【摩登家庭】“我想代表我们部门，谢谢你们所有人。”

【句子】We're getting married in a month. People are flying in.   【Modern Family S3E19】【发音】/wɪə(r)/ /ˈɡet.ɪŋ/ /ˈmær.id/ /ɪn/ /ə/ /mʌnθ/ /piːpl/ /ɑː(r)/ /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ /ɪn/ 【发音技巧】getting闪音；in a连读；People are连读；flying in连读；【翻译】我们一个月后就要结婚了，人们都在坐飞机往这边赶了。【适用场合】今天节目中，我们来一起学习一下这个短语，叫fly in；我们来看下对应的英文解释：to travel to a particular destination by airplane旅行坐飞机去一个特定的地方/目的地； eg: I'm flying in on Thursday—can you pick me up at the airport?我周四坐飞机过来/过去，你能在机场接我一下吗？ eg: If I have to fly in at some absurdly late time, I'll just take a cab to your place.如果我不得不在特别晚的时间坐飞机过去，我就直接打车去你那儿。 eg: The CEO will fly in tomorrow for the meeting.公司首席执行官将要明天坐飞机去开会。 eg: Many celebrities flew in for the film festival.许多名人搭乘飞机来参加电影节。 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】What time is your sister flying in for the wedding? 

【句子】We are so sorry. We did not mean for you to hear any of that.   【Modern Family S3E19】【发音】/wi:/ /ɑː(r)/ /səʊ/ /ˈsɒr.i/ /ˈsɔːr.i/ /wi:/ /dɪd/ /nɒt/ /nɑːt/ /miːn/ /fə(r)/ /ju:/ /tʊ/ /hɪə(r)/ /ˈen.i/ /əv/ /ðæt/ 【发音技巧】did not不完全爆破；【翻译】我们感到太抱歉了，我们不是故意让你听到那些话的。【适用场合】今天节目中，我们来一起学习一下这个短语，叫mean to do sth.，这个短语可以理解成：to have the intention, desire, or obligation to do something；经常理解成：“有意做某事；有计划做某事；”这个短语经常出现在一般过去时中，表达“原本有计划做某事，但是没能成功”这个意思； eg: I meant to call you yesterday, but I forgot.我原本打算昨天打电话给你呢，但是我忘记了。 eg: She meant to apply for the job.她原本打算申请那份工作的。 eg: I didn't mean to hurt you.我不是有意伤害你的。 eg: He means to leave early.他打算早点离开。 eg: I've been meaning to see that new movie everyone is talking about.我一直想去看那个大家都在讨论的新电影。 eg: A: "Did you wash the car?" B: "No, I meant to do it yesterday, but I ran out of time."A：“你把车洗了吗？”B：“没有，我原本打算昨天洗的，但是没时间了。” 在口语中，我们也可以像今天视频中这样，说：mean for sb. to do something，意思是“原本打算让某个人做某事”； eg: I didn't mean for you to wait so long.我原本没打算让你等这么久的。 eg: I meant for you to finish the report by today.我原本打算让你最晚今天完成报告的。 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】He didn't mean for his words to sound rude. 

【句子】That was a long time ago. Water under the bridge.   【Modern Family S3E19】【发音】/ðæt/ /wɒz/ /wɑːz/ /ə/ /lɒŋ/ /lɑːŋ/ /taɪm/ /əˈɡəʊ/  /ˈwɔː.tə/ /ˈwɑː.tər/ /ʌndə(r)/ /ðə/ /brɪdʒ/【发音技巧】That was类似不完全爆破的处理；was a连读；water闪音；【翻译】都是陈年旧事，过往云烟了。【适用场合】今天节目中，我们来一起学习一下这个短语，叫做water under the bridge；我们之前在讲解Modern Family S3E18的时候讲解过，大家也可以点击超链接跳转复习一下。>>点我复习<<这个短语可以理解成：problems that someone has had in the past that they do not worry about because they happened a long time ago and cannot now be changed:“过去的事情已经过去了，不必再纠结或计较”，确实有点像中文里面的“过眼云烟”或者“翻篇了”；跟我们以前学习过的let bygones be bygones也可以理解成近义表达。 A: “I'm sorry for what I said last year.”B: “Don't worry, it's water under the bridge.”A：“去年我说了那样的话，我感到很抱歉。”B：“别想太多，早就翻篇了。” eg: We had arguments before, but that's all water under the bridge now.我们之前有过争执，但现在都不重要了。 eg: That argument we had is just water under the bridge now—don't even worry about it.我们之前的争吵早就翻篇了——你根本不用放在心上。 eg: He didn't treat me very well at the time but it's all water under the bridge now.他那会儿对我不是很好，不过那些都过去了。 eg: After their disagreement, they decided to move on, considering it merely water under the bridge.在争执之后，他们决定向前看，只把这件事情当做一个已经翻篇的小小插曲。 eg: Though their partnership ended bitterly, both agreed it was water under the bridge when they met again years later.尽管之前他们的合作不欢而散，但是双方几年后再次见面时，都认为那是曾经的事儿了，不必再提。 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】A: “I still feel bad about forgetting your birthday last year.”B: “It's okay—that's water under the bridge.”

