学习这个英文表达之前,我们先学习这个单词“Tango”(探戈舞)。
"Tango" is a complex style of dance that developed in South America.
探戈舞是一种复杂的舞蹈,起源于南美洲。
The phrase "It takes two to tango" refers to situations that two people or groups have created and should take responsibility for.
“一个巴掌拍不响”指的都要是两个人或者组织都要负责任的情况。
The phrase was made popular from a 1950s song, "Takes Two to Tango."
这个词组变得流行始于20世纪50年代的一首歌“两人来跳探戈舞。”
"Tango" is a complex style of dance that developed in South America.
探戈舞是一种复杂的舞蹈,起源于南美洲。
皮卡丘举一个对话便于大家理解
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A: Did you see that baseball game last night?
你看了昨天晚上的棒球比赛么?
B: I did! I couldn't believe how the pitcher yelled at the umpire!
看了!我简直不敢相信投手冲裁判大喊大叫!
A: The pitcher? The umpire is the one who made the terrible call!
你说投手?裁判才是吹黑哨的人!
B: Well, it takes two to tango, Anna. I guess they're both wrong.
好吧,一个巴掌拍不响,安娜。我觉得他们俩都有错。
Words
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baseball ['besbɔl] 棒球
pitcher ['pɪtʃɚ] 投手
complex [kɑmplɛks] 复杂的
umpire ['ʌmpaɪɚ] 裁判
popular ['pɑpjəlɚ] 流行的
tango ['tæŋɡo] 探戈
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