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Everything you need before watchingLeo's daughter is missing. Certified letters come back unclaimed. In court, the judge is about to hand Leo to the Office of Public Guardian, body and property included. Then Mike, his court-appointed lawyer of barely five weeks, volunteers to take the job himself. The state says it is stretched too thin and will put Leo in a local elder-care facility. Mike says Leo has money and wants to live at home. The judge asks if he can actually do that.
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Mikecourt-appointed lawyer
利
Leoelderly client
法
Judgepresiding judge
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Stupublic guardian
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
Stop. Hold on.
停下。等一下。
00:03
Leo. Hold on a sec , Leo.
利奥。等一下，利奥。
00:05
Go back through. Somebody stop that gentleman, please.
从那边回去。麻烦谁把那位先生拦住。
00:08
Any word from his daughter?
他女儿有消息吗？
00:10
No, Your Honor . We have the two certified letters returned unclaimed .
没有，法官大人。两封挂号信都原封退回，无人签收。
00:15
There is no phone number for her. We can't find her.
她没有电话号码。我们找不到她。
00:18
She is the only living family , correct?
她是唯一在世的亲人，对吧？
00:20
Correct, but Mr. Poplar has not seen her for over 20 years.
对，不过利奥先生已经二十多年没见过她了。
00:24
Who? Your daughter.
谁？你女儿。
00:27
Oh. She's late. Probably shopping for some crap or something.
哦。她迟到了。大概在买些破烂玩意儿什么的。
00:31
Okay.
好。
00:33
Thank you, Mr. Flaherty.
谢谢，弗拉厄蒂先生。
00:35
Okay, as Mr. Poplar has been deemed incapacitated by this court...
好，鉴于本庭已认定利奥先生无行为能力……
00:39
...I'm appointing the Office of Public Guardian to serve as guardian ...
……我指定公共监护人办公室担任监护人……
00:42
...for his person and property.
……负责他的人身和财产。
00:44
Do you have the order for me to sign?
判决书准备好了让我签吗？
00:46
- Yes, I sure do, Your Honor . - Then please approach.
- 准备好了，法官大人。 - 那就请上前。
00:54
Your Honor , if it pleases the court ...
法官大人，若法庭允许……
00:57
Yes, Mr. Flaherty? What is it?
什么事，弗拉厄蒂先生？
01:00
I would be willing to serve as Mr. Poplar's guardian.
我愿意担任利奥先生的监护人。
01:04
Really? Yes.
真的？是的。
01:07
You've known him how long? Two weeks?
你认识他多久了？两周？
01:09
More like five.
差不多五周。
01:11
Really? And you want to be his guardian now?
真的？你现在就要当他的监护人？
01:14
May I approach , Your Honor ? Counsel, approach.
我可以上前吗，法官大人？双方律师，上前。
01:19
What's going on, Mike?
怎么回事，迈克？
01:21
Judge, I feel I would be a better candidate than the state in this particular case .
法官，我觉得就这个案子，我比州里更合适。
01:25
Really? Yes. Stop saying, "Really." It's annoying.
真的？是的。别老说「真的」，烦人。
01:28
I live in the same town as Mr. Poplar.
我和利奥先生住在同一个镇。
01:30
Proximity hardly qualifies him as a guardian.
住得近几乎不能证明他有资格当监护人。
01:33
And as his lawyer...
而且作为他的律师……
01:34
...I am in a better position to execute exactly what my client wants .
……我更能落实当事人真正想要的事。
01:39
Mr. Flaherty is Mr. Poplar's court-appointed attorney .
弗拉厄蒂先生是法庭为利奥先生指定的律师。
01:42
I know, Stu. I appointed him.
我知道，斯图。是我指定的他。
01:44
Well, that hardly qualifies him as a guardian.
可那也几乎不能证明他有资格当监护人。
01:47
- I mean, why should we go along with this? - Mike?
- 我是说，我们凭什么答应？ - 迈克？
01:52
Judge, Leo has told me that he wants to live at home .
法官，利奥跟我说他想住在自己家里。
01:55
He has the money to do that. I wanna make sure that happens. If the state can do that...
