本集节目讲解英语短语 “take it as a given” 的用法。这个表达用于描述那些我们可以默认认为理所当然的事情，即使没有完全确认。Feifei 和 Phil 通过对话和例子，展示了如何在日常生活中使用这个地道短语。
Vocabulary
| 单词/短语 | 英文解释 | 中文解释 |
|---|---|---|
| take it as a given | assume something is true without full certainty | 默认，理所当然 |
| take it as read | accept something as true without verification | 无需验证即接受 |
| assume | accept something as true without proof | 假设，设想 |
| forecast | prediction of future weather | 天气预报 |
Examples
- This work is for our most important client, so I’ll take it as a given that you’ve checked everything really carefully.
- If you’re planning to drive somewhere nice on a sunny weekend, you should take it as a given that there’ll be traffic jams.
- If you change your computer password at work, you can take it as a given that it will take you two weeks to memorize it.
Common Mistakes
❌ I take it as given the project will be delayed. ✅ Correct: I take it as a given that the project will be delayed. (the “a” cannot be dropped)
❌ You can take for granted that she’ll be late. ✅ Better: You can take it as a given that she’ll be late. (take for granted stresses “not appreciating”, while take it as a given stresses “assuming”)
Critical Thinking Questions
- What’s the difference between “take it as a given” and “take for granted”?
- What things do you “take as a given” about your daily commute or workplace?