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Everything you need before watchingCindy walks into Mike's office with a lawyer, Eleanor Cohen. After polite hellos, the real ask lands: Cindy wants her father Leo moved back to Columbus, where her support network is. Mike stalls. He says Leo may not want that, she has not seen him in a long time, and the old man is battling dementia. Eleanor notes that Cindy is the presumed guardian and they hope to avoid litigation. Mike agrees, then suddenly has another client. They will talk later.
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Mikesmall-town lawyer
辛
CindyLeo's daughter
埃
Eleanor CohenCindy's attorney
贝
Bettyoffice receptionist
Chapters
19 parts · AI-cut01Breakfast Table Banter早饭桌上怎么把脏话收回去B11'55"02The Broken Boiler锅炉要炸，账上却没钱B11'46"03Guardian Stipend Talk老人要监护人，津贴很诱人B21'45"04Panic On The Run跑着跑着突然喘不上气B23'39"05Volunteering As Guardian当庭抢下监护权会怎样C12'30"06Grandson At The Door隐瞒大事被另一半追问B12'12"07He Won't Go Home孩子不肯回家你怎么办B21'39"08First Wrestling Practice新人练手时该怎么带B11'43"09Wrestling Off For Spot新人上场前怎么开口问B12'35"10First Dual Meet赛前拍脸才能醒过来B23'27"11Why He Got Kicked Off偷车被开除后如何重来B11'52"12Whatever It Takes记住那句话就能翻盘B24'45"13Mother Shows Up当久别的母亲突然上门B23'08"14Counsel In The Office对方带了律师你怎么接C12'24"15Give Her An Exit给她一条出路别硬刚B21'37"16Laying Out The Will摊牌遗嘱时房间有多静C11'38"17Parking Lot Bargain用津贴换孩子留下可以吗B21'46"18The Court Transcript用一份庭审记录拆穿你B22'02"19The Lie Read Aloud当承诺被当众逐字宣读B23'13"
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00:02
Hi, Mike. Hi, Betty.
嗨，迈克。嗨，贝蒂。
00:05
How's the foot? Fine.
脚怎么样了？还行。
00:07
Good.
那就好。
00:15
Cindy's here.
辛迪来了。
00:17
Really? Did she say why?
真的？她说为什么了吗？
00:18
No, but she's here with an attorney.
没有，不过她带着律师来的。
00:23
Hey, Cindy. How you doing ? Hi.
嘿，辛迪。最近怎么样？嗨。
00:25
Hi. Hi. Mike Flaherty.
嗨。嗨。迈克·弗莱厄蒂。
00:26
Eleanor Cohen. Great to meet you.
埃莉诺·科恩。很高兴认识你。
00:28
So nice to meet you.
见到你真高兴。
00:29
Well, I didn't realize Cindy was represented by counsel .
哦，我不知道辛迪已经有律师代理了。
00:32
Oh, yeah, she retained me last week to help sort out the situation with her father.
对，她上周聘请我，帮忙处理她父亲这边的事。
00:39
Okay. Uh, well, come on in. Well, thank you.
好。呃，那请进。谢谢。
00:43
Yeah.
嗯。
00:49
I thought, uh... I thought you said you just got here two days ago, Cindy.
我记得，呃……你不是说两天前才到的吗，辛迪。
00:55
Uh, Cindy wanted a little time to settle in and spend some time with her father.
呃，辛迪想先安顿一下，再跟她父亲待一阵。
01:01
Sure, yeah. Um, so how can I help?
行，当然。那，我能帮上什么忙？
01:07
Cindy's decided to have a more active role in her father's care.
辛迪决定要更积极地参与她父亲的照料。
01:11
Mm-hm. Great. What kind of role is that?
嗯。很好。那是什么样的角色？
01:14
Um, I want to take care of him.
呃，我想照顾他。
01:17
Really?
真的？
01:19
- Uh, do you wanna move here? - No.
——呃，你想搬过来住吗？——不想。
01:21
Cindy's decided to bring her father back to Columbus.
辛迪决定把她父亲接回哥伦布。
01:25
That's where my support network is now.
我现在的后援圈子都在那边。
01:28
- Mm-hm. - It's home.
——嗯。——那儿才是家。
01:29
Um...
呃……
01:31
My only concern is that that may not be what Leo wants .
