act decisively
At practice the coach yells at Kurt to stop hesitating and throw the ball.
Pull the trigger. Come on, Warner.American Underdog · 2021 — 第 14 / 27 章 · 2'08" · B2
Kurt Warner's Arena Football Debut, Explained：pull the trigger
Kurt is told he's too slow at practice — "You look like you're movin' in slow motion" — then thrown into his first arena game with the Iowa Barnstormers in Des Moines. The broadcast introduces the rookie from Northern Iowa and wonders whether the gunslinger still has his edge.
あらすじ
At practice with the Iowa Barnstormers, Kurt is pushed to throw faster and told he looks like he's moving in slow motion. He asks a teammate where on earth they actually play, and learns it's an indoor arena. Then comes his first game in Des Moines, where the announcer introduces him and questions whether the rookie still has his old gunslinger edge.
注目の表現
pull the triggerin slow motionon earthout in force
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このシーンの表現
pull the trigger
act decisively
At practice the coach yells at Kurt to stop hesitating and throw the ball.
Don't keep debating the offer; just pull the trigger and send the reply.
このシーンの他の表現
- in slow motion
moving too slowly
- on earth
used for emphasis
- out in force
showing up in numbers
- ragdolled
flung like a rag doll
- a reputation for
known for something
このシーンのメモ一覧
43 行のセリフに 28 件のメモ
make someone alert
Ooh, that'll wake you up in the morning, boy.go away or no way
Get out of here.You gotta watch it.dispose of something
Get outta here.[EXCLAIMS] You gotta get rid of the ball, Warner.moving too slowly
Kurt is a step behind the indoor pace, and the coach says he looks like slow motion.
You look like you're movin' in slow motion.Drop the g in movin' and link it straight into in.
You look like you're movin' in slow motion.Link the final z of feels into good for a smooth run.
Pain feels good, don't it? Pain feels good, baby!become accustomed to
Yeah, you'll get used to it.Used to reduces to one blurred sound, not two clear words.
Yeah, you'll get used to it.used for emphasis
Kurt is stunned by the shabby practice field and asks where they actually play.
where on earth do we play?emphatic question: On earth stresses the question and shows disbelief about where games happen.
where on earth do we play?cool, awesome — Street slang for something cool; keep it casual.
Them pony shows is fresh.at this very moment
That's us right here, right now!a dare to come get it
Come and take, come and take!showing up in numbers
The announcer says Des Moines' wildest fans have all turned out for opening night.
The crazies are out in force tonight in Des Moines.the wild fans — A teasing name for fanatics; don't say it to their face.
The crazies are out in force tonight in Des Moines.stay tuned dial stands for the channel here, so it means stay tuned
Don't touch the dial, folks.passive voice: The passive puts Hogan at the receiving end of the hit, not the one acting.
Taylor fires to Hogan and he is ragdolled over the wall into his own bench.flung like a rag doll — Sportscast and gamer slang; too vivid for formal use.
Taylor fires to Hogan and he is ragdolled over the wall into his own bench.a fast diagonal pass
A quick slant to Corn Willis in the middle of the field.go in to score
And he goes in for the touchdown.a plea for help
God help me.introduce someone onstage
And that will bring out a new face.known for something
The announcer says Kurt earned a name for risky, gun-slinging play in college.
He had quite a reputation for being a gunslinger with the Panthers.gerund after preposition: After the preposition for, the verb takes -ing to name the source of the reputation.
He had quite a reputation for being a gunslinger with the Panthers.a reckless passer — Sports jargon for a risk-taking player.
He had quite a reputation for being a gunslinger with the Panthers.a trace still inside
Let's see if he's got any of that cowboy still in him.Blend got any of into one flowing chunk when practicing.
Let's see if he's got any of that cowboy still in him.「Kurt Warner's Arena Football Debut」を読み解く
What's really going on
The chapter is about the gap between a small-school hero and a bigger, faster game. The practice lines are all impatience and instruction — 'Pull the trigger,' 'You gotta get rid of the ball' — and the verdict is blunt: 'You look like you're movin' in slow motion.' Kurt's own reaction, 'Man, it's fast,' confirms it. What saves the scene from being just a setback is the arena itself: the Barnstormers' crowd, the rodeo arena, the mayhem. The announcer turns the doubt into a question rather than a judgment — 'Let's see if he's got any of that cowboy still in him' — which frames the game as a test he can still pass. The rookie is slow, but the story is only starting.