【句子】I'm calling on behalf of Claire Dunphy.  【Modern Family S3E19】【发音】/aɪm/ /ˈkɔː.lɪŋ/ /ˈkɑː.lɪŋ/ /ɒn/ /ɑːn/ /bɪˈhɑːf/ /bɪˈhæf/ /əv/ /kleə(r)/ /ˈdʌn.fi/【发音技巧】behalf of连读；【翻译】我代表克莱尔·邓菲致电给您。【适用场合】今天节目中，我们来一起学习一下这个短语，叫做on behalf of sb.可以理解成“代表某个人”；你平时也可以说on someone's behalf，也是一个意思。相当于：as the representative of someone else; in lieu of someone； eg: The boss isn't here at the moment, but I'd be happy to sign for the package on behalf of her.老板这会儿不在这儿，但是我很乐意替她签收这个包裹。 eg: On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all.我想代表我们部门，谢谢你们所有人。 eg: Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf.奈特先生来不了，所以他的妻子可以代替他接受这个奖。 eg: On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.我谨代表公司全体同仁，对各位的辛勤工作表示衷心感谢。 eg: Unfortunately, George cannot be with us today so I am pleased to accept this award on his behalf.很遗憾，乔治今天无法到场，所以我十分荣幸，代替他来领取这个奖项。 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】这位律师代表她的客户签署了合同。

【句子】First of all, thank you. Second of all, point well taken.  【ModernFamilyS3E19】【发音】 /fɜː(r)st/ /əv/ /ɔːl/ /ɑːl/ /θæŋk/ /juː/ /ˈsek.ənd/ /əv/ /ɔːl/ /ɑːl/ /pɔɪnt/ /wel/ /ˈteɪ.kən/ 【发音技巧】First of all两处连读；Second of all两处连读；point well类似不完全爆破的处理；【翻译】首先，谢谢你。其次，你说得太有道理了。【适用场合】今天我们来学习一下这样一个短语，叫做someone's point is well taken，字面的意思是：“某个人的观点被很好地接受了。”引申义呢，其实就是表达一种认可，赞成，“你说的很对。你说的我很赞成。你说的很有道理。”还可以附带表达对对方的尊重。口语中，这个表达里面的is也可以直接省略，就像今天视频里这样，直接说Point well taken.也可以的。对应的英文解释一起来看一下：someone's idea or opinion is accepted and appreciated； eg: After considering your argument, the point is well taken.在考虑你的观点以后，我决定采纳。 eg: Your point is well taken, Carl, but the company simply cannot afford to hire new staff at this point.卡尔，你说的很有道理，但是公司现阶段没钱招新员工。 eg: Your point is well taken and I will see that it is not forgotten.你的观点我很认可，我会确保这件事情不被遗忘。 eg: A: "We need to focus more on quality, not just speed."B: "Point well taken."A：“我们需要更多地关注品质，而不仅仅是速度。”B：“你说得对。” 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】-- Yeah, spicy food is probably a bad idea for me. -- Your point is well taken, honey. 

