2015年5月31日 星期日

0391_~ never delivers

0391 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— ~ never delivers
中譯/中文意思: 失信
Dialog at: 3:48 and 5:51

A: Are you going to vote?
B: What for? Politicians never deliver.
A: They never keep their promises, do they?
B: They’re almost all the same.



Dictation: 

Hello, everybody,


My name is Coach Shane, and welcome to Easy English Expressions. You and me everyday. Come on. Let’s master English.


Hello, everybody. Welcome back to Daily Easy English expression. Today, a dangerous expression. Somebody, Somebody, Somebody, never delivers. He never delivers, she never delivers. What’s mean? Deliver, Deliver D-E-L-I-V-E-R. You know the food delivery, You got the pizza delivery. I don’t know, McDonalds delivery. What’s popular delivery food in your country? Chinese food? Do they deliver Chinese food? Italian food? Do they deliver Italian food? American pizza, pizza is number one.


So, never deliver. Does mean never delivers food? No, actually, this means never fulfills a promise. So somebody promise you something but they didn’t fulfill the promise. You didn’t deliver, you didn’t fulfill your promise. And if the person never fulfills their promise, they, we can say: they never deliver, he never delivers, she never delivers, they never deliver. So, the obvious answer, an obvious answer think about is politicians. Do politicians deliver? Maybe some of them. Most, I don’t know, I don’t think they do. I don’t think they do. I think they’re really evil.


Let’s change though. Politician is easy. What about your brother or your sister? Did he ever make a promise to you? Yeh? And does he deliver? Does he fulfill the promise? If he does, he is a good guy. If he doesn’t, he is a human. If he never delivers, you need to hit your brother. Go ahead, you can hit it, not too hard. How about your teacher? How about your English teacher? Do you have English teacher? I am your English teacher, I am your English coach, not really teacher. Do I Do I deliver? Oh, I do. You know I do. A podcast every day. At last, almost 400 days. I was late one day and that was because I had surgery. Otherwise, I deliver every day, a podcast every day. It’s pretty good. I am proud of that. I delivered. I promise you a podcast every day and I did it. Full year. Now, I am going on year2. Will I promise a podcast everyday in year3? I don’t know, maybe, maybe not. I am not sure. Some of you had already said: “Don’t, please don’t”. You said: “Just give me Monday to Friday”. I’ll think about it. “To never deliver” is not a good thing.


Let’s check out the dialog:

A: Are you going to vote?
B: What for? Politicians never deliver.
A: They never keep their promises, do they?
B: They’re almost all the same.

It’s true. And I don’t know about your country. I am talking about America and it’s true. And they always say I am gonna do this, some gonna do that, we gonna have this, we gonna have that. Wow, nothing. I mean that thing that I was hoping for, the promise that I heard, nothing. ??? forum policy is all the same, is garbage, is terrible here in there. ???. Domestic economic is horrible. The government is growing in size. It’s terrible. That’s just me. That’s just me. Maybe somebody else of America is very happy. Maybe somebody else believes that the government of America is delivery. If you ask me, the US government, the politicians never deliver. The only thing they deliver is garbage. I hope it’s better in your country.


But once again, it’s not just politicians who make promises. Parents make promises. Brothers and sisters make promises. Teachers make promises and you make promises. And the best place to start is with yourself. So think now. Think of people a person, think of people around you. Had you made promises to them? And are you delivering? If you haven’t delivered yet, maybe today. You can deliver on that promise. That’s today’s expression. I hope you guys have a fantastic day. Practice the dialog two more times and together let’s master English.

2015年5月30日 星期六

0390_to call dibs

0390 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to call dibs
中譯/中文意思: 有權
Dialog at: 2:25 and 4:35

A: Hey, do you guys wanna go to the lake?
B: Yeah!!
A: Dibs on the front seat!
B: Aw~ You always get the front seat.
A: You need to call dibs!