他有钱这么做。我想确保这件事成真。要是州里也能办到……
02:00
Counsel knows we can't do that.
对方律师清楚我们做不到。
02:02
We're spread too thin to give that kind of individual attention.
我们人手太紧，给不了那种一对一的照顾。
02:05
But there is an excellent elder-care facility in Mr. Poplar's town. We'll put him there.
不过利奥先生那个镇有家很好的养老院。我们会把他送过去。
02:10
Mr. Poplar wants to live at home .
利奥先生想住在自己家里。
02:13
You can do that, Mike?
你能办到，迈克？
02:15
Yes, I can. Really.
能。真的。
02:20
Did we win?
我们赢了吗？
02:23
Uh... Yeah, I think we did.
呃……对，我觉得赢了。
02:26
Good.
好。
Language points
Click a card to jump to its moment in the videoCollocationA2↩ 00:03
hold on a second
hold on a second
稍等一下、先别走
Leo. Hold on a sec , Leo.
利奥。等一下，利奥。
Pronunciation↩ 00:03
Hold on a sec
Hold on a 连成 hol-do-na，sec 收短
Leo. Hold on a sec , Leo.
利奥。等一下，利奥。
SlangA2↩ 00:03
a sec
一小会儿——叫人暂停的口语，法庭外常用
Leo. Hold on a sec , Leo.
利奥。等一下，利奥。
CollocationB1↩ 00:08
any word from someone
any word from someone
有没有某人的消息
Any word from his daughter?
他女儿有消息吗？
CollocationB2↩ 00:10
certified letter
certified letter
挂号信、需要签收的信件
No, Your Honor . We have the two certified letters returned unclaimed .
没有，法官大人。两封挂号信都原封退回，无人签收。
CollocationB2↩ 00:10
return something unclaimed
return something unclaimed
原封退回、无人领取
No, Your Honor . We have the two certified letters returned unclaimed .
没有，法官大人。两封挂号信都原封退回，无人签收。
Pronunciation↩ 00:10
Your Honor
Honor 重读，Your 弱成 /jər/
No, Your Honor . We have the two certified letters returned unclaimed .
没有，法官大人。两封挂号信都原封退回，无人签收。
CollocationB1↩ 00:18
the only living family
the only living family
唯一还在世的家人
She is the only living family , correct?
她是唯一在世的亲人，对吧？
SlangB1↩ 00:27
crap
破烂玩意、废话——口语抱怨，正式场合别用
Oh. She's late. Probably shopping for some crap or something.
哦。她迟到了。大概在买些破烂玩意儿什么的。
CollocationC1↩ 00:35
deem someone incapacitated
deem someone incapacitated
被认定无行为能力
Okay, as Mr. Poplar has been deemed incapacitated by this court...
好，鉴于本庭已认定利奥先生无行为能力……
GrammarB2↩ 00:35
as Mr. Poplar has been deemed incapacitated by this court
原因状语从句：as 引出已认定的事实，当作后面指定监护人的理由。
Okay, as Mr. Poplar has been deemed incapacitated by this court...
好，鉴于本庭已认定利奥先生无行为能力……
GrammarB2↩ 00:35
has been deemed incapacitated
现在完成被动：has been deemed：法院已经完成认定，状态现在仍有效。
Okay, as Mr. Poplar has been deemed incapacitated by this court...
好，鉴于本庭已认定利奥先生无行为能力……
Pronunciation↩ 00:35
has been deemed
has been 弱读，deemed 才是实词
Okay, as Mr. Poplar has been deemed incapacitated by this court...
好，鉴于本庭已认定利奥先生无行为能力……
CollocationB2↩ 00:39
serve as something
serve as something
担任监护人
...I'm appointing the Office of Public Guardian to serve as guardian ...
……我指定公共监护人办公室担任监护人……
CollocationC1↩ 00:54
if it pleases the court
if it pleases the court
若法庭允许（发言套话）
Your Honor , if it pleases the court ...
法官大人，若法庭允许……
GrammarB2↩ 01:07
You've known him how long?
疑问后置：how long 放到句尾，像追问、不像课本疑问句。
You've known him how long? Two weeks?
