Kid and Guy 两个俚语的用法

 　　We often hear people referring to children as kids and the word guy also pops up regularly¹ in conversations. According² to dictionaries, these two words are used in informal³ situations.

　　If we did use informal words in formal situations such as a news report or a job interview, what could happen? Is it really going to be a disaster for the person speaking?

　　In this programme, Helen and Li ask some British people for their opinions on the use of informal words.

　　Do you know what the following words mean? Listen to the programme to check whether you are right.

1 regularly   

adv.有规则地，一丝不苟地，正式地

参考例句：

• Check the engine oil level regularly.要时常检查机油量。
• We meet regularly to discuss business.我们定期会面讨论事务。

2 according   

adj.按照，根据

参考例句：

• According to the Bible we are all the seed of Adam.根据《圣经》所说的，我们都是亚当的后裔。
• We must cut our coat according to our cloth this year.今年我们必须学会量入为出。

3 informal   

adj.非正式的，不拘礼的，通俗的

参考例句：

• I got an informal reception.我受到了非正式接待。
• The leaders met over informal lunches.领袖们在非正式午餐时进行会晤。