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BBC Learning English Authentic Real English 地道英语 The proof is in the pudding 布丁好不好 吃了才知道 ? 关于台词的备注: 请注意这不是广播节目的逐字稿件.

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2 bbcukchina.com/learningenglish Rob: Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English. I am Rob. Feifei: Hello everyone. I am Feifei. Rob: Can you guess what I have brought for you to try? Feifei: No, but I hope it's not one of those… errr, disgusting pies you always make. Rob: Hey, come on Feifei C have some faith in me. I know you like fried dumplings a lot, so I have made these pork and chive dumplings especially for you! Feifei: Fried dumplings? They look more like burnt dumplings. Rob: Just try one C I'm sure you'll like it. Feifei: Rob, they just don't look that appetising. Rob: Trust me Feifei, the proof is in the pudding. Feifei: In the pudding? Aren't these supposed to be dumplings? Rob: Yes, these are dumplings. But I used the phrase 'the proof is in the pudding' to mean you can only judge the quality of something after you've tried it or used it. Feifei: I see. The proof is in the pudding 的字面意思就是"证据在布丁中",就是说要 想知道布丁好不好,只有吃了才知道.我们用这个表达来强调凡事只有自己亲身体验 或尝试过后才能判断好与坏.Is that right Rob? Rob: Yes, that's right. In the old days, people used to say 'the proof of the pudding is in the eating' C which means you have to eat the pudding to know what's inside it. Feifei: I like that saying. Although it does mean I have to try your dumplings to know how bad they are. Rob: Oh Feifei! Just give it try C you won't be disappointed. Authentic Real English 地道英语 ? British Broadcasting Corporation

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2 bbcukchina.com/learningenglish Feifei: OK, OK. I'll try some. But first let's hear some examples of how to use the phrase 'the proof is in the pudding'. Examples A: I don't believe this new flash washing machine can save water and energy. B: But you haven't used it yet. The proof is the pudding. A: This second-hand car does look a bit old C can you still drive it? B: Well, why don't you test drive it? The proof is in the pudding. A: Do you think this will work? B: I don't know. But let's wait and see C the proof is in the pudding. Feifei: 大家要记住,在英语里 the proof is in the pudding 的意思是只有自己亲身体验或 尝试过后才能判断好与坏,正如我们常说的"空谈不如实践". Rob: So feifei, do you like the dumplings? Feifei: (Feifei munching away…) Mmmm, yes, yum. I do, I really like the pork and chive filling. Rob: I finally made something you like! Feifei: As you say Rob: "the proof is in the pudding"! Rob: Thank you for listening to Authentic Real English. Feifei: And do check out our website for more useful phrases. Rob: Bye. Feifei: Bye.