| ztmeimei |
2008-10-21 10:52 |
The fairy-tale creatures arrive in Shrek's swamp, Lord Farquaad decides who he'll marry, and then Shrek and Farquaad make a deal.
{Sniffles} *sniffle:抽鼻子声
-Here I go.
-Good night.
{Sighs}
-I mean, I do like the outdoors. I'm a donkey. I was born outside.
I'll just be sitting by myself outside, I guess, you know.By myself, outside.
I'm all alone.There's no one here beside me
{Bubbling}
{Sighs}
{Creaking}
{Sighs}
-I thought I told you to stay outside.
-I'm outside.
{Clattering}
-Well, gents, it's a far cry from the farm, but what choice do we have?
*"Gents" is a way of saying gentlemen.
*If something is "a far cry from"a farm,it's very different than a farm, though it could be compared to it.与……相差很远
-It's not home, but it'll do just fine.
*虽然不是家，但还算可以
-What a lovely bed.
-Got ya.
{Sniffs} I found some cheese.
-Ow! {Grunts}
-Blah! Awful stuff.
*"Blah" is a child's way of expressing disgust or disapproval.
*"Awful"means extremely bad.
*"stuff" is a very general word for things.
-Is that you, Gorder?
-How did you know?
-Enough! What are you doing in my house?
{Grunts}
-Hey!
{Snickers}
-Oh, no, no, no. Dead broad off the table.
*A "broad" is a silly, slangy and somewhat dated word for a woman.
-Where are we supposed to put her? The bed's taken.
-Huh?
{Gusps}
{Male voice} What?
-I live in a swamp. I put up signs. I'm a terrifying orge! What do I have to do get a little privacy?
*A "swamp" is a wetland that is usually covered with water and woody vegetation.
*If something is "terrifying," it is extremely scary.
-Aah!
-Oh, no. No! No!
{Cackling}
-What?-Quit it.
-Don't push.
{Squeaking}
{Lows}
- What are you doing in my swamp?
{Echoing}
Swamp! Swamp! Swamp!
{Gasping}
-Oh, dear!
-Whoa!
-All right, get out of here. All of you, move it! Come on! Let's go!
*come on:The most common and versatile phrasal verb in the English language, here meaning "hurry up!"
Hapaya! Hapaya! Hey!
-Quickly. Come on!
-No, no! No, no. Not there. Not there.
-Oh!
{Sighs}
-Hey, don't look at me. I didn't invite them.
-Oh, gosh, no one invited us.
*gosh:用以代替God的委婉说法，表示惊异或强烈情感
-What?
-We were forced to come here.
-By who?
-Lord Farquaad.
-He huffed and he puffed and he...... signed an eviction notice.
*"To huff" is to breath heavily.气喘吁吁
*to "puff" is to breath in, as in when you breath in on a cigarette (These are words from a famous fairy tale about three little pigs).
*An "eviction notice" is a legal document from a landlord demanding that a tenant move out from a building ("To evict" a person is to legally throw them out).
*tenant:person who pays rent to a landlord for the use of a room,a building,land,ect.
{Sighs}
-All right. Who knows where this Farquaad guy is?
{Murmuring}
-Oh, I do. I know where he is.
-Does anyone else know where to find him? Anyone at all?
-Me! Me!
-Anyone?
-Oh! Oh, pick me! Oh, I know! I know! Me, me!
{Sighs}
-Okay, fine. Attention, all fairy tale things.
*fairy tale things:A silly way of referring to the various characters from fairy tales or children's stories mentioned here, including Snow White and Cinderella.
Do not get comfortable. Your welcome is officially worn out.
*If you "wear out" a welcome, the people who invited you are no longer happy that you're still there.
In fact, I'm gonna see this guy Farquaad right now and get you all off my land and back where you came from!
*Note that "going to"--> "gonna" in rapid speech. This is Shrek's way of telling all the fairy tell characters that he's going to force them to leave.
*get (sb.)off:(cause sb. to ）leave a place or start a journey.
{Cheering}
{Twittering}
-Oh! You! You're comin' with me.
- All right, that's what I like to hear, man.
Shrek and Donkey, two stalwart friends, off on a whirlwind big-city adventure.
*"Stalwart friends" are those who are strong and stick together no matter how bad the troubles they have.
*off:starting a journey or race.
*A "whirlwind" adventure involves seeing lots of things in little time, with a sense of great rush or urgency.
I love it!
-On the road again. Sing it with me, Shrek.
-Hey. Oh, oh!
-I can't wait to get on the road again.
-What did I say about singing?
-Can I whistle?
-No.
-Can I hum it?
*hum:sing (a tune)with closed lips.
-All right, hum it.
{Humming}
{Grunts}
{Whimpering}
-That's enough. He's ready to talk.
{Coughing}
{Laughing}
{Clears throat}
-Run, run, run, as fast as you can. You can't catch me. I'm the gingerbread man!
*gingerbread:姜味饼
-You are a monster.
*monster:怪物
-I'm not the monster here. You are. You and the rest of that fairy tale trash, poisoning my perfect world.
*"To poison" something is to give it a dangerous or deadly substance, such as a horrible chemical, that can kill or destroy it.
Now, tell me! Where are the others?
-Eat me!{Grunts}
*"Eat me" is a sillier and less vulgar insult than "fuck you!"
-I've tried to be fair to you creatures. but now my patience has reached its end! Tell me or I'll - -
*A "creature" is any kind of animal, from a human to an insect to a dragon.
-No, no, not the buttons. Not my gumdrop buttons.
*gumdrop:胶姆糖，橡皮软糖
-All right then. Who's hiding them?
-Okay, I'll tell you. Do you know the muffin man?
*A "muffin" is a type of round sweet bread that is made with eggs.松饼
-The muffin man?
-The muffin man.
-Yes, I know the muffin man, who lives on Drury Lane?
-Well, she's married to the muffin man.
-The muffin man?
-The muffin man!
-She's married to the muffin man.
{Door opens}
-My lord! We found it.
*An alternative way of saying "My God," used to express strong emotion.
-Then what are you waiting for? Bring it in.
{Man grunting}
{Gasping}
-Oh!
-Magic mirror - -
-Don't tell him anything!
-No!
{Ginerbread man whispers}
-Evening. Mirror, mirror on the wall. Is this not the most perfect kingdom of them all?
-Well, technically you're not a king.
*"Mirror, mirror on the wall" are famous opening words for many fairy tale characters when they are talking to their mirror in order to find out the truth of a situation.
*A "kingdom" is a land or country where a king rules over his people.
*"Technically" is a way of saying legally, or in fact.
-Uh, Thelonius.
-You were saying?
-What I mean is, you're not a king yet. But you can become one.All you have to do is marry a princess.
