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想要不等于就能要
Downton Abbey: A New Era · 2022
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0sitting-roomDuty雅思
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Everything you need before watchingDirector Jack Barber catches Lady Mary as they are about to film the last set piece, the dinner when Benson gives her up. Unpaid extras will not come in, so he asks if her servants can stand in. Then he asks if he may kiss her. She says no: she is too old-fashioned to treat desire as the only thing that matters. She is not offended. For a married woman, still being wanted is rather nice.
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Marylady of the house
杰
Jack Barberfilm director
Chapters
18 parts · AI-cut01The Inherited French Villa意外遗产怎么跟家人说C13'45"02A Film at Downton要不要把家借给剧组C11'50"03Hollywood Stars Arrive明星上门该怎么介绍B21'40"04Dinner with Film Stars客人太直白你会怎么圆B21'46"05Awkward Villa Dinner来抢别人的别墅C11'44"06Fortune on the Terrace好运来了却藏着心事C11'56"07The Talkie Accent Crisis无声片突然要开口说话B23'15"08Molesley Writes the Ending把烂结局改成真爱B22'03"09Marriage Is a Novel被问婚姻出没出问题B21'38"10Cora Reveals Her Illness病要瞒到旅行结束吗B21'35"11Myrna Walks Off Set被换声你会不会当场摔门B22'23"12Maids Talk Her Down当明星哭你该怎么劝B22'18"13Violet and Tom Part过了意外才叫过日子B21'59"14A Hollywood Job Offer邀请人一起远走B22'13"15May I Kiss You想要不等于就能要B21'35"16Violet Tells the Truth把藏了六十年的爱说清C14'07"17Molesley Finally Proposes有钱了才敢开口求婚吗B21'46"18Violet's Last Goodbyes临走前把该说的说完C11'45"
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00:02
What is it?
怎么了？
00:04
You have to help me.
你得帮帮我。
00:06
We're just about to film our last set piece , the-the dinner when Benson realizes he must give her up and rushes off to London.
我们马上就要拍最后一场重头戏了，就、就是那顿晚宴，本森意识到必须放弃她，然后赶去伦敦。
00:12
I know. I've just been learning it.
我知道。我刚在背这段。
00:13
Molesley's done a wonderful job.
莫斯利写得真好。
00:16
I told you the extras were fed up with not being paid, and I don't blame them, but I'm still waiting for the money.
我跟你说过，群演因为拿不到钱已经受够了，我也不怪他们，可我还在等那笔钱。
00:22
Well, they won't do anything too drastic. Won't they?
他们总不至于做出太过激的事吧？不会吧？
00:24
They say they're not coming into work .
他们说不来开工了。
00:27
But how can I help?
可我能帮上什么忙？
00:29
Could your servants stand in ?
你的仆人能顶上去演吗？
00:35
You're welcome to ask them.
你尽管去问他们。
00:44
Is there something else, Mr. Barber?
还有别的事吗，巴伯先生？
00:48
I could never have got through any of this without you.
要是没有你，这件事我根本撑不下来。
00:51
If that's true, then I'm glad.
若真是这样，那我很高兴。
00:57
May I kiss you?
我可以吻你吗？
01:02
No.
不行。
01:04
Don't you want to ?
你难道不想吗？
01:07
I'm afraid I'm too old-fashioned to believe that what I want is the only thing that matters .
恐怕我还是太老派了，不会觉得自己想要的就是唯一要紧的事。
01:15
Have I offended you? Not at all .
我冒犯你了吗？完全没有。
01:18
Nothing is nicer for an old married woman than to find she's still an object of desire .
对一个上了年纪的已婚女人来说，发现自己仍被人渴望，没有比这更开心的事了。
01:23
Well, you better not tell your husband when he gets back.
那你最好等你丈夫回来时别告诉他。
01:26
He might, uh, hit me on the nose.
