LECTURE 52 基本动词 GET 31
LECTURE 52 基本动词 GET 31
词组讲解
1. get 〔have〕 time to catch one's breath **有时间（缓解紧张情绪或恢复正常行动），有喘息的时间
解 习语；词义溯源：得到时间［喘气（to catch one's breath）］
例 After reaching the first base camp, you'll get a little time to catch your breath, eat a light lunch and replenish your water bottle. Then it's on to Plateau Camp, where you'll spend your first night.
2. get to 〔at〕 the heart of the matter **接近问题的本质或核心
解 习语；词义溯源：到达［问题（matter）］的［核心、本质（heart）］
例 The movie Philadelphia did a good job at getting to the heart of the matter of discrimination AIDS sufferers face at work and in society in general. I think it made people more aware of just how devastating the disease is not only physically, but socially as well.
3. get together ***约见，聚集；协助
解 短语动词；词义溯源：［一起、共同、协力（together）］去
例 Tom, Danny and I are getting together Saturday to play a little football. Want to join us? If so, be at the field by 2:00 PM.
4. get tough with sb. / get tough **态度变得强硬
解 习语；词义溯源：［对（with）］某人成为［强硬的、冷酷的（tough）］状态；参照get physical with sb.
例 City officials have vowed to get tough with operators of mobile food stands, who set up on busy sidewalks. Violators will have their licenses suspended for up to one month. Previously, there was only a ￥2,000 fine for the offense.
5. get under one's skin **折磨人，激怒人
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：去某人的［皮下（under one's skin）］
例 If we're going to have to work together, he's going to have to get his own work table in the laboratory. He gets under my skin with his constant questions and the way he chews on his fingernails. I can't think when he's around.
巩固练习
(A) gotten time to catch my breath
(B) get to the heart of the matter
(C) get together
(D) get tough with
(E) gets under a person's skin
1. A: I don't know why she irritates me so much, but she does. B: Yeah, I know what you mean. There's something about her personality that really ______. She's just annoying.
2. A: My God!I've been here for two days and I haven't ______ even once. This job is nonstop, isn't it? B: It is pretty hectic around here, but once you get into the swing of things , you'll find it is possible to have time to relax if you arrange your schedule the right way.
3. A: I'm not interested in reading the introductory material. So don't give me any of that stuff on the background or about why the report is being written. I want your report to ______ from the first page. B: I understand, Professor. You want me to write on only the essence of the controversy and forget all the related things, right?
4. A: Haag, when can your family and mine meet? My wife really wants to. B: Well, we're not doing anything this weekend. So, if you're not either, why don't we ______? We could have dinner at my house.
5. A: Some of these boys don't respond to reasoning. If you try being understanding, they'll just get into more trouble. You must be willing to ______ them. B: I'm afraid I'm not very good at being firm and strict with children.
■ ANSWER
1. (E)
2. (A)
3. (B)
4. (C)
5. (D)
参考译文
I. 1. 到达第一座营地后，你有一点时间喘口气，稍微吃点东西，灌满水壶。然后出发去高原营地，在那里度过第一个晚上。
2. 电影《费城故事》成功抓住了艾滋病患者在工作和社会中面临歧视这一关键问题。我想这能让人们更加意识到这种疾病不仅对身体有影响，在社会层面上也具有极大的破坏性。
3. 周六我和汤姆、丹尼约好去踢足球。你想去吗？想的话，下午两点球场见。
4. 市政官员郑重声明，要对设在人流量大的人行道上的流动小吃摊严加整顿。违者将被吊销执照一个月。在此之前，只处以两千元的罚款。
5. 如果我们非得一起共事的话，他必须把他的办公桌设在实验室。他一直问问题，还有咬指甲的习惯，让我很不舒服。我无法想象他整天待在我周围。
II. 1. A：我不知道为什么她总是惹我生气，但她确实是这样。B：是，我明白你的意思。她的个性确实让人不舒服。她就是讨人厌。
2. A：天哪！我在这里待了两天了，都没有抽空休息过。这份工作就没有停的时候，是不是？B：这里是很忙碌，但是只要适应了这里的情况，合理安排时间的话，就有空休息。
3. A：我没兴趣读这些介绍材料，所以别给我看背景介绍或者课题缘由。我希望你的报告一开始就能抓住关键。B：我明白，教授。您想让我只写争议的本质问题，忽略其他相关内容，对吗？
4. A：哈格，你们一家人什么时候能跟我们见面？我妻子想见你的家人。B：哦，我们这周末有空。如果你们也有空的话，我们聚一聚怎么样？可以到我家吃晚饭。
5. A：有些男孩不讲理。如果你试图对他们宽容的话，他们只会遇到更多的麻烦。你必须对他们强硬一些。B：我担心我对孩子严格不起来。