-Go on.
{Chuckles}
-So, just sit back and relax, my lord, because it's time for you to meet today's eligible bachelorettes.
*In this case, "Lord" is a way of addressing a king or other high leader.
*If a person is "eligible," they're available to meet and go out with others.
*A "bachelorette" is a young and attractive woman who is not married.
And here they are! Bachelorette number one is a mentally abused shut-in from a kingdom far, far away.
*If a person is "mentally abused," they have been emotionally mistreated, often by their parents.
*A "shut-in" is a person who never leaves their room or house, though this is a rarely used expression.
She likes sushi and hot tubbing anytime.
*sushi:寿司
*A "hot tub" is a large bath filled with very hot water for relaxing, though here it's used as a verb. This is describing the character Cinderella（灰姑娘）.
Her hobbies include cooking and cleaning for her two evil sisters. Please welcome Cinderella.
-Bachelorette number two is a cape-wearing girl from the land of fancy.
*A "cape" is clothing that fits closely at the neck and hangs loosely over the shoulders.
*The "land of fancy" is a fairy tale way of referring to places where everyone is happy and well taken care of ("Fancy" means expensive or posh when referring to restaurants or houses).
Although she lives with seven other men, she's not easy.
*A very clever way of referring to the fairy tale character Snow White, who is famous for living with the seven dwarfs (little people). Note that in certain contexts, if a girl is "easy," she has sex with lots of men.
Just kiss her dead, frozen lips and find out what a live wire she is. Come on. Give it up for Snow White!
*A "live wire" is a slangy way of referring to a person who has a lot of unpredictable energy.
*In this context, "to give it up for" a person is to clap or applaud for them when they take the stage or begin to speak.
-And last but certainly not least,
*last but……not least:A way of introducing the last person in a group, but one who you still consider very important or good.
Bachelorette number three is a fiery red head from a dragon-guarded castle surrounded by hot boiling lava!
*A girl who is 'fiery' has a lot of passion or energy, and perhaps specifically sexual energy.
*"Lava" is the hot deadly liquid that is thrown out of active volcanoes.
But don't let that cool you off.
*In this case, "to cool off" means to calm down or lose interest.
She's a loaded pistol who likes pina coladas and getting caught in the rain.
*A "loaded pistol" is a slangy way of referring to a person who is passionate but perhaps emotionally unstable.
*A "pina colada" is a tropical drink made with coconut, pineapple and liquor.用椰子汁、凤梨汁和朗姆酒制的的饮料
Yours for the rescuing, Princess Fiona!
*"To rescue" a person is to save them from a great danger.
-So will it be bachelorette number one, bachelorette number two or bachelorette number three?
-Two! Two!
-Three! Three!
-Two! Two!
-Three!
-Three? One?
{Shudders} Three?
--Three! Pick number three, my lord!
-Okay, okay, uh, number three!
-Lord Farquaad, you've chosen Princess Fiona.
If you like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain
-Princess Fiona.If you're not into yoga.
*yoga:瑜伽
*be into sth.:对某事物很有兴趣
-She's perfect. All I have to do is just find someone who can go - -
-But I probably should mention the little thing that happens at night.
-I'll do it.
-Yes, but after sunset - -
-Silence! I will make this Princess Fiona my queen, and DuLoc will finally have the perfect king!
*DuLoc:The fairy tale land where Lord Farquaad lives.
Captain, assemble your finest men. We're going to have a tournament.
*A "captain" is a high rank or level in the military.
*"To assemble" people means to bring them together.
*finest:adj.出色的，优秀的
*A "tournament" is a type of contest, usually involving some sport or other skill.
-But that's it. That's it right there. That's DuLoc. I told ya I'd find it.
-So, that must be Lord Farquaad's castle.
-Uh-huh. That's the place.
-Do you think maybe he's compensating for something?
*"To compensate for" something is to try and do very well at something else because you're not so good or lucky in that first thing (Shrek is saying that Lord Farquaad is probably embarrassed by having such a small penis, and that is why he built such a big castle!).
{Laughs}
{Groans}
-Hey, wait. Wait up, Shrek.
-Hurry, darling. We're late. Hurry.
-Hey, you!
{Screams}
-Wait a second. Look, I'm not gonna eat you. I just - - I just - -
{Whimpering}
{Sighs}
{Whimpering, Groans}
{Turnstile clatters}
{Chuckles}
{Sighs}
-It's quiet. Too quiet.
{Creaking}
-Where is everybody?
-Hey, look at this!
{Clattering, whirring, clicking}
Welcome to DuLoc such a perfect town
Here we have some rules.Let us lay them down
*"To lay down the rules" is to announce exactly what the rules are, in the expectation that they will be followed (A "rule" is another word for a law or regulation).
Don't make waves, stay in line,And we'll get along fine.
*"To make waves" is to do things that cause trouble or excitement.
*"To stay in line" is to follow the law or rules and to avoid trouble.
DuLoc is perfect place
Please keep off of the grass
*keep off:不接近，离开
Shine your shoes, wipe your... face
DuLoc is, DuLoc is
DuLoc is perfect ...... place
{Camera shutter clicks
{Whirring}
-Wow! Let's do that again!
-No. No. No, no, no! No.
{Trumpet fanfare}
{Crowd cheering}
-Brave knights.-You are the best and brightest in all the land.
*brightest:Another word for smartest.
-Today one of you shall prove himself - -
-All right. You're going the right way for a smacked bottom.
*"To smack" something is to hit or slap it.
*A person's bottom is their ass, behind or butt (Or for that matter, their derriere or tush!).
-Sorry about that.
{Cheering}
-That champion shall have the honor - - no, no - - the privilege to go forth and rescue the lovely Princess Fiona from the fiery keep of the dragon.
*"privilege" is a right or honor that is given by someone else.
*go forth:出发，向前去
*"fiery"means literally made of or surrounded by fire.
*in this context, "keep" is a dated way of saying guardianship or physical custody.
If for any reason the winner is unsuccessful, the first runner-up will take his place and so on and so forth.
*In a contest, a "runner-up" is the person who finishes right after the winner or person in front of them.
*"And so on and so forth" is a way of ending a sentence when describing the continuation of a pattern.
Some of you may die, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make.
*A classic line that captures the courage of politician's throughout history!
*sacrifice:giving up of sth,usu in return for sth more important or valuable.
{Cheering}
-Let the tournament begin!
{Gasps}
-Oh!
-What is that?
{Gasping}
-It's hideous!
*hideous:A powerful adjective that means totally gross, horrible or disgusting.
-Ah, that's not very nice. It's just a donkey.
-Indeed. Knights, new plan! The one who kills the orge will be named champion! Have at him!
*"To have at" a person is to attack them with great force.
