Chapter 13 of 14 · 7'37"
A Wedding Confession 婚礼前坦白IMDb ↗
真相在婚礼誓言前终于失控
The Proposal · 2009
CEFR B2IELTS 6.0WeddingbarnhonestyFarewell
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The story so far
Everything you need before watchingThe wedding ceremony has barely begun when Margaret interrupts the formal blessing and confesses the truth behind the marriage. She explains that an expired visa and the threat of deportation drove her to blackmail Andrew, then admits that watching his kindness changed her. Andrew is hurt, but still recognizes her professional eye before they part. The scene turns a public celebration into an honest goodbye.
玛
Margaretbride and boss
安
Andrewgroom and assistant
拉
Ramonewedding officiant
奶
Gammyfamily elder
Chapters
14 parts · AI-cut01Firing in the Office职场强人让下属当场认输B23'29"02Announcing a Fake Marriage职场强人被逼当众宣布结婚B24'01"03The Immigration Interview一场假恋爱要经得起层层盘问B24'23"04Negotiating a Fake Marriage一纸交易先谈条件再谈婚事B13'54"05Meeting the Family陌生人闯入大家庭后立刻成了焦点B27'27"06An Awkward Night Together被迫同床的两个人开始听见彼此心事B15'51"07Father and Son Clash儿子终于对父亲说出自己的真实选择B21'51"08An Ex Drops In家人越热情旧情人越容易说真话B15'16"09Trading Personal Secrets尴尬意外让两个陌生人开始交换秘密B16'25"10The Family Plans a Wedding一顿早餐把假婚推成全家婚礼B14'05"11A Dress and a Family Story家人用温柔传统慢慢卸下防备B14'06"12The Sham Marriage Exposed一次逃离让假婚姻当场面对法律后果B15'43"13A Wedding Confession真相在婚礼誓言前终于失控B27'37"14A Real Proposal追到办公室的人终于说出想要什么B12'52"
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00:00
Right?
对吧？
00:02
Hope everyone is decent
希望大家都穿戴整齐。
00:04
You need to come with me
你得跟我来。
00:05
Now tomorrow is your wedding day
明天就是你的婚礼了。
00:07
You have to give the Baby Maker a rest tonight
今晚得让“生娃机器”歇一歇。
00:09
It s tradition
这是传统。
00:11
Give your bride a kiss good night We re not gonna
给新娘一个晚安吻，我们今晚不打算
00:13
use the Baby Maker
用那台“生娃机器”。
00:14
You ve got your whole lives to be together
你们有一辈子的时间可以相伴。
00:16
OK Now come on Come on
好了，来吧，快点。
00:26
If I don t go with her she s just gonna
要是我不跟她去，她肯定会
00:27
Come right back Yeah
马上回来。对。
00:38
See you in the morning
早上见。
00:40
Yeah
嗯。
01:45
Hey Gammy
嘿，奶奶。
01:48
Thanks Gammy Oh
谢谢你，奶奶。哦。
02:59
Everyone please be seated
请大家就座。
03:07
Ramone
拉蒙。
03:12
We are gathered here today to give thanks
我们今天齐聚于此，表达感谢
03:17
and to celebrate
庆祝
03:20
one of life s greatest moments
人生中最伟大的时刻之一
03:23
To give recognition
并赞颂
03:24
to the beauty honesty and unselfish ways
安德鲁和玛格丽特真爱的
03:29
of Andrew and Margaret s true love
美好、诚实与无私
03:32
in front of family and friends
在家人和朋友面前
03:35
For it is their family and friends
因为正是他们的家人和朋友
03:38
who taught Andrew and Margaret to love
教会了安德鲁和玛格丽特如何去爱
03:42
So it is only right that family and friends are all
所以家人和朋友理应全都……
03:50
Mi amor Do you have a question
亲爱的，你有问题吗？
03:53
Uh no
呃，没有。
03:55
Your hand is up
你的手举起来了。
04:00
Oh it it s uh not a question
哦，这……这不是问题
04:03
but I do have something I need to say
但我确实有些话要说。
04:06
Margaret Can it wait till after
玛格丽特，能不能等结束后再说？
04:10
Uh No No
呃，不，不行。
04:26
Hi there Hi
嗨，大家好。嗨。
04:29
Thank you all so much for coming out
非常感谢大家特地赶来。
04:32
I uh have a bit of an announcement
呃，我有件事想宣布
04:35
to make about the wedding
是关于这场婚礼的。
04:37
