Karl: Hey, Mike. Heard M.J.'s having a sleepover. I thought I'd hit you up for an invitation.

Mike: Aren't you a little old for sleepovers?

Karl: Cards on the table. I need your help. Evan's one of the only boys in class who wasn't invited, and he's really upset.

Mike: Okay, cards on the table. M.J. says Evan's a bully, and he doesn't want him at his sleepover.

Karl: Well, what if I promise Evan will be on his best behavior?

Mike: I'm sorry. It's out of my hands. M.J. finalized his guest list.

Karl: Well, I think if you check that list again, you'll notice Evan's name's on there.

Mike: I'm M.J.'s dad, not his bouncer. But...Thanks.

Lynette: Hey, honey. How's your day going?

Tom: Very exciting, just got back from the grocery store. It is double coupon day, sort of like the Oscars and the super bowl all rolled into one.

Lynette: Did you remember to get my, um...my special deodorant?

Tom: I sure did. Milady's armpits will be aluminum-free. How is your day?

Lynette: I'm totallyslammed, which is why I'm calling. It looks like I'm gonna be here late tonight, and by "late," I mean past midnight.

Tom: Wait. W-what about our pact?

Lynette: We'll... double up tomorrow.

Tom: Lynette, I have been looking forward to this all day.

Lynette: I know, and I'm really sorry. Listen, I gotta go. I will call you later. I love you. Bye. Tom. What are you doing here? Is everything all right?

Tom: Everything's fine.

Lynette: Well, then what are you doing...Here? Oh, no. Are you crazy? Tom: Crazy about you, baby.

Lynette: But I have so much to do, and I'm not gonna be done till 2 A.M. Possibly 3. Whoo!

Tom: Come on. This is important. Remember what the book said? Every night, no matter what.

Lynette: No, this is a really bad time for me. Well, you did buy me that deodorant. Ooh! Mmm.

Operator: Lynette, I have Carlos on line two.

Lynette: Uh, tell him I'll call right back.

Operator: He says it's really important.

Lynette: Hello?

Carlos: Hey, Lynette. I'm over here at Capital Consultants, and the guys have a question. I need you to pull up their account.

Lynette: I'm kind of busy!

Carlos: Well, the ad has to be at the printer's by noon, so yeah, now. Lynette?


1. sleepover：孩子到别的小朋友家过夜。影片中Karl对Mike说：“听说M.J.在邀请别人来家里过夜。”来看例句： The girls are having a sleepover ! 这些女生要办过夜派对呢! Lily's dad was a party pooper at her sleepover . 在莉莉家过夜时，他的爸爸真扫兴.

2. hit up for：请求(某人)给以(某物), 向(某人)讨(某物)。Karl为Evan争取sleepover的机会，对Mike说：“我想我请求你的邀请。”

来看例句： We hit him up for a loan. 我们向他请求贷款。

3.Cards on the table：摊牌。面对故意佯装不解的Mike，Karl说：“摊牌吧，我需要你的帮忙。”

I wish that you would put your cards on the table. 我希望你干脆把话挑明。

You should be frank with us and put your cards on the table. 你应该对我们以诚相待，把你的意图公开出来。

4. out of one’s hands: 不取决于某人。Mike十分明确的回绝了Karl：“对不起，我做不了主， M.J.的客人名单已经写好了。” I'm afraid the matter is out of my hands. 此事已非我力所能及。 This office is out of my hands, You have to be onto Mr. Bill. 这个办公室已不再由我负责。你得(打电话)与比尔先生联系。

5. double coupon ：A particular store or certain manufacturers will double the face value of regular coupons for a limited time, on a particular day of the week, or throughout the duration of a special sale. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-double-coupons.htm

6.be slammed: 美俚，形容工作多的几乎做不完。Lynette说：“我今天忙的一塌糊涂，所以我打电话给你。”

7. pull up：这里的意思是，查看过往记录。Lynette正和Tom打的火热，Carlos来电“我需要你说一下他们的账目情况。”

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