ACT 1-2 它已經(jīng)相當(dāng)完備了

【故事梗概】

Marilyn認(rèn)為Richard的攝影作品已經(jīng)準(zhǔn)備得很充分了。在她的鼓勵(lì)下，Richard決定去見出版商。

Marilyn: So, what do you think you’re going to do?

Richard: Does the name Harvey Carlson ring a bell?

Marilyn: Oh, yes! Harvey Carlson! I remember.

Richard: He said I should call him. He’s the publisher of the Carlson Publishing Company. He said they need a new book of photographs, and he really liked my concept.

Marilyn: So, why don’t you call him in the morning?

Richard: Do you think I have enough to show him?

Marilyn: I’ve been through every section with you, Richard. It’s quite complete. And now that you’re satisfied with the performing arts section, I think you should show it to Mr. Carlson.

Richard: You’re right. My Family Album, U.S.A. feels right. I’ll call in the morning and set up an appointment to see him.

Marilyn: He’s going to love your work. Come on. Let’s get some sleep.

【語言點(diǎn)精講】

1. Does the name Harvey Carlson ring a bell?

你對(duì) Harvey Carlson這個(gè)名字有印象嗎？

ring a bell: 這是很形象化的說法，但很常用，指一提到某人或某地的名字，腦中好像敲響了一聲鐘，使人想起來了。

2. He said they need a new book of photographs, and he really liked my concept.

他說過他們需要一本新的影集，還說他確實(shí)喜歡我的構(gòu)思。

concept: 想法，思想，觀念。

3. I’ve been through every section with you, Richard. It’s quite complete. And now that you’re satisfied with the performing arts section, I think you should show it to Mr. Carlson.

我已經(jīng)和你一起審閱過每一部分了，Richard。它已經(jīng)相當(dāng)完備了，現(xiàn)在你既然對(duì)表演藝術(shù)這一部分感到滿意，我認(rèn)為你可以把全書拿給Carlson先生看了。

be through: 表示“讀過，看過，經(jīng)歷過，檢查或回顧過”等。又例如，“They’ve been through thick and thin together.”（他們共歷了艱難困苦。）

be satisfied with something: 對(duì)某事感到滿意

section: 部分。在這里相當(dāng)于“part”。

now that: 連詞，表示“既然”。又例如，“Now that everyone is here, we’ll get down to business.”（現(xiàn)在既然人已經(jīng)到全了，讓我們開始談?wù)掳伞＃?/p>

4. You’re right. My Family Album, U.S.A. feels right. I’ll call in the morning and set up an appointment to see him.

你說得對(duì)，《走遍美國》這本書現(xiàn)在的樣子看來已經(jīng)可以了。我明天早上給他打電話安排同他會(huì)晤。

My Family Album, U.S.A. feels right. : 我覺得《走遍美國》這本書已經(jīng)不錯(cuò)了。書是不會(huì)有感覺的，這里的feel表示某事物作用于人的感覺，但不用被動(dòng)而用主動(dòng)語態(tài)。

set up an appointment: 安排約會(huì)，會(huì)見。相當(dāng)于“to arrange an appointment”。