A confession actually What are you doing
其实是要坦白一件事。你在干什么？
04:40
Uh I m a Canadian Yes Canadian
呃，我是加拿大人。对，加拿大人。
04:44
With an expired visa who was about to be deported
签证过期了，而且即将被驱逐出境。
04:48
And because I didn t want to leave
因为我不想离开
04:50
this wonderful country of yours
你们这个美好的国家
04:52
I forced Andrew here to marry me
我就逼着安德鲁跟我结婚。
04:55
Margaret stop it
玛格丽特，别说了。
04:57
See Andrew has always had this extraordinary work ethic
安德鲁一直都有非凡的职业操守
05:02
Something I think he learned from you
我想这是他从你身上学来的。
05:05
And for three years I watched him work harder
三年来，我看着他工作得比
05:07
than anyone else at our company
我们公司里的任何人都努力。
05:09
And I knew that if I threatened to destroy his career
我知道，只要我威胁要毁掉他的事业
05:12
he would he would do just about anything
他会……他什么都愿意做。
05:19
So I blackmailed him to come up here and to lie to you
所以我勒索他，让他来这里对你们撒谎
05:25
All of you
对你们所有人撒谎。
05:28
And I thought it would be easy to watch him do it
我原以为看着他这么做会很容易
05:33
But it wasn t
但事实并非如此。
05:38
Turns out it s not easy to ruin someone s life
结果我发现，毁掉一个人的人生并不容易
05:40
once you find out how wonderful they are
一旦你发现他原来是这么好的人。
05:49
You have a beautiful family
你有一个美好的家庭。
05:53
Don t let this come between you
别让这件事破坏你们的感情。
05:58
This was my fault
都是我的错。
06:00
Margaret
玛格丽特。
06:02
Andrew this was a business deal
安德鲁，这本来只是一桩交易
06:04
and you held up your end but now the deal is off
你履行了自己的承诺，但现在交易取消了。
06:09
I'm sorry.
对不起。
06:12
And you meet me at the dock
你到码头来见我
06:14
You re giving me a ride to the airport
送我去机场。
06:32
What were you thinking I don t I don t know
你当时到底在想什么？我……我不知道。
06:35
Andrew you lied to us
安德鲁，你骗了我们。
06:36
Let me get my head on straight OK
让我先理清思绪，好吗？
06:38
I ll explain everything later
我之后会解释一切。
06:39
I'm sorry.
对不起。
07:19
You were right This book is special
你说得对，这本书很特别。
07:22
I lied because I knew publishing meant
我撒谎是因为我知道，一旦出版，就意味着
07:24
I d lose you as an assistant
我会失去你这个助理。
07:25
but you have an extraordinary eye
但你有非凡的眼光
07:27
and I ll make sure we buy this before I leave
所以我会确保在离开前把它买下来。
07:30
Have an amazing life You deserve it Margaret
祝你拥有精彩的人生，你值得拥有，玛格丽特。
Language points
Click a card to jump to its moment in the videoPronunciation↩ 00:02
Hope everyone
hope 末尾的 p 连到 everyone 开头元音。
Hope everyone is decent
希望大家都穿戴整齐。
CollocationB2↩ 00:07
give something a rest
give something a rest
让某事歇一歇
Baby Maker 是对性生活的俏皮代称
You have to give the Baby Maker a rest tonight
今晚得让“生娃机器”歇一歇。
SlangB2↩ 00:07
Baby Maker
对性生活的俏皮称呼——熟人之间的成人玩笑，正式场合别用
You have to give the Baby Maker a rest tonight
今晚得让“生娃机器”歇一歇。
Pronunciation↩ 00:11
not gonna
gonna 口语弱化为 /gənə/，不要按 going to 全读。
Give your bride a kiss good night We re not gonna
给新娘一个晚安吻，我们今晚不打算
CollocationA2↩ 00:27
come right back
come right back
马上回来
Come right back Yeah
马上回来。对。
CollocationB1↩ 03:12
give thanks
give thanks
表达感谢
We are gathered here today to give thanks
我们今天齐聚于此，表达感谢
CollocationB2↩ 03:23
give recognition to someone or something
give recognition to someone or something
给予肯定或认可
To give recognition
并赞颂
CollocationA2↩ 03:32
in front of someone
in front of someone
当着某人的面
in front of family and friends
在家人和朋友面前
Pronunciation↩ 03:32
in front of
of 弱读成 /əv/，不要把介词逐个重读。
