LECTURE 44 基本动词 GET 23

LECTURE 44 基本动词 GET 23

词组讲解

1. get something out of sth. ***从某物中获得利益（好处）

解 短语动词；词义溯源：从某些事物中获得［某些东西（something）］；短语中的something在否定句中要改为anything

例 Why don't you go with me tonight to my church? The people there are a wonderful group and the preacher is excellent at making the Bible teachings relevant to modern-day life. Come on, you might get something out of it.

2. get 〔have〕 sth. straight **弄清楚，正确认识

解 习语；词义溯源：［正确地、坦率地（straight）］理解某事

例 Before we go any further, let's get something straight: we're not married and I'm not certain we will get married. So, let's be safe about our relationship. Okay?

3. get sth. through one's thick skull / get sth. into one's thick head **理解

解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：通过某人［愚笨的脑袋（thick skull, thick head）］理解（获悉）；多数情况下用于否定句中，表示“实在难以理解”

例 When am I going to get it through your thick skull that you have to lock the gate when you come in at night? I found the gate wide open again this morning. How many times do I have to tell you? Do I have to beat it into your head? LOCK THE GATE AT NIGHT!!!

4. get 〔have〕 underway **开始，出发

解 习语；词义溯源：使某些事物成为［进行中的、行驶中的（underway）］状态

例 Aseries of six meetings on the future of Thomas College will get underway this Wednesday evening at 7：30, in the school's main library's conference room. The meetings are open to the public, but those wishing to attend should call Professor Black at 273-2709, extension B10-09 to arrange seating.

5. get the air **被开除；被拒绝；被（朋友、爱人等）抛弃

解 习语；词义溯源：遭受［解雇（air）］；give sb. the air表示“被拒绝，拒之门外”

例 Mel's Pub & Diner is sort of an exclusive restaurant for the local steelworkers. They'll let you come in, but you'll just get the air until you leave.

巩固练习

(A) get something out of

(B) get something straight

(C) get it through his thick skull

(D) get underway

(E) get the air

1. A: That group is the so-called “elite clan. ” They're all graduates of Harvard Business School. Don't try to socialize with them, they'll just ignore you. B: Oh yeah? Well, I've got a solution for that. If they try to talk to any of us, they'll ______ in return!There are a whole lot more of us than them!

2. A: Look, I would go to the meeting if I thought I would gain something beneficial from it, but there's nothing to gain. So, I'm not going. B: It's not a matter of whether or not you ______ the meeting, Jack. You have to be there just to show your support.

3. A: Before you go in there and tell the judge all that happened, let's ______: if you tell, you will not live to see your children again. Have I made that clear enough? B: Yes, quite clear. Now go to hell!

4. A: I've tried talking with him. I've even tried threatening him!Nothing seems to work. I can't make this stupid young man understand that if he doesn't improve his grades in school, he'll have to leave the basketball team. B: Can't ______, can you? That's too bad—he's our best player. But, rules are rules. If he fails, he's off the team.

5. A: What time will the meeting start? B: It's supposed to ______ at 9：00, but try to be there by 8：45. Okay?

■ ANSWER

1. (E)

2. (A)

3. (B)

4. (C)

5. (D)

参考译文

I. 1. 今晚跟我一起去教堂吧？那里的人组成了一个非常优秀的团体，传教士很擅长把《圣经》教义与现代生活联系起来。走吧，或许你会有所收获的。

2. 进一步发展前，我们得先弄清楚：我们没有结婚，也不确定将来是否会结婚。所以，我们先保持距离，好吗？

3. 要我说多少遍你才能明白，晚上回来的时候记得锁门。今天早上我发现门又是敞开着的。还要我跟你说多少遍？要我刻在你脑子里吗？晚上记得锁门！！！

4. 六场有关托马斯学院前景的会议将于周三晚上7：30在学校主图书馆的会议室召开。会议对外开放，有意参加的人请拨打273-2709转分机B10-09与布莱克教授联系，以便安排座位。

5. 梅尔餐厅是一家专门对当地钢铁工人开放的餐厅。他们会让你进去，但是在你离开之前，不会有人招待你。

II. 1. A：那个团队就是所谓的“精英部落”，成员全都是哈佛商学院的毕业生。别跟他们说话，他们根本不会理你。B：哦，是吗？嗯，我倒有个办法。如果他们想跟我们说话的话，我们也不理他们！我们的人数可比他们多！

2. A：我说，如果我觉得能有所收获的话，我会去参加会议的，但是不能。所以我不会去。B：这不是能不能从会议中有所收获的问题，杰克。你必须去，表示你支持。

3. A：在你进去告诉法官所发生的事之前，我们先说清楚：如果你说了，你将再也见不到你的孩子了。我说得够清楚了吧？B：是的，非常清楚。现在，你去死吧！

4. A：我试着跟他谈过。我甚至试过威胁他！可似乎都不管用。我无法让这个蠢人明白，如果他不提高成绩，他就必须离开篮球队。B：无法让他明白，是吗？那太糟糕了——他是我们最好的球员。但是，规定就是规定。如果他不合格，就得离开队伍。

5. A：会议几点开始？B：应该是9：00开始，但是尽量8：45到，好吗？