LECTURE 40 基本动词 GET 19
词组讲解
1. get out of a mess **摆脱困境
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：从［困境（mess）中］出去；与this、such、a等词一起使用；参照get into a mess
例 It's going to take you at least $50,000 in lawyers fees to get out of this mess. Are you prepared to pay that much for your freedom? We can win, but like I said, it's going to cost you.
2. get over sb. or sth. ***渡过，跨过；恢复；克服，战胜；逃避
解 短语动词；词义溯源：［越过（over）］某人或某物而去
例 Paul and Christ had barely gotten over their anxiety caused by the crashing sound of the thunder, when a strange noise in the ceiling sent them running down the hall screaming for their parents.
3. get physical with sb. / get physical **实行体罚，动刑；动手动脚
解 习语；词义溯源：以某人［为对象（with）］成为［身体的、喜好对方肉体的（physical）］状态
例 Officer Downing is accused of getting physical with a witness who refused to give any information on the robbery. The report on the incident says Downing pushed the witness, slapped him on the head and poked him in the chest with his night stick.
4. get religion **（经过体验后）对某事很认真；信教
解 习语；词义溯源：得到［宗教信仰（religion）］
例 Before you get religion, why don't you try a little counseling from the university's psychology office? I know the religious group makes you feel better, but you were never religious before, so I'm worried you're just escaping your problems by joining them.
5. get rolling **出发
解 〈口〉习语；词义溯源：成为［旋转的、滚动的（rolling）］状态
例 Attention. Attention all dormitory residents. Whoever's planning to take the school shuttle bus into town tonight, please be advised that we will get rolling at 7:15. I say again, the bus will depart at 7:15. Thank you.
巩固练习
(A) get out of this mess
(B) get over
(C) get physical
(D) get religion
(E) get rolling
1. A: What time should we start our fishing trip? Is 8:00 AM okay? B: No way!That's much too late—all the fish will be caught by the time we get here. Let's ______ about 4:30 in the morning and we'll be there when the sun comes up.
2. A: Abortion? You think abortion is the answer? Well it's not. Sure, it will help set you free from this bad situation of an unplanned and unwanted pregnancy. But it'll only lead to bigger, lifelong problems. B: But my parents will disown me if they find out I'm pregnant. And my boyfriend, he's already told me he's not going to marry me. How do you suggest I ______? A: You shouldn't have gotten into this mess !
3. A: Has your heart healed from the hurt of losing your girlfriend yet? B: No, and I don't think I'll ever ______ her.
4. A: If you're going to start using physical force to get what you want, then I refuse to even meet with you. Be a gentleman or I'll leave. B: Sorry, I didn't mean to ______. It's just that you angered me so much with your accusations. You're right—I'll try to be a gentleman.
5. A: Many people ______ after a family member dies or when they're faced with a serious illness either in the family or personally. B: It was nothing like that for me. I became a believer when I met a buddhist in Thailand who lived his life peacefully and in harmony with nature. I accepted all of his teachings and beliefs.
■ ANSWER
1. (E)
2. (A)
3. (B)
4. (C)
5. (D)
参考译文
I. 1. 要想让你摆脱困境，聘请律师至少得花5万美元。为了你的自由，你准备好花那么多钱了吗？我们能赢，但是正如我说过的，需要花很多钱。
2. 保罗和克赖斯特被轰隆隆的雷声吓着了，惊魂未定，他们听到天花板上有奇怪的声音，尖叫着跑到楼下的大厅找父母。
3. 唐宁长官被指控对一名拒绝透露抢劫内幕的目击者施暴。有关该事件的报道称，唐宁推了目击者，掴了他的头，并用警棍戳他的胸口。
4. 在你信教之前，为什么不先去大学的心理咨询室咨询一下呢？我知道宗教团体让你感觉好过些，但是你从来没信过教，所以我担心你入教只是为了逃避问题。
5. 通知：所有住校同学请注意，今晚打算乘坐学校班车前往市区的同学，我们将在7：15出发。再说一遍，班车将在7：15出发。谢谢。
II. 1. A：我们几点去钓鱼？上午8：00可以吗？B：不行！那太晚了——等我们到了那里，鱼都被钓光了。咱们早上4：30左右出发吧，日出的时候我们就到那里了。
2. A：流产？你觉得流产就没事了吗？不是那么回事。当然，它可以让你摆脱意外怀孕造成的糟糕情况，但它只会导致更大的、影响一生的问题。B：但是如果我父母发现我怀孕了，他们会跟我脱离关系的。我男朋友已经说了，他不可能跟我结婚。你觉得我应该怎么摆脱这个麻烦？A：你就不应该招惹这种麻烦！
3. A：你已经从失恋的伤痛中恢复过来了吗？B：没有，我觉得我不可能忘记她。
4. A：如果你打算使用暴力来得到你想要的，我甚至连面都不会跟你见。绅士一点，否则我就走了。B：对不起，我并不是故意想动手，只是你的指责太让我生气了。你说得对——我会试着绅士一点。
5. A：许多人在家人去世以及家人或自己得重病的时候，都会信教。B：我不是这种情况。我是在泰国遇到一位佛教徒之后才信教的。他生活得非常平和，与自然和谐相处。我接受了他所有的教诲和信念。
