Friends 1 《老友记》1（精讲十四）

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Janice: I brought you something.

Chandler: Is it loaded? Oh, little candy hearts. Chan and Jan Forever.

Janice: I had them made special.

Chandler: Ok, Janice. Janice. Hey, Janice. Look, there's no way for me to tell you this. At least there's no new way for me to tell you this. I just don't think things are gonna work out.

Janice: That's fine.

Chandler: It is?

Janice: Mmm-hmm. Because I know that this isn't the end.

Chandler: Oh no, you see, actually it is.

Janice: No, it isn't, because you won't let that happen. Don't you know it yet? You love me, Chandler Bing.

Chandler: Oh, no I don't.

Janice: Well then ask yourself this. Why do you think we keep ending up together? New Year's? Who invited who? Valentine's? Who asked who into whose bed?

Chandler: I did, but...

Janice: You seek me out. Something deep in your soul calls out to me like a foghorn. Janice, Janice. You want me. You need me. You can't live without me. And you know it. You just don't know you know it. See ya.

Chandler: Call me!

Carol: It's not true. I never called your mother a wolverine.

Ross: You did so. I swear, I swear. How long has she been in the bathroom?

Carol: Uh, I don't think she's in the bathroom. Her coat is gone.

Ross: Well maybe it's cold in there. Or maybe I screwed up the first date I had in 9 years.

Carol: That could be it.

Ross: Oh, God. You know, this is still pretty hot.

Carol: Mushroom. Smile. They won't all be like this. Some women might even stay through dinner. Sorry, that's not funny.

Ross: No, it's just...well you know the whole "getting on with your life" thing. Do I have to? I mean, I'm, I'm sitting here with this cute woman, and, and, and she's perfectly nice, you know, and, but that there's, that's it. And um, and then I'm here talkin' to you, and, and it's easy, and it's fun, and, and I don't, I don't have to...

Carol: I know.

Ross: You know, here's a wacky thought. Um, what's say you and I give it another shot?

Carol: Ross.

Ross: No no no, I know you're gonna say, you're a lesbian. But let's... what do you say we just put that aside for now you know? Let's just stick a pin in it, ok? Because, we're great together, you know. You can't deny it. Besides, you're carrying my baby. I mean, how, how perfect is that?

Carol: Ross.

Ross: But see, you know, you keep sayin' that, but there's somethin' right here. I love you.

Carol: Oh, I love you too. But...

Ross: No but, no but.

Carol: You know that thing you put over here with the pin in it? It's time to take the pin out.

Ross: Yeah.

Carol: You'll find someone, I know you will. The right woman is just waiting for you.

Ross: That's easy for you to say, you've found one already.

Carol: All you need is a woman who likes men and you'll be set. Not her.

妙词佳句，活学活用

1. no way

意思是“不可能”。例如：Mary and I have been waiting for a long time to see this movie. There is no way I'm changing my plans. 我和玛丽早就等着看这部电影了，所以我不可能改变我的计划。电影中的Look, there's no way for me to tell you this. 意思是“听着，我不可能跟你说这个。”

2. give another shot

意思是“再试一次”。例如：You'd better give your instinct another shot. Maybe he is your dream guy. 你应该再相信一次你的直觉。也许他就是你的梦中情郎呢。电影中的What's say you and I give it another shot? 意思是“你和我再试一次怎么样？”

3. stick a pin in

意思是“确定，定下来”。例如：Did you say you love me? Will you stick a pin it? 你是说你爱我吗？你确定吗？电影中的　But what do you say we just put that aside for now you know? Let's just stick a pin in it, Ok? 意思是“但是如果我们现在不要管它（你是同性恋的事实），你觉得怎么样？让我们定下来在一起，好吗？”后文有“It's time to take the pin out.” Carol 表示不同意和Ross复合。

文化面面观

St. Valentine's Day 情人节

５St. Valentine's Day has roots in several different legends that have found their way to us through the ages. One of the earliest popular symbols of the day is Cupid, the Roman god of love, who is represented by the image of a young boy with bow and arrow.

Three hundred years after the death of Jesus Christ, the Roman emperors still demanded that everyone believe in the Roman gods. Valentine, a Christian priest, had been thrown in prison for his teachings. On February 14, Valentine was beheaded, not only because he was a Christian, but also because he had performed a miracle. He supposedly cured the jailer's daughter of her blindness. The night before he was executed, he wrote the jailer's daughter a farewell letter, signing it "From Your Valentine." Another legend tells us that this same Valentine, well-loved by all, received notes to his jail cell from children and friends who missed him.

Another Valentine was an Italian bishop who lived at about the same time, AD 200. He was imprisoned because he secretly married couples, contrary to the laws of the Roman emperor. Some legends say he was burned at the stake.

February 14 was also a Roman holiday, held in honor of a goddess. Young men randomly chose the name of a young girl to escort to the festivities. The custom of choosing a sweetheart on this date spread through Europe in the Middle Ages, and then to the early American colonies. Throughout the ages, people also believed that birds picked their mates on February 14!

In AD 496 Sain Pope Gelasius I named February 14 as "Valentine's Day". Although it's not an official holiday, most Americans observe this day.

Whatever the odd mixture of origins, St. Valentine's Day is now a day for sweethearts. It is the day that you show your friend or loved one that you care. You can send candy to someone you think is special. Or you can send roses, the flower of love. Most people send "valentines," a greeting card named after the notes that St. Valentine received in jail. Valentines can be sentimental, romantic and heartfelt. They can be funny and friendly. If the sender is shy, valentines can be anonymous.

Americans of all ages love to send and receive valentines. Handmade valentines created by cutting hearts out of colored paper, show that a lot of thought was put into making them personal. Valentines can be heart-shaped, or have hearts, the symbol of love, on them. In elementary schools children make valentines for their classmates and put them in a large decorated box, similar to a mailbox. On February 14, the teacher opens the box and distributes the valentines to each student. After the students read their valentines they have a small party with refreshments.

For teenagers and adults, major newspapers throughout the country have a Valentine's Day offer. Anyone can send in a message, for a small fee of course, destined for a would-be sweetheart, a good friend, an acquaintance or even a spouse of fifty years. The message is printed in a special section of the newspaper on February 14th.

考考你

用今日所学将下面的句子译成英语。

1．没有你我不可能做到，没有你我甚至不可能去尝试。
2．让我们发誓，永远相爱，至死不渝。
3．她男朋友总是能轻松的把她的生活搅乱。
4．虽然她拒绝了我，但是我还要再努力一次。

Friends 1 《老友记》1（精讲十三）考考你 参考答案

1. 留意这个人, 他不是你想象的那样。
Keep an eye on this man. He's not what you thought.

2. 我的女儿已经长大了，她不会在我身边太久了。
My baby girl has grown up; she would not be under my roof for too long.

3. 他们结束了旧的情人关系，开始了新的友谊。
Their old relationship was broken off and new friendship was established.

4. 说实话，你不是我喜欢的类型。
To come clean, you are not my type.