[02:39.26]第六个特征是音量，即声音的大小和柔和度。
[02:42.69]Again there's no correct volume at which your should speak,suit your volume to the situation .
[02:45.34]一个人说话的音量也没有统一标准，而是根据环境而变化的。
[02:47.99]It's true that there is not a particular volume level at which a person should speak.but I think you 'll agree that certain volumn levels can be more effective than others.
[02:53.09]一个人说话并不要求有一个特定的音量，但有几个音量的确要比其他的更有感染力。
[02:58.18]Well if you speak too softly , people will probably ask you to speak up and repeat yourself.
[03:01.59]如果你说话的声音太小，人们会请你大声一点说，并重复前面所说的内容。
[03:05.00]They 're having a difficult time understanding you .You may be perceived as timed ,shy ,uncertain ,unsure of yourself ,or unknowledgeable about your subject.
[03:09.81]他们感到理解你有一定困难。你给人的印象就会是：胆小害羞、不自信或对自己要说的话题并不确定。
[03:14.61]But, if you speak too loudly ,you may be perceived as overbearing ,bossy , a bully , a braggart. Your social invitations will dwindle and your circle of friends will undoubtedly shrink.
[03:21.05]但是，如果你说话的声音太大，人们就会觉得你傲慢专横，目空一切。你接到的社交类邀请就会减少，朋友圈也会越来越小。
[03:27.49]Your volume level should be appropriate to the situation .A loud volume is best suited to a crowded and noisy room or when you are addressing a group without a microphone.
[03:32.23]你的音量的大小要与环境相适应。在一个拥挤而吵闹的房间里，在没有话筒的情况下，你要向一群人说话就得提高音量。
[03:36.97]Your can speak more quietly when you are in a small quiet room or when you are talking with just a few people near you .
[03:40.24]但如果在一间小而安静的房间里与身边的几个人交谈，你就得轻声说。
[03:43.50]Varying the volume at which you speak is an effective technique for making your speech more entertaining and engaging.
[03:46.77]变换音量是让你的谈话生动活泼的一个有力的法宝。
[03:50.03]As the phrase goes if you want to capture someone's attention,Whisper.
[03:52.78]就像俗语所说，如果你想引起人们的注意，那就干脆低声说。
[03:55.52]Yes.
[03:56.28]对。
[03:57.04]Do you use all six speech characteristics to your best advantage? Think about it.
[04:00.09]你会用这六个法宝来使自己的谈话深入人心吗？试一试吧。
[04:03.15]Consider each speech characteristic one by one .And improve those areas in which you're not as effective as you could be .
[04:06.96]逐一仔细地考虑一下，修正那些还不太完善的地方。
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