Dante thinks life is a series of down endings and this day is proving to no different. calamity [kəˈlæməti] an event that causes serious damage, or causes a lot of people to suffer, for example a flood or fire. enunciate [ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt] [intransitive/transitive] to pronounce words clearly so that they can be easily understood. When you enunciate a word or part of a word, you pronounce it clearly. His voice was harsh as he enunciated each word carefully. She enunciates very slowly and carefully. enunciation [ɪnʌnsieɪʃən] ... his grammar always precise, his enunciation always perfect. II. [transitive] to express an idea clearly and in detail. When you enunciate a thought, idea, or plan, you express it very clearly and precisely. ...the enunciation of grand moral principles. He was ever ready to enunciate his views to all who would listen. gif的读音: In 2017, an informal poll on programming website Stack Overflow showed some numerical preference for hard-"G" pronunciation, especially among respondents in eastern Europe, though both soft-"G" and enunciating each letter individually were found to be popular in Asia and emerging countries.
1. Raj: You're wrong. Howard: No, I'm not. Raj: Yes, you are. Howard: No, I'm not. Settle this. Those little animated pictures on the Internet, are they called gifs or jifs? Leonard: Well, the G stands for graphics. That's a hard G, so I'd say gif (应该是jif) (Hard and Soft C and G: The letters c and g can make spelling tricky. Each of these letters has a hard sound: hard c sound (kuh): cat, cup. hard g sound (guh): gap, goat. as well as a soft sound. soft c sound (suh): cell, city. soft g sound (juh): gerbil, gym. Usually, a c or g sound is hard or soft depending on the vowel that follows it. Here's the general rule: When c or g meets a, o, or u, its sound is hard. cap, cave, colt, comedy, curly, cuddle. gas, gather, goblet, goddess, gum, gutter. When c or g meets e, i, or y, its sound is soft. census, center, circle, citizen, cycle, cymbal. gel, general, giant, ginger, gypsy, gyrate. Words Including Both Hard and Soft Sounds: Complicating matters, there are a few words that include both hard and soft sounds. Some examples include: Success, circulate, clearance; Bicycle, vacancy, garage; Gauge, geography, gigantic, gorgeous. In the first example, each word contains both a hard c and a soft c. In the second example, the first word, bicycle, first uses a soft c and then a hard c, but the second word, vacancy, first uses a hard c and then a soft c. The third example uses a hard and soft c, respectively, in "gauge" and "gorgeous," while the second and third words—geography and gigantic—use a soft g followed by a hard g. When a hard pronunciation is needed, but the letter following the "c" or "g" would make it soft, add "h" after c (as in architect) or "u" after g (as in guest). Alternatively, the following letter is doubled to achieve a hard pronunciation, as in outrigger. Also, when an "e" follows "g" at the end of a word, a hard g becomes a soft one, as in: Sag > sage; Rag > rage; Exceptions: Nothing is easy when it comes to the hard and soft g and c, and, of course, there are some exceptions to the previously discussed rules. These mostly involve giving hard pronunciation to words where the rule indicates a soft sound would normally be used. These exceptions include: Gear, get, gelding, give, girl, gift, tiger, celt. Additionally, present participles of some verbs that end with g, such as banging and ringing, use hard g's where the rules would normally indicate a soft g. Other exceptions are foreign words that have been adopted into the English language, such as gestalt and geisha.). Raj: The guy who invented it says it's jif. Howard: I'm sorry, do you mean the guy or the juy? Sheldon: Well, I'll give you three guesses 三次机会猜测 why I'm so irritated. Howard: Something happened different from the way you wanted it. Sheldon: I guess news travels fast. It's true, a select group of scientists was invited to a weekend symposium at a former home of Richard Feynman, and I wasn't included. Leonard: Oh, Sheldon, I'm sure it's not because they don't think you're an elite scientist. Howard: Yeah, I bet you anything it's just 'cause you're a pain in the ass. Sheldon: You're just saying that to make me feel better. Leonard: Look, you can spend the rest of the day being bitter about this. Sheldon: Agreed. Leonard: I was gonna say or, but why bother? 