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The story so far
Everything you need before watchingGraysmith cracks kill the way boy scouts did substitution ciphers, and he carries the ciphertext to the library to match it against a book. The non-letter signs look medieval; the alphabet in that book is even called Zodiac. Avery asks his angle—good business for everyone but him—while his wife calls him to bed and he still has a phone call to make.
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Benoit Blancdetective
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Miles Bronbillionaire
Chapters
30 parts · AI-cut01Fireworks Drive烟花夜，谁先把方向盘抢过去B15'07"02The Confession Call电话那头把杀孩子说成随口道别B25'07"03Print This Cipher不登密码信，他就扬言周末接着杀C15'04"04Slaves In Paradise他把杀人写成去天堂收奴隶C15'04"05Tied At The Lake湖边夜里，先把人捆上再说B14'56"06A Shot Cab灯碎了，三街区外的出租司机中枪B25'04"07This Is The Zodiac电话里自称十二宫，报的是出租凶案B24'59"08The Tip Line热线打爆，他们还在说很快会有突破B25'07"09Not Lover's Lane情人巷的案子，跟出租司机对不上B25'06"10Talk And You Live开口就不会送你进毒气室B25'06"11Boy Scout Cipher密码简单得像童子军那套B14'55"12We're Fine夜里有人敲门，他们只说没事A25'06"13The Newspaper Stack他不信专家，自己去翻旧报纸B25'05"14Cartoonist At The Range靶场上碰到漫画家，话却问不到点子上B15'04"15Name In The Paper案子还开着，人已经在报上出名B25'05"16Do The Math一次工伤之后，连环杀人就停了？B25'02"17The Informant线人把话递进来，对质却对不上C15'05"18Leigh's Always Troubled家里人说他一直不对劲，警察仍不抓B15'02"19No Warrant搬去问小舅子，搜查令还是没拿到B24'59"20He Tore Out门一关老鼠乱窜，邻居说他半小时前跑了B15'05"21Years Of Headlines越战曼森绑票，新闻一年年把案子淹没B25'07"22To Your Health干杯先祝自己健康，再随口问近况A25'05"23I Can't Allow You想帮忙，警察连信息都不许给B25'05"24More Than Coincidence恶作剧电话对上旧案，他不信是巧合B25'06"25Film Canisters十二宫的朋友把证据藏在胶片罐里B25'04"26The Letter K海报上那个绝对不该出现的字母是 KB15'06"27Don't Tell Mom别告诉妈妈这个秘密项目，南帕又来电话B15'06"28The Tip About Film神秘胶片罐这条线，把他带去了里克B25'04"29The Painting Party油漆派对那件事，他很久以前就跟警察说过B14'43"30Robert Is Here罗伯特找上门，有人已经要掏枪报警B15'05"
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00:00
So what's that tell us about the Zodiac?
（本句对白）So what's that tel我 us about the Zodiac?
00:02
-He's no expert. -Right.
（本句对白）-He's no expert. -Right.
00:03
lt's just a simple substitution code
（本句对白）lt's just a simple substitution code
00:05
like the one that we used to do as boy scouts.
（本句对白）like the one that we used to do as boy scouts.
00:07
"A" is one, "B" is two.
（本句对白）"A" is one, "B" is two.
00:09
We weren't all boy scouts, Robert.
（本句对白）We weren't al我 boy scouts, Robert.
00:10
Well, it's not that hard . You just got to know where to start.
（本句对白）Well, it's not that hard. You just got to knowwhere to start.
00:14
ln the first cipher...
（本句对白）ln the first cipher...
00:16
You actually carry that around with you ?
（本句对白）You actually carry that around with you?
00:17
-Why? -No reason.
（本句对白）-Why? -No reason.
00:20
What's the most common double consonant in the English language?
（本句对白）What's the most common double consonant in the English language?
00:23
Consonant?
（本句对白）Consonant?
00:25
-The double "L." -Double "L."
