VOA慢速英语:Don't Put Yourself "Behind the Eight Ball"

短语讲解：

1.In other words, I feel like I'm in a difficult situation.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句：The mobile library services have been reorganised — in other words, they visit fewer places.
流动图书馆服务重新作了安排——换句话说，他们去的地方减少了。

2.The expression “behind the eight ball” comes from the table game of pool.

come from 源自; 来自某处; 出生于
例句：He's just come from the countryside.
他刚从乡下来。

3.Another expression from the world of games is nearly the same as being behind the eight ball.

the same as 与…同样的
例句：I mean, it's a relationship, the same as a marriage is a relationship
我的意思是它是一种人际关系，就如同婚姻也是一种人际关系一样。

4. So, I've spent a lot of money on wining and dining her.

a lot of 诸多; 许多的
例句：I am spending a lot of money and time on this boat, but it is worth it
我在这艘船上花了很多金钱和时间，但都很值得。

5.Well, I am no longer behind the eight ball.

no longer 不再，已不
例句：After about three months, I was no longer addicted to nicotine.
大约3个月后，我就不再对尼古丁上瘾了。

6.But there is always next week to worry about!

worry about 担忧， 烦恼; 惦念; 挂虑
例句：Don't worry about me; I'm very well.
别为我担心，我很好。