How I Met Your Mother – Desperation Day

Level 5How I Met Your Mother2:59

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

L
looming/ˈlumɪŋ/B2
sắp xảy đến
In this lesson: coming, approaching
S
specter/ˈspɛktɚ/C1
bóng ma; viễn cảnh đáng sợ
In this lesson: a haunting or disturbing image or prospect
F
fast approaching
coming soon
D
desperation/ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/B2
cùng đường
In this lesson: having lost all hope
I
It's a thing.
It is popular and famous.
D
dates back
starts (its historical beginning)
forbidden/fɚˈbɪdən/B1
cấm
In this lesson: not allowed or permitted
H
his best bro
his best friend
S
She is a perfect ten.
She is very beautiful. (A score of 10 out of 10)
X
X
the Roman numeral (number) for 10
H
High five.
slap hands to congratulate
V
V
the Roman numeral (number) for 5
S
smoken'
hot, sexy, beautiful
J
Jupiter/ˈd͡ʒupɪtɚ/A2
Sao Mộc
In this lesson: a Roman god
C
climax/ˈklaɪmæks/B2
cao trào
In this lesson: peak, at its highest point
F
freak out
go crazy
C
case in point
Here is a good example.
D
dippy
silly
troll/tɹɑl/B2
kẻ khiêu khích trên mạng; cố tình khiêu khích trên mạng
In this lesson: an ugly creature
H
high-functioning sociopath
a crazy person with no morals who can still seem normal and do well in society
M
my ex
my ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend
Gray's Papaya
a famous hot dog restaurant in New York
Urkel
a famous nerdy TV character from the 90s
S
solidarity/ˌsɒlɪˈdærəti/B2
sự đoàn kết
In this lesson: stay together as a team
S
sisterhood
the bond and feelings of support between women

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.