Jo: I'm Jo and this is Real English from BBC Learning English.
Lily: I'm Lily. 是的，两分钟的地道英语节目，短小精悍，常听常练，你能积累很多书本上见不到的英式新词汇。今天大家将学习什么新词呢?
Jo: Well today's word is schmooze S.C.H.M.O.O.Z.E. schmooze.
Lily: Schmooze 发音怪怪的，Jo 我可猜不出的意思是?
Jo: Well schmooze is a verb and it's when you make small talk with someone but you usually do it to gain an advantage for yourself so for example you might make a particular effort to talk to a business partner or client to give them a good impression of you or your company.
Lily: 了解了，第一 schmooze 是个动词，意思是，在有求于某人的时候，主动和某人交谈拉关系，譬如商业伙伴或大概给你带来好处的人，所以 schmooze 就是汉语中的拍马屁，套近乎。
Jo: You can say I was schmoozing the head of the company. Or you might ask someone who were you schmoozing at the party?
Lily: Let's listen to another example.
Example
A: Did you enjoy the party last night?
B: Yeah it was great. I saw you schmoozing the manager of the accounts department.
A: Yeah, I've applied1 for a job there so I thought I should make an effort.
Jo: So Li do you schmooze much?
Lily: Not really. I find it quite difficult making small talk like that. Are you a schmoozer?
Jo: I can schmooze when I have to Lily but it is tricky2. Some people are better at schmoozing than others. Anyway, that's all from BBC Learning English for today don't forget you can learn more Real English words and expressions on our website www.bbcchina.com.cn. See you next time.
Lily: Bye.