2. Bernadette: Hey, Raj. Raj: Hey, I got you a little gift. Bernadette: Oh, that's a lot of Girl Scout Cookies. Raj: You know me. I'm from India. I can't resist 抵抗不住, 受不了 children begging. So, how's it going with the title to the house? Howard: Great, it's all done. The lawyer tracked down my father and got him to sign it over. I didn't have to meet him, I didn't have to talk to him, I don't even know where he is. Raj: Wow, so you're not curious at all? Howard: Nope. Raj: Hmm. What if he's in prison? What if he's a spy? What if he's in a Beatles cover band? I'm just saying, if he's got your nose and haircut, he'd make a killer Ringo. 3. Wil Wheaton: Thanks again for agreeing to do this. Penny: Oh, it's cool, I've never been on a podcast before. Leonard: Well, you picked a good one to start. Wil's had lots of great guests. Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden. Penny: Those are Star Trek people. Leonard: Yes. Penny: I only figured that out because I've never heard of any of them. Wil: I deserve that. I invited you on my show and I drove here. Penny: Sorry. Wil: Okay, so, this is basically gonna be just like a little talk show. Uh, we're gonna take some calls, we'll talk about what it was like on the set of Serial Ape-ist 2. It should be really fun. Leonard: This is exciting. Penny: Yeah, so, how many people listen? Wil: Most people download it later, but usually a few thousand people listen live. Penny: What? A few thousand people listen to you talk about nerd stuff? Wil: Again, right in the ears, straight to the feelings. 4. Amy: Can you please pass the salt? Sheldon: Sure. It's not like I was invited to Richard Feynman's house and have anything better to do. Amy: Is this how the rest of the night's going to be? Sheldon: I don't know the future. Do you think there's a chance that an asteroid could hit the Earth, destroying Feynman's house and everyone in it? Amy: No, Sheldon. Sheldon: Then buckle up, you're in for a cranky night. Amy: According to the codicil (Ireland [ˈkəʊdɪsɪl] UK US [ˈkɒdɪsɪl] 附加条款. an addition that makes changes to a will (=a legal document saying who gets your money and property when you die) ) of the Relationship Agreement which you insisted upon, we're not allowed to pout or be moody on date night. Sheldon: You know I just put that in because of uterus stuff. Amy: Well, it applies to you, too. Sheldon: I was afraid you might bring this up, so I have a work-around 规避措施, 绕开的办法. There you go. As far as you're concerned, I'm smiling. Although, I must admit, I'm smiling a little bit at the moment because this loophole is so brilliant. 5. Raj: So, Bernadette, have you thought about how you're going to redecorate this place? Bernadette: You know, I'm thinking ripping up the carpets, maybe lose the wallpaper, all new light fixtures. Raj: You know, if you knocked out this wall, it would give you an open floor plan, and then, it's a little scary, but could be fun, indoor fire pit. Howard: Hey, I grew up in this house, okay? No one's knocking anything down. Bernadette: Okay, okay. When he's at Comic-Con, I'm bringing in a wrecking ball. 6. Howard (answering door): Can I help you? Guy at door: Hi. Are you Howard Wolowitz? Howard: Yes. Guy: Um, this is a little weird, but a lawyer was trying to contact my father, because his name was still on the title 产权 for this house. Howard: Wuh, uh, who's your father? Guy: Sam Wolowitz. Howard: Sam Wolowitz is my father. Guy: I know. Howard: Well, wait, so if we have the same father, are, are you saying you're my half-brother? Guy: I think so. Howard: Bernadette, weird things are happening out here. 7. Penny: I think I started to suspect it was a bad movie when I looked at the script and saw the title, Serial Ape-ist 2: Monkey See, Monkey Kill. Wil: Uh, spoiler alert, after the monkey sees, it kills. Leonard: Psst. Wil: I've just been handed a note. I'm going to read it. Wil, do you want more Diet Coke? Also, we have juice. Leonard: I, I didn't want to interrupt. Wil: Uh, that voice you just heard belongs to Leonard, Penny's fiancé. Uh, Leonard, why don't you grab some headphones and join us? Leonard: Really? Wil: Yeah. Leonard: Hey, great. Wil: So, while Leonard gets set up, let's take a call. Hello, caller, you are on with Penny and Wil from Serial Ape-ist 2. Caller: I don't have a question. I just want to say I'm a big fan of the movie. I've seen it, like, ten times. Penny: Okay, well, I'll apologize for the first time, but the other nine are on you. Wil: Thanks a lot, caller. You know that the movie actually has a little bit of a cult following. Penny: Really? Wil: Yeah. I was at a science-fiction convention, and I saw a woman dressed as your half-ape character. Leonard: Oh, if she was with an Indian guy dressed like a banana, that was just my friends, Howard and Raj. Wil: All right, it's time