in front of family and friends
在家人和朋友面前
Pronunciation↩ 04:00
not a question
not a 中 t 常弹成轻拍音，听起来接近 noda。
Oh it it s uh not a question
哦，这……这不是问题
CollocationB1↩ 04:03
have something to say
have something to say
有话要说
but I do have something I need to say
但我确实有些话要说。
CollocationB1↩ 04:29
come out for something
come out for something
到场参加某事
这里指赶来参加婚礼，不是“出柜”
Thank you all so much for coming out
非常感谢大家特地赶来。
CollocationB1↩ 04:32
a bit of an + noun
a bit of an + noun
有件事想委婉宣布
I uh have a bit of an announcement
呃，我有件事想宣布
Pronunciation↩ 04:32
a bit of an
a、of、an 都弱读，重音落在 announcement。
I uh have a bit of an announcement
呃，我有件事想宣布
CollocationA2↩ 04:44
be about to do something
be about to do something
正要或即将做某事
With an expired visa who was about to be deported
签证过期了，而且即将被驱逐出境。
GrammarB2↩ 04:44
who was about to be deported
定语从句：who 指前面的加拿大人，was about to be deported 表示即将被驱逐。
With an expired visa who was about to be deported
签证过期了，而且即将被驱逐出境。
CollocationB2↩ 04:57
have a strong work ethic
have a strong work ethic
工作态度和职业素养
See Andrew has always had this extraordinary work ethic
安德鲁一直都有非凡的职业操守
GrammarB2↩ 05:09
if I threatened to destroy his career
条件从句：if 从句设条件，主句说明在该条件下他会做出什么反应。
And I knew that if I threatened to destroy his career
我知道，只要我威胁要毁掉他的事业
CollocationB1↩ 05:12
do just about anything
do just about anything
几乎什么都愿意做
he would he would do just about anything
他会……他什么都愿意做。
CollocationB2↩ 05:19
blackmail someone into doing something
blackmail someone into doing something
胁迫某人做某事
原句用 to，标准搭配常用 into
So I blackmailed him to come up here and to lie to you
所以我勒索他，让他来这里对你们撒谎
CollocationB2↩ 05:38
ruin someone s life
ruin someone s life
毁掉某人的人生
Turns out it s not easy to ruin someone s life
结果我发现，毁掉一个人的人生并不容易
Pronunciation↩ 05:38
Turns out it
out it 中的 t 连到后面的元音，三词快速带过。
Turns out it s not easy to ruin someone s life
结果我发现，毁掉一个人的人生并不容易
CollocationB1↩ 05:40
find out something
find out something
查明或发现事实
once you find out how wonderful they are
一旦你发现他原来是这么好的人。
GrammarB2↩ 05:40
once you find out how wonderful they are
时间从句：once 引导时间条件，how wonderful they are 是 find out 的内容。
once you find out how wonderful they are
一旦你发现他原来是这么好的人。
CollocationB2↩ 05:53
come between people
come between people
让人产生隔阂
Don t let this come between you
别让这件事破坏你们的感情。
CollocationB2↩ 06:04
hold up your end of the bargain
hold up your end of the bargain
履行自己的承诺
and you held up your end but now the deal is off
你履行了自己的承诺，但现在交易取消了。
Pronunciation↩ 06:04
held up your
your 常弱读成 /jər/，held up 连贯，不要词词停顿。
and you held up your end but now the deal is off
你履行了自己的承诺，但现在交易取消了。
CollocationA2↩ 06:14
give someone a ride
give someone a ride
载某人一程
You re giving me a ride to the airport
送我去机场。
CollocationB2↩ 06:36
get one s head on straight
get one s head on straight
理清思绪
Let me get my head on straight OK
让我先理清思绪，好吗？
GrammarB2↩ 07:22
because I knew publishing meant
原因从句：because 说明撒谎原因，publishing 作主语，后面接它带来的结果。
I lied because I knew publishing meant
我撒谎是因为我知道，一旦出版，就意味着
GrammarB1↩ 07:27
before I leave
时间从句：before 从句说明购买动作的截止时间，主语 I 与主句一致。
and I ll make sure we buy this before I leave
所以我会确保在离开前把它买下来。
Pronunciation↩ 07:30
Have an amazing
have an 连成 /hævən/，amazing 承担主要重音。