0389_to solidify something

0389 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to solidify something
中譯/中文意思: 強化/鞏固(某東西)
Dialog at: 4:55 and 8:28

A: Congratulations on your podcast, Shane.
B: Thanks. It really solidifies me as an English coach for the world.
A: A lot of people download your podcast?
B: Over 12,000 people for each episode!

0388_to pick someone's brain

0388 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to pick someone's brain
中譯/中文意思: 從某人那學到東西
Dialog at: 2:52 and 5:02

A: Can I pick your brain?
B: Sure. What about?
A: American pronunciation.
B: That’s my specialty!

0387_to have no say

0387 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to have no say
中譯/中文意思: 沒說話的餘地
Dialog at: 2:49 and 5:31

A: I’m going to major in Philosophy.
B: What? Did you ask your parents?
A: They have no say.
B: Aren’t they paying for your education?

A: Yeah…so?

0386_no less so than...

0386 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—no less so than...
中譯/中文意思: 不比...少
Dialog at: 2:43 and 5:01

A: I’m trying to sleep less these days.
B: Why? Sleep is important. No less so than food and water.
A: But I wanna start exercising.
B: Great, but don’t reduce your sleep.

0385_to haul ass

0385 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to haul ass
中譯/中文意思: 趕快溜
Dialog at: 2:14 and 3:27

A: Isn’t your meeting at 3?
B: Oh, no. I’m gonna be late.
A: You’d better haul ass.
B: Yep. See ya~


0384_to get a lot out of something

0384 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to get a lot out of something
中譯/中文意思: 從...獲益良多
Dialog at: 4:05 and 5:55

A: Did you read this?
B: Obama’s book? Yeah.
A: Did you get a lot out of it?        
B: No! But it was perfect for falling asleep.


0383_to fool around

0383 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to fool around
中譯/中文意思: 閒耍/鬼混
Dialog at: 2:55 and 5:11

A: I like fooling around in the kitchen?
B: With your girlfriend?
A: NO! When I cook. I like to create different things.
B: So, you’re a creative cook, huh?

0382_I can live with some...

0382 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I can live with some...
中譯/中文意思: 我能容忍(忍耐)...
Dialog at: 3:08 and 5:31

A: My neighbors are so loud.
B: That’s life in an apartment.
A: Hey, I can live with some noise, but not all night.
B: Why don’t you complain?
A: No…I’ll just move out!

0381_~ is top shelf

0381 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— ~ is top shelf
中譯/中文意思: 頂極的
Dialog at: 3:39 and 5:56

A: Daily Easy English podcast is top shelf.
B: How so?
A: Oh! Every day! Coach Shane makes a podcast every day! Free English every day!
B: Really? I should start listening, too!

2015年5月26日 星期二

0380_RIP...

0380 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—RIP...
中譯/中文意思: 請安息!
Dialog at: 2:55 and 5:16

A: Did you hear the news?
B: What?
A: B.B. King died.
B: Aw, what a shame. He was such a great entertainer. May he rest in peace~

0379_You reap what you sow~

0379 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—You reap what you sow~
中譯/中文意思: 種瓜得瓜,種豆得豆
Dialog at: 3:27 and 5:59

A: I’m sick.
B: Your stomach?
A: Yeah. I think I ate too much cake.
B: You ate the entire cake! You reap what you sow.

0378_I can't shake SOMETHING~

0378 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I can't shake SOMETHING~
中譯/中文意思: 我無法擺脫(某感受)
Dialog at: 2:43 and 4:07

A: Are you still not feeling well?
B: I can’t shake this cold.
A: How long have you had it?
B: Over a week now.

0377_I'm off out TIME

0377 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I'm off out TIME
中譯/中文意思: 我在(某時)不上班並出去(玩/露營/逛街...)
Dialog at: 2:22 and 4:51

A: I’m off out next week camping.
B: You’re what?
A: I have the week off and will leave to go camping.
B: Oh! Where’d you learn English?