（本句对白）-The double "L." -Double "L."
00:26
And what's the one word that we know that he'll use in here, at least once?
（本句对白）And what's the one word that we know that he'l我 use in here, at least once?
00:30
-"Kill." -Right, "kill."
（本句对白）-"Kill." -Right, "kill."
00:31
So the Hardens start looking for double symbols,
（本句对白）So the Hardens start looking for double symbols,
00:33
which they find here, here, and here.
（本句对白）which they find here, here, and here.
00:35
Each with the same two symbols preceding them.
（本句对白）Each with the same two symbols preceding them.
00:37
So now they've got a repeating four-letterword
（本句对白）So now they've got a repeating four-letterword
00:39
ending with two symbols that they assume stand for "L."
（本句对白）ending with two symbols that they assume stand for "L."
00:41
And since they think the whole word is "kill" then...
（本句对白）And since they think the whole word is "kill" then...
00:43
Then you got your "K," you got your "l," and you're on yourway .
（本句对白）Then you got your "K," you got your "l," and you're on yourway.
00:46
But how do you go from "A" is one and "B" is two
（本句对白）But how do you go from "A" is one and "B" is two
00:48
to figuring out this whole code?
（本句对白）to figuring out this whole code?
00:50
Well, same way l did. You go to the library .
（本句对白）Well, same way 我 did. You go to the library.
00:56
ln this book,
（本句对白）ln this book,
00:58
the author presents a very simple substitution code in the preface.
（本句对白）the author presents a very simple substitution code in the preface.
01:02
Eight of the 26 symbols that he suggests are found in this cipher.
他提出的二十六个符号里，有八个出现在这封密码里。
01:05
Yeah, but there are non-letter symbols
（本句对白）Yeah, but there are non-letter symbols
01:07
because there's all these medieval ones.
（本句对白）because there's al我 these medieva我 ones.
01:08
l thought they looked medieval, too.
（本句对白）我 thought they looked medieval, too.
01:12
But then l found a code written in the Middle Ages.
（本句对白）But then 我 found a code written in the Middle Ages.
01:13
Guess what it's called?
（本句对白）Guess what it's called?
01:15
The ZodiacAlphabet.
（本句对白）The ZodiacAlphabet.
01:19
Jesus.
（本句对白）Jesus.
01:21
What do you want out of this?
（本句对白）What do you want out of this?
01:23
-What? -What's your angle?
（本句对白）-What? -What's your angle?
01:25
This is good business for everyone but you.
（本句对白）This is good business for everyone but you.
01:31
How do you mean "business"?
（本句对白）How do you mean "business"?
01:35
Hey. Come to bed.
（本句对白）Hey. Come to bed.
01:38
l'll be up in a minute. l need to make a phone call.
（本句对白）l'l我 be up in a minute. 我 need to make a phone call.
01:53
-Hello? -Bill?
（本句对白）-Hello? -Bill?
01:55
There's not many basements in California.
（本句对白）There's not many basements in California.
01:58
"Basement forfuture use."
（本句对白）"Basement forfuture use."
02:00
That's right.
（本句对白）That's right.
02:02
I'll have Vallejo and Napa check with their city planners.
（本句对白）I'l我 have Vallejo and Napa check with their city planners.
02:05
-Get some sleep. -Yeah, sure.
（本句对白）-Get some sleep. -Yeah, sure.
02:21
"Dear Melvin, this is the Zodiac speaking.
（本句对白）"Dear Melvin, this is the Zodiac speaking.
02:23
"I wish you a happy Christmas.
（本句对白）"我 wish you a happy Christmas.
02:26
"The one thing I ask of you is this. Please help me.
（本句对白）"The one thing 我 ask of you is this. Please help me.
02:29
"l cannot reach out for help because this thing in me won't let me."
（本句对白）"我 cannot reach out for help because this thing in me won't let me."
02:33
Thank you.
（本句对白）Thank you.
