Helen:Hello, this is Real English from BBC Learning English, Im Helen.
Chen Li:大伙好,我是陈鹂。
Helen:In Real English, we look at words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary.
Chen Li:是的,英语是一种十分定式化的语言,所以知道现实日常大家常常用的固定表达和俚语自然就非常有用了。
Helen: Todays word is gangsta rap.
Chen Li:我想大家最好还是将这个词分开来讲吧,你刚刚说gangster,意思是强盗,匪徒,英文的拼写是 G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R。
Helen:And today we are going to talk about gangster1 rap but you will often see gangster spelt g.a.n.g.s.t.a. Theres a slight difference.
Chen Li:大部分人都了解 rap music,也就是说唱乐,但什么是gangsta rap?从字面意义上如何来讲解呢?
Helen:So gangsta rap sounds like typical rap or hip2 hop3 music?
Chen Li:听起来就像典型的说唱乐,或者是 hip hop 音乐。
Helen:But the TOPic of the song will focus on the lifestyles of criminals or gangsters4.
Chen Li:不少有名的美国说唱乐歌手都来自犯罪频繁的区域,他们的歌词也大都反映歹徒们的生活方法。
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A: Im looking for the new Snoop Doggy Dogg CD.
B: Aah, youll find it over there in the gangsta rap section
DJ Voice:
Coming up next is the new CD from gangsta rapper 50 Cent
Chen Li:So, Helen, do you like gangsta rap?
Helen:Its too violent for me. No, I dont like it.
Chen Li:是的,我也迷惑这种宣扬暴力和大男子主义的方法会有哪些可取之处。
Helen:Oh well - thats all for todays programme all about gangsta rap.
Chen Li:是的,有关匪徒说唱乐。
Helen:Youve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. See you next time.
Chen Li:再会!