看摩登家庭學英文_Modern Family S01E21 - 歐美

從當初的第 1 集到現在第 21 集已經快要 5 個月的時間，看著這個部落格的成長實在令
書蟲女孩相當感動，也很感謝一路支持我的讀者們，畢竟在一個毫無酬勞的狀況之下建立
一個部落格唯一支撐下去的力量真的就是讀者們了。然而經營部落格並不是我的全職工作
，所以有時候真的很難撥出時間寫文章，未來原定每週四準時發行的看影集學英文可能也
無法固定發行了，但這個部落格還是會一直經營下去的，在我有時間的狀況之下還是會持
續尋求好的素材寫給大家新的文章，希望喜歡書蟲女孩的朋友們還是可以繼續支持我，一
起期待我將部落格經營到另一種規模的一天！

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無音樂部落格好讀版
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Modern Family season 1 episode 21–Travels with Scout

http://imgur.com/XsVkKCi

Phil 的爸爸 Frank 突然帶了一隻狗來拜訪，並要讓 Phil一家人養這隻狗，Claire 從一
開始的不情願到後來漸漸愛上這隻狗，但最後 Frank 因為捨不得狗狗所以還是把牠帶回家
了。Dylan 的樂團臨時少了一個鼓手因而給了 Cam 機會能夠上台展現他的表演慾；Jay 想
要和 Manny 創造美好的翹課回憶，但卻不小心帶 Manny 看了一部驚悚片，導致 Manny 一
直緊張兮兮。

cavity (n.) 洞、蛀牙
formal a hole or space inside something: Put herbs inside the body cavity of
the fish.I have no cavities(=no holes in my teeth).
Jay: Hey, how’d it go in there? Manny: No cavities.

pound (n.) 動物收容所
a place where dogs and cats that have been found on the street are kept until
their owners come to get them.
Frank: I got him from the pound.

pitch in 參與
to join in and help someone with something.
Claire: Okay, but remember, having a dog is a major responsibility.
Everyone in the family has to pitch in.

have a lot on plate 有很多事情要忙
to have a lot of work to do or a lot of problems to deal with
Dylan: Oh,phew. Cause I got a lot on my plate right now.

gig (n.) 表演
1.a performance by a musician or a group of musicians playing modern popular
music, or a performance by a comedian.
2. informal a job, especially one that does not last for a long time.
Dylan: Now we’re gonna have to cancel the gig tomorrow.

in a jam= a difficult situation
jam session= an informal session where musicians play together.
Cam: But if you’re in a jam, I can jam.

perimeter (n.) 邊界、周長
1. the border around the enclosed area such as a military camp.
2. the whole length of the border around an area or shape.

breach
Manny: Is that the alarm? Has our perimeter been breached.

crate (n.) 箱子、籠子
1. a container, such as a slatted wooden case, used for storing or shipping.
2. a container, usually of plastic, metal, or wood, used to house or transport
an animal.
Phil: Why don’t you just keep him in the crate?

machete (n.) 大彎刀
a large heavy knife with a broad blade, used as a weapon and an implement for
cutting vegetation.
Jay: He’s even bringing his fake machete.

nuzzle (v.) 親暱地摩鼻子和頭（多用來形容動物的行為）
to gently rub or press your nose or head against someone to show you like them.
Frank: Driving across country, this little bastard nuzzled his way into my
heart.

http://imgur.com/vAamaOW

vasectomy (n.) 結紮手術
vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent
contraception.
Frank: Hell, back in the day. I got a vasectomy for her.

mosey (v.) 漫步
to move in a leisurely, relaxed way
Frank: Okay, you twisted my arm. Come on Scout. Let’s mosey.

§摩登家庭小趣聞
雖然在第一季當中的 Lily 並不是由 Aubrey 飾演，但我個人其實比較喜歡 Aubrey 飾演
的 Lily，也覺得她越來越漂亮了！這個頻道是由 Aubrey 和她媽媽一同經營的，就是母
子兩人生活的小片段，有些短片也會跟摩登家庭有關，例如下面這支影片就是某天 Aubrey
拍攝摩登家庭時吃的午餐～

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