for a very special guest caller, a friend of mine, who you probably know as the director of such movies as Clerks(clerk I. American 店员. someone whose job is to serve people in a store. A clerk is someone who works in a store. The British word is shop assistant. Gene clerked at the auction. He clerked for the chief justice of the Supreme Court. II. American someone whose job is to welcome guests to a hotel and provide them with information and other services. In a hotel, office, or hospital, a clerk is the person whose job is to answer the telephone and deal with people when they arrive. ...a hotel clerk. The British word is receptionist. III. someone whose job is to take care of the documents in an office, court, etc. A clerk is a person who works in an office, bank, or law court and whose job is to look after the records or accounts. She was offered a job as an accounts clerk with a travel firm. wiki: A retail clerk 零售店员, also known as a salesclerk, shop clerk, retail associate or (in the United Kingdom) shop assistant or customer service assistant, is a service occupation in a retail business. A retail clerk obtains or receives merchandise, totals bills, accepts payment, takes orders and makes change for customers in retail stores such as drug stores,candy stores, or liquor stores (thus, the position may partially overlap 重叠 with that of cashier and teller). They clean shelves, counters, or tables; stock shelves, or tables with merchandise; set up advertising displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales; stamp, mark, or tag prices on merchandise; and obtain merchandise requested by customers or receive merchandise selected by customers. They are expected to answer customers' questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise; to total price and tax on merchandise purchased by customers to determine bill; and to accept payment, make change, and wrap or bag the merchandise for customers. They may remove and record the amount of cash in register at end of shift. A retail clerk, particularly in a smaller store, may keep record of sales, prepare inventory of stock, or order merchandise. ), or from podcasts and books where he often reminds you that he's the guy who directed Clerks. Hello, Kevin Smith. Kevn: Hey, man, yo, is everything okay, Wil? 'Cause it's been, like, two minutes and you haven't even brought up Stand By Me. Penny: Hey, Kevin. It's really exciting to talk to you. Leonard: It really is. Kevin: Oh, you guys are very sweet. So, Penny, listen, I saw your movie. Penny: Oh, wow. I wish it was better. Wil: Oh, don't worry about it. Have you seen some of Kevin's films? Kevin: You're cruisin' for a beatin' ( cruising for a bruising 找骂, 找打 (informal) Following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself. Acting in a way that is likely to result in punishment or harm. asking for trouble. You are cruising for a bruising, you know that? Who's cruisin' for a bruisin'? Oh, you're cruising for a bruising talking to me like that! riding for a fall too confident or taking too many risks, so that you are likely to fail badly.), Wheaton. Anyway, man, I dug the ape movie, Penny. And I thought you were, like, really great in it. Penny: Aw. Wil: You know, I'm in the movie, too. Kevin: Yeah, whatever. Penny. Penny, how come you're not in more stuff, man? I'd cast you in a minute. Penny: Seriously Kevin: Oh, yeah, man. I'm actually in pre-production on a movie right now. Way different than anything I've ever done before. It's called Clerks 3. You should come over and read for a part. Penny: Oh, my, I would love that. Leonard: You have a new job. Penny: Well, maybe I can do both. Leonard: I don't think you can do both. Penny: I don't think I asked you. Kevin: Yeah, you tell him, Penny. Leonard: Stay out of it, Kevin Smith. 8. Sheldon: Do you think there comes a point in life when it stops feeling bad to be left out of things? Amy: Probably not. It's an evolutionary advantage to be included in group activities. Sheldon: You know what? I used to be a fan of evolution, but I've since evolved, and now I think it's dumb. Amy: Being left out is a terrible feeling. No one understands that better than I do. Sheldon: Hey, look at that. Even in your example, you're all by yourself. Amy: When there was a lice epidemic at my school, everybody got it except me. I tried to fool everyone by sprinkling sugar in my hair, but I just got attacked by bees. Sheldon: I can just picture them all right now at Feynman's house, probably discussing Schrodinger and at the same time, not discussing Schrodinger. See? They're missing out on hilarious jokes like that. Amy: And at