Helen: And I'm Helen.

Neil: Today we're going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.

Helen: 在今天的節目里，我們要一塊兒來學學在英語中出現的新詞兒

Neil: It's very important to stay up-to-date with English as new words and expressions enter the language all the time.

Helen: Neil, 今天的新詞兒是什么呢？

Neil: Today’s new word is 'fag' – F.A.G. – fag.

Helen: 這個 Fag 是什么意思呀？

Neil: Well, fag is a slang word for cigarette.

Helen: 原來 fag 是香煙的俚語啊，那 Neil 我們應該怎么來用這個 fag 呢?

Neil: Well, in exactly the same way you use cigarette. It's a countable noun.

Helen: Fag 是個可數名詞，和 cigarette 的用法一模一樣。那我們來舉個例子吧, Neil?

Neil: OK. If I offer you a cigarette, I could say 'Would you like a fag?'

Helen: Would you like a fag, 意思就是你要抽煙嗎？

Neil: That's right. But then I'd say, 'Sorry, I don't smoke'!

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A: Have you got any fags?

B: I've got a couple. You can have one if you like.

A: Could you put that fag out, please!

B: Sorry, I didn't realise this was a no smoking area.

Helen: Do you smoke fags then, Neil?

Neil: No. I don't like the smell.

Helen: 沒錯，吸煙有害健康。

Neil: Yes, but many people still smoke fags.

Helen: 為什么呢？

Neil: Well, it is very hard to stop smoking fags.

Helen: 是啊，想讓人們停止吸煙是非常困難的。

Neil: Indeed. It is best if you never start smoking fags in the first place. Anyway, let’s recap – fag – is an informal word for cigarettes.

Helen: 對，fag 就是香煙的俚語，可別忘了啊。Neil, 我們的時間又要到了。

Neil: Yes, that's it. You've been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon for more up-to-the-minute Real English. Bye.

Helen: 我們下次再見。