英语听力短剧 39谈谈环保问题

（单词翻译）

Episode¹ 39: Think about the planet²

Harry³: Hey there!

Olivia: Hi Harry, come and have a seat!

Harry: OK – I’ll just get a coffee...hang on...where’s Tony?

Magda: He’s off sick...

Olivia: And you’ll notice that there’s a new chef in here!

Harry: Carlos! What’s he doing working here?

Magda: He’s taken over while Tony’s away...

Harry: Well, good on him – he’s always wanted his own restaurant! I guess this café will have to do for now...

Olivia: Yeah...it’s good experience for him!

Harry: Carlos! Hey, Carlos! Could I have a coffee, mate⁴?

Harry: Carlos? Hello!? ... Well, I hope he’s a good chef...because he’s a terrible waiter!

Olivia: Oh go on...give him a break!

Magda: Yeah – it’s really busy in here right now. Be patient!

Harry: Busy? Yeah – tell me about it! Everywhere is today – I couldn’t find anywhere to park my car. I had to leave it miles away.

Olivia: Park your car? I thought you took your bike everywhere!

Harry: Well, I used to, but sometimes it’s just easier to drive, isn’t it?

Magda: Lazy!

Harry: I’m not lazy! I do lots of sport – play football every week...

Olivia: Do you drive to the football pitch?

Harry: Erm, yeah..usually...

Olivia: You should use your bike more often....It’s better for you, and for the environment!

Johnny: Hello all! Hey, is that Carlos behind the counter?

All: Yes it is...

Johnny: What’s he doing there?

Olivia: Long story...

Johnny: Blimey...have you seen the traffic out there?

Olivia: Not you as well?!

Johnny: Me what?

Olivia: Driving!

Johnny: Of course I drive...how else would I get around?

Magda: I always use public transport...it’s very good here in London, even if it’s quite expensive...

Olivia: Not as expensive as a car...

Harry: That’s true...!

Olivia: You should all cycle more!

Johnny: I’m not cycling...it’s tiring. And dangerous!

Harry: And the weather here is terrible – cycling in the rain isn’t any fun!

Magda: That’s true...that’s why I get the tube or the bus.

Olivia: Well, I think you should all think about your health...and the future of the planet!

Harry: Yeah, yeah, yeah...whatever...

Olivia: It’s important! Cars make so much pollution!

Magda: Yeah – Olivia’s right!

Johnny: Scientists are finding⁵ ways to stop pollution – that’s their job...

Olivia: Maybe, but we should all help to help the planet!

Harry: I don’t know about the planet....I just think right now we should try to help Carlos!

 

重点词汇语法讲解

Glossary⁶

to take over (phrasal v.) - to take control of something v. 接管，接收，取得主导地位

如：Has the party been taken over by extremists?

该党是否已被极端分子控制？

The firm has been taken over by an American conglomerate⁷.

该公司已被美国一企业集团接管。

lazy (adj.) - not wanting to do any work adj. 懒惰的，懒散的

如：The lazy man's the beggar's brother.

[谚]懒鬼是乞丐的兄弟。

A lazy youth, a lousy age.

[谚]少壮不努力，老大徒悲伤。

pitch (n.) - the field where football is played 球场

traffic (n.) - cars and otheer vehicles on the road n. （人或车等）交通流量

Traffic was badly snarled⁸ up near the accident.

车祸现场附近交通极为混乱。

the tube (n.) - the London underground 地铁