电影学口语 Lesson 34:[埃及王子]You have my leave to go
精彩片段节选自《埃及王子》(The prince of Egypt)
Moses: Father, the fault is mine. I goaded 1 Rameses on, and so I am responsible.
Father: Hmm, Responsible. Do you know the meaning of that word, Rameses?
Rameses: I understand, Father.
Father: And do you understand the task for which you birth has destined 2 you? The ancient traditions. When I pass into the next world, then you will be the morning and evening star.
Rameses: One damaged temple does not destroy centuries of tradition.
Father: But one weak link can break the chain of a mighty 3 dynasty. You have my leave to go.
Rameses: Father.
【口语财富】
1. The fault is mine. 这是我的错。
2. I goaded him on. 我唆使他做的。
3. When I pass into the next world, then you will be the morning and evening star. 我去世后，你会是这里的统治者。
4. You have my leave to go. 你可以走了。
5. One weak link can break the chain of a mighty dynasty. 一点薄弱环节会毁掉一个强大国家的前途
- Goaded beyond endurance, she turned on him and hit out. 她被气得忍无可忍，于是转身向他猛击。
- The boxers were goaded on by the shrieking crowd. 拳击运动员听见观众的喊叫就来劲儿了。 来自《简明英汉词典》