Hoody 年轻小混混
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:今天的 Real English, 我们来学学英语中出现的新习惯用语。 Neil:English has a lot of vocabulary. One of the reasons for this is that new words are constantly coming into use. Helen:所以跟着 Real English 学英语是非常重要的。 Neil:Absolutely! Helen:今天要教我们什么新词儿啊,Neil. Neil:Today’s new word is "hoody". – H.O.O.D.Y. – hoody. Helen:Hoody, 是什么意思啊? Neil:Well, a hoody is a teenage boy who typically wears a sweatshirt with a hood. Helen:哦,hoody就是指那些穿着运动衣裹着头巾戴着帽子的青少年。 Neil:Yes, but the name hoody has a negative sense for many people. Helen:Hoody 是个贬义词,能不能再给我们解释解释,Neil。 Neil:Yes. Hoodies are often violent or commit crime. Helen:Hoodies 就是那些特别不愤儿的暴力小混混儿,有那么厉害吗? Neil:Yes. Hoodies are often responsible for violent crimes or street robberies. Helen:哦,这些叫 hoody 的人,就是那些爱找事儿的年轻人,他们其实才只有十几岁呀。 Neil:That’s right. Insert A: I don’t feel safe going into the town centre at night. B: Me neither. There are gangs of hoodies just standing around or causing trouble. Helen:那 Neil, 是所有的 hoody 都有暴力倾向吗? Neil:I don’t think so, but they look frightening. Helen:他们看上去都很凶。 Neil:Yes. Hoodies look dangerous, so many people avoid them. Helen:Right, okay. Neil:I have seen many hoodies in England, but I have never had a problem. Helen:Really? Neil:No, never. But I still prefer to stay away from hoodies if possible. Helen:那倒是, 能避开就避开吧。 Neil:But, Helen, most teenagers are really lovely people. Anyway, let’s recap – a hoody - means a teenager wearing a hooded sweatshirt who intimidates others or causes violence. Helen:这个词就是爱找事儿的小年轻儿,而且还都一副气势汹汹的样子。好了,Neil,咱们结束的时间要到了。 Neil:Yes, it’s time to go. 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:See you next time. |