Conversation : 一帆风顺 (Plain sailing) – Part II
- Here's the second part of last week conversation lesson from BBC Learn English website.
| 一帆风顺这个词可以用来形容很多事情，不仅仅是驾驶帆船. | [Audio clip: view full post to listen] |
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| 意思是杀掉你的风头，使人泄气。 | [Audio clip: view full post to listen] |
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| 什么？原来 Rob 只不过是坐了几次摆渡而已! | [Audio clip: view full post to listen] |
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- Here is the full conversation along with the audio:
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Rob: Hi! I'm Rob. And this is Li!
Li: Hello.
Rob: The weather is so great today we're outside on the sea, sailing in this beautiful boat. What do you think Li?
Li: Impressive. 我怎么一点儿都不知道 Rob 拥有一条帆船，而且还会驾驶呢。 Rob, I didn't know you had a sailing boat – in fact I didn't know you could sail a boat!
Rob: Don't worry Li, I know what I'm doing.
Li: Mind that rock!
Rob: Whoa! It's ok Li. I'm in control – just keep your hand on that rope. We've got the wind in our sails, the sea is calm – we can just easily sail around this island and be home in time for tea.
Li: Oh right. Rob 让我别担心，说有他掌控着帆船，不会出问题。这叫一帆风顺。 I was just saying Rob, it's all plain sailing.
Rob: What? Plain sailing? We're not sailing any planes Li!
Li: No Rob. Plain sailing. It's an expression used to describe an activity that goes well or smoothly and is easy and uncomplicated. 一帆风顺。 一切顺利。
Rob: Yes of course – this sailing is going well and is actually quite easy – so you're right – this is plain sailing. But can we only use the phrase to describe sailing boats?
Li: No – although it was originally a sailing term, it can really refer to any activity. Listen to these examples:
- Driving through the city was difficult but once we were on the motorway it was plain sailing all the way.
- Once we found some office space and recruited staff, setting up our business was plain sailing.
Li: 一帆风顺这个词可以用来形容很多事情，不仅仅是驾驶帆船. I have to admit Rob, your sailing skills are very good and …oh watch out for that big wave!
Rob: Whoa…ouch! I've hit my head on the boom. Oh no, we're heading for the rocks again…hold that rope Li, quick!
Li: I've changed my mind Rob, this isn't plain sailing anymore! There, we're back on course. That's taken the wind out of your sails Rob.
Rob: Err, it's still windy Li. Look at the sails.
Li: No Rob. That's another sailing idiom – to take the wind out of your sails 意思是杀掉你的风头，使人泄气。Let's hear some other people using this expression:
- I was all ready for a big argument but when he bought me some flowers it took the wind out of my sails.
- The negative feedback from my boss has really taken the wind out of my sails.
Rob: Hmm, Li you've certainly taught me a lot about sailing today – there are some good expressions – but one thing you haven't taught me is how to sail this boat.
Li: You said you knew how to sail it.
Rob: Well when I said I had been sailing several times I had….but I meant on a ferry….as a passenger.
Li: 什么？原来 Rob 只不过是坐了几次摆渡而已! Watch out!
Rob: That was close. I've a feeling this really isn't going to be plain sailing after all.
Li: Too right! 再见。
Rob: Bye. Now Li, just pull that rope there.
Source : BBC Learning English (Chinese Version)
Source : BBC Learning English (English Version)
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