英语听力精选进阶版 7014

(Sounds of a crowded bar)

Yang Li: Hi, and welcome to Authentic¹ Real English, with me Yang Li. 我现在在一家非常拥挤的酒吧里，排着队等着点酒。

Barman: (Shouting) Who's next please?

Drinkers: Me, me, me...

Barman: OK you...

Drinker: Could I have a gin and tonic² please...

Barman: That'll be ￡3.60. OK...

Yang Li: Oh, I think I'm next...

Barman: Hi, are you next?

Yang Li: Yes, yes, it's me now...

Barman: What are you after?

Yang Li: What am I after? No, it's my turn now, thank you...

Barman: OK, I know that. What are you after?

Yang Li: I'm after... eh? I'm after... the person before me?

Barman: Don't try to be funny. What are you after?

Yang Li: Sorry barman, I'm really confused - 嘿，等一下，等一下... 我认识你! 你可不是酒吧服务员啊。Aren't you our presenter³, Finn?

Barman: Yes, 就是我。Just earning a little extra money!

Yang Li: I thought so! Very nice bar you have here. 好了，我们的《地道英语》节目一般都是针对一个俚语说讲解析。So, why do you keep asking me what I'm after?

Barman: OK, I'll be quick - there are customers waiting! Today's expression is indeed 'after'. When you say you're 'after something', it means you want it, especially in situations like shopping, or when buying things. Like this:

A: I'm after a pair of formal leather shoes.

B: Come this way sir. We have a great selection.

A: Hello, what are you after?

B: I'd like a glass of white wine please.

Yang Li: OK, I get it now! I'm after a pint⁴ of ale, please.

Barman: Of course, Li. This one's on the house! Shh... just don't tell the boss.

Yang Li: Cheers Finn (drinks).

Barman: While Li is drinking, let me tell you - if you're after more English slang expressions - keep listening to Authentic Real English.

Right, who's next?

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 tonic   

n./adj.滋补品，补药，强身的，健体的

参考例句：

• It will be marketed as a tonic for the elderly.这将作为老年人滋补品在市场上销售。
• Sea air is Nature's best tonic for mind and body.海上的空气是大自然赋予的对人们身心的最佳补品。

3 presenter   

n.（电视、广播的）主持人，赠与者

参考例句：

• Most people think being a television presenter is exciting.很多人认为当电视节目主持人是一件刺激的事情。
• The programme dispensed with its most popular presenter.这个节目最受欢迎的主持人被换掉了。

4 pint   

n.品脱

参考例句：

• I'll have a pint of beer and a packet of crisps, please.我要一品脱啤酒和一袋炸马铃薯片。
• In the old days you could get a pint of beer for a shilling.从前，花一先令就可以买到一品脱啤酒。