英语听力精选进阶版 19576

（单词翻译）

Cold Feet 胆怯

Li: Hi Rob¹. How are you today?

Rob: Hello Li. I'm really angry.

Li: Why?

Rob: Well, because I work very hard, I get results, I do much more than I really should, and nobody notices - I don't get any recognition².

Li: Yes, you do work hard, Rob. You should earn a fortune!

Rob: I know. You see, that's it! I'm going to go and see the boss right now! I am going to ask for a pay rise!

Li: Good on you, Rob. Right now?

Rob: Yes, right now! 

(brief silence)

Li: Rob... you're not going anywhere? 

Rob: Yes, I know. 

Li: So what are you waiting for? 

Rob: Well… actually, I'm getting cold feet. 

Li: That's no problem at all. Let's see… I have a solution right here… There you go. Take these. 

Rob: Thick, woolly socks? 

Li: Yes. Well you should feel warm when talking to a tough boss like ours! Come on, use these.

Rob: It's okay.There's nothing wrong with my feet, Li. In English, when we say we've 'got cold feet' we mean we lack the confidence³ or courage to do something. 

Li: Oh, I see…. 原来所谓的脚发凉 'cold feet' 意思就是汉语中的腿发软的意思，换句话说就是胆怯了，没有信心和勇气了。 

Rob: Yes, I must admit I am a bit. Let's hear some examples of how to use today's expression 'cold feet'.

Mary knew Tony had bought her engagement⁴ ring and was planning to propose⁵ on Valentine's Day. She just hoped he wouldn't get cold feet before then.

The company directors⁶ were getting cold feet about a deal which could make or break their business.

Rob: So, no need for these socks. But thank you anyway, Li. 

Li: Maybe next week you can approach the boss and remind him what a good worker you are. 

Rob: Good idea. Maybe that's the right way to do it. 

Li: One thing is true: your cold feet saved you from your hot head. 

Rob: Yes, indeed! 

Li: Bye-bye.

Rob: Bye.