the same time, not. Sheldon: It reminds me of when my stupid brother and sister would build forts in the living room and wouldn't let me in. I hated that so much. Amy: You know, there's nothing I can do about getting you invited to the symposium, but if you wanted, we could build a fort. Sheldon: Isn't that a little juvenile 幼稚的? Amy: More juvenile than this? Sheldon: I'll get the blankets. You Google how to have childlike fun. 9. Howard: You know what, I'm being a bad host. Let me get some more coffee. Bernadette: Oh, let me do it, Howard. Howard: No, I got it. Bernadette: So, Josh, what do you do Josh: I'm studying oceanography down in San Diego. Bernadette: Oh, how nice. I loved Finding Nemo. Raj: Enough chitchat. How do we know you are who you say you are? Josh: Why would I lie? Raj: Okay, you got me there. You here looking for money? Josh: No. Raj: A kidney, cornea, piece of his liver? Josh: No. Raj: You're in a Beatles cover band and you need Howard to replace your dad as Ringo. Bernadette: Why don't you help with the coffee? Raj: Okay, but something smells fishy. And not just because you work around sea animals. That actually sounds interesting, and I'd like to learn more about it. Hey, you okay? Howard: Not really. This guy shows up out of the blue, and now I have a brother? My father has another family? Raj: I get it. What do you want to do? Howard: I don't know. I, I'd just like him to go away. I can't deal with this. Raj: All right, I've got your back. Howard: Thank you. Come on. And I'd like to point out, this wall just provided a lot of privacy. Josh: I can't believe my brother's an astronaut. That's amazing. What was it like? Raj: Listen, dude, it's time for you to hit the road. Howard: Hey, hey, the young man asked a good question. 10. Wil: So, for those of you just tuning in, we are listening to a really fun fight between my co-star… Leonard: No, no, no. We're not fighting, we're just having a conversation. Wil: All right. We're listening to a really fun conversation between my co-star from Serial Ape-ist 2 and her fiancé, who doesn't believe women should have dreams. Leonard: Give me back that juice. Penny: What is the harm 有什么不好的, 有什么不可以的, 有什么坏处 if I audition? Leonard: Well, what if you get it? Penny: I don't know, I make a movie, become rich and famous, win an Oscar, a Golden Globe and live an incredibly wonderful life. Leonard: From a Kevin Smith movie? Kevin: Oh, I'm hanging up now. Wil: Don't you listen to him, buddy. You're awesome. You're one of the greatest directors of our time. Kevin: I don't have a part for you, Wheaton. Wil: And that was Kevin Smith. Penny: Thanks a lot. Leonard: I'm just trying to protect you. How many times did I see you get your heart broken trying to make it as an actress? Penny: Okay, instead of protecting me, why don't you try being excited when something good happens? Leonard: I'm always excited for you. I'm excited that you found this new job where you're making decent money. Penny: Decent? I make twice what you make. Leonard: Wait, twice? Penny: Yeah. Leonard: Like, times two twice? Wil: For those of you at home, Leonard just found out his fiancée makes way more money than he does. Let's listen. Leonard: I went to school for half my life. I have a doctorate 博士学位. I'm still paying off 大学贷款 college loans. Penny: Well, how much do you owe? Maybe I can help you out. Leonard: Wil, can we just turn off the podcast for a little bit? Wil: For those of you at home, I am shaking my head no. 11. Amy: How's it going, Sheldon? Sheldon: Wonderful. I just finished hanging the lights. Amy: Can I come in? Sheldon: Yes, oh, but enter through the side. Batman is a load-bearing blanket. Amy: Amazing. Sheldon: I know. This isn't the printout. This is my real face. Amy: What are we doing? This is a fort. Let's sit on the floor. Sheldon: Roughing it? Okay. Everything looks so big from down here. This must be how Leonard feels. 12. Howard: I'm surprised you could hear me with this Thin Mint in your ear. Yeah, pretty cool, huh? Josh: Yeah. Anyway, I should probably get going. Bernadette: Howie, have you noticed how often people say that when you start to do magic? Josh: Sorry, I have a long drive. Howard: Well, I hope I get to see you again. Josh: I hope so, too. I've always dreamed of having a brother to play catch with. Bernadette: Keep dreaming. Howard: Hey, I threw out the first pitch (The ceremonial first pitch 开球 is a longstanding ritual of baseball in which a guest of honor throws a ball to mark the end of pregame festivities and the start of the game. Originally, the guest threw a ball from his/her place in the grandstand to the pitcher or catcher