02:34
"l am finding it extremely difficult to hold it in check
（本句对白）"我 am finding it extremely difficult to hold it in check
02:37
"and l am afraid l will lose control again
（本句对白）"and 我 am afraid 我 wil我 lose contro我 again
02:40
"and take my ninth and possibly tenth victim."
（本句对白）"and take my ninth and possibly tenth victim."
02:43
Melvin, he's reaching out to you.
（本句对白）Melvin, he's reaching out to you.
02:46
Absolutely.
（本句对白）Absolutely.
02:47
lnspectors, he sent this letter directly to my residence.
（本句对白）lnspectors, he sent this letter directly to my residence.
02:51
lt is a cry for help, intended as a private communiqué.
（本句对白）lt is a cry for help, intended as a private communiqué.
02:54
Which is why you contacted the Chronicle.
（本句对白）Which is why you contacted the Chronicle.
02:56
The people have a right to know. Toddy?
（本句对白）The people have a right to know. Toddy?
02:59
-When did the letter arrive? -ln the middle of last week.
（本句对白）-When did the letter arrive? -ln the middle of last week.
03:02
l was away on safari.
（本句对白）我 was away on safari.
03:05
What did you gentlemen do for Christmas?
（本句对白）What did you gentlemen do for Christmas?
03:07
-You're looking at it. -You must see Africa.
（本句对白）-You're looking at it. -You must see Africa.
03:09
Cradle of civilization. Fascinating people. Beautiful. Savage.
（本句对白）Cradle of civilization. Fascinating people. Beautiful. Savage.
03:14
-Back to the killerwho wrote to you. -Yes. Of course.
（本句对白）-Back to the killerwho wrote to you. -Yes. Of course.
03:18
lt is my belief that he only penned this letter
（本句对白）lt is my belief that he only penned this letter
03:20
because he couldn't get through to me on the Dunbar show or here.
（本句对白）because he couldn't get through to me on the Dunbar show or here.
03:23
-He tried to contact you here? -Several times.
（本句对白）-He tried to contact you here? -Severa我 times.
03:26
l was out, but he spoke with my housekeeper.
（本句对白）我 was out, but he spoke with my housekeeper.
03:28
Didn't leave a number.
（本句对白）Didn't leave a number.
03:29
He's kind of crafty like that. Do you mind if l speak to her?
（本句对白）He's kind of crafty like that. Do you mind if 我 speak to her?
03:32
Not at all. But the real story is the letter.
（本句对白）Not at all. But the rea我 story is the letter.
03:35
-l'll be back. -Yeah.
（本句对白）-l'l我 be back. -Yeah.
03:37
She's right this way.
（本句对白）She's right this way.
03:39
lnspector Toschi, it is my belief this is a window into this man's soul .
（本句对白）lnspector Toschi, it is my belief this is a window into this man's soul.
03:44
Killing is his compulsion.
（本句对白）Killing is his compulsion.
03:46
Even though he tries to ignore it, it drives him .
（本句对白）Even though he tries to ignore it, it drives him.
03:49
lt's in his blood.
（本句对白）lt's in his blood.
03:50
Could be. Or maybe he just likes the attention.
（本句对白）Could be. Or maybe he just likes the attention.
04:37
l didn't mean to scare you, but your right rearwheel is loose.
（本句对白）我 didn't mean to scare you, but your right rearwhee我 is loose.
04:42
Really?
（本句对白）Really?
04:43
lfyou like, l could tighten the lugs up for you.
（本句对白）lfyou like, 我 could tighten the lugs up for you.
04:49
lfyou don't mind.
（本句对白）lfyou don't mind.
04:50
Well, you can't be too careful .
（本句对白）Well, you can't be too careful.
Language points
Click a card to jump to its moment in the videoCollocationB1↩ 00:05
used to do
used to do
跟我们以前当童子军时玩的那种一样
like the one that we used to do as boy scouts.
（本句对白）like the one that we used to do as boy scouts.