你认识他多久了？两周？
CollocationB2↩ 01:14
may I approach
may I approach
我可以上前吗（向法官请示）
May I approach , Your Honor ? Counsel, approach.
我可以上前吗，法官大人？双方律师，上前。
CollocationB2↩ 01:21
in this particular case
in this particular case
就这个具体案子而言
Judge, I feel I would be a better candidate than the state in this particular case .
法官，我觉得就这个案子，我比州里更合适。
CollocationB2↩ 01:34
in a better position to do something
in a better position to do something
更有条件、更便于去做
...I am in a better position to execute exactly what my client wants .
……我更能落实当事人真正想要的事。
GrammarB2↩ 01:34
what my client wants
宾语从句：what 从句作 execute 的宾语，等于当事人想要的那件事。
...I am in a better position to execute exactly what my client wants .
……我更能落实当事人真正想要的事。
Pronunciation↩ 01:34
in a better
in a 连成 i-na，better 的 t 发 flap
...I am in a better position to execute exactly what my client wants .
……我更能落实当事人真正想要的事。
Pronunciation↩ 01:34
a better position
better 的 tt 弹成美式 flap /d/
...I am in a better position to execute exactly what my client wants .
……我更能落实当事人真正想要的事。
CollocationC1↩ 01:39
court-appointed attorney
court-appointed attorney
法庭指定的律师
Mr. Flaherty is Mr. Poplar's court-appointed attorney .
弗拉厄蒂先生是法庭为利奥先生指定的律师。
CollocationB1↩ 01:47
go along with something
go along with something
同意并配合某事
- I mean, why should we go along with this? - Mike?
- 我是说，我们凭什么答应？ - 迈克？
CollocationA2↩ 01:52
live at home
live at home
住在自己家里（不住机构）
Judge, Leo has told me that he wants to live at home .
法官，利奥跟我说他想住在自己家里。
GrammarB1↩ 01:52
that he wants to live at home
宾语从句：told me that + 从句，转述利奥想住家里的意愿。
Judge, Leo has told me that he wants to live at home .
法官，利奥跟我说他想住在自己家里。
Pronunciation↩ 01:55
I wanna make
want to 吞成 wanna，中间的 t 没了
He has the money to do that. I wanna make sure that happens. If the state can do that...
他有钱这么做。我想确保这件事成真。要是州里也能办到……
SlangA2↩ 01:55
wanna
想要（口语）——口语音变，书面要写 want to
He has the money to do that. I wanna make sure that happens. If the state can do that...
他有钱这么做。我想确保这件事成真。要是州里也能办到……
CollocationB2↩ 02:02
be spread too thin
be spread too thin
人手不够、摊子铺太开
We're spread too thin to give that kind of individual attention.
我们人手太紧，给不了那种一对一的照顾。
Pronunciation↩ 02:02
spread too thin
spread 和 thin 双实词重读
We're spread too thin to give that kind of individual attention.
我们人手太紧，给不了那种一对一的照顾。
CollocationB2↩ 02:05
elder-care facility
elder-care facility
养老院、老年护理机构
But there is an excellent elder-care facility in Mr. Poplar's town. We'll put him there.
