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【英语趣味课堂】穿制服的女人-Women in Uniform

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Todd: So Meg, I thought we would talk a little bit about the military. Now, you were actually in the military.
 
Meg: Yes. I was actually in the Army National Guard. So I enlisted2 when I was 17. In America, in the National Guard, each state can have kind of different rules, or different requirements. And so, in Indiana, you can enlist1 when you are 17 with parental3 permission. So I did that.
 
Todd: Wow. Seventeen is really young age.
 
Meg: Yeah. And it sort of happened really quick. I mean, I was a junior in high school and I got a call from a recruiter4. And at first, I was really against it but then in Indiana, if you enlist and you serve your time, they'll pay your college tuition5 if you go to a state college.
 
So Indiana has Purdue, and I was interested in going to Purdue anyway, so it seemed like a good idea.
 
Todd: That's fantastic. So how long were you in the service?
 
Meg: I was in for six years all together. That was the minimum6 commitment7. So I could have done more but I was ready to, maybe try some other things after that time.
 
Todd: Did it go by fast?
 
Meg: Looking back, it definitely8 did. I think, there are different stages that went by slow or fast. Like when I was in actual basic training, when you're in it, it was super slow. Like you're counting on the hours every day because you're just desperate to finish and get out and get back to your family. And I was, you know, 17, so it's a little different.
 
But now looking back, like, I can't believe it was a full six years, and now it's so many years past that already. So yeah, I guess, it did go by fast overall9.
 
Todd: Yeah, that's great. So what was it like being a woman in the military?
 
Meg: It was – well, I served in a unit – I was a medic. And so, my unit, a medical unit, naturally has more women. The ratio10 is closer to 50-50 men and women, which isn't – at least that time wasn't – I don't have the current statistics11, but it isn't that kind of ratio for the Army as a whole or the military as a whole.
 
And so, for me there was – I was with a lot of other women also when I was serving. But for me personally, there were definitely challenges especially when I was first in basic training like I definitely felt personal pressure to try to keep up with the guys. With everything whether it's, you know, physically12 being able to lift and carry these heavy boxes and whatever. You know, you have the same requirements that you have to do. And you never want to be the weak link.
 
And I think some other women, maybe suffered a little more because they couldn't keep up quite as well. And so that can be a little difficult. But maybe I'm naturally a bit more suited for those kinds of things. So I did okay but I definitely wanted to and tried hard to keep up with the physical aspect which isn't as easy sometimes for women.
 
Todd: Well, that's interesting. So you do look pretty fit, so you must have been really fit back in the day.
 
Meg: Yeah, I think. Yeah, especially basic training because you're never like not running. Anytime you're walking somewhere, you're just running, running, running, like they make you run everywhere. And you get like 5 minutes to eat breakfast and lunch, and dinner. Every time, you have to eat it so fast. And then you're doing all this physical training, and then going through obstacle13 courses, and carrying heavy packs and carrying your weapon round.
 
Yeah. So that was probably the most fit I've ever been. I'm definitely not that now.
 
Todd: Right. So if you had a daughter, would you recommend that she goes in the military, or would you recommend other women to join the military?
 
Meg: I would not recommend it. I guess, I don't go around telling everyone, "Oh, you should just join the military." But I think if someone – if there is a woman who is interested in it or thinking about it, I would definitely – for me, I mean, it worked out great. There are a lot of like leadership and personal character qualities that I was really able to develop during my time that have continued to benefit me now.
 
And so, for a woman who is interested, I would definitely say, "Go for it."
 
Todd: Awesome14. Thanks. Thanks, Meg.
 
Meg: Yeah.
 
[End of Transcript]
 
Learn vocabulary from the lesson below.

重点词汇:
 
Learn vocabulary from the lesson below.
 
go by fast
 
Did it go by fast?
 
When something goes by fast, it happens quickly. Notice the following:
 
The holiday went by fast. I cannot believe it is over.
I cannot believe the day is finished. It went by fast.
weak link
 
You never want to be the weak link.
 
A weak link is a person with the least ability or skill. Notice the following:
 
No one wants to be the weak link of a team.
She is great, but he is the weak link.
not suited for
 
I’m naturally a bit more suited for those kinds of things.
 