Theme
AmbitionKurt steps up to a faster professional game and has to prove he belongs on a bigger stage.
CourageHe takes hits at practice and steps into his first arena game, showing he will not back down.
このチャプターで学べること
- Slow motion is how the coach mocks a rookie's lagging feet.
- Pull the trigger means stop hesitating and commit to the throw.
- Out in force paints a crowd that showed up all at once.
- A reputation for names what someone is known for, good or bad.
発音のポイント
- movin' in — Drop the g in movin' and link it straight into in.
- feels good — Link the final z of feels into good for a smooth run.
- used to — Used to reduces to one blurred sound, not two clear words.
- got any of — Blend got any of into one flowing chunk when practicing.
You look like you're movin' in slow motion.The coach's verdict on Kurt's speed: he looks a step behind the play, slow to release the ball.
Pain feels good, don't it? Pain feels good, baby!A teammate's arena-football attitude: the contact and bruises are part of the fun and a sign you're in the game.
Let's see if he's got any of that cowboy still in him.The announcer's line about the rookie: whether the fearless gunslinger style from college is still there.
You can't touch me, boy.Practice trash talk: the speaker claims the other player can't get anywhere near him.
このシーンについての質問
Why do the coaches say Kurt is too slow?
At practice he holds the ball too long. They tell him to pull the trigger and get rid of it, and one says he looks like he's moving in slow motion.
What team is Kurt playing for, and where?
The Iowa Barnstormers, an arena football team. They play indoors in Des Moines, at an arena the characters call the Barn.
What is arena football like in this scene?
It is fast and physical, played in a small indoor arena. The broadcast describes fighting, quick slants, and a player 'ragdolled over the wall,' calling it mayhem.
What does it mean that Kurt was a gunslinger?
It means he played with a fearless, attacking style in college. The announcer says he had a reputation for it at Northern Iowa and wonders if he still has that edge.
How does Kurt react to the speed of the pro game?
He is clearly taken aback. After the drill he says, "Man, it's fast," while a teammate tells him he will get used to it.
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次のチャプター · 第 15 章buy someone timeKurt's Arena Football Debut
第 1 章stand your groundKurt Warner's Impossible Dream
第 2 章none of your businessKurt Learns to Dance for a Girl
第 3 章make something ofKurt Earns Brenda's Name
第 4 章on his own journeyKurt Fixes the Radio
第 5 章run from adversityKurt Confronts His College Coach
第 6 章whirlwind romanceKurt and Brenda's First Date
第 7 章a work in progressBrenda Tells Zack's Miracle Story
第 8 章a dark horseKurt's NFL Draft Day
第 9 章make the most ofKurt Gets the Packers Call
第 10 章elephant in the roomJim Foster Recruits Kurt Warner
第 11 章hold someone upA Father's Advice to Kurt
第 12 章drop outKurt and Brenda's Blizzard Night
第 13 章did hell freeze overKurt Joins the Barnstormers
再生中 · 第 14 章pull the triggerKurt Warner's Arena Football Debut
第 15 章buy someone timeKurt's Arena Football Debut
第 16 章hidden gemBrenda's Surprise Visit Goes Wrong
第 17 章pin that on meBrenda Breaks Up With Kurt
第 18 章seal the winKurt Wins but Loses Brenda
第 19 章all inKurt Proposes to Brenda
第 20 章slow as molassesThe Barnstormers Lose the Arena Bowl
第 21 章ride it outKurt Is Humbled at Rams Camp
第 22 章in the wildernessVermeil Gives Kurt His Shot
第 23 章in the driver's seatKurt Tells Vermeil This Is His Time
第 24 章opportunity of a lifetimeKurt's First NFL Start
第 25 章got your backKurt Warner Proves Them Wrong
第 26 章on the ropesKurt Warner's Breakout Game
第 27 章where we go from hereKurt Warner Goes From Hy-Vee to MVP第 14 / 27 章 · 残り約 39 分