Jo: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I’m Jo.
Jean: And I’m Jean.
Jo: Today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.
Jean: 在我們的《地道英語》節目中，我們將學到一些現代英式英語的新詞彙和新說法。
Jo: Today’s new word is 『to chill out』.
Jean: Chill out. I don’t think I』ve heard that one before. What does that mean?
Jo: Well, to chill out is a very common expression in English nowadays. It means relax, calm down or take it easy.
Jean: 噢，就是休閒放鬆、、悠閒逍遙的意思吧? Is that the only way we use it, Jo?
Jo: Well, there is another situation in which you might use it. If your friend was getting very stressed and anxious about something, you might tell them not to worry – just 『chill out』.
Jean: 原來還有讓人平靜下來不要煩惱的意思。So, Jo, if my boss was getting stressed about me being late for work, I could tell him to 『chill out』?
Jo: Well, I wouldn’t use it with my boss or teacher! But you could say it to a friend.
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A: Do you fancy coming to the cinema tonight?
B: No, I’m a bit tired. I think I』ll just stay home and chill out.
A: Oh no! I』ve got 3 essays to do by tomorrow, I forgot to pay my rent and I can’t find my car keys! What am I going to do?
B: Just chill out – it’s not such a big problem!
Jean: What do you do if you want to chill out, Jo?
Jo: Well, I like to read or listen to music. What about you?
Jean: Hmm – well, I don’t get a lot of time to chill out these days, but when I do, there’s nothing better than a long, hot bath.
Jo: Very true! That helps me chill out too.
Jean: 好啦，讓我們來回顧一下今天學到的新詞吧 – to chill out – 就是放鬆鬆弛、平靜不煩躁的意思。
Jo: Yes, it’s time to go. You』ve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon for more up-to-the-minute Real English. Bye.
Jean: See you next time.