The Queen《女王》(一)
Anchorperson: Princess Diana embroiled in more controversy as she pulls out of a meeting with MPs. Anchorperson: Princess Diana moved today to patch up her relations with the former nanny... Anchorperson: Princess Diana flew to Milan today for a memorial service for the mourn of the Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace. Anchorperson: ... where tonight another royal controversy sparkles. Anchorperson: ...after finding a self-embroiled in a second controversy this week. Diana: I am not a political figure. Anchorperson: Princess Diana sailed out into the Mediterranean in one of Mr Mohamed Al Fayed's yachts today. Anchorperson: With his son. Anchorperson: ...quarter of a million pounds for photographs which appear to show the couple embracing. Anchorperson: Once again, her judgement's under scrutiny. Repoter: Earlier today, they visited the... Robin: Robin Janvrin. What? Tell Sir Guy I want everyone in ASAP. Man: Yes sir. Maid: Ma'am? Ma'am? Ma'am, Mr Janvrin is here to see you. Elizabeth: What? Oh. Philip: What? Robin: Good evening ma'am. I'm sorry to disturb, but I've just had a call from our embassy in Paris. It's the Princess of Wales. Philip: Why? What's she done now? Tony: I see. Er... Who, who are we speaking to there? Right, keep me updated . It's Diana. She's been in a car accident in Paris. Cherie: Is it serious? Tony: Apparently Dodi Fayed is dead. Anchorperson: Let's just recap on the details of those injuries, Maxine. Anchorperson: Yes. What they're saying is the Princess is in the intensive care unit of a southeast Paris hospital. She has concussion, a broken arm and... Philip: What was she doing in Paris? I thought she was in London. Elizabeth: Oh you know what she's like. Charles, this awful? What are you goint to do about the boys? Charles: Let them sleep until we know more. Elizabeth: Yes, that's sensible. Charles: I should go to Paris. I told my people to start organising a jet. Elizabeth: What, a private one? Charles: Yes. Elizabeth: Isn't that precisely the sort of extravagance they always attack us for? Charles: How else must I get to Paris at this time of night? The airport at Aberdeen will be closed. Elizabeth's mother: Charles, dear, use the royal flight. They keep one plane on permanent standby in case I should kick the bucket . Elizabeth: No, Mummy, that's out of the question. This isn't a matter of state. Charles: What are you talking about? Elizabeth: Diana is no longer a member of the royal family. She's not an HRH . This is, this is a private matter. Charles: She's mother to your grandchildren. 妙语佳句,活学活用 1. Pull out 意为"Leave, depart 离开",例如:The bus pulled out at noon. 2. Patch up 意为"Mend or repair, make whole 修补,弥补"的意思,例如: 3. Keep me updated 这并不是一个习语,却是一个很有趣的表达法,当你要求某人把某事发展的最新情况告诉你时,就可以说"Keep me updated"。 大家记不记得当你在网上购买一个软件,或是安装一些免费软件的时候,安装的过程中常会有这样的提示:If you would like us to keep you updated on our latest News and Offers, please complete the form below. 这里的keep you updated 也是同样的用法。 4. Kick the bucket 这个俚语应该大家都不陌生,就是"死"的意思,大概相当于我们汉语中的"翘辫子",例如:His children were greedily waiting for him to kick the bucket. |