 | | | Time for a fag |
Neil: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil. Helen: And I'm Helen. Neil: Today we're going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language. Helen: 在今天的节目里，我们要一块儿来学学在英语中出现的新词儿 Neil: It's very important to stay up-to-date with English as new words and expressions enter the language all the time. Helen: Neil, 今天的新词儿是什么呢？ Neil: Today’s new word is 'fag' – F.A.G. – fag. Helen: 这个 Fag 是什么意思呀？ Neil: Well, fag is a slang word for cigarette. Helen: 原来 fag 是香烟的俚语啊，那 Neil 我们应该怎么来用这个 fag 呢? Neil: Well, in exactly the same way you use cigarette. It's a countable noun. Helen: Fag 是个可数名词，和 cigarette 的用法一模一样。那我们来举个例子吧, Neil? Neil: OK. If I offer you a cigarette, I could say "Would you like a fag?" Helen: Would you like a fag 意思就是你要抽烟吗？ Neil: That's right. But then I'd say, "Sorry, I don't smoke"! Insert A: Have you got any fags? B: I've got a couple. You can have one if you like. A: Could you put that fag out, please! B: Sorry, I didn't realise this was a no smoking area. Helen: Do you smoke fags then, Neil? Neil: No. I don't like the smell. Helen: 没错，吸烟有害健康。 Neil: Yes, but many people still smoke fags. Helen: 为什么呢？ Neil: Well, it is very hard to stop smoking fags. Helen: 是啊，想让人们停止吸烟是非常困难的。 Neil: Indeed. It is best if you never start smoking fags in the first place. Anyway, let's recap – fag – is an informal word for cigarettes. Helen: 对，fag 就是香烟的俚语，可别忘了啊。Neil, 我们的时间又要到了。 Neil: Yes, that's it. You've been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon for more up-to-the-minute Real English. Bye. Helen: 我们下次再见。 | 
