【跟着美剧练发音】美剧美语918期

Thea: he moves fast, doesn't he?

Tommy: it’s ironic¹ [aɪ'rɑnɪk], really, since you are the one we call speedy.

Thea: oh, please, for the love of God. But if you need somebody to talk to, I’m here.

Tommy: you know, maybe you could help. There’s this girl that I’m interested in. And I am really not sure how to pursue [pə'sʊ] it.

Thea: have you tried using your usual lines? Hi, my name is Tommy Merlyn and I’m a billionaire[,bɪljə'nɛr], but I don't look like Warren Buffet².

Tommy: yeah, she is aware of that, and she doesn't care. You know, money really isn’t a big deal to her.

Thea: why don't you just tell her how you feel?

Tommy: well, I’ve … I’ve known her for a long time. And I’m not sure the direct approach is really the right way to go.

Thea: maybe you just have to figure out what’s big deal to her and make it a big deal to you.

Tommy: Thea, you are amazing. Love you!

1 ironic   

adj.讽刺的，有讽刺意味的，出乎意料的

参考例句：

• That is a summary and ironic end.那是一个具有概括性和讽刺意味的结局。
• People used to call me Mr Popularity at high school,but they were being ironic.人们中学时常把我称作“万人迷先生”，但他们是在挖苦我。

2 buffet   

n.自助餐；饮食柜台；餐台

参考例句：

• Are you having a sit-down meal or a buffet at the wedding?你想在婚礼中摆桌宴还是搞自助餐？
• Could you tell me what specialties you have for the buffet?你能告诉我你们的自助餐有什么特色菜吗？