Jo: Hello everybody, I’m Jo and you're listening to Authentic Real English from the BBC.
Jean: And I’m Jean, 大家好。
Jo: Now Jean, you're looking very pleased with yourself.
Jean: Am I?
Jo: Yes, is there something you're not telling me?
Jean: 我确实有个好消息… I got a pay rise.
Jo: No wonder you're feeling so chuffed. Congratulations!
Jean: 谢谢！我还真的是挺高兴的。What was the word you used to describe how I’m feeling?
Jo: I said you are chuffed C.H.U.F.F.E.D.
Jean: I see, so when I’m feeling happy about something 就是因为什么事情而特别的高兴。
Jo: Or proud of something you’ve achieved…
Jean: 或者是为我取得的一个什么成果而感到非常的骄傲…
Jo: Yes…
Jean: I can say I am chuffed.
He must be chuffed!
Jo: Yes and you can say you are chuffed or you’re feeling chuffed. You can also say that someone looks chuffed.
Jean: I am chuffed, I am feeling chuffed or someone looks chuffed.
Jo: You got it. Now, listen to these people using the word ‘chuffed’.
Example
A: Why are you looking so chuffed with yourself?
B: Well, my boyfriend just asked me to marry him.
A: Congratulations.
A: How did your job interview go last week?
B: Great, I got the job. I start next month.
A: Wow, you must be feeling so chuffed.
Jean: Ok, 在我们今天节目结束之前，让我们再把它复习一下好吗: You can use the word chuffed to describe a happy or pleased feeling. Especially when you have done something you’re proud of.
Jo: That’s right and if anyone would like to hear more Authentic Real English words, they can visit our website.
Jean: That’s bbcchina. You’ll always find something new there. So see you next time.
Jo: Bye for now.
