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Chris:   Hey, look at my new D.S.L.R. Cool, isn't it?
Li:    Wow, D.S.L.R. (Digital Single Lens Reflex) 那不是数码单反相机？ I can see
you're really investing in your photography course.
Chris: Yep. After six months of hard work I want to get a distinction for my final
piece.
Li: A distinction 考试拿优，这是你的目标。
Chris: Yes, there's a grand prize of £3,000! If I win, I'll be able to buy myself
some brand new equipment. Get the picture?
Li: What picture?
Chris: Get the picture – it's another way of saying, do you understand? Do you
get the message?
Li: Get the picture? 意思是你明白了吗？That's a good phrase. Here is how you
use it:
Chris: No, we're going to take the train at 11.03, not 12.03. Get the picture?
Jennifer: Before I even finished what I was saying Kate got the picture straight away.
Li: But I still don't get the picture I'm afraid. What have I got to do with you
winning the prize?
Chris: I need your help. I've got to take a series of pictures of someone in
different locations. I have to take them all very quickly.
Li: But I'm not photogenic 我不上相。
Chris: Don't be modest. Come on, get your gear ready. We can go to the park.
In the park
Chris: OK, let's start from the rose garden and move to the side of the lake. I'll
take a variety of snaps. Say 'cheese'!
Li: Snaps 抓拍。 Say 'cheese'!
Chris: Portrait. 肖像。
Landscape. 风景。
Close up. 特写。 Looking sharp!
Candid – so informal. 偷拍。 Great!
OK, that's it. Thanks for your help.
Li: Oh, I'm shattered.
Chris:  Well, if I win the prize, I'll buy you an ice-cream.
Li: What?! Only an ice-cream?! 真是小财迷一个！
Vocabulary
D.S.L.R. 数码单反相机
a distinction   优秀成绩
get the picture   明白了
photogenic    上相的
snaps    抓拍，快照
portrait    肖像
landscape 风景
close up  特写
candid 偷拍