Jo: This is Real English from BBC Learning English, I’m Jo.
Jean: And I’m Jean.
Jo: In Real English, we look at words and phrases that you might not find in your dictionary.
Jo: Today’s word is ‘celeb’ – C.E.L.E.B. – celeb.
Jean: Celeb. 給我們解釋一下好嗎？
Jo: Well, it’s quite simple. A celeb is a celebrity, or famous person, a star.
Jo: That’s right. You could say “All the celebs live in Hollywood”.
Jean: 或者你可以問 “Who is your favourite celeb?”
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A: Look at the prices on the menu! This restaurant is really expensive!
B: Yes, but lots of celebs come here, that’s why!
Jo: Are you interested in celebs’ private lives, Jean?
Jean: Not really. And you?
Jo: Actually, yes. I really like reading magazines about the lives of celebs, their houses, hobbies etc.
Jean: Really?
Jo: Yes. My favourite celeb is Brad Pitt.
Jean: Why is he so interesting?
Jo: I like his films – and he’s a very handsome celeb!
Jean: Yes I agree.
Jo: Yes, he’s the kind of celeb I like!
Jean: 好了，讓我們來回顧一下，a celeb就是像影星、歌星之類的名人明星。And that’s all we have time for today.
Jo: Yes, that’s all. You’ve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon for more up-to-the-minute Real English. Bye.
Jean: See you next time.
