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02 The one with the sonogram at the end
一、词汇
mastodon n.[古生]乳齿象, 庞然大物
glacier n.冰河
paranoid n.(=paranoiac)患妄想狂者 adj.类似妄想狂的
fluff n.软毛, 绒毛 vt.使起毛, 抖松
ammunition n.军火、弹药
chaotic adj.混乱的, 无秩序的
twirly a.旋转的,快速转动的
thighmaster n.大腿
veil n.面罩
stomp n.跺脚 vt.跺, 践踏, 重踏 vi.跺脚, 践踏, 重踏
lasagna (=lasagne)烤宽面条(上浇肉末番茄汁)
sonogram 语图
curry 咖喱
spaghetti 意大利式面条
chubby adj.丰满的, 圆胖的
dinosaur 恐龙
tan.日晒后的颜色, 棕褐色, 茶色 adj.棕褐色的, 茶色 v.晒黑, 晒成褐色
plug vt.堵, 塞, 插上, 插栓 n.塞子, 插头, 插销
lenses 隐形眼镜
cervix n.[解]颈部, 子宫颈
orthodontist n.正牙医生
nausea n.反胃, 晕船, 恶心, 作呕, 极度的不快
tilt v.(使)倾斜, (使)翘起
二、短语和句子
1、you’ve got me 你难到我了。
2、cheap shot 那种做法有点贱
shot是指他尝试做的那件事,比如give it a shot就是give it a try,那种做法有点贱,便宜就是cheap
3、roll with the punches 世事难料,兵来将挡
4、gets his way 是说ROSS的“如意算盘”可以实现了
5. have a thing for
意思是“喜欢……,对……有意思。”例如:I have a thing for wide belts for jean trousers. 我很喜欢配牛仔裤的宽腰带。电影中的 The big one had a thing for you, didn't she? 意思是“(那家的)大小姐对你有意思,不是吗?”
6. bring up
意思是“提起,提出。”例如:She has just lost her job. Maybe it is not the right time to bring up the bad news. 她刚丢了工作。现在提这个坏消息恐怕不是时候。电影中的Were you planning on bringing up the whole baby, lesbian thing?意思是“你打算过提起小孩和同性恋的那一挡子事吗?”
7. take the heat off someone
意思是“解……燃眉之急。”例如:The rise of the oil price took the heat off many Middle Eastern countries. 石油价格的上涨使许多中东国家松了一口气。电影中的Because I think it might take some of the heat off me. 意思是“因为我认为那样会让我喘口气。”
三、典故
Pink Flovd
平克·弗洛伊德(Pink Floyd)是美国著名的歌手,他演唱的《白色圣诞》脍炙人口。中钱德勒等人在讨论男女对接吻的不同看法。钱德勒说,对于男人来说,接吻就像平克·弗洛伊德出场前进行垫场演出的喜剧演员似的(It's like the stand- up comedian you have to sit through before Pink Floyd comes out.)。
The Enterprise
老友们在看罗斯儿子在卡罗尔肚子里的扫描图时,钱德勒说了一句:“我认为它将会攻击企业号(Enterprise)。”这是钱德勒在形容还在肚里的胎儿长得像外星人,因为“企业号”是美国第一架航天飞机的名字。
四、文化
美国人结婚的花费
Who pays for what nowadays is a common question. Traditionally in the past the bride's family has paid for the entire wedding and reception, with the knowledge and understanding that the wedding ought to be kept within their family budget. This practice is still followed today. On the other hand, it is also not unusual nowadays, for the groom's family to sometimes offer to help share some of the expenses, if they wish, such as the cost of flowers, liquor or music. This offer may be accepted or, if the bride's family prefers to have a simpler, affordable wedding within their limited budget, it is their privilege to kindly reject the offer.
In addition to the above examples, more and more couples today tend to plan and save to pay entirely for the cost of their own wedding. In this case the wedding invitations are sent out in their own names, unless, as in some circumstances, they wish to give their parents the courtesy of issuing the invitation.
The groom and his family are responsible for the following expenses: The bride's engagement and wedding ring, his wedding attire, his doctor's visit and blood test, the marriage license, the clergyman's fee or donation, gifts for the best man and ushers, boutonnieres for the groom and ushers and sometimes the bridal bouquet, going away corsage, etc., unless the bride chooses to include them in her florist's order. Whether to give a bachelor dinner is optional. A rehearsal dinner is customary. Honeymoon expenses, if planned.
Bridesmaid's expenses include: Purchase of bridesmaid's dresses, shoes and all accessories, transportation to and from the location of the wedding, an individual gift to the couple, a shower, luncheon for the bride, or a co-ed party may be shared.
Guest's expenses include: The groom's parents pay for their own transportation and lodgings as do out-of-town guests. Parents of the bride and groom may help in securing accommodations for the bridesmaids and ushers in the home of friends, or they may offer to pay any expenses they may care to assume.
在美国,传统上婚礼和招待的费用由新娘父母负责。新郎父母可能会向亲家提出分担一些,但是有时候会被拒绝。现在一些新婚夫妇选择自己负责婚 礼费用,但很多时候还是会以父母的名义发请贴。新郎父母的支出包括给新娘的戒指以及新郎的一应花费。在美国伴娘和客人的费用一般由自己负担,有时候新婚夫妇的父母也会帮助解决。在正式的婚礼前一般会有彩排宴会。本选段中提到Rachel的父母为她的婚礼花费了4万美元指的就是上述习俗。
五、思想
本 段中Monica的父母偏心,对她处处看不顺眼,而对她的哥哥Ross却是百般袒护和疼爱。如何面对这样的父母是个难题。中国人传统上对父母比较孝顺,在这种情况下往往忍气吞声。而Monica却用自己的努力改变了父母对自己的偏见,可见美国个人主义价值观在确立自身价值和赢得尊重方面的重要作用。
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