LECTURE 43 基本动词 GET 22
LECTURE 43 基本动词 GET 22
词组讲解
1. get sth. across to sb. / get sth. across ***转达（信息）；说明
解 短语动词；词义溯源：使某人［理解（get across）］某事
例 To get my point across that guns are not toys, I want you to take a look at these photos of children who played with guns because they thought they were toys. All of them are dead. And you will be too if you play with guns.
2. get 〔have〕 sth. off one's chest **说出，倾诉
解 习语；词义溯源：从［胸膛（chest）］［分离（off）］某事，使之移走
例 Andrew came over last night. I think he wanted to get his problems with his father off his chest, but he was reluctant to talk. He really should talk to somebody; it would probably do him good .
3. get sth. off the ground / get sth. off **起飞，升空；开始；顺利进行；付诸实践
解 习语；词义溯源：从［地面、土壤（ground）］ ［分离（off）］某些事物，使之移走
例 Three Moon Electronics announced today they will start manufacturing avionic devices for Airbus, a European consortium aircraft manufacturer. After converting an existing factory, they expect to get the venture off the ground by spring of next year.
4. get sth. out in the open **开诚布公，公开
解 习语；词义溯源：［在户外（in the open）］拿［出（out）］某些事物
例 We've all been thinking of it, so why don't we just get it out in the open? Richard, we have a problem with your membership in a Nazi organization.
5. get sth. out of one's system **（身体）排泄；不再迷恋某事
解 习语；词义溯源：从［身体（one's system）］分离［出（out of）］，使之移走
例 Father finally agreed to let Li Ke take a backpacking trip to Europe this summer. He figures letting Li Ke get the desire to travel out of his system, he'll concentrate more on his studies.
巩固练习
(A) get it across to
(B) get it off your chest
(C) get...off the ground
(D) get something out in the open
(E) get it out of his system
1. A: Look, let's ______: We don't trust you. B: Okay, since you've made that no longer a secret, let me say this: We don't trust you, either. Now, anything else you want to make public?
2. A: He can't concentrate. He's wanted to go fishing in Lake Foster for over a week now. I think we'd better let him ______. B: Yeah, you're right—if he just does it, it will stop distracting him and he'll be able to concentrate again. Let's take him there tomorrow.
3. A: In the first stage of the negotiation, I want you to make them understand that we are not willing to compromise on the delivery dates. But don't say it, just convey the information to them in an indirect way. B: Wait a minute. I'm not supposed to actually say it? Then how am I going to ______ them like you want me to?
4. A: I know something's bothering you, Hu Sen. You've been depressed since the weekend. Want to ______? B: No, I'm not the type who talks about his personal problems at the office. A: Let's have dinner then. You can tell me about whatever's bothering you over a few drinks. Talking about it will make you feel better.
5. A: It took us three years to put our plans into actual operation. So what makes you think you can get yours started in under six months? B: We have your work as a model. Using your experience, we can ______ ours ______ much more quickly. All we need is six months.
■ ANSWER
1. (D)
2. (E)
3. (A)
4. (B)
5. (C)
参考译文
I. 1. 为了明确说明枪支不是玩具，我想给大家看看这些孩子的照片。他们拿枪支当玩具玩，结果都死了。如果你们也玩枪的话，也会没命的。
2. 昨晚安德鲁来过了。我猜他是想说说他和他父亲的事情，但是又不愿启齿。他真的应该跟别人谈谈，这对他或许会有好处。
3. 三月电子公司今天宣布，他们将开始为欧洲一大飞机制造财团空中客车公司生产航空电子设备。在对现有的一家工厂进行改造之后，他们希望在来年春天正式启动。
4. 既然我们大家都在想这件事，那为什么不开诚布公地谈谈？理查德，我们对你加入纳粹组织这一点有疑惑。
5. 父亲最终同意让李可今年夏天去欧洲背包旅行。他认为让李可不再对旅游念念不忘就可以让他更加专心学习了。
II. 1. A：来，我们开诚布公地说吧：我们不信任你。B：好吧，既然你公开说了，那么我也得说：我们也不信任你。现在，你还有什么要公开的吗？
2. A：他无法集中精力。他这周一直想去福斯特湖钓鱼，我想我们最好让他如愿以偿。B：是的，你说得对——如果他去过了，就不会再分心想这事，也就可以专心了。我们明天就带他去吧。
3. A：在谈判的第一阶段，我希望你让他们明白我们不愿意在交货日期上让步。但是，你不要说出来，间接地把这个信息传达给他们就行。B：等等。我不能说出来吗？那我如何如你要求的那样让他们理解呢？
4. A：我知道你现在很烦，胡森。从周末开始你就很沮丧。想不想说来听听？B：不，我不是那种在办公室谈论私人问题的人。A：那我们一起吃晚饭吧。你可以喝几杯，然后告诉我什么事让你心烦。说出来会让你感觉好一些。
5. A：我们花了三年才把计划付诸实践。所以，你凭什么说你可以在六个月内开始你的计划呢？B：我们以你们的工作为榜样。有了你们的经验，我们可以更快地启动。我们只需要六个月。
