VOA英语教学：美语训练班124
美语训练班124
B: Welcome to American English Mosaic 1, I'm Mike Bond!
A: And I'm Lin Yang.
B: Wanna know the differences in business culture between American and Chinese companies? We will offer you some great tips on how to perform in an international business environment.
A: 中国人到底有多要面子? 我们在下面的节目中为你介绍。
B: And in words and idioms, we will learn what "slippery slope" and "small potatoes" mean!
A: All coming up on this edition of American English Mosaic!
B: Now let's go into our first segment, Learn a word!
Learn A Word 1828 expired
今天我们要学的词是expired. Expired is spelled e-x-p-i-r-e-d, expired. Expired 形容词，意思是过期的。He was pulled over by the police and got a ticket for having an expired registration 2. 他开车时被警察拦下来，因为车子注册已经过去，吃了一张罚单。Flushing expired medicines down the toilet is a source of pollution. 把过期药品从马桶里冲走，会对环境造成污染。A Chinese woman accused of defacing The Washington National Cathedral was traveling on an expired visa. 被控在美国华盛顿国家大教堂上胡乱涂抹，破坏建筑外观的一名中国女子所持有美国入境签证已经过期。好的，今天我们学习的词是 expired, expired, expired...
B: I always look at the expiration 3 dates when I go grocery shopping. I guess that's a good habit.
A: I think you should pay more attention to the calorie chart instead!
B: Very funny, 杨琳，very funny.
A: I'm sorry! You know I'm kidding! It's just I've been eating a lot lately since the weather is getting colder, and I need to look at those numbers carefully!
B: Actually I can see that...sounds like you are already on a slippery slope! (A: Hey!) Let's listen to today's words and idioms, slippery slope!
Words and Idioms 871 slippery slope
- The sky this morning is a mosaic of blue and white.今天早上的天空是幅蓝白相间的画面。
- The image mosaic is a troublesome work.图象镶嵌是个麻烦的工作。
- Marriage without registration is not recognized by law.法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
- What's your registration number?你挂的是几号？
- Can I have your credit card number followed by the expiration date?能告诉我你的信用卡号码和它的到期日吗?
- This contract shall be terminated on the expiration date.劳动合同期满，即行终止。