-Get him!
-Oh, hey! Now come on! Hang on now.
-Go ahead! Get him!
-Can't we just settle this over a pint?
*"To settle" an argument is to talk about it until you reach an agreement.
*"A pint" is a quantity of food or liquid, and here, refers to a pint of beer.
-Kill the beast!
-No? All right then. Come on!
I don't give a damn about my reputation
*give a damn:感兴趣，喜欢，介意
*reputation:名誉，名声
You're living in the past .It's a new generation
-Damn!
{Whinnying}
A girl can do what she wants to do
And that's what I'm gonna do
And I don't give a damn about my bad reputation
Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Not me
Me, me, me
-Hey, Shrek, tag me! Tag me!
*"To tag" a person is to briefly touch them, often in a game like baseball.
And I don't give a damn about my bad reputation
Never said I wanted to improve my station
-Ah!
{Laughs}
And I'm always feelin' good when I'm having fun.
-Yeah!
And I don't have to please no one
-The chair! Give him the chair!And I don't give a damn about my bad reputation
Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Not me
Me, me, me
Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Not me, not me
{Bell dings}
{Cheering}
{Laughs}
-Oh, yeah! Ah! Ah! Thank you! Thank you very much! I'm here to Thursday.
Try the veal! Ha, ha!
*veal:The meat of very young cows.
{Shrek laughs}
{Crowd gasping, murmuring}
-Shall I give the order, sir?
*give the order:下令
-No, I have a better idea. People of DuLoc, I give you our champion!
-What?
-Congratulations, orge. You're won the honor of embarking on a great and noble quest.
*embark on sth:start or engage in(esp sth new or difficult).
*If a goal is "noble," it is honorable or morally justified.
*A "quest" is a great journey involving lots of adventure.
-Quest? I'm already in a quest, a quest to get my swamp back.
-Your swamp?
-Yeah, my swamp! Where you dumped those tale creatures!
*"To dump" something is to get rid of it or throw it away, like trash.
{Crowd murmuring}
-Indeed. All right, orge. I'll make you a deal.
*"Indeed" is a common British way of saying in fact, or perhaps certainly.
*A "deal" is an important word for an agreement.
Go on this quest for me, and I'll give you your swamp back.
-Exactly the way it was?
-Down to the last slime-covered toadstool.
*"Slime" is the unpleasant sticky and dirty film or substance that is found in bathtubs that are dirty, or in wet swamp lands.
*A "toadstool" is a type of poisonous mushroom found in swamps or other wet places.
-And the squatters?
*"Squatters" are people who illegally live in abandoned or poor apartments or houses without paying rent.
-As good as gone.
*If you say that a person is "good as gone," you're saying that they will soon be gone, for sure.
-What kind of quest?
-Let me get this straight. You're gonna go fight a dragon and rescue a princess just so Farquaad will give you back a swamp which you only don't have because he filled it full of freaks in the first place.
*"To get this straight" is to very carefully discuss something so that you are sure you understand what exactly is happening.
*freak:A person or animal who is considered monstrous, totally bizarre or physically very strange, who could be in the circus.
-Is that about right?
-Maybe there's a good reason donkeys shouldn't talk.
-I don't get it. Why don't you just pull some of that orge stuff on him?
*Donkey's slangy way of asking "Why don't you act like a scary ogre so that you'll scare him away?"
Throttle him, lay siege to his fortress, grinds his bones to make your bread,
*"To throttle" a person is to violently choke them around the neck.
*"To lay siege to" a place is to surround it with soldiers and continue to attack it, often over a long period of time.
*A "fortress" is a castle or other well defended place which is hard to attack.
the whole orge trip.
*In this case, "trip" is a slangy way of saying attitude or viewpoint.
-Oh, I know what. Maybe I could have decapitated an entire village and put their heads on a pike, gotten a knife, cut open their spleen and drink their fluids.
*"To decapitate" someone is a violent verb meaning to cut their head off.
*A "pike" is a sharp point or spike.
*A person's "spleen" is an organ in their stomach, and a word that is sometimes used just because it sounds funny!
Does that sound good to you?
-Uh, no, not really, no.
-For your information, there's a lot more to orges than people think.
-Example?
-Example? Okay, um, orges are like onions.
-{Sniffs} They stink?
-Yes - - No!
-They make you cry?
-No!
-You leave them in the sun, they get all brown, start sproutin' little white hairs.
*"To sprout" hair is to let it grow quickly (When plants sprout, they grow upward).
-No! Layers! Onions have layers. Orges have layers! Onions have layers.
*A "layer" is one thickness or fold lying over or under another (Onions do have layers, as do some cakes, types of skin, and lots of other things).
You get it? We both have layers.
{Sighs}
-Oh, you both have layers. Oh. {Sniffs} You know, not everybody likes onions. Cake! Everybody loves cakes! Cakes have layers.
-I don't care... what everyone likes. Orges are not like cakes.
-You know what else everybody likes? Parfaits.
*parfaits:A dessert made of fruit, ice cream and whipped cream.
Have you ever met a person, you say, "Let's get some parfait," they say, "No, I don't like no parfait"? Parfaits are delicious.
-No! You dense, irritating, miniature beast of burden!
*Shrek's way of totally insulting Donkey. If a person is "dense," they are stupid and often don't understand what is being told to them.
*If a person is "irritating," they are annoying, bothersome, or more colloquially, a pain in the ass.
*"Miniature" means very small.
*a "beast of burden" is any farm animal that is used to do heavy work, such as pulling a cart.
Orges are like onions! And of story. Bye-bye. See ya later.
-Parfaits may be the most delicious thing on the whole damn planet.
-You know, I think I preferred your humming. Do you have a tissue or something? I'm making a mess.
*tissue:餐巾纸，手巾纸
*In this case, "a mess" refers to tears and nose mucus, though it usually refers to lots trash or clutter in a room, or more generally, a bad situation.
Just the word parfait make me start slobbering.
*"To slobber" is to let saliva dribble or roll down from the mouth.
I'm on my way from misery to happiness today.
*misery:A good word for extreme unhappiness, sadness or despair.
Uh-huh,uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
I'm on my way from misery to happiness today
Uh-huh,uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
And everything that you receive up yonder
*yonder:那边的，更远的
Is what you give to me the day I wander
I'm on my way
I'm on my way
I'm on my way
-Ohh! Shrek! Did you do that?
-You gotta warn somebody before you just crack one off.
*crack one off:This is Donkey's way of saying to pop or explode (He is referring to the act of farting or passing gas).
My mouth was open. Believe me, Donkey, if it was me, you'd be dead. {Sniffs} It's brimstone We must be getting close.
*brimstone:A type of sulfur rock which smells very bad.
