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英语口语练习小对话第599期:公平待遇

2014-06-27来源:和谐英语

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Subject：I just want them to give you a fair shake.

迷你对话

A: The job seeker is the boss’s niece. I am a little worried that it will be partial.

这个求职者是个老板的侄女。我担心会有些偏袒。

B: Darling, don’t worry. I just want them to give you a fair shake.

亲爱的，别担心。我希望他们一视同仁。

地道表达

a fair shake

1. 解释

A fair shake的意思是“公平的待遇”。和动词give连用，表示“给予公平待遇”“一视同仁”。其英文解释为：a way of treating someone that is fair。

2. 例句

You should give him a fair shake.

你应该对他待之以诚。

They want a lawyer who will make sure they get a fair shake in the courts.

他们需要一个律师，能够在法庭上给予公平的辩论。