走遍美国

A Piece of Cake ACT II
OK, Richard. That's terrific.
Your pressure is 120 over 75, and that's fine.
Now stand up, please.
Good, it's 122 over 80.
You can sit down now.
When was your last complete physical?
Six months ago.
Good. Do you have any back or knee problems?
Nope. I am in perfect health.
What do you do for a living, Mr. Stewart?
I'm a photographer.
Interesting. What do you photograph?
Everything. The American scene. People, places, events.
Did you ever think of photographing an aerobics class?
No...I can't remember taking pictures of people exercising.
But don't you think it'd be a good subject?
Sure.
I need some good photos for my advertising, Mr. Stewart.
Maybe you can photogragh a class,
and I can give you and Mrs.Stewart
a month of classes ree.
When can I photograph a class?
Anytime.
How about today?
Terrific!
Hi.
Oh, hi.
Are we ready to go?
Yeah. Yeah. Let's get in our lines.
We're going to take it slow first.
Stretch up...and we're going to go left first ...
2,3,4 ... now switch. ...
OK, hold to the right.
Sunrises. Stretch it out. Flat back.
Bring it up ... and twists ... and side ... 2, 3 ...
and left ... push ... push ... turn ... hit the floor.
Take it side again .... OK, and switch. Stretch it out.
And we're going to warm down with a tango.
Left, right. Enjoy it.
Richard, did you go to the Davis Aerobics class today?
Yes, I went to the aerobics class today.
What is wrong with you?
Nothing. I am in excellent health.
I have ideal blood pressure. A perfect heart.
In other words, I'm in wonderful condition.
Richard, did you go to the aerobics class, really?
And don't forget to invite Susan for dinner.
And your legs don't hurt?
Hurt? What do you mean?
What about your arms? Lift your arms up like this.
And they don't hurt ot even a little?
Nope.
You are in great condition. I can't believe it!

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122 over 80：120 over 80 is perfect blood pressure. 收缩压（高压）120，舒张压（低压）80为最佳血压标准。
When was your last complete physical? 你上次全身检查是什么时候？这里的 complete physical 意思是 complete physical examination（全身检查）。
Nope. =No. 不，没有（此处指背部和膝盖关节均无毛病）。 THis is a very informal word. 这是一个很不正式的词。
What do you do for a living?=What is your job?你是干哪一行的？ What do you连在一起发音，成为Waddays。
The American scene. =Pictures showing the American way of life. 美国风情。
did you：Jack uses the common informal pronunciation, didja. did you常常被读成 didja。
don't you：此处读成 dontcha。
subject：area of artistic creation/expression. 创作题材。
advertising：telling people about something in newspapers, on television or on posters in order to attract them. 做广告。
Maybe you can…=How would you like the idea of…?此处 Jack Davis用 Maybe you can这一句型婉转地请求Richard帮忙。例如：Maybe you can help me fit another operation into the schedule。还可以说 Maybe you will go and get some cinnamon for me。
I can give you…free. =I can give you…without having you pay for them. 我让你和你太太免费上一个月的课。
Anytime. =It's not important when; you decide.什么时候都行，看你什么时间方便了。
How about today?= Can I photograph a class today?今天拍，你看行不？
Let's get in our lines. 请大家站好位置。 get in line的原意是站好队。
stretch up：伸展。
We're going to go left first. 先伸左手。
switch：to change. 换手。
Ok, hold to the right. 停在右手。
Sunrises. 双手合抱上举。
Stretch it out. 尽量伸直。
Flat back. 水平拉回。
Bring it up. 抬手。
twists：turns from side to side. 扭摆。
side：侧面。
hit the floor：触地板。
And we're going to warm down with a tango. 我们用探戈舞来舒缓一下。tango是一种源自阿根廷的舞步。
in excellent health=in wonderful condition=in great condition. 身体棒极了。
ideal：perfect. 再好不过的。
And your legs dont' hurt?你没觉着腿疼？这里的hurt是一个不及物动词，相当于汉语“疼”的意思。
What do you mean? 非正式场合说成“waddayamean”。
Lift your arms up. 把胳膊举起来。
You are in great condition. = You do have a very strong and healthy body. 你身体太好了。

A Piece of Cake /轻而易举

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