他没准会，呃，一拳打在我鼻子上。
01:28
Mm, wouldn't that be thrilling?
嗯，那不是挺刺激的吗？
01:30
Two gorgeous men fighting for my favors .
两个俊俏男人争着讨我欢心。
Language points
Click a card to jump to its moment in the videoCollocationA2↩ 00:04
have to do something
have to do something
必须做某事
You have to help me.
你得帮帮我。
CollocationA2↩ 00:06
be about to do something
be about to do something
马上就要做某事
We're just about to film our last set piece , the-the dinner when Benson realizes he must give her up and rushes off to London.
我们马上就要拍最后一场重头戏了，就、就是那顿晚宴，本森意识到必须放弃她，然后赶去伦敦。
CollocationB2↩ 00:06
a set piece
a set piece
精心设计的重头场面
这里指压轴晚宴那场戏
We're just about to film our last set piece , the-the dinner when Benson realizes he must give her up and rushes off to London.
我们马上就要拍最后一场重头戏了，就、就是那顿晚宴，本森意识到必须放弃她，然后赶去伦敦。
CollocationB1↩ 00:06
give someone up
give someone up
放弃某人、放手
这里是戏里男主角必须放弃女主角
We're just about to film our last set piece , the-the dinner when Benson realizes he must give her up and rushes off to London.
我们马上就要拍最后一场重头戏了，就、就是那顿晚宴，本森意识到必须放弃她，然后赶去伦敦。
GrammarB1↩ 00:06
when Benson realizes he must give her up
时间状语从句：when 带出戏中转折：本森意识到必须放弃她。
We're just about to film our last set piece , the-the dinner when Benson realizes he must give her up and rushes off to London.
我们马上就要拍最后一场重头戏了，就、就是那顿晚宴，本森意识到必须放弃她，然后赶去伦敦。
Pronunciation↩ 00:06
just about to
to 弱读成 /tə/，别读成重 to。
We're just about to film our last set piece , the-the dinner when Benson realizes he must give her up and rushes off to London.
我们马上就要拍最后一场重头戏了，就、就是那顿晚宴，本森意识到必须放弃她，然后赶去伦敦。
CollocationB1↩ 00:16
be fed up with something
be fed up with something
受够了某事
I told you the extras were fed up with not being paid, and I don't blame them, but I'm still waiting for the money.
我跟你说过，群演因为拿不到钱已经受够了，我也不怪他们，可我还在等那笔钱。
Pronunciation↩ 00:16
fed up with
三个词连成 fe-dup-with。
I told you the extras were fed up with not being paid, and I don't blame them, but I'm still waiting for the money.
我跟你说过，群演因为拿不到钱已经受够了，我也不怪他们，可我还在等那笔钱。
SlangB1↩ 00:16
fed up
受够了——抱怨时用，正式报告里少用
I told you the extras were fed up with not being paid, and I don't blame them, but I'm still waiting for the money.
我跟你说过，群演因为拿不到钱已经受够了，我也不怪他们，可我还在等那笔钱。
GrammarB1↩ 00:22
Won't they?
附加疑问句：先否定陈述，再用 Won't they 寻求确认，语气发虚。
Well, they won't do anything too drastic. Won't they?
他们总不至于做出太过激的事吧？不会吧？
CollocationA2↩ 00:24
come into work
come into work
来上班、来开工
They say they're not coming into work .
他们说不来开工了。
CollocationB1↩ 00:29
stand in for someone
stand in for someone
临时顶替某人
这里指仆人顶替群演出镜
Could your servants stand in ?
你的仆人能顶上去演吗？
CollocationB1↩ 00:48
get through something
get through something
熬过、撑过某件事
I could never have got through any of this without you.
要是没有你，这件事我根本撑不下来。
GrammarB2↩ 00:48
I could never have got through any of this without you
虚拟语气：could never have done 表没有对方就不可能撑过来。
I could never have got through any of this without you.
