英语听力精选进阶版 19590

The proof is in the pudding 布丁好不好 吃了才知道

The script of this programme 本节目台词

Rob: Hello and welcome to Authentic¹ Real English. I am Rob.

Feifei: Hello everyone. I am Feifei.

Rob: Can you guess what I have brought for you to try?

Cakes

The word ‘pudding’ can mean ‘dessert’ these days

Feifei: No, but I hope it’s not one of those… errr, disgusting pies you always make.

Rob: Hey, come on Feifei -– have some faith in me. I know you like fried dumplings a lot, so I have made these pork and chive dumplings especially for you!

Feifei: Fried dumplings? They look more like burnt dumplings.

Rob: Just try one – I’m sure you’ll like it.

Feifei: Rob, they just don’t look that appetising.

Rob: Trust me Feifei, the proof is in the pudding.

Feifei: In the pudding? Aren’t these supposed to be dumplings?

Rob: Yes, these are dumplings. But I used the phrase ‘the proof is in the pudding’ to mean you can only judge the quality of something after you’ve tried it or used it.

Feifei: I see. The proof is in the pudding 的字面意思就是“证据在布丁中”，就是说要想知道布丁好不好，只有吃了才知道。我们用这个表达来强调凡事只有自己亲身体验或尝试过后才能判断好与坏。Is that right Rob?

Rob: Yes, that’s right. In the old days, people used to say ‘the proof of the pudding is in the eating’ – which means you have to eat the pudding to know what’s inside it.

Feifei: I like that saying. Although it does mean I have to try your dumplings to know how bad they are.

Rob: Oh Feifei! Just give it try -– you won’t be disappointed.

Feifei: OK, OK. I’ll try some. But first let’s hear some examples of how to use the phrase ‘the proof is in the pudding’.

A: I don’t believe this new flash washing machine can save water and energy.

B: But you haven’t used it yet. The proof is the pudding.

A: This second-hand² car does look a bit old – can you still drive it?

B: Well, why don’t you test drive it? The proof is in the pudding.

A: Do you think this will work?

B: I don’t know. But let’s wait and see – the proof is in the pudding.

Feifei: 大家要记住，在英语里 the proof is in the pudding 的意思是只有自己亲身体验或尝试过后才能判断好与坏，正如我们常说的“空谈不如实践”。

Rob: So Feifei, do you like the dumplings?

Feifei: (Feifei munching³ away…) Mmmm, yes, yum. I do, I really like the pork and chive filling.

Rob: I finally made something you like!

Feifei: As you say Rob: “the proof is in the pudding”!

Rob: Thank you for listening to Authentic Real English.

Feifei: And do check out our website for more useful phrases.

Rob: Bye.

Feifei: Bye.

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 second-hand   

adj.用过的，旧的，二手的

参考例句：

• I got this book by chance at a second-hand bookshop.我赶巧在一家旧书店里买到这本书。
• They will put all these second-hand goods up for sale.他们将把这些旧货全部公开出售。

3 munching   

v.用力咀嚼（某物），大嚼( munch的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• He was munching an apple. 他在津津有味地嚼着苹果。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Munching the apple as he was, he had an eye for all her movements. 他虽然啃着苹果，但却很留神地监视着她的每一个动作。 来自辞典例句