The script of this programme本节目台词
Yang Li: 大家好,我是 Yang Li ... (tapping noise) Hello, 我是 Yang Li ... Hello? (tap, tap)
Diarmuid: Problems, Yang Li?
Yang Li: Yes, this microphone isn't working very well.
Diarmuid: Yeah I know that one's a bit dodgy. Try number three.
Yang Li: Yes, it's been dodgy for ages. We should get it fixed.
Diarmuid: Yes. Hey, while we're talking about it, why don't we explain the word dodgy, D-O-D-G-Y, as our Authentic Real English word of the day.
Yang Li: 大家肯定都已经猜到我在播音室里碰到了麦克风问题, 我用了一个词 dodgy.
Diarmuid: When you say something's dodgy, it means there's a problem with it, or it's not very trustworthy.
Yang Li: 是的,机器出了故障,可以说是 dodgy, 不过这个词也有很多其他用法。
Diarmuid: Such as people you don't really trust. He's a bit dodgy.
Yang Li: 如果你觉得某人行为举止有问题,不能让你信任,那么这个人可以被形容为 dodgy.
Examples
A: So are you going to drive there or take the bus?
B: I think I'll take the bus, my car's a bit dodgy.
C: I think he's really nice.
D: What? No, he looks dodgy to me. I just can't trust what he says.
E: I think this new deal to get a free laptop with you mobile phone is great!
F: Yeah? I'm not sure. I think it looks like a dodgy deal.
Yang Li: So that's our word for today, dodgy.
Diarmuid: Yes, and remember you can... (tap, tap) Eh, there seems to be a problem with this microphone.
Yang Li: What, yours as well? Don't worry, I'll tell our listeners our web address while you fix it: www.bbcukchina.com.
Diarmuid: Great, think it's working now. Where were we?
Yang Li: Time to go.
Diarmuid: Oh, ok, bye!
Yang Li: Bye.