2020年即将到来。Rob 决定把办公室收拾干净,清理一些旧东西,增添一些新元素。菲菲想趁这个机会,用一个新东西替换一个旧东西。她说:“旧的不去,新的不来”。这句俗语在英语中相对应的说法是 “out with the old, in with the new”。听 Rob 和菲菲的对话,学习这个表达的用法。 Feifei 大家好,欢迎来到 BBC英语教学的 “地道英语” 节目。我是冯菲菲。 Rob I’m Rob. Hello! Feifei So, Rob, another year over. Rob Yes, goodbye 2019. It’s been a good year, but it’s time for a clear-up. Feifei Rob’s tidying up! Why, Rob? Rob Well, there’s so much junk lying around – let’s clear out the old stuff. I’d like to start the New Year with a tidy office. Feifei Oh, right – we can say ‘out with the old, in with the new’. Rob Out with the old, in with the new. Yeah, a good expression, Feifei. You mean leave old things or old ideas behind and start fresh with new things or ideas. Feifei I do. 在新年期间,我们通常用 “out with the old, in with the new” 来表示 “旧的不去,新的不来”,新事物总会替代旧事物。 Rob Well, I had better get on with getting rid of old things… while we hear some examples of this phrase in action. Examples It's time for me to get rid of my old boots and buy a new pair. Out with the old, in with the new! The tech company released their new range last week. I've already bought something. It's out with the old chunky phone and in with the new lightweight touchscreen one. Last year I spent too much time eating cake. But now for 2020, I’m going to join a gym and get fit. It’s out with the old body and in with the new one! Feifei 这里是 BBC英语教学的 “地道英语” 节目。在2019年最后一期 “地道英语” 节目中,我们用短语 “out with the old, in with the new” 送走2019,迎接2020。So what new things or ideas shall we have for 2020, Rob? Rob Hmm, well, for a new thing, I was thinking about some flowers in the studio. Feifei Nice. Rob And for my new idea, I thought I would start introducing the programme every week – it’s always been you, Feifei! Feifei Excuse me, Rob – I’ve always introduced the programme. It’s ladies first! Sorry, I’m not changing that. 不过,我倒是在考虑另一个变化。 Rob Oh, yes? What’s that? Feifei A new presenter. As we say, out with old – you, Rob – and in with the new – hi, Dan. Dan Hey, Feifei! Rob Oh, hi, Dan. Feifei Just joking! Happy New Year, Rob! Rob Um… you too.
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