Have an amazing life You deserve it Margaret
祝你拥有精彩的人生，你值得拥有，玛格丽特。
Teaching points
Review right after watchingMy level
above my level
CollocationB2↩ 04:57
work ethic
职业道德；工作投入度
In the sceneMargaret称赞Andrew多年认真拼命工作的职业素养。
Her strong work ethic keeps the team calm during a crisis.她出色的职业素养让团队在危机中保持镇定。
In daily life
项目协作His work ethic impressed everyone on the first day.他的工作态度第一天就给大家留下了深刻印象。
above my level
IdiomB2↩ 06:04
hold up your end
履行自己那部分承诺
In the sceneAndrew完成了协议要求，Margaret承认他已经守约。
If you hold up your end, I will handle the rest.只要你履行自己的承诺，剩下的交给我。
In daily life
合租分工I ll cook if you hold up your end and clean the kitchen.你要是履行承诺打扫厨房，我就负责做饭。
above my level
IdiomB2↩ 06:36
get one's head on straight
先理清思绪
In the sceneAndrew面对突如其来的真相，请求先冷静下来再解释。
Give me five minutes to get my head on straight.给我五分钟，让我先理清思绪。
In daily life
临时变故I need a walk to get my head on straight before the call.打电话前我得走一走，先理清思绪。
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Phrasal verbB1↩ 05:38
turn out
结果发现；原来
In the sceneMargaret发现，真正了解Andrew后，再毁掉他的生活并不容易。
It turns out the meeting starts at noon.结果发现会议中午才开始。
In daily life
查找地址Turns out the café is across the street.原来那家咖啡馆就在街对面。
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Phrasal verbB1↩ 05:40
find out
发现；查明
In the sceneMargaret说自己真正了解Andrew的为人后，态度彻底改变。
I need to find out whether the train is delayed.我得查查火车是不是晚点了。
In daily life
确认预约I ll find out what time the clinic closes.我去查一下诊所几点关门。
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CollocationA2↩ 06:14
give someone a ride
载某人一程
In the sceneMargaret安排Andrew把她送到机场。
Can you give me a ride to the station?你能载我去车站吗？
In daily life
下班回家Could you give our neighbor a ride home?你能送我们的邻居回家吗？
above my level
PunB2↩ 00:07
Baby Maker
对性生活的俏皮代称
In the scene家人用这个双关语打趣新婚夫妻今晚别急着生孩子。
That baby maker joke belongs at a casual dinner, not in a board meeting.那个关于性生活的玩笑适合 casual dinner，不适合董事会。
In daily life
朋友打趣The movie uses a silly baby maker joke to tease the newlyweds.电影用一个关于性生活的傻气玩笑打趣新人。
above my level
IronyC1↩ 03:24
honesty and unselfish ways
表面赞美诚实无私，实际形成反讽
In the scene主持人刚夸两人诚实无私，Margaret随即承认自己骗婚。
The sign says 'quiet library,' but the room is full of shouting.牌子写着“安静图书馆”，屋里却全是喊叫声。
In daily life
公司口号The 'flexible' policy requires approval for every break.所谓“灵活”的规定，休息一次都要审批。
Golden lines
A great line in its own right — why and how to use it“Turns out it s not easy to ruin someone s life”
结果我发现，毁掉一个人的人生并不容易。
Why it's great
把悔意写成冷静的发现，短句却有道德反转的力量。
Pattern
Turns out it s not easy to do…
When to use
发现一件事比想象中难时，用来承认判断失误。
Similar
It turns out that… ／ I didn t realize how hard it would be to…
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Shadowing tip
Turns out 连读，easy 和 ruin 轻读，not easy 对比重读。
Use it yourself
重新开始Turns out it s not easy to start over.结果我发现，重新开始并不容易。
“and you held up your end but now the deal is off”
你履行了自己的承诺，但现在这笔交易取消了。
Why it's great
先承认对方完成责任，再用 deal is off 冷静结束协议，语气很有戏。
Pattern
hold up your end, but the deal is off
When to use
结束合作或承认对方守约时，说明责任已完成但协议终止。
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You did your part, but… ／ The agreement is no longer valid.