我唯一担心的是，那未必是利奥想要的。
01:37
Yeah, I already talked to him about it.
对，我已经跟他说过了。
01:39
He seemed to like the idea.
他好像挺喜欢这个主意的。
01:41
I understand that, Cindy. But, uh...
我理解，辛迪。可是，呃……
01:45
...you know, you haven't seen Leo in a long time ...
……你也知道，你很久没见过利奥了……
01:48
...and he's battling dementia now.
……而且他现在正在对抗痴呆症。
01:51
So it kind of puts me in a tough position here, you know?
所以这让我有点为难，你懂吧？
01:55
Yeah, I understand.
嗯，我理解。
01:57
But seeing that she is the presumed guardian , we hope to avoid litigation .
不过鉴于她是推定监护人，我们希望避免诉讼。
02:03
So do I. And I know that we can. Absolutely.
我也是。而且我知道我们能做到。绝对没问题。
02:06
We definitely can. Um...
我们肯定能。呃……
02:09
Now, I'm sorry, but I actually have to see another client .
抱歉，我接下来还得见另一位客户。
02:13
Oh.
哦。
02:15
But we should set up another time to talk about this, definitely, okay?
不过我们应该再约个时间谈这件事，一定要谈，好吗？
02:18
Yes.
好的。
02:20
Okay.
行。
Language points
Click a card to jump to its moment in the videoPronunciation↩ 00:23
How you doing
you弱读成yə，三词几乎并成一根
Hey, Cindy. How you doing ? Hi.
嘿，辛迪。最近怎么样？嗨。
CollocationC1↩ 00:29
represented by counsel
represented by counsel
由律师代理
这里 counsel=律师，不是忠告
Well, I didn't realize Cindy was represented by counsel .
哦，我不知道辛迪已经有律师代理了。
GrammarB1↩ 00:29
Cindy was represented by counsel
宾语从句：realize后省略that，直接接从句，点出她已有律师。
Well, I didn't realize Cindy was represented by counsel .
哦，我不知道辛迪已经有律师代理了。
Pronunciation↩ 00:29
represented by counsel
by counsel连读，by弱读
Well, I didn't realize Cindy was represented by counsel .
哦，我不知道辛迪已经有律师代理了。
Pronunciation↩ 00:29
didn't realize
didn't的t常丢，和realize粘住
Well, I didn't realize Cindy was represented by counsel .
哦，我不知道辛迪已经有律师代理了。
CollocationB2↩ 00:32
retain someone
retain someone
聘请某人当代理
Oh, yeah, she retained me last week to help sort out the situation with her father.
对，她上周聘请我，帮忙处理她父亲这边的事。
CollocationB1↩ 00:32
sort out something
sort out something
把事情理顺
Oh, yeah, she retained me last week to help sort out the situation with her father.
对，她上周聘请我，帮忙处理她父亲这边的事。
GrammarB1↩ 00:32
to help sort out the situation with her father
不定式目的：to help...说明聘请律师的目的：处理父亲一事。
Oh, yeah, she retained me last week to help sort out the situation with her father.
对，她上周聘请我，帮忙处理她父亲这边的事。
Pronunciation↩ 00:32
sort out the
sort out的t易吞，听成sor-out
Oh, yeah, she retained me last week to help sort out the situation with her father.
对，她上周聘请我，帮忙处理她父亲这边的事。
CollocationB1↩ 00:55
settle in
settle in
安顿下来
Uh, Cindy wanted a little time to settle in and spend some time with her father.
呃，辛迪想先安顿一下，再跟她父亲待一阵。
CollocationA2↩ 00:55
spend time with someone
spend time with someone
花时间陪某人
Uh, Cindy wanted a little time to settle in and spend some time with her father.
呃，辛迪想先安顿一下，再跟她父亲待一阵。
Pronunciation↩ 00:55
wanted a little
wanted a的t弹成d，像wan-nid-a
Uh, Cindy wanted a little time to settle in and spend some time with her father.
呃，辛迪想先安顿一下，再跟她父亲待一阵。
CollocationB1↩ 01:07
have an active role in something
have an active role in something
更积极地参与
Cindy's decided to have a more active role in her father's care.
辛迪决定要更积极地参与她父亲的照料。
CollocationA2↩ 01:14
take care of someone
take care of someone
照顾某人
Um, I want to take care of him.
