The script of this programme 本节目台词
Rob: Hello, it’s Rob here.
Helen: And me, Helen. 欢迎收听《地道英语》. Rob I don’t know why we have to stand up when we present this programme – it’s quite tiring.
Rob: Really? I thought standing up would give us more energy and sitting down makes us a bit …lazy.
Helen: But I’ve been standing up all day, this is my only chance to sit down. 我想先坐下来!
Rob: Why didn’t you say. Here, have a chair, take the weight off your feet.
Helen: The weight?! Rob 说把重量从你脚上拿下来,这也太不礼貌了吧!Do you mean I’m heavy and my feet can’t carry the weight?
Rob: Helen don’t be so sensitive. I was being kind. It’s a way of saying, relax, sit down, especially after standing up for a long time. It has nothing to do with your actual weight.
Helen: Oh I see. Rob 原来是好意!To take the weight off your feet 意思是站了那么久,坐下来,歇一会儿。In that case I will.
What does 'put your feet up' mean?
Rob: Here are some other ways of saying it….
Rob: Those are different ways of taking the weight off your feet.
Helen: I have to admit Rob, it’s very comfortable sitting down. I feel quite relaxed I think I’ll put my feet up too.
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Rob: That’s another expression we use – to put our feet up. Again it means rest and relax and literally, put your feet up on the sofa, or in your case, on the desk – Helen you could have taken your shoes off!
Helen: Sorry. To put your feet up 把你的脚抬起来,这不也就是跷起二郎腿,歇歇脚。Ahh, lovely! Can we hear some more examples please?
Rob: Yes Helen!
Rob: If he’s retiring he’ll be putting his feet up for a long time. But Helen we’ve got work to do, so back on your feet.
Helen: 回到我的脚上! 我才把脚抬起来呢!You want me to put the weight on my feet now?
Rob: I’m afraid so. It’s time to go shopping.
Helen: Shopping! Why didn’t you say. Look, I’m back on my feet now.
Rob: That was quick. OK, best foot forward, off to the supermarket we go – left, right, left right…
Helen: 我们去超市?
Rob: Yes, the supermarket Helen. Bye!
Helen: (Groans) Bye.
Rob: Come on – left, right, left right, keep moving those feet.
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