英语口语影音 BBC地道英语口语:Bland 乏味

BBC地道英语口语:Bland 乏味  

Chen Li:我是陈鹂，hello.,Helen: In Real English, we look at words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary.,Chen Li:是的，英语是一种十分惯用化的语言，所以，理解现实生活中人们常使用的固定表达和俚语也就十分必要了。,Helen: Today’s word is bland – that's B.L.A.N.D. – bland.,Chen Li: Bland 意思是什么呢 Helen？,Helen: Well if something is bland it means it’s not interesting or exciting in any way.,Chen Li: 原来 bland 是个形容词，意思是乏味的。,Helen: So you might say 'That singer is very bland.',Chen Li:意思是，说这个歌手很乏味，没有什么有意思的。,Helen: Or, it's often used to describe food that has no taste.,Chen Li:如果某种食品没有什么味道，也可以用这个词来形容。,Helen: You might say 'I don’t like rice on its own – it’s a bit bland.',Chen Li:仅仅吃米饭，自然是没有什么味道了。,Insert 3 ,A: Have you heard Westlife’s new song – I love it!,B: I think it’s a bit bland actually – all their songs are really slow.,C: Wow you look great. Have you lost weight?,D: Aw thanks. Yes I’m trying a new diet but the food is so bland.,Helen: Well I hope you don’t think I’m bland Li.,Chen Li: Of course you’re not bland Helen. In fact you’re one of the most fun, exciting people I know.,Helen: Really? Wow, thanks.,Chen Li: However, these English sweets you gave me are rather bland. 我对这些糖果没有什么口味.,Helen: I'm sorry, I actually really like them. But anyway that was today’s word – bland.,Chen Li:意思是乏味的。,Helen: Join us for more Real English next time. Bye for now.,Chen Li: 再会。