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Shadowing tip
held up your end 一气带过，but now 后降调，deal is off 重读。
Use it yourself
项目收尾You held up your end, so I ll send the payment today.你履行了承诺，所以我今天就付款。
“but you have an extraordinary eye”
但你有非凡的眼光。
Why it's great
用 eye 表示审美和判断力，既具体又有分量，是克制的真诚称赞。
Pattern
have an eye for something
When to use
称赞别人善于发现设计、人才、细节或质量时使用。
Similar
You have a great eye for detail. ／ You are very perceptive.
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Shadowing tip
extraordinary 拉长重读，eye 单独落重音，语尾保持温和。
Use it yourself
夸设计师You have an extraordinary eye for color.你对色彩有非凡的眼光。
Monologue
One character carrying the scene — shadow the whole passage❝ 玛格丽特的婚礼坦白
Thank you all so much for coming out I uh have a bit of an announcement to make about the wedding A confession actually What are you doing Uh I m a Canadian Yes Canadian With an expired visa who was about to be deported And because I didn t want to leave this wonderful country of yours I forced Andrew here to marry me Margaret stop it See Andrew has always had this extraordinary work ethic Something I think he learned from you And for three years I watched him work harder than anyone else at our company And I knew that if I threatened to destroy his career he would he would do just about anything So I blackmailed him to come up here and to lie to you All of you And I thought it would be easy to watch him do it But it wasn t Turns out it s not easy to ruin someone s life once you find out how wonderful they are You have a beautiful family Don t let this come between you This was my fault
非常感谢大家特地赶来。 呃，我有件事想宣布 是关于这场婚礼的。 其实是要坦白一件事。你在干什么？ 呃，我是加拿大人。对，加拿大人。 签证过期了，而且即将被驱逐出境。 因为我不想离开 你们这个美好的国家 我就逼着安德鲁跟我结婚。 玛格丽特，别说了。 安德鲁一直都有非凡的职业操守 我想这是他从你身上学来的。 三年来，我看着他工作得比 我们公司里的任何人都努力。 我知道，只要我威胁要毁掉他的事业 他会……他什么都愿意做。 所以我勒索他，让他来这里对你们撒谎 对你们所有人撒谎。 我原以为看着他这么做会很容易 但事实并非如此。 结果我发现，毁掉一个人的人生并不容易 一旦你发现他原来是这么好的人。 你有一个美好的家庭。 别让这件事破坏你们的感情。 都是我的错。
从辩解移民困境转到承担伤害，停顿让真相一层层落地。
Takeaways
What you walk away with- Use held up your end for keeping your promise.
- Use turns out to introduce a surprising discovery.
- Say get my head on straight when you need clarity.
- Use give someone a ride for offering transport.
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Questions, then the linesWhat does “held up your end” mean in The Proposal?
It means you fulfilled your part of an agreement or promise.
Why does Margaret confess at the wedding?
Her visa has expired, and she admits that she forced Andrew into the marriage.
What does get my head on straight mean?
It means to calm down and think clearly before explaining or acting.
How is work ethic used in this movie scene?
Margaret uses it to praise Andrew's dedication and attitude toward work.
What does give thanks mean in a wedding speech?
It means to express gratitude in a formal or ceremonial way.