乏味的BBC地道英语口语

　　Helen: Hello, this is Real English from BBC Learning English, I’m Helen.

乏味的BBC地道英语口语

　　Chen Li: 我是陈鹂，hello.

　　Helen: In Real English, we look at words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary.

　　Helen: Today’s word is bland – that's B.L.A.N.D. – bland.

　　Chen Li: Bland 意思是什么呢 Helen？

　　Helen: Well if something is bland it means it’s not interesting or exciting in any way.

　　Chen Li: 原来 bland 是个形容词，意思是乏味的。

　　Helen: So you might say 'That singer is very bland.'

　　Chen Li: 意思是，说这个歌手很乏味，没有什么有意思的。

　　Helen: Or, it's often used to describe food that has no taste.

　　Chen Li: 如果某种食品没有什么味道，也可以用这个词来形容。

　　Helen: You might say 'I don’t like rice on its own – it’s a bit bland.'

　　Chen Li: 仅仅吃米饭，自然是没有什么味道了。

　　Insert 3

　　A: Have you heard Westlife’s new song – I love it!

　　B: I think it’s a bit bland actually – all their songs are really slow.

　　C: Wow you look great. Have you lost weight?

　　D: Aw thanks. Yes I’m trying a new diet but the food is so bland.

　　Helen: Well I hope you don’t think I’m bland Li.

　　Chen Li: Of course you’re not bland Helen. In fact you’re one of the most fun, exciting people I know.

　　Helen: Really? Wow, thanks.

　　Chen Li: However, these English sweets you gave me are rather bland. 我对这些糖果没有什么口味.

　　Helen: I'm sorry, I actually really like them. But anyway that was today’s word – bland.

　　Chen Li: 意思是乏味的。

　　Helen: Join us for more Real English next time. Bye for now.

　　Chen Li: 再会。

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