-Yeah, right, brimstone. Don't be talking about it's the brimstone. I know what I smell. It wasn't no brimstone. It didn't come off no stone neither.
*If a smell "comes off" something, it is the source of it.
{Rumbling}
-Sure, it's big enough, but look at the location.
{Laughing}
-Uh, Shrek? Uh, remember when you said orges have layers?
-Oh, aye.
-Well, I have a bit of a confession to make.
*A "confession" is the act of admitting to having done something wrong or embarrassing, sometimes while speaking to a priest or church official.
Donkeys don't have layers. We wear our fear right out there on our sleeves.
*"To wear your fear on your sleeves" is to be honest about your fear instead of trying to hide it (The expression can be used with other emotions).
*A "sleeve" is the part of a shirt that covers your arms.
-Wait a second. Donkeys don't have sleeves.
-You know what I mean.
-You can't tell me you're afraid of heights.
-I'm just a little uncomfortable about being on a rickety bridge over a boiling like of lava!
*If a bridge is "rickety," it is very weak and in poor shape, and perhaps about to break in two or collapse.
*"Lava" is the dangerous hot liquid that shoots out of active volcanoes.
Come on, Donkey. I'm right here beside ya, okay? For emotional support,we'll just tackle this thing together one little baby step at a time.
*"To tackle" a person is to physically force them to the ground, but if you tackle a problem, you find a solution for it. Note that big problems are solved one step at a time, or one small part at a time.
*baby step:a small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task.
-Really?
-Really, really.
-Okay, that makes me feel so much better.
-Just keep moving. And don't look down.
-Okay, don't look down. Don't look down. Don't look down. Keep on moving.Don't look down.
{Gasps}
-Shrek! I'm lookin' down! Oh, God, I can't do this! Just let me off, please!
-But you're already halfway.
-But I know that half is safe!
-Okay, fine. I don't have time for this. You go back.
-Shrek, no! Wait!
-Just, Donkey - - Let's have a dance then, shall me?
-Don't do that!
-Oh, I'm sorry. Do what?
-Oh, this?
-Yes, that!
-Yes? Yes, do it. Okay.
{Screams}
-No, Shrek! No! Stop it!
-You said do it! I'm doin' it.
-I'm gonna die. I'm gonna die. Shrek, I'm gonna die. Oh!
-That'll do, Donkey. That'll do.
-Cool.
-So where is this fire-breathing pain-in-the-neck anyway?
*If a person (or dragon) is a "pain in the neck," they are causing big problems or being annoying or bothersome
*"pain in the ass": a more common expression,很难解决的麻烦的事
-Inside, waiting for us to rescue her.
{Chuckles}
-I was talkin' about the dragon, Shrek.
{Water dripping, wind howling}
-You afraid?
-No.
-But - -
- Shh.
-Oh, good. Me neither.
{Gasps}
-'Cause there's nothin' wrong with bein' afraid. Fear's a sensible response to an unfamiliar situation.
*If something is "sensible," it is reasonable or rational.
Unfamiliar dangerous situation, I might add. With a dragon that breathes fire and eats knights and breathes fire, it sure doesn't mean you're a coward if you're a little scared.
*A "coward" is a person who is easily scared or has no courage.
I sure as heck ain't no coward. I know that.
*as heck:A filler term used to express emotion such as anger or frustration (Note however that "as hell" is much more common).
{Gasps}
-Donkey, two things, okay? Shut ... up. Now go over there and see if you can find any stairs.
-Stairs? I thought we was lookin' for the princess.
-The princess will be up the stairs in the highest room in the tallest tower.
-What makes you think she'll be there?
-I read it in a book once.
-Cool. You handle the dragon. I'll handle the stairs.
*In this case, "to handle" the dragon is to fight him or to take care of the problems that she may cause ("To handle" the stairs is to find a way to use or go up them without getting hurt).
I'll find those stairs. I'll whip their butt too.
*"To whip a person's butt" is a very slangy way of saying to beat them up or physically hurt them (but note that you wouldn't normally use this expression with an inanimate object like stairs).
Those stairs won't know which way they're goin'.
{Creacing}
-I'm gonna take drastic steps. Kick it to the curb. Don't mess with me. I'm the stair master. I've mastered the stairs.
*"Drastic steps" are very serious actions that might be dangerous or risky.
*The "curb" is the part of a sidewalk right next to the street.
*"To mess with" a person is to anger or provoke them.
*A "stairmaster" is a well known exercise machine,but as used here by Donkey,
*a "stair master" is a person who has mastered or perfected the use of normal stairs (This is a subtle but clever play on words).
I wish I had a step right here. I'd step all over it.
-Well, at least we know where the princess is, but where's the - -
-Dragon!
{Screams}
{Gasps}
{Roars}
-Donkey, look out!
{Screams}
{Whimpering}
-Got ya!
{Roars}
{Gasps}
{Shouts}
-Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!
{Screaming}
{Gasps}
-Oh! Aah! Aah!
{Gasping}
{Crowls}
-No. Oh, no, No!
{Screams}
-Oh, what large teeth you have.
{Crowls}
-I mean white, sparkling teeth.
*If teeth "sparkle" in the dark, they give off bright moving points of light (the way firecrackers do when they are lit during the 4th of July).
I know you probably hear this all time from your food, but you must bleach them, 'cause that is one dazzling smile you got there.
*"To bleach" teeth or clothes is to make them whiter through a chemical process.
*"Dazzling" means to shine brightly or be truly impressive or incredible or amazing in some type of performance.
Do I detect a hint of minty freshness?
*"To detect" something is to notice it even though it is subtle or not obvious.
*A "hint" of something is just a small suggestion or tiny amount of it.
*If your breath has "minty freshness," it has the pleasant smell of mint, which is a well known plant.
And you know what else? You're - - You're a girl dragon! Oh, sure! I mean, of course you're a girl dragon. You're just reeking of feminine beauty.
*"To reek" is to powerfully give off a bad smell, though here donkey uses it incorrectly to suggest you can reek of something nice.
What's the matter with you? You got something in your eye? Ohh. Oh.
Oh. Man, I'd really love to stay, but you know, I'm, uh - -
(Coughs)
-I'm an asthmatic, and I don't know if it'd work out if you're gonna blow smoke rings. Shrek!
*An "asthmatic" is a person who has the disease asthma, which makes it difficult
to breath.
*In this case, "to work out" means to be helpful.
*"Smoke rings" are circular rings of smoke that some people make when smoking.
{Gasps}
{Whimpering}
-No! Shrek! Shrek! Shrek!
{Groans, Sighs}
{Vocalizing}
-Oh! Oh!
-Wake up!
-What?
-Are you Princess Fiona?
-I am, awaiting a knight so bold as to rescue me.