GrammarB1↩ 00:05
like the one that we used to do as boy scouts
used to 过去习惯：used to do：童子军那套替换码，A=1、B=2。
like the one that we used to do as boy scouts.
（本句对白）like the one that we used to do as boy scouts.
CollocationA2↩ 00:10
not that + adj
not that + adj
没那么难
Well, it's not that hard . You just got to know where to start.
（本句对白）Well, it's not that hard. You just got to knowwhere to start.
Pronunciation↩ 00:10
got to know
got to 的 t 轻拍，know where 连读。
Well, it's not that hard . You just got to know where to start.
（本句对白）Well, it's not that hard. You just got to knowwhere to start.
CollocationB1↩ 00:16
carry + something + around
carry + something + around
那张密文你还随身带着
You actually carry that around with you ?
（本句对白）You actually carry that around with you?
GrammarB2↩ 00:26
the one word that we know that he'll use
双重 that：we know that he'll use：我们确定他至少会用一次的那个词。
And what's the one word that we know that he'll use in here, at least once?
（本句对白）And what's the one word that we know that he'l我 use in here, at least once?
Pronunciation↩ 00:43
on yourway
字幕写成 yourway：you're on your way 连成一气。
Then you got your "K," you got your "l," and you're on yourway .
（本句对白）Then you got your "K," you got your "l," and you're on yourway.
CollocationA1↩ 00:50
go to the library
go to the library
去图书馆查
Well, same way l did. You go to the library .
（本句对白）Well, same way 我 did. You go to the library.
CollocationA2↩ 03:29
do you mind if + clause
do you mind if + clause
我跟她谈谈，你介意吗
He's kind of crafty like that. Do you mind if l speak to her?
（本句对白）He's kind of crafty like that. Do you mind if 我 speak to her?
GrammarA2↩ 03:29
Do you mind if l speak to her?
mind if 请求：mind if I speak：我跟她谈，你介意吗。
He's kind of crafty like that. Do you mind if l speak to her?
（本句对白）He's kind of crafty like that. Do you mind if 我 speak to her?
SlangB1↩ 03:29
crafty
狡猾、会藏——非正式：这人连电话号码都不留
He's kind of crafty like that. Do you mind if l speak to her?
（本句对白）He's kind of crafty like that. Do you mind if 我 speak to her?
CollocationB2↩ 03:39
a window into + something
a window into + something
能看见这个人心里的窗口
lnspector Toschi, it is my belief this is a window into this man's soul .
（本句对白）lnspector Toschi, it is my belief this is a window into this man's soul.
Pronunciation↩ 03:39
window into
into 弱成 /ɪntə/，soul 才是落点。
lnspector Toschi, it is my belief this is a window into this man's soul .
（本句对白）lnspector Toschi, it is my belief this is a window into this man's soul.
GrammarB2↩ 03:46
Even though he tries to ignore it, it drives him
even though 让步：就算他想忽略，杀意还是推着他。
Even though he tries to ignore it, it drives him .
（本句对白）Even though he tries to ignore it, it drives him.
CollocationB1↩ 04:50
can't be too careful
can't be too careful
再小心也不为过
Well, you can't be too careful .
（本句对白）Well, you can't be too careful.
Pronunciation↩ 04:50
too careful
too 和 careful 双砸，路边热心人的口头禅。
Well, you can't be too careful .
（本句对白）Well, you can't be too careful.