0376_just plain ADJECTIVE

0376 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST— just plain ADJECTIVE
中譯/中文意思: 整個就是...
Dialog at: 3:24 and 6:03

A: So, do you like it?
B: You made this?
A: Yeah! Homemade yogurt is easy.
B: Wow. This is just plain excellent.

0375_the tide has turned for/against

0375 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—the tide has turned for/against
中譯/中文意思: 潮流(轉向/反對)某人
Dialog at: 2:43 and 5:43

A: Do you think Hillary will be next President?
B: No. The tide has turned against her.
A: Why?
B: Too much history. American’s want someone new.

A: The same for Jeb Bush?
B: The same.

0374_sit tight

0374 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—sit tight
中譯/中文意思: 請耐心等待!
Dialog at: 2:09 and 4:57

A: I sent you my application. Now what should I do?
B: Just sit tight.
A: You’ll contact me?
B: Yes, we’ll contact you within two weeks.

0373_A pales in comparison to B

0373 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—A pales in comparison to B
中譯/中文意思: A比B遜色!
Dialog at: 1:55 and 5:13

A: This chicken is good.
B: Yeah, but it pales in comparison to my mom’s.
A: So, invite me to your mom’s!
B: If you’re nice to me, I will!

0372_binge-listening

0372 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—binge-listening
中譯/中文意思: (聽某節目)狂熱
Dialog at: 4:50 and 7:17

A: What are you laughing at?
B: The LME podcast! I’ve been binge-listening to it!
A: What’s your favorite part?
B: They’re all good, but Country Shane is the funniest!

0371_a token American

0371 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a token American
中譯/中文意思: 典型的美國人
Dialog at: 3:33 and 7:00

A: That guy is really fat.
B: And look at him eating that hotdog!
A: He’s a token American.
B: We really need to change our diet~

2015年5月20日 星期三

0370_a solid background in ~

0370 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a solid background in ~
中譯: 在~有深厚的底子
Dialog at: 3:16 and 6:31

A: Why do you think you’re good for the job?
B: I’ve got a solid background in programming.
A: What about people skills?
B: I was class president three different times.

0369_a perfect mix of A and B

0369 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a perfect mix of A and B
中譯: A和B的完美組合
Dialog at: 2:54 and 4:51

A: How would you describe Coach Shane’s DDM?
B: A perfect mix of education and entertainment.
A: So, his classes are fun?
B: Fun and beneficial. I’ve learned SO much!

0368_puts a smile on my face

0368 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—puts a smile on my face
中譯: ...讓我感到開心
Dialog at: 2:28 and 

A: What puts a smile on your face?
B: My students!
A: Really?
B: Yeah! They learn so much and they use it! They’re great!

0367_to water down

0367 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to water down
中譯: 稀釋/簡化/灌(摻)水
Dialog at: 1:48 and 5:09

A: I like that Japanese scientist.
B: Michio Kaku? Why him?
A: He knows how to water down difficult subjects.
B: That’s true. He’s good at explaining things.

0366_freebies

0366 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—freebies
中譯: 免費贈品
Dialog at: 3:36 and 5:11

A: I love shopping at Ralph’s Beauty Store.
B: Why?
A: They always give out great freebies.
B: Like what?
A: Lotions and cotton balls! Even nail polish!

0365_to tide someone over

0365 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to tide someone over
中譯: 幫某人熬過/克服
Dialog at: 3:39 and 9:06

A: Hey, John, I know you’ve been having some tough times.
B: Yeah, it hasn’t been easy.
A: Well, take this. This should tide you over for the next month.
B: Rick!! Thank you SO much. This means so much to me.

0364_to get through TIME

0364 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to get through TIME
中譯: 熬過...
Dialog at: 2:57 and 4:38

A: I don’t know if I’m gonna get through the day.
B: Are you that stressed? Can I help?
A: Would you please pick up the kids from school?
B: You bet! And I’ll pick up some chicken for dinner.
A: Oh…thank you SO much.