*A "knight" is a type of solider in the middle ages who was known for serving the king or rich landowners.
*If a person is "bold," they are very brave and likely to take quick and decisive actions.
-Oh, that's nice. Now let's go!
-But wait, Sir Knight.
This be-ith our first meeting.*这是我们初次见面
Should it not be a wonderful, romantic moment?
-Yeah, sorry, lady. There's no time.
-Hey, wait. What are you doing? You should sweep me off my feet out yonder window and down a rope onto your valiant steed.
*Much of this is poetic old English; "To sweep a woman off her feet" is to totally charm or seduce her.
*"Out yonder" is Shakespearean English meaning "over there."
*If a person or animal is "valiant," they show great courage or bravery.
*"steed" is a very old-fashioned word for a horse.
-You've had a lot of time to plan this, haven't you?
-Mm-hmm.
{Screams, grunts}
-But we have to savor this moment!
*"To savor" something is to take the time to really enjoy or appreciate it.
You could recite an epic poem for me. A ballad? A sonnet! A limerick? Or something!
*"To recite" a poem is to read it outloud.
*An "epic poem" is a very long poem\that usually tells a great story.
*A "ballad" is a slow romantic song.
*a "limerick"is a humorous verse or small poem.
*a "sonnet" is a short song that is performed in classical music.
-I don't think so.
-Can I at least know the name of my champion?
-Um, Shrek.
-Sir Shrek.
{Cleans throat}
-I pray that you take this favor as a token of my gratitude.
*In old English, "to pray" meant to sincerely ask or request.
*A "token"is a small symbol.
*"gratitude" is another word for appreciation.
-Thanks!
{Roaring}
-You didn't slay the dragon?
*"To slay" a person or animal is to kill them violently, often with a sword or knife.
-It's on my to-do list. Now come on!
*A person's "to-do list" is a list of the things that they want to do.
{Screams}
-But this isn't right! You were meant to charge in, sword drawn, banner flying.
*你应该猛冲进来，舞刀弄剑，摇旗呐喊
*"To charge in" to a place is to rush in with great energy.
*A "sword" is a soldier's weapon with a large blade.
*if it is "drawn," it is in the person's hand, ready to use.
*A "banner" is a type of large flag.
That's what all the other knights did.
-Yeah, right before they burst into flame.
*If something "bursts into flames," it explodes and then goes up in fire.
-That's not the point. Oh!
-Wait. Where are you going? The next's over there.
-Well, I have to save my ass.
*A slangy way of saying "I have to protect myself."
-What kind of knight are you?
-One of a kind.
-Slow down. Slow down, baby, please. I believe it's healthy to get to know someone over a long perriod of time. Just call me old-fashioned.
{Laughs}
-I don't want to rush into a physical relationship.
*rush into:仓促从事
I'm not emotionally ready for a commitment of, uh, this-Magnitude really is the word I'm looking for.
*"Commitment" in an important word when discussing romantic relationships, since it is the decision to spend the rest of your life with your partner.
*"Magnitude" means great size, number or power.
Magnitude- - Hey, that is unwanted physical contact. Hey, what are you doing? Okay, okay. Let's just back up a little and take this one step at a time.
*In this case, to "back up" means to look back and see how you got where you are,and thus in doing so, it also means to slow down.
We really should get to know each other first as friends or pen pals.
*"Pen pals" are people who have become close friends through writing letters to each other, but who have often not actually met in person.
I'm on the road a lot, but I just love receiving cards - - I'd really love to stay, but - - Don't do that! That's my tail! That's my personal tail.
*on the road:在旅途中
Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona head back to Farquaad's castle.
You're gonna tear it off.
*"To tear off" something is to pull it off or forcefully remove it.
I don't give permission - What are you gonna do with that? Hey, now. No way. No! No! No, no! No. No, no, no. No! Oh!
{Growls}
{Roaring}
{Gasps}
-Hi, Princess!
-It talks!
-Yeah, it's getting him to shut up that's the trick.
*In this case, "trick" is used to mean the most difficult part (More generally, a trick is an act that is designed to fool or cheat people).
{Screams}
{Screaming}
-Oh!
{Thuds}
{Groans}
{Roars}
{Roaring}
-Okay, you two, heard for the exit! I'll take care of the dragon.
{Fchoing}
-Run!
{Gasping}
{Screaming}
{Roaring}
{Screams}
{Roars}
{Panting, sighs}
{Whimpers}
{Roars}
-You did it!
-You rescued me! You're amazing. You're - - You're wonderful. You're... a little unorthodox I'll admit.
*If a person is "unorthodox," they act in ways that are considered strange or different, or more specifically, not normal or typical.
But thy deed is great, and thine heart is pure.
*More Shakespearean English from Princess Fiona: "Thy" and "thine" both meant your.
*A "deed" is a good or noble act that is well done.
I am eternally in your debt.
*If something is "eternal," it is forever.
*If you are "in a person's debt," you owe them something of great value for what they have done to help you.
{Clears throat}
-And where would a brave knight be without his noble steed?
*A "noble" person is one who has excellent character or morals. This is Princess
Fiona's way of saying Shrek could not survive without Donkey.
-I hope you heard that. She called me a noble steed. She think I'm a steed.
-The battle is won. You may remove your helmet, good Sir Knight.
*A "helmet" is a protective covering for the head that is usually made of a hard material (They're often worn by those who drive motorcycles).
-Uh, no.
-Why not?
-I have helmet hair.
-Please. I would'st look upon the face of my rescuer.
-No, no, you wouldn't - - 'st.
-But how will you kiss me?
-What? That wasn't in the job description.
-Maybe it's a perk.
*A "perk" is an advantage of a job that is not part of the actual salary paid, such as vacations, health insurance or the use of a company car.
-No, it's destiny. Oh, you must know how it goes. A princess locked in a tower and beset by a dragon is rescued by a brave knight, and then they share true love's first kiss.
*"Destiny" is an excellent word for something for which a person is destined.or more specifically, fate or fortune.
*If a person is "beset" by troubles,they are surrounded or being attacked by them.
-Hmm? With Shrek? You think- - Wait. Wait. You think that Shrek is you true love?
*true love:The person (or in this case, ogre) that a person is destined to be with.
-Well, yes.
{Laughing}
-You think Shrek is your true love!
-What is so funny?
-Let's just say I'm not your tipe, okay?
*In this context, a common way of saying "I am not the type of person that would be good for you in a serious romantic relationship."
-Of course, you are. You're my rescuer. Now - - Now remove your helmet.
-Look. I really don't think this is a good idea.
-Just take off the helmet.
-I'm not going to.
-Take ot off.
-No!
-Now!
-Okay! Easy. As you command. Your Highness.