When you are not suited for something, you do not have talents for it. Notice the following:
 
Some people are not suited for parenthood.
He is too nice, so he is not suited for management.
obstacle course
 
You go through obstacle courses.
 
An obstacle course is a special area that tests one's skill or phycial ability. Notice the following:
 
In the army, all soldiers must do an obstacle course.
The dogs ran the obstacle course.
work out
 
It worked out great.
 
When things work out, they end successfully after starting poorly. Notice the following:
 
Life always works15 out for people.
Don't worry. It will all work out.

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1 enlist npCxX     
vt.谋取(支持等),赢得;征募;vi.入伍
参考例句:
  • They come here to enlist men for the army.他们来这儿是为了召兵。
  • The conference will make further efforts to enlist the support of the international community for their just struggle. 会议必将进一步动员国际社会,支持他们的正义斗争。
2 enlisted 2d04964099d0ec430db1d422c56be9e2     
adj.应募入伍的v.(使)入伍, (使)参军( enlist的过去式和过去分词 );获得(帮助或支持)
参考例句:
  • enlisted men and women 男兵和女兵
  • He enlisted with the air force to fight against the enemy. 他应募加入空军对敌作战。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3 parental FL2xv     
adj.父母的;父的;母的
参考例句:
  • He encourages parental involvement in the running of school.他鼓励学生家长参与学校的管理。
  • Children always revolt against parental disciplines.孩子们总是反抗父母的管束。
4 recruiter kkSzKL     
n.招募者
参考例句:
  • The tele recruiter is prompted by a variety of questions, depending on your answers. 针对你不同的回答,这位考官还会提出些不同的问题。
  • A recruiter can give you insider pointers and advice. 一个招聘人可以为你提供内行人的观点与建议。
5 tuition lm7wS     
n.(某一学科的)教学,讲授,指导,学费
参考例句:
  • Students can apply for individual tuition.学生可以申请个别指导。
  • Is this money enough for the tuition fee?这些钱交学费够吗?
6 minimum cDgx3     
adj.最低的,最小的;n.最小量,最低限度
参考例句:
  • What is the minimum price?最低价是多少?
  • Today's minimum temperature is 10℃.今天的最低气温是10℃。
7 commitment uX0zS     
n.奉献,忠诚,辛劳,委托,实行,承担义务,赞助
参考例句:
  • The builder had a commitment to finish the work on time.那个承建商答应过准时完工。
  • He made a commitment to pay the rent on time.他保证按时付房租。
8 definitely RuJzx0     
adv.一定地,肯定地;明确地,确切地
参考例句:
  • The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.如果他不参加比赛,这个队肯定会输。
  • I shall definitely be home before six o'clock.6点以前,我一定回家。
9 overall vJQxS     
n.工作服,工装裤;全面的,全体的
参考例句:
  • The shop assistant was wearing a white overall.那店员穿着白色的工作服。
  • How much will it cost overall?一共多少钱?
10 ratio wtfyG     
n.比,比率
参考例句:
  • The ratio of pupils to teachers was 30 to 1.学生和老师的比率是30比1。
  • The ratio between the two sides is one to four.双方人数对比是一对四。
11 statistics iGyzb     
n.统计,统计数字,统计学
参考例句:
  • We have statistics for the last year.我们有去年的统计资料。
  • Statistics is taught in many colleges.许多大学都教授统计学。
12 physically iNix5     
adj.物质上,体格上,身体上,按自然规律
参考例句:
  • He was out of sorts physically,as well as disordered mentally.他浑身不舒服,心绪也很乱。
  • Every time I think about it I feel physically sick.一想起那件事我就感到极恶心。
13 obstacle 45ozI     
n.障碍,障碍物,妨害
参考例句:
  • She felt that her family was an obstacle to her work.她感到她的家庭妨碍她的工作。
  • He is in the full flush of success;nothing was an obstacle.他的成就如日中天,锐不可当。
14 awesome CyCzdV     
adj.令人惊叹的,难得吓人的,很好的
参考例句:
  • The church in Ireland has always exercised an awesome power.爱尔兰的教堂一直掌握着令人敬畏的权力。
  • That new white convertible is totally awesome.那辆新的白色折篷汽车简直棒极了.
15 works ieuzIh     
n.作品,著作;工厂,活动部件,机件
参考例句:
  • We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
  • The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。
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