英语PK台 第92期:2016再战江湖--希拉里美国总统竞选宣传片
英语课
Getting Started
Section 1:
A woman: I'm getting ready for a lot of things. A lot of things. It's spring, so we're starting to get the gardens ready and my tomatoes are legendary 1 here in my own neighborhood.
A mother: My daughter is about to start kindergarten next year, and so we're moving just so she can belong to a better school.
Two brothers (foreigners): My brother and I are starting our first business.
A mother: After five years of raising my children, I am now going back to work.
A couple (African American): Every day we're trying to get more and more ready and more prepared. Baby boy, coming your way.
A college student (Asian American): Right now I'm applying for jobs. It's a look into what the real world will look like after college.
A man: I'm getting married this summer to someone I really care about.
A boy: I'm gonna be in the play and I'm gonna be in a fish costume 2. From little tiny fishes.
A women: I'm getting ready to retire soon. Retirement 3 means 4 reinventing yourself in many ways.
A couple: Well we've been doing a lot of home renovations. But, most importantly, we just want to teach our dog to quit eating the trash. And so we have high hopes for 2015 that that’s going to happen.
A man: I've started a new career recently. This is a fifth generation company which means a lot to me. This country was founded on hard work and it really feels good to be a part of that.
Vocabulary:
Legendary, retire, renovation 5
Section 2:
Hillary: I'm getting ready to do something, too. I'm running for president. Americans have fought their way back from tough economic times but the deck 6 is still stacked 7 in favor 8 of those at the top. Everyday Americans need a champion, and I want to be that champion. So, you can do more than just get by, you can get ahead. And stay ahead! Because when families are strong, America is strong. So, I’m hitting the road to earn your vote. Because it's your time, and I hope you'll join me on this journey.
Vocabulary:
Run for, fight one’s way to/through/back, stack the deck, get by, hit the road
1 legendary
adj.传奇（中）的，闻名遐迩的；n.传奇（文学）
- Legendary stories are passed down from parents to children.传奇故事是由父母传给孩子们的。
- Odysseus was a legendary Greek hero.奥狄修斯是传说中的希腊英雄。
2 costume
n.装束，服装
- She had excellent taste in costume.她对衣着特别讲究。
- The kimono is part of the national costume of Japan.和服是日本民族服装的一部分。
3 retirement
n.退休，退职
- She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
- I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。
4 means
n.方法，手段，折中点，物质财富
- That man used artful means to find out secrets.那人使用狡猾的手段获取机密。
- We must get it done by some means or other.我们总得想办法把它干完。
5 renovation
n.革新，整修
- The cinema will reopen next week after the renovation.电影院修缮后，将于下星期开业。
- The building has undergone major renovation.这座大楼已进行大整修。
6 deck
n.甲板；公共汽车一层的车厢；纸牌；vt.装饰
- Let's have a walk round the deck.我们去甲板上散步吧。
- The sea wind swept over the deck.海风席卷过甲板。
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