*"To command" is to order.
*"your highness" is the way one should address a princess or queen.
-You- - You're a- - an orge.
-Oh, you were expecting Prince Charming.
*Prince Charming:A general name for any man who is considered handsome, charming and eligible to marry.
-Well, yes, actually. Oh, no. This is all wrong. You're not supposed to be an orge.
{Sighs}
-Princess, I was sent to rescue you by Lord Farquaad, okay? He is the one who wants to marry you. -Then why didn't he come rescue me?
-Good question. You should ask him that when we get there.
-But I have to be rescued by my true love, not by some orge and his- - his pet.
-So much for noble steed.
*"Maybe this donkey isn't so wonderful after all."
-You're not making my job any easier.
-I'm sorry, but your job is not my problem. You can tell Lord Farquaad that if he wants to rescue me properly, I'll be waiting for him right here.
-Hey! I'm no one's messenger boy, all right? I'm a delivery boy.
*A "delivery boy" physically delivers or transports various things to people who order them.
-You wouldn't dare. Put me down!
*"To dare" to do something is to do it even though there is great risk or danger.
-Ya comin', Donkey?
-I'm right behind ya.
-Put me down, or you will suffer the consequences!
*consequences:An important word for the logical or predictable results of an action.
This is not dignified! Put me down!
*dignified:The quality of being respectable in manner, behavior or language.
-Okay, so here's another question. Say there's a woman that digs you, right, but you don't really like her that way.
*dig:喜欢
How do you let her down real easy so her feelings aren't hurt, but you don't get burned to a crisp and eaten?
*"To let a person down easy" is to very gently give them bad news, in this case that you're not interested in them romantically.
*If something is "burned to a crisp," they are burned so badly that only a blackened shell is left (Crispy,of course, means very crunchy).
-You just tell her she's not your true love. Everyone knowest what happens when you find your - - Hey!
{Sighs}
-The sooner we get to DuLoc the better.
-You're gonna love it there, Princess. It's beautiful!
-And what of my groom-to-be? Lord Farquaad? What's he like?
*A "groom" is the man who is going to marry the bride in a wedding,and in this grammatical construction, "to-be" simply means future.
-Let me put it this way, Princess. Men of Farquaad's stature are in short supply.
*In this case, "to put" is a widely used way of saying to express or say.
*let me put it this way:我这样来说吧
*The second sentence is a play on words since "stature" can mean both reputation for excellence and physical size; Shrek is not saying there are few people with Farquaad's excellence, but rather that Farquaad is physically short (or even that he has a small penis!).
*If something is "in short supply," there are few left.
{Laughs}
-I don't know. There are those who think little of him.
-Stop it. Stop it, both of you. You're just jealous you can never measure up to a great ruler like Lord Farquaad.
*Another play on words; "To measure up" to somebody is to compare them in a general sense, though here it may mean to be the same physical size as them.
*A "ruler" is the political leader of a nation.
-Yeah, well, maybe you're right, Princess. But I'll let you do the "measuring" when you see him tomorrow.
-Tomorrow? It'll take that long? Shouldn't we stop to make camp?
-No, that'll take longer. We can keep going.
-But there's robbers in the woods.
*woods:One way of referring to the forest.
-Whoa! Time out, Shrek! Camping's starting to sound good.
-Hey, come on. I'm scarier than anything we're going to see in this forest.
-I need to find somewhere to camp now!
{Birds wings fluttering}
{Grunting}
-Hey! Over here.
-Shrek, we can do better than that. I don't think this is fit for a princess.
*If something is not "fit for" a princess, it is considered inappropriate or not dignified enough for her. -No, no, it's perfect. It just needs a few homey touches.
*"Homey" is a nice little adjective meaning warm and cozy, like a home.
*In this context, "touches" are small but worthwhile improvements.
-Homey touches? Like what?
{Crashing}
-A door? Well, gentlemen, I bid thee good night.
*Fiona's Shakespearean English; You should just say "goodnight".
*thee:you
-You want me to read you a bedtime story? I will.
-I said good night!
-Shrek, What are you doing?
{Laughs}
-I just- - You know - - Oh, come on. I was just kidding.
{Fire cracking}
-And, uh, that one, that's Throwback, the only orge to ever spit over three wheat fields. Right. Yeah.
*throwback:返祖现象
-Hey, can you tell my future from these stars?
-The stars don't tell the future, Donkey. They tell stories. Look, there's Bloodnut, the Flatulent. You can guess what he's famous for.
*"Flatulent" is a unpleasant adjective referring to the passing of gas,or farting (Shrek is talking about the astrological star symbols in the sky).
-I know you're making this up.
*"To make up" a story is to create it from your head, because it's doesn't exist in real life.
-No,look.There he is,and there's the group of hunters running away from his stench.
*stench:A powerful word to describe an extremely bad or unpleasant smell.
-That ain't nothin' but a bunch of little dots.
-You know, Donkey, sometimes things are more than they appear. Hmm? Forget it.
{Sighs}
-Hey, Shrek, what we gonna do when we get our swamp anyway?
-Our swamp?
-You know, when we're through rescuing the princess.
-We? Donkey, there's no "we". There's no "our". There's just me and my swamp. The first thing I'm gonna do is build a ten-foot wall around my land.
-You cut me deep, Shrek. You cut me real deep just now.
*This is Donkey's way of telling Shrek that his feelings have been very badly hurt
You know what I think? I think this whole wall thing is just a way to keep somebody out.
-No, do ya think?
-Are you hidin' something?
-Never mind, Donkey.
-Oh, this is another one of those onion things, isn't it?
-No, this is one of those drop-it and leave-it alone things.
*In this case, "drop it" means to forget about it. Note this is part of another one of those long phrases that function as one adjective.
-Why don't you want to talk about it?
-Why do you want to talk about it?
-Why are you blocking?
*In this context, "to block" means to be unable to talk about something(This is a very modern way of discussing psychological problems).
-I'm not blocking.
-Oh, yes, you are.
-Donkey, I'm warning you.
-Who you trying to keep out?
-Everyone! Okay?
-Oh, now we're gettin' somewhere.
-Oh! For the love of Pete!
*Shrek's favorite way of expressing frustration, but this is rarely if ever used in real life.
-What's your problem? What you got against the whole world anyway?
*Donkey's way of asking why Shrek is always so angry at everyone.
-Look, I'm not the one with the problem, okay? It's the world that seems to have a problem with me. People take one look at me and go. "Aah! Help! Run! A big, stupid, ugly orge!"
They judge me before they even know me. That's why I'm better off alone.
*In this case, "to judge" a person is to form an opinion about them.
-You know what? When we met, I didn't think you was just a big, stupid, ugly orge.
-Yeah, I know.