0363_no pun intended

0363 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—no pun intended
中譯: (說雙關語後)表示無意冒犯
Dialog at: 4:48 and 9:13

A: Oh no!
B: What happened?
A: I spilled maple syrup on my keyboard!!!
B: Ooh—now that’s a sticky situation. No pun intended~
A: Ha-ha-ha


0362_a sticky situation

0362 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a sticky situation
中譯: 難關/難題
Dialog at: 2:01 and 6:17

A: I think I saw Becky’s boyfriend with another woman.
B: Are you sure?
A: Yeah…he was kissing her.
B: Oh my god! Did you tell Becky, yet?
A: No! This is a very sticky situation. The woman was Becky’s roommate!

0361_NERD vs GEEK

0361 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—NERD vs GEEK
中譯: 電腦高手/書呆子 vs 怪胎
Dialog at: 5:05 and 7:00

A: John is such a nerd.
B: No, he’s more of a geek.
A: What’s the difference?
B: John is overly confident and extroverted!


2015年5月16日 星期六

0360_to be thick-skinned(tough-skinned)

0360 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be thick-skinned (tough-skinned)
中譯: 不受批評影響
Dialog at: 2:27 and 6:13

A: My professor is SO mean to me. He always criticizes my writing.
B: You need to be more thick-skinned.
A: But he NEVER likes my work.
B: He’s making you a better writer. Don’t get emotional.


0359_save my spot

0359 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—save my spot
中譯: 幫我佔位
Dialog at: 2:42 and 4:53

A: Are you okay?
B: Oh man...I’ve really gotta go to the bathroom. Could you save my spot?
A: Sure, no problem.
B: Oh, thanks. I’ll be back quick!


0358_to cut in line

0358 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to cut in line
中譯: 插隊
Dialog at: 2:59 and 6:46

A: Uh, did you just cut in line?
B: Oh, there’s a line here?
A: Yeah! The end of the line is way back there.

B: Oh…sorry~

0357_a retrospective

0357 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a retrospective
中譯: 回顧展
Dialog at: 4:45 and 6:50

A: Are you going to Picasso’s retrospective? 
B: Where is it?
A: At MoMA. I’m going on Friday.
B: Great. I’d love to go with you.


0356_First World problems

0356 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—First World problems
中譯: 第一世界國家的問題(像網速不夠這種小問題)
Dialog at: 7:19 and 9:36

A: Look at this! My coffee’s only 4/5ths full!
B: First World problems… 
A: Well, it’s true! I paid for a full cup!
B: At least you have the luxury of buying gourmet coffee!


0355_to nip it in the bud

0355 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to nip it in the bud
中譯: 防微杜漸
Dialog at: 2:54 and 7:02

A: I think I’m gonna get that Caramel Macchiato. That was really good yesterday.
B: No, you better nip that in the bud?
A: Why?
B: You’ll get addicted! All that sugar~ Stay away or you’ll get fat.


0354_to be engaged

0354 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be engaged
中譯: 被吸引/有興趣
Dialog at: 2:07 and 4:07

A: Why do you like Coach Shane’s English lessons?
B: He keeps me engaged.
A: What? You’re getting married to Coach Shane?! WOW!!!
B: No! He keeps me interested!!!


0353_to run ragged

0353 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to run ragged
中譯: 焦頭爛額
Dialog at: 2:46 and 5:00

A: My new schedule is running me ragged.
B: Pretty tough?
A: I’m busy from 7am to 7pm non-stop!
B: Wow! Don’t work too hard~


0352_a Sunday driver

0352 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—a Sunday driver
中譯: 龜速車/慢速車
Dialog at: 4:23 and 6:04

A: Come on.
B: Relax. We’ve got time.
A: I hate these Sunday drivers.
B: Relax! Don’t cause an accident.


