志萍的三分田

Cameron: Okay, big day for this household. household [ˈhaʊshoʊld]: all the people in a family or group who live together in a house 家庭；同住一所房子的人 Mitchell: It certainly is. So exciting. Nothing like starting a new job.  Cameron: Or finally coming into your own at a job you already have.  come into your/its own: If someone or something comes into their own, they become very successful or start to perform very well because the circumstances are right. 得心应手 Mitchell: The promise of something new. Cameron: Oh, the rewards finally being – Mitchell: ....Read More

Luke: But the important thing is that I have fun out there, right? Phil: Okay, let's go over this again, 'cause I feel like you're not listening. I need you to win. Jay: Whoa-whoa! Phil: Hey, Jay. Jay: Hey, Luke. Don't let your Dad get in your head. Get out there and do your best. Luke: All right. Jay: What the hell was that? Phil: He's wrestling Gil Thorpe's kid. I hate that guy. Always trying to make me feel like less of a man. Jay: The guy that took your necklace, right? Phil: My medallion! Jay: Call it what you want. I....Read More

Mitchell: Hey, guys. Lily: Hi, Daddy. Cameron: How was lunch? Mitchell: Oh, it was fine. Hey, when did salmon become a thing that we put on salad? Cameron: 2008 in the city, 2011 in the suburbs. How was Brett? What's the drama du jour? suburb [ˈsʌbɜːrb]: an area where people live that is outside the centre of a city 城郊；郊区 du jour [duː ˈʒʊr]: currently very fashionable or popular (置于所修饰名词之后)时下流行的，时髦的  Mitchell: Nothing. Cameron: Oh, please. It's never nothing with that one. His perm, the stalker he pretends to have, nobody....Read More

Brian: Hi, there. Phil: Hey. Brian: I'll be your server for tonight. My name is Brian if you guys need anything. server [ˈsɜːrvər]: a person who works in a restaurant, serving people with food and drink 侍者 Phil: What's your name if we don't need anything? Brian: Patricia. [Both laugh] Phil: You're quick, Patricia! Brian: Thanks. So, our specialty cocktail for tonight is a basil-infused mojito. specialty [ˈspeʃəltɪ]: 特色菜的；特产的 basil [ˈbeɪzl]: a plant with shiny green leaves that smell sweet and are used in cooking as a....Read More

Phil: "Moola" sounds like "coola." moola ['mu:lə]: 金钱 Claire: Not a word. Money is in the air-conditioning vent.  air-conditioning vent: 空调通风孔   Phil: This will all be over soon, buddy. Just give me one last smile! Luke: You too. Phil: Mom's already on her way with the money, okay? Don't worry! Oh, my God, I don't want to go in there! Desk Sergeant: You're going in here. Phil: I don't want to go in here!   Cameron: Okay. This is where Sophie works. She's the one in the hat. Mitchell: Copy that. ....Read More

Phil: Oh, oh, God! Claire: Phil, it's a little early, isn't it? Phil: Go back to sleep. I don't need you awake for this. Claire: Honey, it's Christmas Eve. Are you gonna spend all day on that thing? Phil: I made a promise. Yes!   Claire: Last Christmas, Phil got an elliptical machine and vowed to walk the equivalent of our house to Canada in one year. elliptical machine [ɛˈlɪptɪkəl]: 椭圆机(一种运动训练工具) equivalent [ɪˈkwɪvələnt]: If one amount or value is the equivalent of another, they are the same. 等量物；等价物 Phil: T....Read More

  Jay: I got you mustard and sauerkraut, just what you like. sauerkraut [ˈsaʊərˌkraʊt]: cabbage which has been cut into thin strips and pickled (德国)泡菜 Claire: You're being awfully nice, considering I started that whole closet-nado. closet-nado: 形近tornado Jay: Well, you're still my daughter. It's okay I call you that here, right? Claire: Yeah. Jay: Listen, it's hard for me to treat you like everyone else. You're the only one I carried home in my arms — except Dontrell, last year's Christmas party. I pretty much poured him through his....Read More

Barb Tuker: Hot cider. cider: 苹果酒，参见312.文化详解2. Mitchell: Oh, yes. Thank you, Barb. Thank you so much. Barb Tuker: It's chilly. chilly: (especially of the weather or a place, but also of people) too cold to be comfortable 阴冷的 Mitchell: Mmm. Wow, that's got a kick. kick: the strong effect that a drug or an alcoholic drink has 刺激 Barb Tuker: That'll be the rum. rum: a strong alcoholic drink made from the juice of sugar cane (用甘蔗酿造的)朗姆酒 Mitchell: Ah. Barb Tuker: I can feel it warming up your belly. Mitchell: Yeah, still in....Read More

Haley: I sure hope Mom and Dad are surprised by this anniversary breakfast we're bringing them! Luke: I hate to walk in if they are naked. Alex: Yes, that kind of image could haunt someone if she tries to sleep even years later. haunt somebody [hɔːnt]: if something unpleasant haunts you, it keeps coming to your mind so that you cannot forget it (令人不愉快的事)萦绕在心头 Claire: Oh, relax. I think you're safe. Phil: Or are they?   Phil: It's our 20th anniversary, so today at the school fair, a band called the Dad ....Read More