-So, uh, are there any donkeys up there?
-Well, there's, um, Gabby, the Small and Annoying.
*annoying:A useful adjective meaning irritating or bothersome.
-Okay, okay, I see it now. The big shiny one, right there. That one there?
-That's the moon.
-Oh, okay.
{Orchestra}
{Dulcimer}
-Again, show me again. Mirror, mirror, show her to me. Show me the princess.
-Hmph.
-Ah. Perfect.
{Inhales}
{Snoring}
{Vocalizing}
{Whistling}
{Sizzling}
{Sniffs, yawns}
-Mmm, yeah, you know I like it like that.
--Come on, baby. I said I like it.
-Donkey, wake up.
-Huh? What?
-Wake up.
-What?
-Good morning. Hm, how do you like your eggs?
-Good morning, Princess!
-What's all this about?
-You know, we kind of got off to a bad start yesterday. I wanted to make it up to you. I mean, after all, you did rescue me.
*"To make it up to" a person is to do something nice for them after having done something bad to them earlier.
-Uh, thanks.
{Sniffs}
-Well, eat up. We've got a big day ahead of us.
{Belches}
-Shrek!
-What? It's a compliment. Better out than in, I always say. {Laughs}
-Well, it's no way to behave in front of a princess.
{Belches}
-Thanks.
-She's as nasty as you are.
*In this case, "nasty" means impolite or rude.
-{Laughs} You know, you're not exactly what I expected.
-Well, maybe you shouldn't judge people before you get to know them.
{Vocalizing}
-La liberte! Hey!
-Princess!
{Laughs}
-What are you doing?
-Be still, mon cherie, for I am you savior! And I am rescuing you from this green - -{Kissing sounds}-beast.
*"Mon cherie" is French for "my dear."
*A "savior" is a person who saves the life of another,
*a "beast" is a disgusting animal or monster.
-Hey!
-That's my princess! Go find you own!
-Please, monster! Can't you see I'm a little busy here?
-Look, pal, I don't know who you think you are!
*"Pal" is a colloquial word for friend, though it is often used, as here, to address a person that is annoying or bothering you.
-Oh! Of couse! Oh, how rude. Please let me introduse myself. Oh, Merry Men.
{Laughs}
{Accordion}
Ta, dah, dah, dah, whoo.
I steal from the rich and give to the needy.
*If a person is "needy," they are poor or have few physical possessions(This sentence is the philosophy of Monsieur Hood, who is based on the legendary character Robin Hood, who lived in 12th century England. "Monsieur" is the French word for Mr.).
He takes a wee percentage, But I'm not greedy.
*"Wee" is an interesting adjective that means very small or tiny.
I rescue pretty damsels,Man, I'm good.
*damsels:A very old fashioned British word for a young unmarried woman of noble birth or high social class.
What a guy, Monsieur Hood
Break it down
I like an honest fight and a saucy little maid
What he's basically saying is he likes to get - - Paid.
*A clever line; "To get laid" means to have sex.
So When an orge in the bush grabs a lady by the tush.
*A silly and somewhat vulgar word for ass, butt, derriere, etc.
That's bad
That's bad
When a beauty's with a beast
it makes me awfully mad
He's mad
He's really, really mad
I'll take my blade and ram it through your heart
*In this case, a "blade" is a sword or knife. "To ram a knife through" something is to violently push through it.
Keep your eyes on me, boys
'cause I'm about to start
{Grunts, Groans}
{Karate Yell}
{Merry Men Gasping}
{Panting}
-Man, that was annoying!
-Oh, you little- -
{Karate Yell}
{Accordion}
{Shouting, groaning}
{Chuckles}
-Uh, shall we?
-Hold the phone.
{Grunts}
Oh! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on now. Where did that come from?
-What?
-That! Back there. That was amazing! Where did you learn that?
-Well - - {Chuckles} When one lives alone, uh, one has to learn these things in case there's a - - There's an arrow in your butt!
*arrow:A pointed weapon shot from a bow that flies through the air like a missile.
*missile:object or weapon that is thrown or fired at a target.
*target:靶；arrow:箭；bull's-eye:靶心；bow:弓；
-What? Oh, would you look at that?
-Oh, no. This is all my fault. I'm so sorry.
-Why? What's wrong?
-Shrek's hurt.
-Shrek's hurt. Shrek's hurt? Oh, no, Shrek's gonna die.
-Donkey, I'm okay.
-You can't do this to me, Shrek. I'm too young for you to die.
Keep you legs elevated. Turn your head and cough.
*If something is "elevated," it is kept high or above.
*The second sentence is what doctors always tell their patients during a physical exam.“转动你的头，用力咳两声”
Does anyone know the Heimlich?
*"The Heimlich maneuver" is the famous process by which a person saves the life of another who is choking, by squeezing on their stomach.
海姆利克氏操作法—使堵住喉咙的异物吐出来的急救措施
-Donkey! Calm down. If you want to help Shrek, run into the woods and find me a blue flower with red thorns.
-Blue flower, red thorns. Okay, I'm on it.
*A "thorn" is the sharp or pointy part of a flower or plant that can easily cause you to bleed if you touch it without being careful.
*If a person is given a job to do and they say they're "on it," they are taking care of it.
Blue flower, red thorns. Don't die Shrek. If you see a long tunnel, stay away from the light!
-{Both} Donkey!
-Oh, yeah. Right. Blue flower, red thorns.
-What are the flowers for?
-For getting rid of Donkey.
*get rid of:摆脱
-Ah.
-Now you hold still, and I'll yank this thing out.
*To "hold still" is to not move.
*"to yank" something is to try and pull it out with great energy or force.
-Ow! Hey! Easy with the yankin'.
-I'm sorry, but it has to come out.
-No, it's tender.
*tender:温柔的
-Now, hold on.
-What you're doing is the opposite of help.
*你这是越帮越忙
-Don't move.
-Look, time out.
*time out:暂停
-Would you - -
{Grunts}
-Okay. What do you propose we do?
*"To propose" a plan of action is to officially suggest that it be done.
-Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. This would be so much easier if I wasn't color-blind! Blue flower, red thorns.
*color-blind:色盲的
-Ow!
-Hold on, Shrek! I'm comin'!
-Ow! Not good.
-Okay. Okay. I can nearly see the head.
{Grunts}
-It's just about - -
-Ow! Ohh!
-Ahem.
-Nothing happend. We were just, uh - -
-Look, if you wanted to be alone, all you had to do was ask. Okay?
*如果你们想要单独在一起，只需要开口说一句
-Oh, come on! That's the last thing on my mind.
*"There is no way I was thinking about that."
The princess here was just- - Ugh!
-Ow!
-Hey, what's that?