Teaching points
Review right after watchingMy level
above my level
CollocationB2↩ 00:00
substitution code
替换密码
In the scene格雷史密斯在酒吧给保罗上课：十二宫的密码简单得像童子军那套字母替换。
A substitution code falls apart once you guess a repeated word.只要猜出重复出现的词，替换密码就会垮。
In daily life
给孩子出题We used a substitution code where A was 1 and B was 2.我们用过一套替换码：A 是 1，B 是 2。
above my level
IdiomB2↩ 00:00
what's your angle
你打的什么算盘
In the scene保罗听完破译过程，反问漫画家：这事对谁都是生意，你图什么。
You keep showing up unpaid. What's your angle?你白干还老出现，你图什么？
In daily life
商业合作Before I sign, tell me your angle. What do you want out of this?签字前说清楚，你想从这里拿走什么。
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IdiomB1↩ 00:00
cry for help
求救的信号
In the scene贝尔利把寄到自家的信说成私人求救，托斯基更相信对方只是爱出风头。
Skipping work for a week can be a cry for help, or just a vacation.一周不上班，可能是求救，也可能只是度假。
In daily life
关心朋友The late-night texts felt like a cry for help.那些半夜短信像在求救。
above my level
VocabularyB2↩ 00:00
penned this letter
写下这封信
In the scene贝尔利坚持：对方是因为直播打不进来，才亲自写信到他家里。
He penned the letter at midnight and mailed it before breakfast.他半夜写完这封信，早饭前就寄了。
In daily life
投诉酒店I penned a letter to the manager instead of yelling at the desk.我没在前台吼，改写信给经理。
above my level
VocabularyC1↩ 00:00
compulsion
强迫冲动
In the scene贝尔利把杀人说成本能驱使；托斯基冷冷回：也许他只是喜欢被关注。
He described the thefts as a compulsion, not a plan.他把偷窃说成强迫冲动，不是预谋。
In daily life
改掉刷手机Checking the phone every minute is a compulsion, not a need.一分钟看一次手机是强迫，不是需要。
above my level
IdiomB2↩ 00:00
in his blood
骨子里就有
In the scene贝尔利说杀戮在凶手血液里，想忽略都忽略不了。
Teaching is in her blood. Both her parents ran a classroom.教书是她骨子里的事，父母都当过老师。
In daily life
家族生意Restaurant work is in his blood. He started washing dishes at twelve.餐馆活在他骨子里，十二岁就开始洗碗。
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IdiomB1↩ 00:00
you can't be too careful
再小心也不为过
In the scene夜里一个陌生人说她后轮松了，主动要拧螺丝，她只能说小心点没坏处。
Lock it twice. You can't be too careful in this building.锁两遍。这栋楼里再小心也不为过。
In daily life
给孩子提醒Take a screenshot of the plate. You can't be too careful.把车牌截下来。小心点没坏处。
Golden lines
A great line in its own right — why and how to use it“lnspector Toschi, it is my belief this is a window into this man's soul.”
托斯基督察，我相信这是一扇通向此人心灵的窗。
Why it's great
window into his soul 把一封信抬成心理剖面。
Pattern
a window into + someone's + soul/mind
When to use
说某件作品或某封信能看见对方内心时。
Similar
This letter is a window into his mind. ／ It's a glimpse of who he is.
Register
formal
Shadowing tip
belief 平稳，window 和 soul 两端加重。
Use it yourself
评日记These notebooks are a window into her mind.这些笔记本能看见她在想什么。
“Well, you can't be too careful.”
再小心也不为过。
Why it's great
拧螺丝的人把关心说成常识，听着却发冷。
Pattern
you can't be too careful
When to use
提醒人多留个心眼时。
Similar
Better safe than sorry. ／ You can never be too careful.
Register
informal
Shadowing tip
can't 轻，too careful 拉住。
Use it yourself
锁车Lock it twice. You can't be too careful around here.锁两遍。这附近再小心也不为过。
Takeaways
What you walk away with- He treats it as a boy-scout substitution: start from double L and the word kill.
- The Hardens hunt repeating four-letter groups ending in the symbols for L.
- The non-letter signs look medieval; the book even names a Zodiac Alphabet.
- Avery asks Graysmith's angle: good business for everyone but the cartoonist.
People also search
Questions, then the linesWhat happens in this chapter?
Graysmith cracks kill the way boy scouts did substitution ciphers, and he carries the ciphertext to the library to match
What should I listen for?
The line that moves the relationship, not the filler.