要是没有你，这件事我根本撑不下来。
Pronunciation↩ 00:48
got through
got 的 t 被 through 吃掉。
I could never have got through any of this without you.
要是没有你，这件事我根本撑不下来。
Pronunciation↩ 00:57
May I kiss
May I 连读，带出 /j/ 滑音。
May I kiss you?
我可以吻你吗？
Pronunciation↩ 01:04
want to
want to 常被吞成 wanna。
Don't you want to ?
你难道不想吗？
CollocationB1↩ 01:07
the only thing that matters
the only thing that matters
唯一要紧的事
I'm afraid I'm too old-fashioned to believe that what I want is the only thing that matters .
恐怕我还是太老派了，不会觉得自己想要的就是唯一要紧的事。
GrammarB1↩ 01:07
too old-fashioned to believe
too…to结构：too+形容词+to do，太老派所以不会那样想。
I'm afraid I'm too old-fashioned to believe that what I want is the only thing that matters .
恐怕我还是太老派了，不会觉得自己想要的就是唯一要紧的事。
GrammarB2↩ 01:07
what I want is the only thing that matters
主语从句：what I want 作主语，后面 is 才是真正的判断。
I'm afraid I'm too old-fashioned to believe that what I want is the only thing that matters .
恐怕我还是太老派了，不会觉得自己想要的就是唯一要紧的事。
CollocationA2↩ 01:15
not at all
not at all
一点也不、完全没有
Have I offended you? Not at all .
我冒犯你了吗？完全没有。
Pronunciation↩ 01:15
Not at all
Not at 连成 no-tat。
Have I offended you? Not at all .
我冒犯你了吗？完全没有。
CollocationB2↩ 01:18
an object of desire
an object of desire
被人渴望的对象
Nothing is nicer for an old married woman than to find she's still an object of desire .
对一个上了年纪的已婚女人来说，发现自己仍被人渴望，没有比这更开心的事了。
CollocationB1↩ 01:23
had better not do something
had better not do something
最好别做某事
Well, you better not tell your husband when he gets back.
那你最好等你丈夫回来时别告诉他。
Pronunciation↩ 01:23
better not
better 的 tt 美式打成弹舌。
Well, you better not tell your husband when he gets back.
那你最好等你丈夫回来时别告诉他。
CollocationB2↩ 01:30
fight for someone's favors
fight for someone's favors
争着讨某人欢心
Two gorgeous men fighting for my favors .
两个俊俏男人争着讨我欢心。
SlangB1↩ 01:30
gorgeous
极好看的——口语夸人，正式可用 attractive
Two gorgeous men fighting for my favors .
两个俊俏男人争着讨我欢心。
Teaching points
Review right after watchingMy level
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CollocationB1↩ 00:06
about to
即将要做
In the scene巴伯说马上要拍最后一场重头戏，向玛丽求助。
The meeting is about to start, so silence your phone.会议马上开始，把手机静音。
In daily life
赶火车Hurry up, the train is about to leave.快点，火车马上就要开了。
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IdiomB1↩ 00:16
fed up with
受够了某事
In the scene巴伯说群演因欠薪已经忍无可忍，他不怪他们。
I am fed up with delayed reimbursements this quarter.这季度报销一直拖，我受够了。
In daily life
抱怨加班She is fed up with unpaid weekend shifts.她受够了无偿周末加班。
above my level
Phrasal verbB2↩ 00:29
stand in
临时顶替出演
In the scene巴伯问玛丽的仆人能否顶替罢工群演。
Can you stand in for the host if she misses the train?如果主持人误了火车，你能顶上吗？
In daily life
顶班主持I will stand in for you at the morning briefing.早会我替你顶上。
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Phrasal verbB1↩ 00:48
get through
熬过困难
In the scene巴伯对玛丽说，没有她这件事根本撑不下来。
I could not have got through the move without my sister.没有姐姐，这次搬家我根本撑不下来。
In daily life
考试周We will get through finals if we revise together.一起复习，期末一定能熬过去。
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DiscourseB1↩ 01:07
i'm afraid
恐怕，用来缓冲
In the scene玛丽用 I'm afraid 开头，把拒绝说得体面而不伤人。