0351_to swerve

0351 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to swerve
中譯: 突然轉向
Dialog at: 3:24 and 5:06

A: Why’d that guy swerve? 
B: Look out!
A: Oh…a dog!
B: Oh, that’s SO dangerous. Let’s drive slowly~


2015年5月13日 星期三

0350_to fall flat

0350 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to fall flat
中譯: 失敗
Dialog at: 3:00 and 5:17

A: Boy, that movie really fell flat.
B: Yeah~ What a waste of money.
A: Let’s go watch some Seinfeld.
B: Good idea!


0349_to be washed up

0349 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be washed up
中譯: 過時/過氣
Dialog at: 3:38 and 6:13

A: Shane, why don’t you sing again?
B: I’m too old.
A: But you were SO excellent!
B: That’s was a long time ago. I’m all washed up now~


0348_to be in its infancy

0348 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be in its infancy
中譯: (公司)草創期
Dialog at: 2:28 and 4:34

A: How’s your new company going?
B: Nicely. We’re still in our infancy.
A: Have you broke even?
B: Not yet. Maybe in 6 months.


0347_to break even

0347 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to break even
中譯: 獲利
Dialog at: 4:23 and 6:52

A: What kind of business do you want to start?
B: I want to sell ice cream!
A: But…this is Alaska.
B: Everyone loves ice cream!
A: You’ll never break even.


0346_dazzle

0346 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—dazzle
中譯: 使目眩/燦爛
Dialog at: 1:51 and 5:07

A: How was Vegas?
B: The hotels were quite nice.
A: Did you see any shows?
B: There was a magic show that really dazzled me!
A: Which one?
B: Mac King. He’s at Harrah’s.


0345_to mold A into B

0345 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to mold A into B
中譯: 把A塑造成B
Dialog at: 2:12 and 5:40

A: Why do you teach English? 
B: I coach students to be masters of English.
A: Why?
B: So that they can change their world. I want to mold global leaders in every part of the world.


2015年5月12日 星期二

0344_to pan out

0344 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to pan out
中譯: 成功/完成
Dialog at: 2:12 and 4:00

A: Did you get that car you were talking about?
B: No. It didn’t pan out.
A: What happened?
B: The guy was asking too much.


0343_asking price

0343 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—asking price
中譯: 賣方報價/要價/售價
Dialog at: 3:28 and 6:22

A: Look at this sweater.
B: Nice. Is it wool?
A: 100%. It’s beautiful.
B: What are they asking?
A: Only 300 dollars!
B: Yikes!


0342_Yikes!

0342 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—Yikes!
中譯: 天啊!(OMG!)
Dialog at: 3:10 and 5:33

A: Shane, I want you to give the opening speech.
B: Oh, okay. How long should it be?
A: 60 minutes.
B: Yikes! Um, how many people will be there?
A: Around 600.
B: Yikes!!


0341_to GIVE smo A HOLLER

0341 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to GIVE smo A HOLLER
中譯: 給某人任務
Dialog at: 2:53 and 5:00

A: I heard you’re moving next week.
B: Yes! I’m excited.
A: Well, give me a holler if you need any help!
B: Thanks, John. I will^^


2015年5月8日 星期五

0340_to dwell on something

0340 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to dwell on something
中譯: 不斷強調某物
Dialog at: 3:37 and 6:04

A: The boss is always dwelling on the importance of coming in early.
B: Yeah, but he’s the first to fall asleep at his desk!
A: He thinks he’s so industrious.
B: I get more done in one day than he does all week~



0339_to be industrious

0339 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—to be industrious
中譯: 勤勞的
Dialog at: 1:23 and 2:53

A: Wow! Did you clean your room?
B: Yep. And I did the dishes.
A: Great.
B: And I folded the clothes!
A: You are so industrious!



0338_More power to you!

0338 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—More power to you!
中譯: 恭喜!加油!
Dialog at: 1:55 and 6:43

A: You look good! Exercising?
B: Walking! I’m up to 3 miles a day^^
A: Great! More power to you!
B: Thanks. My goal is six.