访谈录 2008-12-11&12-13 朱莉皮特的家务事

Hi, Brooke, so of course, we are gearing¹ up now to welcome the new first family into the White House.(Right.)But last night, Showbiz Tonight caught up with the first family of Hollywood, the Julie-Pitts.

 The Julie-Pitts, of course. Everything was remarkable², A.J. Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and his parents hit the red carpet for the premiere of “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button”. That’s Brad’s brand new movie which opens on Christmas Day. Now, what was most stunning³ was (that) Brad’s family really opened up to Showbiz Tonight about their superstar son in a rare interview.

Brad’s mom Jane and his dad William gushed⁴ about just how proud they both are of Brad's work on and off the big screen. “... but not because of what he does for a living but what kind of person he is.” “I think coming out here and not having any background, not knowing anyone, you are doing what is done, pretty amazing.”

Angelina (was) just beaming there, then it was her turn to go on and on about Brad. Showbiz Tonight asked her to single out the best part of being with Brad, who's been twice named People’s Sexiest Man Alive and is considered by many to be simply “the perfect man”. Angelina’s answer is pretty surprising, check this out. "What is it like to be married to the, or to be with the man who is known for being perfect?", "Ah, you know, I don’t… he, he makes beautiful children." “Ha ha...“

Brad’s parents also told Showbiz Tonight, they are really looking forward to spending the holidays with all of their grandchildren, all fourteen of them, which includes Brad and Angelina’s brood⁵ of six ,of course.

 

1 gearing   

n.传动装置

参考例句：

• The Department is gearing up for increased intake of students. 这个系正在为扩大招生做好准备。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• However perhaps the biggest change is to gearing. 当然最大的改动也许是生产效率模式(gearing)。 来自互联网

2 remarkable   

adj.显著的，异常的，非凡的，值得注意的

参考例句：

• She has made remarkable headway in her writing skills.她在写作技巧方面有了长足进步。
• These cars are remarkable for the quietness of their engines.这些汽车因发动机没有噪音而不同凡响。

3 stunning   

adj.极好的；使人晕倒的

参考例句：

• His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇。
• The finished effect was absolutely stunning.完工后的效果非常美。

4 gushed   

v.喷，涌( gush的过去式和过去分词 )；滔滔不绝地说话

参考例句：

• Oil gushed from the well. 石油从井口喷了出来。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• Clear water gushed into the irrigational channel. 清澈的水涌进了灌溉渠道。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

5 brood   

n.同窝幼鸟一个家庭的孩子；v.孵蛋，闷想

参考例句：

• The hen brought off a brood of young.母鸡孵出了一窝小鸡。
• It is time for hens to brood.该是母鸡孵蛋的时候了。