I'm afraid Friday is already booked for another client.恐怕周五已经约了另一位客户。
In daily life
拒邀晚饭I'm afraid I can't make dinner tonight.恐怕今晚的晚饭我去不了。
above my level
CollocationB2↩ 01:18
object of desire
被渴望的对象
In the scene玛丽拒绝接吻后，自嘲自己仍被人当作心仪对象。
The vintage watch became an unexpected object of desire at auction.那块老表在拍卖会上成了意外的抢手货。
In daily life
夸同事She joked that the intern had become an object of desire in the office.她打趣说实习生成了办公室里的万人迷。
above my level
IronyB2↩ 01:28
wouldn't that be thrilling
反话：可真刺激
In the scene玛丽把丈夫揍导演说成刺激，用反话给场面解围。
Two bosses arguing over the last stapler? Wouldn't that be thrilling?两个老板为最后一台订书机吵起来？那可真刺激。
In daily life
吐槽加班Another midnight spreadsheet. Wouldn't that be thrilling?又一份午夜表格。可真刺激。
Golden lines
A great line in its own right — why and how to use it“May I kiss you?”
我可以吻你吗？
Why it's great
五个词把请求说到最直接，又用 May I 保住礼节。
Pattern
May I + 动词……？
When to use
提出亲密或唐突请求、需要对方明确许可时用。
Similar
Could I kiss you? ／ Would you mind a kiss?
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formal
Shadowing tip
May I 连读，kiss 轻轻落下。
Use it yourself
借车过夜May I take the car tonight?今晚我能把车开走吗？
“I'm afraid I'm too old-fashioned to believe that what I want is the only thing that matters.”
恐怕我还是太老派了，不会觉得自己想要的就是唯一要紧的事。
Why it's great
too…to 叠上 what 从句，把欲望和责任一次说清。
Pattern
too + 形容词 + to do
When to use
拒绝时既承认心意，又坚持不能只顾自己。
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Desire isn't the only thing that counts. ／ I can't let want be my only guide.
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literary
Shadowing tip
afraid 后稍停，only thing 加重。
Use it yourself
拒绝加班I'm too responsible to treat overtime as the only thing that counts.我太有责任心了，不会把加班当成唯一要紧的事。
“Nothing is nicer for an old married woman than to find she's still an object of desire.”
对一个上了年纪的已婚女人来说，发现自己仍被人渴望，没有比这更开心的事了。
Why it's great
比较级把拒绝收成自嘲，既护婚姻又收下赞美。
Pattern
Nothing is nicer than to do
When to use
把尴尬夸奖收成体面回应时用。
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There's nothing nicer than feeling wanted. ／ It's lovely to know one is still desired.
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literary
Shadowing tip
nicer 拉长，object of desire 放慢。
Use it yourself
同学聚会Nothing is nicer than to find old classmates still remember your name.发现老同学还记得你的名字，没有比这更开心的事。
Takeaways
What you walk away with- Use be about to for something imminent
- Hear stand in as a last-minute substitute
- Refuse politely with I'm afraid
- Catch object of desire as being wanted
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Questions, then the linesWhat does May I kiss you mean here?
A formal request for a kiss. Mary says no, then explains her old-fashioned code.
What does about to mean in this scene?
Be about to means something will happen immediately: they will film the last set piece.
Does stand in mean act as extras?
Yes. Barber asks if Mary's servants can stand in for unpaid extras.
What is an object of desire?
Someone still wanted. Mary finds that nicer than being offended.
How does Mary refuse politely?
She uses I'm afraid plus too old-fashioned to, not a blunt I don't like you.