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如果说学生的第一要务 “the name of the game” 是学习，那么好的学习资源对学生来说就格外重要。“The name of the game” 是一个地道的口语表达，它可以用来指 “一件事或一项活动中的关键部分”，或者 “对一件事的基本要求或期待”。听节目，跟主持人菲菲和 Phil 学习 “the name of the game” 的用法。
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Feifei
Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English, where we explain expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I’m Feifei.
Phil
And I’m Phil.
Feifei
Now, I am a big believer in looking professional in the office. I’m sitting here, very smartly dressed, but Phil, you’re in a tracksuit and trainers. What’s going on?
Phil
OK, OK, let me explain. I’m going for a run at lunchtime, and when you’re an athlete like me…
Feifei
Oh, an athlete? You?
Phil
Don’t laugh! When you’re an athlete, speed is the name of the game. I just can’t run that fast in office clothes.
Feifei
I’m not convinced you can run fast in that either, but anyway you’ve given us a good expression to learn in this programme – ‘the name of the game’. Why don’t you tell us a bit about it?
Phil
So, if something is ‘the name of the game’, that can mean that it’s the most important aspect of something. The ‘game’ might actually be a game. So in football, the name of the game is scoring goals, but it can also be used more generally. We use it any time that we want to highlight the most important part of an activity.
Feifei
Yes. So for example, at work professionalism is the name of the game, so you Phil, should put some proper shoes on.
Phil
Maybe you’re right. While I go and change, listen to these people using the expression ‘the name of the game’.
Examples
My brother has an amazing mind for detail, and he’s a lawyer, which is good because that’s the name of the game.
I’m watching a reality TV show at the moment, and popularity is really the name of the game.
When I travel, I don’t really like to plan much, because for me, spontaneity is the name of the game.
Feifei
你正在收听的是 BBC 英语教学的 “地道英语” 节目。以上我们一起学习了表达 “the name of the game” 的用法。“The name of the game” 可以用来指 “一件事情或一项活动中的关键部分” 或者 “在做一项活动中一个人最需要具备的品质”。 But there is another, related meaning.
Phil
Yes, sometimes, we use ‘the name of the game’ to talk about expectations around something. In some jobs you might say that ‘early mornings are the name of the game’. If you work in a cafe, then early mornings are definitely the name of the game.
Feifei
Yes, in some jobs you just have to accept that you need to get up early if you want to do them. “The name of the game” 还可以用来表示 “对一件事情最基本的要求或期待”。
Phil
Now, when you’re learning a language, regular practice is the name of the game. So, make sure you come back for the next episode. We’ll see you then.
Feifei
Bye!