What Does It Take to Be a 'Power Couple'?
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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。
In American English, we use many expressions to describe when two people have a lot of similarities or are very close. Here are some examples.
在美式英语中，我们使用许多表达方式来描述两个人有很多相似之处或非常接近。 以下是一些示例。
If we say two people are joined at the hip, they are nearly always together. If we describe individuals as thick as thieves, it means they are very close. People considered two peas in a pod have many things in common. And we use the term kindred spirits to describe people who often share the same opinions and interests.
如果我们说两个人志同道合，那么他们几乎总是在一起。 如果我们形容个体厚如盗贼，那就意味着他们非常亲密。 人们认为豆荚里的两颗豌豆有很多共同点。 我们使用“志趣相投”这个词来形容经常拥有相同观点和兴趣的人。
These expressions can represent people who grew closer for different reasons. Maybe they complemented each other well in certain ways. Or maybe their situations brought them together for the purpose of completing something important or meaningful.
这些表达方式可以代表因不同原因而变得更加亲密的人。 也许他们在某些方面可以很好地互补。 或者也许他们的处境让他们聚集在一起是为了完成一些重要或有意义的事情。
But today we are going to discuss a very special kind of relationship – one that involves two people who are romantically involved and very successful.
但今天我们要讨论一种非常特殊的关系——这种关系涉及两个浪漫且非常成功的人。
People in such relationships can be described as power couples.
处于这种关系中的人可以被称为权力夫妻。
There are many examples of famous power couples, including successful movie stars, musicians and others in the performing arts. But power couples can exist in many other industries and communities, as well. And, the two people do not have to work in the same industry.
著名的权力夫妇的例子有很多，包括成功的电影明星、音乐家和表演艺术界的其他人。 但权力夫妻也可能存在于许多其他行业和社区中。 而且，两个人不必从事同一个行业。
If they do, however, that can make them even more powerful. For example, a well-known architect who builds homes could be partnered with a famous designer who decorates them. Or, one person in a power couple may be a music producer, while the other is a famous singer.
然而，如果他们这样做了，那就会让他们变得更加强大。 例如，建造房屋的著名建筑师可以与装饰房屋的著名设计师合作。 或者，一对权力夫妇中的一个可能是音乐制作人，而另一个是著名歌手。
Even though power couples involve highly successful people, one person could describe their partner as their better half. This is a way to compliment their “other half” in the relationship. For example, one might say during a meeting with a friend, “Hello! How are you? And more importantly, how is your better half?” Now, let’s hear two friends use some of these expressions.
尽管权力夫妻涉及非常成功的人，但一个人可以将他们的伴侣描述为他们的另一半。 这是赞美他们在关系中的“另一半”的一种方式。 例如，在与朋友会面时，一个人可能会说：“你好！ 你好吗？ 更重要的是，你的另一半怎么样？” 现在，让我们听听两个朋友使用其中一些表达方式。
A: Hey, I’m not used to seeing you alone.
A：嘿，我不习惯见到你一个人。
Where’s your sidekick? B: Huh?
你的伙伴在哪里？ 乙：啊？
Who are you talking about? A: Ben.
你在说谁？ 答：本。
You guys have been joined at the hip for weeks. Looks like you’re thick as thieves. B: Well, the project is pretty important for the company.
你们已经团结一致好几个星期了。 看起来你就像小偷一样厚实。 B：嗯，这个项目对公司来说非常重要。
So, we’re putting in a lot of hours. A: Are you becoming kindred spirits from working so much together?
所以，我们投入了大量的时间。 A：你们因为经常一起工作而成为志趣相投的人吗？
B: No.
乙：没有。
It’s just keeping us both very busy. A: Busy trying to become the new power couple in the office?
这让我们俩都很忙。 A：忙着成为办公室新的权力情侣？
B: What are you talking about??
乙：你在说什么？？
We’re not thick as thieves or kindred spirits, and we’re definitely not a power couple. We are just working hard on the same project! And that’s all the time we have for this Words and Their Stories.
我们并不像盗贼那样亲密，也不是志同道合的人，我们也绝对不是一对权力夫妻。 我们只是在为同一个项目而努力！ 这就是我们阅读《言语及其故事》的所有时间。
Until next time, I’m Anna Matteo. Anna Matteo wrote this story for VOA Learning English. ______________________________________________________ complement -n.
下次再见，我是安娜·马特奥。 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。 ______________________________________________________ 补语-n。
something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect : -v.
填充、完成或变得更好或完美的东西：-v。
to complete or enhance by providing something additional romantically -adv.
通过提供额外的东西来完成或增强 浪漫地-adv.
done in a way that relates or is associated with love : romantic -adv.
以与爱相关或相关的方式完成：浪漫-adv。
of, relating to, or associated with love architect -n.
爱的、关于爱的或与爱有关的 建筑师-n.
a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction decorate -v.
设计建筑物并为其施工提供建议的人 装饰-v.
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming compliment -n.
通过添加一些美丽的或变得更有吸引力的东西来变得更有吸引力 恭维-n.
an expression of respect, affection, or admiration : -v.
表达尊重、喜爱或钦佩：-v。
to make an expression of respect, affection, or admiration sidekick -n.
表达尊重、喜爱或钦佩 伙伴 -n.
a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner
作为下属或合伙人与另一个人有密切关系的人
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