 | | | Real English Presenter: Jo Reffin |
Jo: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I’m Jo. Jean: And I’m Jean. Jo: Today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language. Jean: 在我们的《地道英语》节目中，我们将学到一些现代英式英语的新词汇和新说法。 Jo: Today’s new word is ‘to chill out’. Jean: Chill out. I don’t think I’ve heard that one before. What does that mean? Jo: Well, to chill out is a very common expression in English nowadays. It means relax, calm down or take it easy. Jean: 噢，就是休闲放松、、悠闲逍遥的意思吧? Is that the only way we use it, Jo? Jo: Well, there is another situation in which you might use it. If your friend was getting very stressed and anxious about something, you might tell them not to worry – just ‘chill out’. Jean: 原来还有让人平静下来不要烦恼的意思。So, Jo, if my boss was getting stressed about me being late for work, I could tell him to ‘chill out’? Jo: Well, I wouldn’t use it with my boss or teacher! But you could say it to a friend. Insert A: Do you fancy coming to the cinema tonight? B: No, I’m a bit tired. I think I’ll just stay home and chill out. A: Oh no! I’ve got 3 essays to do by tomorrow, I forgot to pay my rent and I can’t find my car keys! What am I going to do? B: Just chill out – it’s not such a big problem! Jean: What do you do if you want to chill out, Jo? Jo: Well, I like to read or listen to music. What about you? Jean: Hmm – well, I don’t get a lot of time to chill out these days, but when I do, there’s nothing better than a long, hot bath. Jo: Very true! That helps me chill out too. Jean: 好啦，让我们来回顾一下今天学到的新词吧 – to chill out – 就是放松松弛、平静不烦躁的意思。 Jo: Yes, it’s time to go. You’ve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon for more up-to-the-minute Real English. Bye. Jean: See you next time. | 