of the home team, but the ritual changed after President Ronald Reagan threw the first pitch on the field at an unscheduled appearance at a Baltimore Orioles game. Now, the guest stands in front of the pitcher's mound and throws towards home plate. He or she may also sometimes stand on the mound (as a pitcher would). The recipient of the pitch is usually a player from the home team. The ceremonial thrower may be a notable person (dignitary, celebrity, former player, etc.) who is in attendance, an executive from a company that sponsors the team (especially when that company has sponsored that night's promotional giveaway), or a person who won the first pitch opportunity as a contest prize. Often, especially in the minor leagues, multiple first pitches are made. Threw out the first pitch Jerking your dong in the bathroom of a stadium. I threw out the first pitch at Yankee stadium right on my hotdog.) at an Angels game. Josh: Wow. Bernadette: He did it with a robot. Josh: You had sex with a robot? Howard: That's not what she meant. Raj: But technically, yes. 13. Leonard: Hang on, if you're making all this money, where is it? Penny: In a safe place. Leonard: What does that mean, under your bed? Penny: No, it means a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds. I'm not overly conservative. I'm young, so my guy said I can afford to take some risks. Leonard: Wait a minute, you have a guy? Penny: Don't you have a guy? Leonard: Why would I have a guy? I don't have any money. Penny: Oh, sweetie, you should really get some money. Wil: For those of you listening at home, how great is this? Leonard: Wil, I'm begging you, just please turn that off. Wil: Sure. And we're back. Penny: Leonard, why are you making such a big deal out of this? So our roles have changed a bit over the last couple years. This is the way life is. And I'm sure in time they'll change again. Leonard: Great, you're not only more successful than me, now you're more mature. Penny: Okay, look, would it make you feel better if I did something dumb like sneak out of work one day to go audition for a Kevin Smith movie. Leonard: That would be great, thank you. Wil: I'm just gonna jump in here real quick 插一句嘴. Leonard, a moment ago, you were dead set against 坚决反对 Penny resuming her acting career, but now you're all for it. Is it fair to say that she played you like a violin? Leonard: Yes, it is, Wil. 14. Josh: So, I have to ask, was the robot sexy? Howard: It was actually just a mechanical hand. Josh: 'Cause that's all you need, right? Howard: You are my brother. 15. Sheldon: Okay, so the final four forts in the first annual best fort ever contest, or fort off, are, Fort Knox, Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Sumter and Fort Cozy McBlanket. Amy: I'd say, Knox over Ticonderoga, 'cause it's got the gold. Sheldon: Mm-hmm. Amy: And McBlanket over Sumter 'cause it has a higher thread count. Oh. Ten o'clock. Date night's over. Sheldon: Wait, no. We haven't picked a winner. Amy: We both know this one's gonna win. Sheldon: Well, of course we do. Fort Knox doesn't have a secret physics lending library(A lending library is a library from which books and other media are lent out.). Amy: Come on, I'll help you take this down. Sheldon: Well, wait. What if, just this once, we suspend the date night parameters and you stay later? Amy: Well, as long as we're suspending the parameters, I could stay really late and we could have our first sleepover. Sheldon: That's a big step. Amy: It's a big fort. Sheldon: Very well. I will agree to a family-friendly, G-rated, boy-girl sleepover. Amy: PG. Some scenes may be too intense for younger viewers. Sheldon: G-rated, with a warning for families with babies and toddlers. Amy: You got yourself a sleepover. Sheldon: Do you need to borrow a toothbrush or pajamas? Amy: Would it alarm you to know that I hid those things here two years ago just in case this ever came up? Sheldon: It would, but you know how much I admire preparedness 有备无患, 有准备, 有备而来. How did you know we'd be in the living room? Amy: Who says this is the only one I hid? 16. Leonard: Hello? What is this? Sheldon: We built a fort. Leonard: Are those my sheets? Amy: Yes, they are. Leonard: Okay. Well, you kids have fun. I'm gonna go to sleep. Sheldon: Well, Leonard, don't you want to see the inside of the fort? Leonard: Yeah, I'm good. Sheldon: Oh, come on. I really wanted to tell someone they can't come in. Leonard: Okay, fine. Sheldon, may I please visit your fort? Sheldon: I want to say no, but it's too glorious. Get in here. Leonard: Thank you. Amy: Okay, have a seat on the floor. Sheldon: Not there. That's my spot.