【句子】"Totally free checking"? Don't bank on it!  【ModernFamilyS3E19】【发音】/ˈtəʊ.təl.i/ /fri:/ /ˈtʃekɪŋ/ /dəʊnt/ /bæŋk/ /ɒn/ /ɑːn/ /ɪt/【发音技巧】Totally闪音；Don't bank失去爆破；bank on it两处连读；【翻译】检查完全免费？别做梦了！【适用场合】今天我们来学习一下这样一个短语，叫做bank on sth.，相信很多同学看到这个短语已经懵了，bank不是名词，“银行”或者“河岸”的意思吗？其实它也有动词用法。当bank当动词用，可以指“把钱存入银行”这个动作，因为“存钱”本质是“将信任寄托于银行”，所以慢慢地，bank也有“依赖、信任、指望”这样的含义了；我们来看看bank on sth. 可以怎么理解。此时它可以理解成to rely on a future occurrence (even though it might not happen).“依赖某件事情；指望某件事情（在未来会发生）”； eg: I've really been banking on the year-end bonus this year—I don't have enough money to buy presents without it.我今年就指望年终奖金了，没它我根本礼物都没办法买。 eg: I don't think you can bank on Tom coming tonight—he's really unreliable.我觉得你别指望汤姆今晚会来——他这人特别不靠谱。 理解了这些例句，你就知道为什么会有人说Don't bank on it. 此时相当于“别指望这事儿会发生”或者“别做梦了”，这个表达可以用于给别人泼冷水，让对方降低预期。eg: You think she'll text you back? Don't bank on it!你觉得她会回复你消息？别做梦了！ eg: The weather app says it'll be sunny tomorrow, but don't bank on it.天气预报应用说明天会是晴朗的一天，但是也不一定靠谱。 eg: You think he'll keep his promise? Don't bank on it!你觉得他会信守承诺？别做梦了！ eg: A: "If I fail the test, my parents will probably forgive me."B: "Don't bank on it. They were really mad last time."A：“如果我考试挂科了，我父母可能会原谅我的。”B：“别天真了。他们上次可是很生气的。” 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】A: "Can you help me move this weekend?"B: "Don't bank on it—I might be out of town."

【句子】Turns out we had a lot of axes to grind.   【ModernFamilyS3E19】【发音】/tɜː(r)nz/ /aʊt/ /wi:/ /hæd/ /ə/ /lɒt/ /lɑːt/ /əv/ /ˈæk.siːz/ /tʊ/ /graɪnd/【发音技巧】Turns out连读；had a连读；lot of连读+闪音；【翻译】世间不平事太多，我们刚好趁机抱怨一下。【适用场合】今天我们来学习一下这样一个短语，叫做have an axe to grind，今天的表达就是来自于这个习语。这个短语可以理解成：to have something to complain about；据说这个习语，与19 世纪早期，与一个广为流传的寓言故事有关。1810 年，美国作家和记者 Charles Miner 发表了一篇寓言，讲述了一个陌生人拿着斧头（axe）请求一个男孩帮他磨刀（grind the axe）。男孩出于善意帮忙，但磨完后，陌生人不仅没有感谢，反而嘲笑他愚蠢。故事寓意：有些人表面友好，实则别有用心。 后来，这个短语逐渐演变为表示 “怀有私心、别有企图”，通常指某人表面上看似公正，但实际上是为了个人利益而行动。也可以在有些情况下，把这个短语理解成：“心怀怨恨、不满；忿忿不平”；你也可以说have a chip on one's shoulder，算作是这个短语的近义表达。 eg: He claims to be neutral, but he clearly has an axe to grind against the new policy.他自称中立，但显然对新政策心怀不满。 eg: I think the boss has a bit of an axe to grind with you over the way the account was handled.我觉得老板因为账户处理方式对你有点意见。 eg: If Jenny said she forgave you, then it sounds like she doesn't have an axe to grind with you after all.如果珍妮说她原谅你了，那听起来她对你并没有积怨。 eg: Bill and Bob went into the other room to argue. They had an axe to grind.比尔和鲍勃去另一个房间争论了。他们有些私人恩怨要解决。 eg: My sister keeps saying my friends are a bad influence, but I think she has an axe to grind because they didn't invite her to the party.我姐姐一直说我朋友不好，但我觉得是她耿耿于怀，因为他们没邀请她参加派对。 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】The manager opposed my promotion, but everyone knows he has an axe to grind—his nephew wanted the same position.

