How to 'Dish Up' Something Good
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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
现在，来自美国之音学习英语的单词和它们的故事。
Food is a popular subject with many people around the world. It is fun to talk about our favorite dishes. It is even more fun to share a favorite dish with others.
食物是世界各地许多人的热门话题。 谈论我们最喜欢的菜肴很有趣。 与他人分享最喜欢的菜肴更有趣。
Today we talk about the word “dish.” A dish can be the object on which you serve food. But, a dish can also mean a specially prepared food.
今天我们来谈谈“菜”这个词。盘子可以是盛放食物的物体。 但是，菜肴也可以指专门准备的食物。
Do you have a signature dish? Our signature is how we sign our names. So, a signature dish is a dish we are known for making well. In a way, it identifies us.
你有招牌菜吗？ 我们的签名就是我们签名的方式。 所以，招牌菜就是我们以制作精良而闻名的菜品。 在某种程度上，它识别了我们。
My signature dish is sweet potato rosemary dinner rolls. I am often asked to make them, especially for holiday parties. In my circle of friends, I am known for this dish. When the rolls are on the table, people know that I made them.
我的招牌菜是红薯迷迭香晚餐卷。 我经常被要求制作它们，尤其是节日聚会。 在我的朋友圈里，我因这道菜而闻名。 当面包卷放在桌子上时，人们就知道是我做的。
A tasty dish is something that makes a table look good and inviting. Sometimes the same can be said about a person. Someone who is good-looking can be called a dish. While this usage might be a bit dated, it is still used.
一道美味的菜肴能让餐桌看起来美观又诱人。 有时对于一个人也可以这样说。 长得好看的人，才称得上是菜。 虽然这种用法可能有点过时，但仍在使用。
Now, let’s talk about the verb “dish.” “To dish” can mean to talk about private or personal information.
现在，我们来谈谈动词“dish”。 “To dial”可以指谈论私人或个人信息。
It might be gossip. But I can also dish about myself. For example, a friend may ask me to dish about my new job. I could also use a phrasal verb form and say my friend want me to dish out all the interesting details.
这可能是八卦。 但我也可以介绍一下我自己。 例如，一位朋友可能会要求我介绍一下我的新工作。 我还可以使用短语动词形式，说我的朋友希望我说出所有有趣的细节。
Now, to dish up something means to put food on a dish for someone to eat.
现在，dish up some 的意思是把食物放在盘子上供某人吃。
However, it can also mean sharing personal details, our own and others. We can also dish out things, like jokes or even insults.
然而，它也可能意味着分享我们自己和他人的个人信息。 我们也可以说一些话，比如笑话，甚至侮辱。
Some people like to tease or insult.
有些人喜欢取笑或侮辱。
They can dish out jokes and insults all day long. But sometimes these same people do not like it if you do the same to them. We have a saying for just such people.
他们可以整天讲笑话和侮辱。 但有时，如果你对他们做同样的事情，这些人会不喜欢。 我们有一句话专门针对这样的人。
We say, “They can dish it out, but they can’t take it.” They are able and willing to share harsh thoughts, criticisms, or insults about others, but they do not think they, themselves, deserve such treatment. And that’s Words and Their Stories.
我们说：“他们可以把它扔掉，但他们不能接受。”他们能够并且愿意分享对他人的严厉想法、批评或侮辱，但他们认为自己不应该受到这样的待遇。 这就是《言语及其故事》。
Until next time, I’m Anna Matteo.
下次再见，我是安娜·马特奥。
Anna Matteo wrote this story for VOA Learning English. ______________________________________________________ signature – n.
安娜·马特奥 (Anna Matteo) 为美国之音英语学习频道撰写了这个故事。 ______________________________________________________ 签名 – n.
the name of a person written with his or her own hand gossip – n.
亲笔书写的人名 八卦 – n.
rumor or report of a personal nature tease – v.
个人性质的谣言或报告 戏弄 – v.
to make fun of harsh – adj.
取笑 严厉的 – adj.
excessively critical or negative
过度批评或消极
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