LECTURE 47 基本动词 GET 26
LECTURE 47 基本动词 GET 26
词组讲解
1. get the go-ahead 〔green light〕 **开绿灯，获许开始
解 习语；词义溯源：获得［正式许可、绿灯（the go-ahead，the green light）］；参照give sb. the go-ahead 〔green light〕
例 Yeah, I know. I want to sell this excess stock too. I really want to get rid of it, but I don't have the authority to do it. Only headquarters can authorize such a scale. I've sent them a request and as soon as I get the green light from them, we'll sell it to the first bidder.
2. get 〔have〕 the hang of sth. **知道使用方法，掌握要领
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：得知某事物的［要领、正确用法（hang）］
例 Istill haven't gotten the hang of using this new can opener. Honey, could you show me again how to operate it? It's a bit complicated.
3. get the hard sell **遭到强迫推销；受到相当大的压力
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：得到［强迫推销、难办的劝说（the hard sell）］；give sb. the hard sell表示“耐心劝说”
例 While you're on your camping trip, you'll probably be approached by somebody wanting to sell you a trip down the river or a helicopter ride or something like that. You'll get the hard sell, but if you're not interested, just don't pay attention to them and they'll go away.
4. get 〔have〕 the inside track **占据更有利的位置；得知内幕
解 习语；词义溯源：获得［竞争上的优势、内圈（inside track）］
例 It's illegal, but getting the inside track can be very advantageous. Try to get to know some of the people who have the decision-making power. And don't be afraid to pay for information.
5. get 〔have〕 the last laugh **笑到最后，获得最终胜利；让嘲笑自己的人傻眼
解 习语；词义溯源：获得［最后的胜利（last laugh）］
例 That's okay. Let them scoff at me. It doesn't bother me one bit. I know I'm right and that in the end I will be the one to get the last laugh.
巩固练习
(A) get the green light
(B) get the hang of
(C) get the hard sell
(D) getting the inside track
(E) got the last laugh
1. A: I want you to put an end to this practice of a few having special relationships with our employees or special knowledge of our operations which they use as an advantage over others. It's not fair. B: Yes sir. I'll do all I can to eliminate the practice of ______. I'll start on it right away.
2. A: They laughed at me when I said I'd start my own electronics company. Now I'm successful and laughing at them!I ______! B: Yes you did, dear. And I always knew that in the end you would prove that your critics and those who scoffed at you were wrong.
3. A: We're still waiting to ______ from the school board. Until we get that, we can't do any construction on the proposed library. B: Let's hope they give us permission to start before winter. We've got to pour the concrete for the foundation while it's still warm outside.
4. A: I quit!I'll never ______ swimming!Every time I try to take a breath, I choke on a mouthful of water. B: Maybe you're right. Some people just can't learn how to swim. Why don't you try running? It's a good exercise too.
5. A: Don't be afraid to use a lot of pressure to get them to accept the offer. B: But I've heard Thompson doesn't like to ______. I've heard if you push him too much, he gets angry and very difficult to work with.
■ ANSWER
1. (D)
2. (E)
3. (A)
4. (B)
5. (C)
参考译文
I. 1. 是啊，我知道。我也想把存货卖出去。我真的想摆脱它，但是我无权这么做。只有总部才能批准这么大的量。我已经提交申请了，一旦获得批准，我们就把它卖给第一个出价的人。
2. 我还是不知道怎么使用这个新的开罐器。亲爱的，你能再给我演示一下吗？这有点复杂。
3. 露营的时候，可能会有人靠近你，向你兜售沿河旅行、坐直升飞机旅行或其他什么的。你会遭到强迫推销，但是如果你不感兴趣的话就不用管他们，他们会走开的。
4. 获取内幕消息虽然违法，但非常有利。想办法认识一些有决策权的人。别担心开支问题。
5. 没关系，就让他们嘲笑我吧，我一点也不在乎。我知道我是对的，我将是那个笑到最后的人。
II. 1. A：我希望你能制止某些靠与我们员工有特殊关系，或者对我们运营有特殊了解而占据优势的行为。这不公平。B：是，先生。我会尽量消除这种获得内幕消息的行为。我会马上行动的。
2. A：我说要自己开电子公司的时候，他们都嘲笑我。现在我成功了，我可以嘲笑他们了！我笑到了最后！B：是的，你确实做到了，亲爱的。我就知道你最终将证明那些批评和嘲笑你的人都是错误的。
3. A：我们还在等校董事会的批准。在获准前，我们还不能开始拟议图书馆的建筑工作。B：希望他们能够在冬季到来之前批准开工。我们得趁外面还暖和的时候把混凝土注入地基中。
4. A：我放弃了！我始终学不会游泳！每次我要呼吸的时候，都会被呛一口水。B：或许你说得对。有些人就是学不会游泳。你为什么不试试跑步呢？那也是不错的锻炼方式。
5. A：别怕给他们加压让他们接受我们出的价格。B：但是，我听说汤普森不喜欢强迫推销。听说把他逼得太紧的话，他会生气，很难对付。