不过利奥先生那个镇有家很好的养老院。我们会把他送过去。
Teaching points
Review right after watchingMy level
above my level
CollocationB2↩ 01:00
serve as
担任某个职务
In the scene迈克当庭打断，自告奋勇当利奥的监护人，语气正式。
She agreed to serve as executor of her uncle's estate.她同意担任叔叔遗产的执行人。
In daily life
社团改选I can serve as secretary if no one else wants it.没人愿意的话，我可以当秘书。
above my level
IdiomB2↩ 02:02
spread too thin
人手不够摊子大
In the scene公共监护人向法官认怂：州里忙不过来，给不了一对一。
The night staff is spread too thin to watch every ward.夜班人手太紧，看不过来每个病房。
In daily life
项目过载We are spread too thin to launch another product.我们摊子太大，再推新产品吃不消。
above my level
DiscourseC1↩ 00:54
if it pleases the court
若法庭允许开口
In the scene迈克抢在签字前开口，用套话争取发言权。
Your Honor, if it pleases the court, we request a short recess.法官大人，若法庭允许，我们请求短暂休庭。
In daily life
模拟法庭If it pleases the court, the defense calls one witness.若法庭允许，辩方传唤一名证人。
above my level
VocabularyC1↩ 00:35
incapacitated
被认定无行为能力
In the scene法官宣判利奥无行为能力，接下来就要指定监护人。
After the stroke, the court deemed her incapacitated.中风后，法院认定她无行为能力。
In daily life
谈监护If he is deemed incapacitated, someone must manage the bills.一旦被认定无行为能力，就得有人管账单。
above my level
IronyB2↩ 00:27
shopping for some crap
当普通迟到（反讽）
In the scene法庭刚说女儿找不到，利奥却说她在买破烂，像还在等她。
He said the missing intern was just grabbing coffee somewhere.他说失踪的实习生只是去哪儿买杯咖啡。
In daily life
等人没来She swore dad was parking, but his phone had been dead for days.她发誓爸在停车，可他手机已经死了好几天。
auto-pauses
Phrasal verbB1↩ 01:47
go along with
同意并配合某事
In the scene斯图反对迈克当监护人，质问凭什么答应这套。
I will not go along with a plan that skips the inspection.跳过检查的方案，我不会答应。
In daily life
会议反对Why should we go along with a deadline no one can meet?一个谁都赶不上的截止日期，我们凭什么答应？
above my level
CollocationC1↩ 01:39
court-appointed attorney
法庭指定的律师
In the scene斯图提醒：迈克只是法庭指派的律师，不等于监护人。
A court-appointed attorney met the defendant before the hearing.开庭前，法庭指定的律师见了被告。
In daily life
解释身份He is the court-appointed attorney, not the family lawyer.他是法庭指定的律师，不是家庭律师。
Golden lines
A great line in its own right — why and how to use it“I would be willing to serve as Mr. Poplar's guardian.”
我愿意担任利奥先生的监护人。
Why it's great
打断判决、把责任揽到自己身上，法庭套话里最硬的一句。
Pattern
I would be willing to serve as ...
When to use
正式场合自告奋勇接一个职务或责任时用。
Similar
I'd be willing to take this on. ／ I am prepared to serve as chair.
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formal
Shadowing tip
willing 和 guardian 重读，中间别赶。
Use it yourself
接手项目I would be willing to serve as treasurer this year.我愿意今年担任财务。
“We're spread too thin to give that kind of individual attention.”
我们人手太紧，给不了那种一对一的照顾。
Why it's great
用 spread too thin 把制度无能说成人手不够，听着像无奈。
Pattern
be spread too thin to do ...
When to use
解释团队忙不过来、没法单独照顾某件事。
Similar
We're stretched too thin right now. ／ The team is spread too thin.
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informal
Shadowing tip
spread 和 thin 都砸一下，thin 拉长。
Use it yourself
拒绝加活Our clinic is spread too thin to take night calls.诊所人手太紧，接不了夜诊。
“Judge, Leo has told me that he wants to live at home.”
法官，利奥跟我说他想住在自己家里。
Why it's great
把法律争执收成一句人话：他想回家，不是进机构。
Pattern
X has told me that ...
When to use
转述当事人意愿、替别人向权威陈情时用。
Similar
She told me she wants to stay. ／ He has made it clear he wants home care.
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neutral
Shadowing tip
Judge 稍停，live at home 连着落。
Use it yourself
转述意愿The tenant has told me that she wants to renew.租客跟我说她想续约。
Takeaways
What you walk away with- Use serve as to name a role
- Hear spread too thin as no spare staff
- Open with if it pleases the court
- Say live at home for staying put
People also search
Questions, then the linesWhat does I would be willing to serve as guardian mean?
Mike offers to be Leo's guardian himself, interrupting the state's appointment.
What does spread too thin mean here?
The state office is overworked and cannot give Leo one-to-one home care.
How do you translate if it pleases the court?
A courtroom opener meaning please allow me to speak, not a real question.
Why does live at home matter in this scene?
Leo wants to stay in his house. Mike volunteers so the state cannot place him.
Is a court-appointed attorney the same as a guardian?
No. The attorney represents him in court; a guardian controls person and property.