熱線電話

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英語發(fā)展日新月異,新詞不斷涌現(xiàn)。所以,與時(shí)俱進(jìn),掌握最新流行詞匯至關(guān)重要?!暗氐烙⒄Z”讓你親耳聽到今天英國年輕人日常使用的語言和詞匯,可下載音頻,有文字對照。地道英語,真正地道!
    Helen: Welcome to Real English from BBC Learning English. I'm Helen.
    Liu Jia: 歡迎收聽BBC英國廣播公司的地道英語,我是劉佳。
    Helen: Today we're going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.
    Liu Jia: 地道英語帶大家一起學(xué)現(xiàn)代英語的新詞匯,和流行的習(xí)慣表達(dá)。
    Helen: It's very important to stay up-to-date with English as new words and expressions enter the language all the time.
    Liu Jia: 沒錯(cuò),Helen, 快來告訴我們今天的新詞是…?
    Helen: Today's word is 'hotline' – H.O.T.L.I.N.E. hotline.
    Liu Jia: Hotline. 這個(gè)詞是什么意思呢?
    Helen: Well, a hotline is a direct, quick telephone line that gives you access to help or information.
    Liu Jia: 哦,明白了,a hotline 就是一個(gè)又快又方便的直播電話,提供一些相關(guān)的信息和幫助。
    Helen: Yes. For example, when there is a disaster, like a plane crash, there is usually a telephone number to call for information. This is a hotline.
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    A: I'm worried about my brother in the USA. There have been enormous storms where he lives.
    B: Call this number. It's a 24-hour hotline and they should be able to help you.
    Helen: Have you ever called a hotline?
    Liu Jia: No, have you?
    Helen: Yes. When I was in Edinburgh recently there was a problem at the airport and many planes were cancelled.
    Liu Jia: So what did you do?
    Helen: I had to call a hotline to find out if my flight was cancelled.
    Liu Jia: And was it?
    Helen: Yes, unfortunately. I called the hotline the next day, and luckily it was back on.
    Liu Jia: That's not too bad; at least you got back safely.
    Helen: Yes, the hotline number was very useful. Anyway, to recap a hotline is……
    Liu Jia: Hotline 就是熱線電話,你可以通過它得到相應(yīng)的信息和幫助。 And that's all we have time for today.
    Helen: Yes, it's time for us 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.
    Liu Jia: See you next time.