The Big Bang Theory – Valentine’s Gifts

Level 5The Big Bang Theory4:41

Step 1: Vocabulary

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

P
pain in the ass
an annoying or difficult person
card/kɑːrd/A1
thẻ
In this lesson: a type of letter that you give on a special occasion
A
atomic force microscope
a very powerful microscope
O
our initials
the first letters of our names
M
micro/ˈmaɪkɹoʊ/B1
rất nhỏ
In this lesson: very small
P
pull an all-nighter
work (or study) all night
T
take a bite out of
use a lot of
Y
You’re up kid.
It is your turn (your opportunity).
D
Dazzle me.
Impress me!
C
Canterbury Tales
a famous English book written by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1400
illustrate/ˈɪləstreɪt/B2
minh họa
In this lesson: show, display
N
neuroscientist
a scientist who studies the brain
B
brain cells
the small cells that form the brain
S
signed print
a copy of a painting signed by the artist
T
truly remarkable
very special
I
I call dibs.
I claim the right to keep this. (It is mine!)
F
facial expression
the emotions you show through your face
contemplation/ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/C1
sự suy ngẫm
In this lesson: thinking
C
come up with/kʌm ʌp wɪð/B1
nghĩ ra
In this lesson: invent, create
beloved/bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/B2
được yêu quý
In this lesson: loved very much by many people
return/rɪˈtɜːrn/A2
sự trở lại
In this lesson: give back

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