呃，我想照顾他。
SlangA2↩ 01:19
wanna
想要、想不想——口语缩约，正式写作改用want to
- Uh, do you wanna move here? - No.
——呃，你想搬过来住吗？——不想。
CollocationB2↩ 01:25
support network
support network
可依靠的后援圈
That's where my support network is now.
我现在的后援圈子都在那边。
GrammarB1↩ 01:25
where my support network is now
表语从句：That's where...用地点从句说明支持网络在哥伦布。
That's where my support network is now.
我现在的后援圈子都在那边。
GrammarB2↩ 01:31
that that may not be what Leo wants
宾语从句：前一个that引导，后一个that指接走父亲。
My only concern is that that may not be what Leo wants .
我唯一担心的是，那未必是利奥想要的。
CollocationA2↩ 01:45
in a long time
in a long time
已经很久
...you know, you haven't seen Leo in a long time ...
……你也知道，你很久没见过利奥了……
CollocationB2↩ 01:48
battle a disease
battle a disease
正在对抗某种病
这里指老年痴呆
...and he's battling dementia now.
……而且他现在正在对抗痴呆症。
CollocationB1↩ 01:51
put someone in a tough position
put someone in a tough position
让人很难办
So it kind of puts me in a tough position here, you know?
所以这让我有点为难，你懂吧？
Pronunciation↩ 01:51
puts me in a
puts me in a连读，in a像ina
So it kind of puts me in a tough position here, you know?
所以这让我有点为难，你懂吧？
CollocationC1↩ 01:57
presumed guardian
presumed guardian
推定监护人
But seeing that she is the presumed guardian , we hope to avoid litigation .
不过鉴于她是推定监护人，我们希望避免诉讼。
CollocationC1↩ 01:57
avoid litigation
avoid litigation
避免打官司
But seeing that she is the presumed guardian , we hope to avoid litigation .
不过鉴于她是推定监护人，我们希望避免诉讼。
GrammarC1↩ 01:57
seeing that she is the presumed guardian
原因状语：seeing that=鉴于、既然，用身份当理由再提要求。
But seeing that she is the presumed guardian , we hope to avoid litigation .
不过鉴于她是推定监护人，我们希望避免诉讼。
CollocationB1↩ 02:09
see a client
see a client
见客户
Now, I'm sorry, but I actually have to see another client .
抱歉，我接下来还得见另一位客户。
Pronunciation↩ 02:09
have to see
have to常吞成hafta，别等完整have
Now, I'm sorry, but I actually have to see another client .
抱歉，我接下来还得见另一位客户。
CollocationB1↩ 02:15
set up a time
set up a time
另约时间
But we should set up another time to talk about this, definitely, okay?
不过我们应该再约个时间谈这件事，一定要谈，好吗？
Teaching points
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above my level
CollocationC1↩ 00:29
represented by counsel
由律师代理
In the scene迈克故作惊讶，点出辛迪已带律师进场。
She walked into mediation already represented by counsel.她来调解时已经有律师代理了。
In daily life
签租赁合同The landlord is represented by counsel on the lease.房东这边租约由律师代理。
above my level
VocabularyC1↩ 00:32
retain counsel
聘请律师
In the scene埃莉诺说明上周已被辛迪聘请处理父亲一事。
They retained a specialist after the first hearing went badly.第一次开庭不顺后，他们另请了专家律师。
In daily life
离婚咨询I retained family counsel before filing.起诉前我先请了家事律师。
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Phrasal verbB1↩ 00:32
sort out
把事情理顺
In the scene律师把自己定位成来帮她把父亲的事理清。
Can we sort out the billing error before Friday?周五前能把账单错误理清楚吗？
In daily life
室友纠纷Let's sort out who owes what on the utilities.咱们先把水电费谁欠谁算清。
above my level
CollocationB2↩ 01:25
support network
支持网络、后援圈
In the scene辛迪用支持网络当理由，要把父亲带回哥伦布。
After the move she had almost no support network in the new city.搬家之后，她在新城市几乎没有后援。
In daily life
照顾老人My support network is my sister and two neighbors.能帮我的就是姐姐和两个邻居。
above my level
CollocationB2↩ 01:48
battle dementia
对抗痴呆症
In the scene迈克提醒：利奥在对抗痴呆，她很久没见过他。
His grandfather has been battling Parkinson's for years.他祖父跟帕金森抗争好几年了。
In daily life
探望亲戚She's been battling cancer since last spring.她从去年春天起就在抗癌。
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IdiomB1↩ 01:51
