- I think it's best for Jeff to go to public school like I did.
- I went to private school and I think it gave me a leg up in life.
- Well, I'm not budging. I got where I am without a fancy （繁华的，昂贵的）private school.
- Alright then. But only if it's in a great location.
- Yeah, the schools in the neck of the woods are a good choice.
- public school 公立学校
- It's best for sb to do sth. 做什么事对某人来说是最好的
- like I do/did
Like I said, I don't mind helping out on the day.
Leaving like I did will only make it worse.——像我那样一走了之只会让事情变得更糟 - give sb a leg up 借助别人的帮助，帮助某人改善处境，站稳脚跟
Getting certifications will definitely give you a leg up in your industry.
考一些资格认证会让你在你的行业站稳脚跟 - budge 让步 no budge in inch 寸步不让
give in 妥协，让步
I can't just give in to every urge I have when I have it.
我不能一有冲动就对自己妥协啊
compromise 让步，妥协
make a deal 达成协议
won't make a deal 不妥协 - I got where I am by doing sth
I got where I am with sth.
表示我走今天这一步，得益于……
I got where I am with a longer view. 我走到今天这一步得益于我长远的眼光 - but only if 但除非……
- alright then, 好吧
9.the neck of the woods 表示某人居住的地方或区域
How is the weather in your neck of the woods?——你那边天气怎么样？
The news said that there's a cold front coming in.
More then cooling down, it has started to snow in my necks of the woods.
第二部分
- It's a perfect fit. 非常合身
- look into 研究， 调查
- give/ offer sb full scholarship 为某人提供全额奖学金
- appreciate sb doing sth
- go to bat for sb. 支持某人， 为某人辩解， 向某人伸出援手