【句子】I'm a good dancer. They'll come for me.【ModernFamilyS3E13】【发音】/aɪm/ /ə/ /gʊd/ /ˈdɑːn.sə/ /ˈdæn.sər/ /ðeɪl/ /kʌm/ /fə(r)/ /mi:/【发音技巧】I'm a连读；good dancer失去爆破；【翻译】我舞跳得很好，他们肯定会找上我来的。【适用场合】今天我们来学习一下这样一个短语，叫做come for sb.，这个短语的用法和适用场合很多，我们这次节目中主要讲解视频中的用法。此时的come for sb. 可以理解成：to seek someone, usually in order to apprehend or attack them（当然今天视频里肯定不是为了逮捕或者攻击，是一种诙谐幽默的说法）或者简单理解成to physically going to meet sb.“前来拜访、寻找某人；亲自去见某个人”； eg: I came for you as soon as I heard you needed help."我一听说你需要帮助，立刻就来找你了。 eg: Her parents came for her after the school event.学校活动一结束，她的父母亲就来找她了。 当然这个短语也有很多其他常用的意思，比如说：“某人的行为导致他人被牵连或追究责任”；eg: If the plan fails, the boss will come for me first.如果这个计划失败了，老板会首先来找我的麻烦。 这个短语还可以指：“某个东西特别吸引某个人的注意力”；eg: This new game is really coming for my wallet!这个新游戏简直想掏空我的钱包！ 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】The IRS is coming for tax evaders this year.

【句子】Maybe those poll workers take shifts.   【ModernFamilyS3E19】【发音】/ˈmeɪ.bi/ /ðəʊz/ /pəʊl/ /ˈwɜː(r).kə(r)z/ /teɪk/ /ʃɪfts/【发音技巧】take shifts不完全爆破；【翻译】也许那些投票站的工作人员要倒班呢。【适用场合】今天我们来学习这样一个短语的用法，take shifts，可以表示：“倒班；换班；轮班”这样的意思；对应的英文解释就是：to work in turns, especially at different times of the day/night；当然了英文中也可以说work in shifts，或者rotate shifts都是可以的，都有近似含义，可以一起积累学习。 eg: Nurses take shifts to provide 24-hour care.护士们倒班工作，提供24小时不间断的护理。 eg: We take shifts watching the baby at night.我们晚上轮流照看宝宝。 eg: They rotate shifts every week—some work days, others work nights.他们每周轮班——有人上白班，有人上晚班。 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】The security guards work in shifts to cover the whole day.

【句子】I tried to let her down easy, but, uh...she didn't take it too well.   【ModernFamilyS3E19】【发音】/aɪ/ /traɪd/ /tʊ/ /let/ /hɜː(r)/ /daʊn/ /ˈiː.zi/ /bʌt/ /ʌ/ /ʃiː/ /ˈdɪd.ənt/ /teɪk/ /ɪt/ /tuː/ /wel/【发音技巧】tried to失去爆破；let her击穿+连读+闪音；didn't take it失去爆破+连读；【翻译】我试图和平分手，但是，呃，他没能坦然接受。【适用场合】今天我们来学习这样一个短语的用法，叫let sb. down easy；大家可能都认识let sb. down这样的一个表达，叫做“让某个人失望”；但是这个短语后面加上了easy，完全就不一样了。可以理解成：to deliver bad news to one in the kindest or least upsetting way possible“以尽可能友善或最少令人不快的方式传递坏消息或拒绝对方”，比如说今天视频里就是Jay想要跟女友分手，但又不想太刺激对方的情绪。 eg: When you tell Ed that somebody already asked you to the dance, please let him down easy.当你告诉艾德已经另外有人约你去跳舞的时候，请尽量委婉地拒绝他。 eg: The teacher knew that Paul would have to repeat the course and that there was no way to let him down easy.老师知道保罗不得不重修这门课，但又实在没有办法能委婉地告诉他这个坏消息。 eg: She didn't want to hurt his feelings, so she tried to let him down easy when rejecting his proposal.她不想伤害他的感情，所以她在拒绝他的求婚的时候，尽量温和委婉。 eg: If you have to cancel plans with a friend, at least let them down easy instead of making excuses.如果你不得不取消和朋友的计划，至少要委婉地告知，而不是找借口。 【尝试翻译以下句子，并留言在文章留言区】他知道这个消息会让他的父母亲失望，所以他尽力用温和的方式告知他们。