绝望的主妇第一季第四集学习专栏
绝望的主妇第一季第四集精听训练素材及相关例句和答案，适合听力检验，可以慢放。（与直播间同步）
S01E04 Part01练习素材及答案：
Fall short of something：it means to fail to meet a particular standard, expectation, or goal. It implies not reaching the level that was aimed for or expected. （未能达到特定的标准、期望或目标。它表示没有达到所期望或设定的水平。）
1、公司的新产品未达到预期，客户认为它不如竞争对手的产品好。
The company’s new product fell short of expectations, and customers felt it was not up to snuff/par compared to its competitors.
2、尽管竭尽全力，慈善活动的筹款还是未能达到预期的数额，他们为筹资所付出的努力没有达标。
Despite pulling out all the stops, The charity event’s proceeds fell short of the desired amount; their efforts to raise funds didn’t measure up.
3、尽管炒得沸沸扬扬，这部电影还是未能成为一部卖座片。剧情未能击中要害，特效也平平无奇，让观众感到吃亏了。
Even with all the hype, the movie fell short of being a blockbuster. The storyline didn’t hit the mark, and the special effects were nothing to write home about, leaving fans feeling like they got the short end of the stick.
“Sb/sth gives someone the creeps”：it means that the person or thing makes someone feel uncomfortable, scared, or uneasy, often because they seem strange, eerie, or unsettling. （让人起鸡皮疙瘩”是指那个人或东西让人感到不舒服、害怕或不安，通常是因为它们显得奇怪、怪异或令人不安。）
1、新同事盯着人不眨眼的样子真的让我起鸡皮疙瘩。
The way the new coworker stares without blinking really gives me the creeps. It’s like he’s trying to read your mind.
2、街尾的那座废弃房子让我起鸡皮疙瘩，就像恐怖电影里的场景。
The abandoned house at the end of the street gives me the creeps; it’s like something straight out of a horror movie.
3、穿越雾蒙蒙的森林让我们所有人都起了鸡皮疙瘩。沙沙作响的树叶和远处的动物声音让人毛骨悚然。
Walking through the dark, foggy forest gave us all the creeps. The rustling leaves and distant animal sounds made our skin crawl.
Bring out the big guns：it means to use the most powerful or effective methods, people, or resources available to achieve a goal or solve a problem, especially when other attempts have failed. （使用最强大的方法、最有能力的人或最有效的资源来达到目标或解决问题，尤其是在其他尝试失败的情况下。）
1、当谈判陷入僵局时，公司决定使出大招，带来了他们的顶级律师。
When the negotiations hit a deadlock, the company decided to bring out the big guns and brought in their top lawyers.
2、当派对开始冷清时，他们拿出了超具有吸力力的筹码，播放最流行的歌曲，提供美味的小吃，以期保持活力。
When the party started to die down, they brought out the big guns by playing the most popular songs and serving up delicious snacks, hoping to keep the energy up.
3、当疾病爆发变得难以控制时，卫生部门祭出大杀器，派遣了最有经验的流行病学家，全力以赴控制疫情蔓延。
When the disease outbreak became unmanageable, the health authorities brought out the big guns by deploying their most experienced epidemiologists, sparing no expense to control the spread.
今日引语推荐（ Miss Austin Regrets）
” In the quiet solitude of reflection, we often find ourselves confronting the stark contrast between our aspirations and our realities, and it is within this crucible of self-examination that we either forge a path of enlightenment or succumb to the shadows of our unfulfilled dreams. ”
“在反思的宁静孤独中，我们常常发现自己面对着理想与现实之间的强烈对比，而正是在这自我审视的熔炉中，我们要么开辟一条启蒙的道路，要么屈服于未竟梦想的阴影。 ”
“While it is true that the passage of time may render our achievements as mere footnotes in the annals of history, it is through the relentless pursuit of our passions, and the unwavering commitment to our principles, that we carve out a legacy that transcends the bounds of temporal limits and resonates across generations. ”
“虽然时间的流逝可能会将我们的成就仅仅作为历史年鉴中的注脚，但正是通过对激情的无懈追求和对原则的坚定承诺，我们才能雕刻出超越时间限制的遗产，并在几代人中产生共鸣。”
