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In this section, we analyze parts of the TV show script to learn and understand the use of daily English language.
Read the passages and try to understand them. Then, read the vocabulary explanation. Finally, read the passage again.
From the episode 'Road Trip'
Jen: Well, then, why don't I clarify things for you? Just because Dawson and I are on hiatus doesn't mean there's some vacancy I'm looking to fill.
Billy: Let's just say there happened to be this guy. Some guy you had an intense connection with. Then I might think you'd be open to the possibility.
Jen: I'd have to say no. But I'd also like to add 'not a chance' and 'never again'.
Billy: You used to be fun, you know that.
Jen: No, I used to be weak and vulnerable.
Billy: Yes. Well, next time you alter your personality, let me know in advance. It'll save me in gas money.
Billy: Let's just say there happened to be this guy. Some guy you had an intense connection with. Then I might think you'd be open to the possibility.
Jen: I'd have to say no. But I'd also like to add 'not a chance' and 'never again'.
Billy: You used to be fun, you know that.
Jen: No, I used to be weak and vulnerable.
Billy: Yes. Well, next time you alter your personality, let me know in advance. It'll save me in gas money.
| to clarify | aclarar |
| hiatus | pausa, interrupción |
| vacancy | vacante. To fill a vacancy es llenar una vacante. |
| used to | soler |
| weak | débil. El opuesto es strong (fuerte). Weakness (debilidad) y strength (fuerza) son los sustantivos, respectivamente. |
Dawson: What can I provide you with this time, Billy? A place to stay? Or just another chance to completely screw up my life?
Billy: You know, despite outward appearances, you and I actually have a lot in common.
Dawson: Right. Both got our hearts broken by the same girl. But you know what? Jen didn't flee the state to get away from me.
Billy: Give her time. Man, if I lived 50 yards away from her, I swear to you, I'd go insane. Stare up at her window wondering what she's doing. She's talking on the phone, who is she talking to? And if she's listening to music, who do those songs remind her of? Does she still think about me?
Dawson: And does she think about me as half as much as I think of her?
Billy: See what I mean. Common ground. But the good news is there's a simple cure for all of this.
Dawson: Yes?
Billy: Yes. Don't get me wrong. Jen is a great girl. But last time I checked, she wasn't the only one. What? Are you unconvinced? Look, take a little ride with me. Let me illustrate my point.
Billy: You know, despite outward appearances, you and I actually have a lot in common.
Dawson: Right. Both got our hearts broken by the same girl. But you know what? Jen didn't flee the state to get away from me.
Billy: Give her time. Man, if I lived 50 yards away from her, I swear to you, I'd go insane. Stare up at her window wondering what she's doing. She's talking on the phone, who is she talking to? And if she's listening to music, who do those songs remind her of? Does she still think about me?
Dawson: And does she think about me as half as much as I think of her?
Billy: See what I mean. Common ground. But the good news is there's a simple cure for all of this.
Dawson: Yes?
Billy: Yes. Don't get me wrong. Jen is a great girl. But last time I checked, she wasn't the only one. What? Are you unconvinced? Look, take a little ride with me. Let me illustrate my point.
| to provide somebody with something | proporcionar algo a alguien |
| to screw up | Literalmente, significa atornillar. En este caso, se usa en forma figurada con el sentido de estropear algo. |
| outward | exterior |
| to flee | huir de |
| to get away from somebody | escaparse de alguien |
| 50 yards | 50 yardas. Una yarda equivale a 91cm. Por lo tanto, 50 yardas son aproximadamente 45 metros. Para aprender a convertir medidas, ver Measures. |
| to swear | jurar. Las formas del pasado son swore, sworn. |
| to stare | mirar fijamente. Para aprender otras formas de mirar, ver Ways of looking. |
| to remind | hacer acordar |
| to have common ground | Expresión que significa 'tener la misma actitud', 'pensar de la misma manera'. |
| to take a ride | hacer un recorrido. To give somebody a ride es llevar a alguien. |
Pacey: Alright. You know, it's like when cartoon characters are trying to make a decision and the good angel pops up on one shoulder and you get the little devil on the other.
Dawson: Yeah.
Pacey: Well, I don't have a good angel, Dawson. I have you.
Dawson: I'm not interested in a gig. It doesn't work for me anymore.
Dawson: Yeah.
Pacey: Well, I don't have a good angel, Dawson. I have you.
Dawson: I'm not interested in a gig. It doesn't work for me anymore.
| to pop up | aparecer |
| yeah | Forma coloquial de yes (sí) |
| gig | En inglés americano informal, significa un trabajo que no dura mucho tiempo. |
| it doesn't work | no funciona |
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