英语听力精选进阶版 6633

Jo: Hello everybody, I’m Jo and you're listening to Authentic¹ Real English from the BBC².

Jean: And I’m Jean, 大家好。

Jo: Now Jean, you're looking very pleased with yourself.

Jean: Am I?

Jo: Yes, is there something you're not telling me?

Jean: 我确实有个好消息… I got a pay rise.

Jo: No wonder you're feeling so chuffed. Congratulations³!

Jean: 谢谢！我还真的是挺高兴的。What was the word you used to describe how I’m feeling?

Jo: I said you are chuffed C.H.U.F.F.E.D.

Jean: I see, so when I’m feeling happy about something 就是因为什么事情而特别的高兴。

Jo: Or proud of something you’ve achieved…

Jean: 或者是为我取得的一个什么成果而感到非常的骄傲…

Jo: Yes…

Jean: I can say I am chuffed.

Jo: Yes and you can say you are chuffed or you’re feeling chuffed. You can also say that someone looks chuffed.

Jean: I am chuffed, I am feeling chuffed or someone looks chuffed.

Jo: You got it. Now, listen to these people using the word ‘chuffed’.

Example

A: Why are you looking so chuffed with yourself?

B: Well, my boyfriend just asked me to marry him.

A: Congratulations.

A: How did your job interview go last week?

B: Great, I got the job. I start next month.

A: Wow, you must be feeling so chuffed.

Jean: Ok, 在我们今天节目结束之前，让我们再把它复习一下好吗: You can use the word chuffed to describe a happy or pleased feeling. Especially when you have done something you’re proud of.

Jo: Bye for now.

1 authentic   

a.真的，真正的；可靠的，可信的，有根据的

参考例句：

• This is an authentic news report. We can depend on it. 这是篇可靠的新闻报道, 我们相信它。
• Autumn is also the authentic season of renewal. 秋天才是真正的除旧布新的季节。

2 BBC   

abbr.（=British Broadcasting Corporation）英国广播公司

参考例句：

• She works for the BBC.她为英国广播公司工作。
• The BBC was founded in 1922.英国广播公司建于1922年。

3 congratulations   

n.祝贺；贺词；祝词

参考例句：

• I send you my warmest congratulations on your success. 我对你的成功致以最热烈的祝贺。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Please give her my congratulations when you see her. 见到她时请转达我的祝贺。 来自《简明英汉词典》