保密!mum's the word
今天我们要说的口语就与“保守秘密”有关,叫做“[b][size=1][color=#ff0000]mum's the word[/color][/size][/b]”(别声张、保密)。这种说法是莎士比亚在《亨利六世》里创造的。因为我们在读“mum”这个词的时候,两个嘴唇就会闭在一起,发出“嗡嗡”的声音,就好象把话都关在嘴里一样,这样别人就不会知道秘密了。看下面例句:
[color=#0000ff]Don't tell anyone about the surprise for Mr. Green. Remember, mum's the word.[/color]
(别把给格林先生的惊喜告诉任何人。记住,保密!)
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Notes:
[b][size=1][color=#ff0000]mum's the word[/color][/size][/b] Say nothing of the secret you know:保密:保守你知道的秘密:Mum's the word on the surprise party.在这个意外的集会上别多话
[b][color=#0000ff]mum [/color][/b]1 adj.(形容词)Not verbalizing; silent.无言的:不说话的;沉默的
interj.(感叹词)Used as a command to stop speaking.别说话!:用来表示保持沉默的命令
[b][color=#0000ff]mum [/color][/b]2 v.intr.(不及物动词)mummed,mum.ming,mums (1)To act or play in a pantomime.演哑剧:在哑剧中演出或担任角色 (2)To go merrymaking in a mask or disguise especially during a festival.(在节日中)化装游玩:尤指在节日期间戴面具或化装出游
[b][color=#0000ff]mum [/color][/b]3 n.Chiefly British (名词)【多用于英国】 Mother.妈妈 good~~~ :) Good
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