像美国人一样说英语第25期:将要进入娱乐圈?!

Ted: Amber and I are going to break into the music business. Last night after our concert, a talent agent asked us to meet with him in New York.
Susan: congratulations! We'll give you some spending money for your trip.
Ted: no need. The agent is footing the bill for everything. And when we get there, he's going to wine and dine us.
Susan: he must think you're the cream of the crop.
Ted: he thinks we sound like Goo Goo Dolls.
Nicole: who are they?
Ted: you are really out of it. They're a popular rock band.
Nicole: our family is certainly on a winning streak. I was elected president of the Spanish Club today.
Ted: the Spanish Club? Big deal!
Nicole: you don't get it, Ted. This is only the beginning. Today, president of the Spanish Club. Tomorrow, ambassador to Spain!
Ted: well, Ambassador, you'll need to wrap up my chemistry homework before you leave for the Spanish Embassy.
Susan: a rock and a diplomat---I'm so proud of both of you!

Big deal!: so what? That doesn't really matter. 有什么了不起的

To break into: to enter or be let into a profession 成功参与,顺利打入

Cream of the crop: the best of a group 精英,精华,精髓

To foot the bill: to pay 负担费用,付账

To be out of it: not aware or knowledgeable about trends or modern habits 过时

Spending money: money for minor expenses 开支,零用钱

To wine and dine: to take someone out for an evening or an expensive meal (去餐馆等)大吃大喝,用酒宴款待

To be on a winning streak: a series of wins 一连串的胜利

To wrap up: to finish 圆满结束