迷你对话学英语口语 第1370期:幕后英雄

第一，迷你对话

A: You know that? Joan has got the scholarship.

你知道吗？Joan获得了奖学金。

B: Really?

真的吗？

A: But I think Henry is a backroom boy. He always helps her with her study.

但是我认为Henry是幕后英雄。他总是帮她学习。

B: You'er right.

你说得对。

第二，地道表达

backroom boy

1. 解词释义

Backroom boy的意思是“幕后英雄”“默默无闻的人”，其英文释义为： scientists, researchers, etc. who do important work but do not have direct contact with the public。

2. 拓展范例

E.g. Although he is a skilled political strategist, he lacks the charm and charisma necessary to run for office himself and, therefore, is likely to stay a backroom boy for the rest of his career.

虽然他是一位成熟的政治战略家，但是他缺乏魅力和非凡的领导力去参加竞选。因此，在他余下的生涯中只能做一个默默无闻的人。

E.g. It's thanks to the back-room boys more than to the sales team that the product is such a success.

比起销售团队来说，这更归功于幕后工作人员，产品销售非常成功。

第三，视野拓展

help someone with something：帮助某人做某事

E.g. He's always pestering me to help him with his homework.

他总是泡蘑菇要我帮他做作业。

E.g. All the neighbors clubbed together to help him with his debts.

邻居们都凑钱帮他还债。

get the scholarship：获得奖学金

E.g. He is bound to get the scholarship. No other applicant is better qualified.

他一定会获得这项奖学金，申请人当中他最合格。