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Powerful Podcast for English Fluency | Episode 02
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一、习惯用语 & 短语动词
hit the gym idiom idiom
去健身房锻炼 — go to the gym to exercise
I think we're hitting the gym, Marco.
gain weight collocation collocation
体重增加 — increase in body weight
We've gained weight over the winter, I think.
pump iron idiom idiom
举重（锻炼肌肉） — lift weights to build muscle
We're gonna be pumping some iron.
work out phr v phrasal verb
锻炼，做运动 — exercise
We're gonna be working out.
give someone pointers phrase phrase
给某人建议/指点 — give someone tips or advice
I can give you a few pointers if you want.
spot the newbies phrase collocation
认出新手 — identify newcomers
You can always spot the newbies.
pull a muscle phrase phrase
拉伤肌肉 — injure a muscle
You might pull a muscle.
work out one's upper body phr v phrasal verb
锻炼上半身 — exercise the upper part of the body
This machine here will work out your upper body, mainly your triceps and biceps.
develop strength collocation collocation
增强力量 — increase physical power
Are you looking to develop strength or muscle tone and definition?
muscle tone collocation collocation
肌肉线条/紧实度 — health and shape of muscles
muscle tone and definition
be ripped idiom idiom
肌肉非常发达的 — very muscular
I don't want to be ripped like you.
good physique collocation collocation
好身材 — good body shape
I just want a good physique with weights and cardio.
in that case connector connector
那样的话 — if that is the situation
In that case, you wanna work with less weight.
start off by phr v phrasal verb
以……开始 — begin by doing something
You can start off by working 10 to 15 reps in four sets.
stretch before collocation collocation
在……之前做拉伸 — do stretching before an activity
it's very important that you stretch before pumping iron
I know how it is phrase phrase
我理解你的处境 — I understand your situation
I know how it is.
jump right into phr v phrasal verb
直接开始 — start without delay
we're gonna jump right into this dialogue
help someone out phr v phrasal verb
帮助某人 — assist someone
this guy was trying to help her out
cut in front of phr v phrasal verb
插到……前面 — go ahead of someone in line
a woman cut in front of me
for the first time phrase phrase
第一次 — on the first occasion
people who go to the gym for the first time
over and over again phrase phrase
反复地 — repeatedly
doing something over and over again
a little bit phrase phrase
一点 — a small amount
this guy was a little bit arrogant
a lot of quantifier phrase
许多 — many or much
That's a lot of weight.
not that much phrase phrase
没那么 — not as much as suggested
It's not that much.
How did you know? phrase phrase
你怎么知道的？ — How did you find out?
How did you know?
Are you new here? phrase phrase
你是新来的吗？ — Are you new to this place?
Are you new here?
I just started my training today phrase phrase
我今天刚开始训练 — I began my training today
I just started my training today.
I'm not sure where to begin phrase phrase
我不确定从哪里开始 — I don't know how to start
I'm not sure where to begin.
It's okay. phrase phrase
没关系 — It's fine
It's okay.
Just watch. phrase phrase
看着 — Observe
Just watch.
My goodness exclamation phrase
天哪 — expression of surprise
My goodness.
Let's try that faster phrase phrase
我们试试快一点 — Let's attempt it more quickly
Let's try that faster.
I'm going to give a presentation phrase phrase
我要做个演讲 — I will deliver a presentation
I'm going to give a presentation tomorrow.
Do you think you can give me a few pointers? phrase phrase
你觉得你能给我一些建议吗？ — Can you give me advice?
Do you think you can give me a few pointers?
In my opinion phrase phrase
在我看来 — from my perspective
In my opinion, they aren't attractive.
What do you think of phrase phrase
你觉得……怎么样？ — What is your opinion on
What do you think of guys that are ripped?
What is your secret? phrase phrase
你的秘诀是什么？ — What is your method?
What is your secret?
It's a good idea to phrase phrase
做……是个好主意 — it is advisable to
It's a good idea to pump iron regularly to maintain a healthy body.
warm up phr v phrasal verb
热身 — prepare body for exercise
If you do not warm up before a physical activity, you can easily pull a muscle.
figure out phr v phrasal verb
搞懂，弄清楚 — understand or solve
figuring out how to get ripped is a priority
over the winter phrase phrase
整个冬天 — during the winter season
We've gained weight over the winter, I think.
during the day phrase phrase
在白天 — in the daytime
get a lot of work done during the day
on this occasion phrase phrase
这次 — on this particular time
That's why we're going to the gym on this occasion.
