The Big Bang Theory – The Perfect Place to Sit

Level 5The Big Bang Theory3:56

Step 1: Vocabulary

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

M
make yourself at home
relax and feel comfortable
doodle/ˈdud(ə)l/B2
vẽ nguệch ngoạc
In this lesson: a drawing made without thinking
S
spoof
a funny copy of something
H
Holy smokes!
Wow! Incredible!
derivative/dɪˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪv/C1
phái sinh
In this lesson: similar to another person's work (negative)
S
scribble(d)
write (written) quickly and not carefully
R
radiator/ˈɹejdi(j)ˌejtɚ/A2
bộ tỏa nhiệt
In this lesson: a heater
perspiration/ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/B2
sự đổ mồ hôi
In this lesson: sweat, water from the skin caused by heat
C
cross breeze
a cool light wind
discourage/dɪsˈkɝɪd͡ʒ/B2
chán nản
In this lesson: persuade against something
company/ˈkʌmpəni/A1
công ty
In this lesson: guests, visitors
K
Klingon
a race of people from Star Trek
B
boggle/ˈbɑɡəl/C2
làm choáng váng
In this lesson: a type of board game
A
antisocial implication
giving a feeling of not liking to be with other people
C
can't process corn
can't digest (eat) corn
L
lactose intolerant
unable to drink or eat milk or cheese products
jerk/ˈd͡ʒɝk/B2
giật mạnh, đột ngột
In this lesson: a bad guy
G
get through/ɡɛt θruː/B2
làm xong
In this lesson: finish
S
string theory
a scientific theory related to cosmic strings
Q
quantum mechanics
scientific laws that describe the behavior of particles
B
Born-Oppenheimer approximation
a scientific theory about the motion of particles
P
parallax distortion
a problem created by viewing something at an angle due to having two lenses (eyes)

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