BBC地道英语：The more the merrier 人越多越有意思

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内容简介

快到圣诞节了，但是菲菲似乎没有过节日的心情。她被困在演播室里，只有 Rob 做伴。不过，一个圣诞聚会即将开始。看视频，学习 “the more the merrier” 这个地道英语短语的意思。

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Feifei

Hello and welcome to a very festive Authentic Real English. 大家好，我是冯菲菲。

Rob

…and I’m Rob. Happy Christmas everyone - and to you, Feifei.

Feifei

Oh, thanks. 但是，我怎么觉得没有什么节日气氛呐。

Rob

Festive? Ha! Look, I’m wearing my Christmas jumper, we’ve got mince pies and… Yep, I think it’s snowing outside.

Feifei

That’s not snow. It’s rain, Rob. But I just think there is something missing – something that would make us feel more Christmassy.

Rob

Um… err… presents?

Feifei

Not presents.

Rob

Christmas crackers?

Feifei

No, it’s not those – I know what's missing - it’s people! 我们需要更多的人来参加这个圣诞聚会！

Rob

Oh, what’s wrong with just me?

Feifei

You’re OK, Rob. But you know what they say? “The more the merrier”.

Rob

Right – you mean the situation or occasion would be better, or more enjoyable, if lots of people joined in. More people equals more fun!

Feifei

Exactly!

Rob

OK, well, I’ll try to find some people for you, Feifei, while you enjoy some examples.

Examples

A: Is it OK if I bring some of my friends to the party tonight?

B: Of course it is – the more the merrier!

Why don't you come skiing with us? We’ve got room in the car. The more the merrier!

We’ve got our office brainstorm later. Please join us – the more the merrier!

Feifei

这里是 BBC英语教学的 “地道英语” 节目。快到圣诞节了，所以我想在演播间里办一个有很多人参加的庆祝聚会。俗话说得好：“The more the merrier.” 人越多越好，越快乐！Don’t you agree, Rob? Rob? Oh, where’s he gone?

Rob

Ah, don’t worry, Feifei, I’m here, and I’ve found some people for you. Look!

Dan

Hey, Feifei!

Feifei

Oh, hello!

Roy

Hi, Feifei!

Feifei

Hi, Roy!

Catherine

Hello, Feifei!

Feifei

Hello. Wow! BBC英语教学的全体工作人员都来了！But it’s getting a bit crowded in here now.

Rob

Yes, save some room for me.

Feifei

Squeeze in, Rob – the more the merrier!

Rob

Ooh, right, OK. Excuse me. Thank you… Ooh, it is a bit of a squeeze, isn’t it? But… there, I’m in.

Everyone

Phwaoh! Not again, Rob! Oh, What is that?

Aww! Have you been eating chicken?

What are you having for dinner?

Rob

Oops, sorry. Too many Brussels sprouts I’m afraid.

Everyone

Is that the time?

I’ve got to get out of here…

Yeah, I’ve got to go as well.

I must breathe!

You ruined my life!

Rob

Oh, right… See ya!

Feifei

Now look what you’ve done – you’ve ruined our Christmas party! It’s not so merry now.

Rob

Oh, well. Happy Christmas, Feifei!

Feifei

You too.

实习编辑：姚依明

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