英语听力精选进阶版 7049

Finn: Hello and welcome to Authentic¹ Real English. I'm Finn.

Feifei: And I'm Feifei. 我们正在参加一个高大上的派对。

Waiter: Champagne²?

Feifei: Oh, yes please.

Finn: Oh, this party is full of famous actors, actresses and film directors³.

Feifei: Very glamorous⁴. (whispering) Oh look, there's... what's his name again? And what is he wearing?

Finn: Oh yes. What is he wearing? A bright purple suit...

Feifei: And pink leather boots...!

Finn: Yes! And he's got a few awards under his belt, hasn't he? Very successful...

Feifei: Under his belt? How do you know what he's got under his belt? I mean, we can see the purple suit and pink shoes, but...

Finn: No, no. If you say someone has something under their belt, it means⁶ they have a particular experience already - something that might help them in the future. So, in this case, he has the experience of winning⁷ a few awards already.

Feifei: 这为演员已经获得了无数奖项 he already has lots of awards under his belt. Under one's belt 这个短语实际表达的意思是指某人在以往的经历中已经获得的成功，或已有的经验和阅历，而不是指在某人的裤腰带下面。I think we need some examples to make that clearer.

After the new football manager had a few wins under his belt, he felt more confident.

I think Madeleine would be a great leader. She has so much experience under her belt.

Finn: Now we've got some examples under our belt - is it easier to understand?

Feifei: Yes, thanks! Oh Finn, he's coming over - that famous actor.

Famous actor: Hi. I saw you chatting over there and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Willy Wards⁵.

Feifei: Lovely to meet you. My friend Finn says you've won lots of awards?

Famous actor: I have. Would you like to see them?

Feifei: Erm... OK?

Famous actor: I always keep them with me. They're right here... under my belt.

Finn: Oh I'm sorry, I think we have the wrong guy. Time to go Feifei! Bye!

Famous actor: But I really do keep them under my belt! Do join us again next time for more Authentic Real English.

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 champagne   

n.香槟酒；微黄色

参考例句：

• There were two glasses of champagne on the tray.托盘里有两杯香槟酒。
• They sat there swilling champagne.他们坐在那里大喝香槟酒。

3 directors   

n.主管( director的名词复数 )；董事；负责人；导演

参考例句：

• I have had the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors. 我有幸与一些卓越的主管人员共事。
• one of the most exciting directors of the Australian new wave 澳大利亚新浪潮派中最为振奋人心的导演之一

4 glamorous   

adj.富有魅力的；美丽动人的；令人向往的

参考例句：

• The south coast is less glamorous but full of clean and attractive hotels.南海岸魅力稍逊，但却有很多干净漂亮的宾馆。
• It is hard work and not a glamorous job as portrayed by the media.这是份苦差，并非像媒体描绘的那般令人向往。

5 wards   

区( ward的名词复数 )； 病房； 受监护的未成年者； 被人照顾或控制的状态

参考例句：

• This hospital has 20 medical [surgical] wards. 这所医院有 20 个内科[外科]病房。
• It was a big constituency divided into three wards. 这是一个大选区，下设三个分区。

6 means   

n.方法，手段，折中点，物质财富

参考例句：

• That man used artful means to find out secrets.那人使用狡猾的手段获取机密。
• We must get it done by some means or other.我们总得想办法把它干完。

7 winning   

adj.获胜的，胜利的；吸引人的，有说服力的

参考例句：

• Team A has no chance of winning.A队没有获胜的可能。
• They have great hopes of winning.他们获胜的希望极大。