That's why connector connector
这就是为什么 — that is the reason
That's why we're going to the gym on this occasion.
why don't we phrase phrase
我们为什么不 — suggestion to do something
So why don't we take a look at vocabulary preview?
you can always phrase phrase
你总是可以 — it is always possible
You can always spot the newbies.
you wanna phrase phrase
你想要（口语缩略） — you want to (informal contraction)
In that case, you wanna work with less weight.
二、A2-C2 核心词汇
tone v vocab
使肌肉有线条 — to make muscles firm and visible
to tone is to maybe make give some shape to something.
definition n vocab
肌肉线条清晰度 — visible shape of muscles
muscle tone and definition
physique n vocab
体格，身材 — the size and shape of a person's body
I just want a good physique with weights and cardio.
reps n vocab
重复次数 — short for repetitions
working 10 to 15 reps in four sets
sets n vocab
组 — groups of repetitions
four sets
barbell n vocab
杠铃 — long metal rod with weights at ends
Barbell.
treadmill n vocab
跑步机 — exercise machine with a moving belt
An exercise machine that consists of a continuous moving belt on which to walk or jog.
spinning n vocab
动感单车 — stationary cycling exercise
An aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially designed stationary bicycle.
scale n vocab
秤 — device for weighing
An instrument or machine for weighing.
sit-up n vocab
仰卧起坐 — abdominal exercise
An exercise performed to work out the abdominal muscles.
ripped adj vocab
肌肉发达的 — very muscular
I don't want to be ripped like you.
triceps n vocab
肱三头肌 — back arm muscle
mainly your triceps and biceps
biceps n vocab
肱二头肌 — front arm muscle
triceps and biceps
upper body n vocab
上半身 — upper part of the body
work out your upper body
cardio n vocab
有氧运动 — cardiovascular exercise
with weights and cardio
weight n vocab
重量；哑铃 — the heaviness of an object; used for lifting
That's a lot of weight.
trainer n vocab
教练 — person who trains others
the trainer
bodybuilder n vocab
健美运动员 — person who builds muscles through exercise
bodybuilders
muscle strain n vocab
肌肉拉伤 — injury to a muscle
Muscle strains, also called pulled muscles, are common sports injuries.
sports injury n vocab
运动损伤 — injury caused by sports
common sports injuries
overuse n vocab
过度使用 — using too much
Anyone can pull a muscle because of overuse, muscle fatigue, or through a fall.
fatigue n vocab
疲劳 — extreme tiredness
muscle fatigue
priority n vocab
优先事项 — most important thing
figuring out how to get ripped is a priority
maintain v vocab
保持 — keep in good condition
maintain a healthy body
attractive adj vocab
有吸引力的 — pleasing to look at
they aren't attractive
secret n vocab
秘诀 — hidden method or information
What is your secret?
regularly adv vocab
定期地 — frequently, on a regular basis
pump iron regularly
muscular adj vocab
肌肉发达的 — having strong muscles
Having a strong and muscular body or shape.
tendon n vocab
肌腱 — tissue connecting muscle to bone
muscle tendon or ligament
ligament n vocab
韧带 — tissue connecting bones
muscle tendon or ligament
stationary adj vocab
固定的 — not moving
stationary bicycle
mainly adv vocab
主要地 — primarily
mainly your triceps and biceps
especially adv vocab
特别 — particularly
especially if you're lifting weights
actually adv vocab
实际上 — in fact
And actually this is very related to our next word
apparently adv vocab
显然 — as it seems
Apparently.
absolutely adv vocab
绝对地 — definitely, completely
Absolutely.
definitely adv vocab
肯定地 — without doubt
Definitely.
1. “looking to” 表示意图
用“are you looking to + 动词原形”来询问对方的意图或目标。
Are you looking to develop strength or muscle tone and definition?
2. “start off by + 动名词” 表示以某事开始
用“start off by + doing”来描述第一步做什么。
You can start off by working 10 to 15 reps in four sets.
3. “it is important that + 动词原形” 表示虚拟语气
在“it is important that”后使用动词原形（虚拟语气），表达某事很重要。
it's very important that you stretch before pumping iron
4. 第一条件句：if + 现在时，can + 动词原形
用“if + 现在时”表示条件，主句用“can”表示可能的结果。
If you do not warm up before a physical activity, you can easily pull a muscle.
5. “can always” 表示一般真理或习惯
用“can always + 动词”表示通常发生的事情或普遍真理。
You can always spot the newbies.
6. “I know how it is” 表达理解与同情
这是一个固定表达，用于表示理解对方的处境或感受。
I know how it is.