【句子】It’s true Rex and I did not have the perfect marriage, but for 18
years I tried my very best, and for that I am entitled to your respect.
【Desperate Housewives S02E01】
【发音】/ɪts/ /truː/ /reks/ /ənd/ /aɪ/ /dɪd/ /nɒt/ /nɑːt/ /hæv/ /ðə/ /ˈpɜː(r).fekt/ /ˈmær.ɪdʒ/ /bʌt/ /fɔː(r)/ /eɪˈtiːn/ /jɪə(r)z/ /aɪ/ /traɪd/ /maɪ/ /ˈver.i/ /best/ /ənd/ /fɔː(r)/ /ðæt/ /aɪ/ /æm/ /ɪnˈtaɪ.tld/ /tʊ/ /jə(r)/ /rɪˈspekt/
【发音技巧】Rex and I两处连读;did not have两处不完全爆破;perfect marriage不完全爆破;but for不完全爆破;tried my不完全爆破;and for不完全爆破;am entitled to连读+失去爆破;
【翻译】我承认,我和Rex的婚姻确实不够完美,但是十八年里,我竭尽全力了,仅凭这一点,你也应该尊重我。
【适用场合】
今天我们来学习一个短语,叫做:be entitled to sth.,
其实说到这个动词entitle,
我们可以用entitle sb. to sth. 或者entitle sb. to do sth. 这样的结构来表示:“给某个人某个东西;赋予某个人某个权利;让某个人能做某事;”
to give someone the right to do or have something
eg: Being unemployed entitles you to free medical treatment.
失业的话,你就可以享受免费的医疗了。
失业使你有权享受免费医疗。
eg: That pass entitles us to go backstage and meet the band.
那张通行证使我们可以去到后台,见到那支乐队。
eg: This ticket entitles you to go in and take a seat.
这张票可以让你进去,还有一个座。
eg: Good news—this coupon entitles you to save 20% on your entire purchase!
好消息,这张优惠券能够给你整单八折优惠。
然后这个动词,经常会使用于被动语态,也就是be entitled to sth…
eg: You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65.
等你到65岁了,你就可以领退休金了。
eg: Everyone's entitled to their own opinion.
每个人都有持有各自观点的权利。
eg: They are entitled to first class travel.
他们可以坐头等舱旅行。
【尝试翻译以下句子,并留言在文章留言区】
If the warranty is limited, the terms may entitle you to a replacement or refund.