put someone in a tough position
让人左右为难
In the scene迈克用为难当挡箭牌，暗示他不能立刻放人。
Asking me to skip the audit puts me in a tough position.让我跳过审计，这让我很难办。
In daily life
推掉加班That request puts me in a tough position with my manager.这要求让我在经理面前很难办。
above my level
VocabularyC1↩ 01:57
avoid litigation
避免打官司
In the scene律师用避免诉讼施压：最好配合，否则上法庭。
Both sides want to avoid litigation if the payment plan holds.只要还款计划能撑住，双方都想避免诉讼。
In daily life
邻里纠纷We'd rather avoid litigation and split the fence cost.我们宁愿不上法庭，篱笆钱各出一半。
above my level
IronyB2↩ 02:03
absolutely
口头绝对同意
In the scene迈克连说绝对能避免诉讼，下一秒却借口改约。
He said the budget was locked, then pushed the meeting three weeks out.他说预算已经定了，却把会推到三周后。
In daily life
敷衍同事I'll loop you in later, once the draft is ready.稿子好了我再拉你进组。
Golden lines
A great line in its own right — why and how to use it“Well, I didn't realize Cindy was represented by counsel.”
哦，我不知道辛迪已经有律师代理了。
Why it's great
用正式法律词点破：你不是来聊天，你带了律师。
Pattern
I didn't realize A was B.
When to use
发现对方已请律师或专业代理时，用这句点破。
Similar
I didn't know she had a lawyer. ／ I hadn't realized she brought counsel.
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formal
Shadowing tip
realize后稍顿，counsel重读收住。
Use it yourself
合同谈判I didn't realize the vendor was already in mediation.我没意识到这家供应商已经在调解了。
“My only concern is that that may not be what Leo wants.”
我唯一担心的是，那未必是利奥想要的。
Why it's great
把反对说成唯一担心，立场软、钉子硬。
Pattern
My only concern is that...
When to use
先把反对收成唯一担心，再把对方方案顶回去。
Similar
My worry is that he may not agree. ／ I'm just not sure that's what he wants.
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neutral
Shadowing tip
only和wants重读，两个that别糊。
Use it yourself
家属会议My only concern is that the new facility is too far from her doctors.我唯一担心的是，新机构离她的医生太远。
“But seeing that she is the presumed guardian, we hope to avoid litigation.”
不过鉴于她是推定监护人，我们希望避免诉讼。
Why it's great
推定监护人加避免诉讼，礼貌里全是施压。
Pattern
seeing that..., we hope to...
When to use
先亮出法律身份，再把上法庭说成大家都想避免。
Similar
Given that she is next of kin, we'd rather not go to court. ／ As the default guardian, she wants this settled privately.
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formal
Shadowing tip
guardian放慢，litigation重读。
Use it yourself
商务纠纷Seeing that the contract names you as buyer, we hope to settle this without court.既然合同写你是买方，我们希望不必上法庭。
Monologue
One character carrying the scene — shadow the whole passage❝ 迈克的为难陈词
I understand that, Cindy. But, uh... ...you know, you haven't seen Leo in a long time... ...and he's battling dementia now. So it kind of puts me in a tough position here, you know?
我理解，辛迪。可是，呃…… ……你也知道，你很久没见过利奥了…… ……而且他现在正在对抗痴呆症。 所以这让我有点为难，你懂吧？
先共情再拆她资格，把拒绝说成保护利奥。
Takeaways
What you walk away with- Use represented by counsel for having a lawyer
- Hear avoid litigation as a legal warning
- Catch presumed guardian as pressure
- Stall politely by setting another time
People also search
Questions, then the linesWhat does represented by counsel mean?
It means a lawyer acts for her. Mike flags the visit is already legal.
How do you translate avoid litigation?
Avoid going to court. Here it is polite pressure: cooperate or we sue.
Is presumed guardian a legal title?
The default guardian in law. Eleanor uses it to push Mike.
What is the difference between retain and hire?
Retain is the formal verb for hiring a lawyer, not a casual hire.
How do you use puts me in a tough position?
A soft no: the request leaves you stuck between two duties.