{Nervous chickle}
-That's- - Is that blood?
{Sighs}
{Bird chirping}
{Grunts}
My beloved monster and me
*"Beloved" is an old-fashioned word for much loved or cherished
*A "monster" is the owner of an animal (or perhaps owner of a slave).
We go everywhere together
Wearin' a raincoat
that has four sleeves
Gets us through all kinds of weather
*It something "gets you through" bad weather, it helps you to survive it.
-Aah!
She will always be the only thing that comes between me and the awful sting
*"awful" means extremely bad.
*A "sting" is the sharp pain of certain insect bites, such as those caused by a bee or spider.
That comes from living in a world that's so damn mean
*damn:A vulgar but common filler word to express frustration or other emotion.
{Croaks}
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
-Hey!
La-la, la-la, la-la-la-la
{Both laughing}
La-la, la-la, la-la
-There it is, Princess. Your future awaits you.
*"To await" is an old-fashioned way of saying to wait for.
-That's DuLoc?
-Yeah, I know. You know, Shrek thinks Lord Farquaad's compensating for
something, which I think means he has a really - - Ow!
*compensate (sb) for sth:give (sb) sth good to balance or lessen the bad effect of damage,loss,injury,ect;recompense.
-Um, I, uh- - I guess we better move on.
*Note that in some contexts, "to guess" means to think, and that "better" is the only adverb that can function as a modal verb (meaning "should")!
*"To move on" is to move in a forward direction, or perhaps to forget about what had been the focus of attention.
-Sure. But, Shrek? I'm - - I'm worried about Donkey.
{Blubbering}
-What?
-I mean, look at him. He doesn't look so good.
-What are you talking about? I'm fine.
-That's what they always say, and then next thing you know, you're on your back. Dead.
*on your back:仰卧，陷入困境
-You know, she's right. You look awful. Do you want to sit down?
-Uh, you know, I'll make you some tea.
-I didn't want to say nothin', but I got this twinge in my neck,and when I turn my head like this, look,
*A "twinge" is a sudden or sharp pain.
{Bones crunch}
-Ow! See?
-Who's hungry? I'll find us some dinner.
-I'll get the firewood.
-Hey, where you goin'? Oh, man, I can't feel my toes! I don't have any toes! I think I need a hug.
-Mmm. This is good. This is really good. What is this?
-Uh, weedrat. Rotisserie style.
*A "weedrat" is not a real animal (though "weeds" are a type of hated plant that kills grass).
*If meat is cooked "rotisserie style," it's cooked over a slow burning fire while turning on a metal spit or pole.
-No kidding. Well, this is delicious.
*no kidding:我说的是真话
-Well, they're also great in stews. Now, I don't mean to brag, but I make a mean weedrat stew.
*"To brag" is to boast or talk in an overly proud manner.
*As a colloquial adjective, "mean" can actually mean very good or excellent!
*A "stew" is a thick soup of meats and vegetables.
{Chuckling}
{Sighs}
-I guess I'll be dining a little differently tomorrow night.
{Gulps}
-Maybe you can come visit me in the swamp sometime. I'll cook all kind of stuff for you. Swamp toad soup, fish eye tartare - - you name it.
*A "toad" is a type of frog, and any meat served "tatare" style is raw!
*"You name it" is a way of saying "Anything you can think of..."
{Chuckles}
-I'd like that.
{Slurps, laughs}
See the pyramids along the Nile
-Um, Princess?Watch the sunrise from a tropic isle
*tropic:热带的
*isle:small island.
-Yes, Shrek?
-I, um, I was wondering.Just remember, darling all the while
-Are you- - You belong to me
{Sighs}
-Are you gonna eat that?
{Chuckles}
-Man, isn't this romantic? Just look at that sunset.
-Sunset?
-Oh, no! I mean, it's late. I-It's very late.
-What?
-Wait a minute. I see what's goin' on here. You're afraid of the dark, aren't you?
-Yes! Yes, that's it. I'm terrified. You know, I'd better go inside.
-Don't feel bad, Princess. I used to be afraid of the dark, too, until
- - Hey, no, wait. I'm still afraid of the dark.
{Shrek sighs}
-Good night.
-Good night.
{Door creaks}
-Ohh! Now I really see what's goin' on here.
-Oh, what are you talkin' about?
-I don't even wanna hear it. Look, I'm an animal, and I got instincts.
And I know you two were diggin' on each other.
*Your "instincts" are the feelings or intuition that you have about a situation, based on experience and not any formal education.
*If two people "dig on" each other, they are romantically attracted to each other, although this is very slangy and rarely used.
I could feel it.
-You're crazy. I'm just bringing her back to Farquaad.
-Oh, come on, Shrek. Wake up and smell the pheromones.
*"Wake up and smell the coffee" is a much loved colloquial expression which means "Be serious and start accepting the reality of the situation." This saying is never used with "pheromones," which are chemical substances produced by animals to sexually attract others.
Just go on in and tell her how you feel.
-I- - There's nothing to tell. Besides, even if I did tell her that, well, you know - - and I'm not sayin' I do 'cause I don't - - she's a princess, and I'm - -
-An orge?
-Yeah. An orge.
-Hey, where you goin'?
-To get... move firewood.
{Sighs}
-Princess? Princess Fiona? Princess, where are you?
{Wings fluttering}
-Princess?
{Creaking}
{Gasps}
-It's very spooky in here. I ain't playing no games.
*"Spooky" is an excellent word for scary or creepy (used when you are in a house with lots of
ghosts).
*Remember that you should never say "ain't" (In this case,you'd say "am not.")
{Screams}
-Aah!
-Oh, no!
-No, help!
-Shh!
-Shrek! Shrek! Shrek!
-No, it's okay. It's okay.
-What did you do with the princess?
-Donkey, I'm the princess.
-Aah!
-It's me, in this body.
-Oh, my God! You ate the princess. Can you hear me?
-Donkey!
-Listen, keep breathing! I'll get you out of there!
-No!
-Shrek! Shrek! Shrek!
-Shh.
-Shrek!
-This is me.
{Muffled mumbling}
-Princess? What happened to you? You're, uh, uh, uh, different.
-I'm ugly, okay?
-Well, yeah! Was it something you ate? 'Cause I told Shrek those rats was a bad idea. You are what you eat, I said. Now - -
*you are what you eat:A widely used expression which is said to try and encourage people to eat healthy foods.
-No.
-I - - I've been this way as long as I can remember.
-What do you mean? Look, I ain't never seen you like this before.
-It's only happens when sun goes down."By night one way, by day another. This shall be the norm... until you find true love's first kiss... and then take love's true form."
*The "norm" refers to what is considered normal for any given situation.
*In this case, "form" is the shape or nature of something.
-Ah, that's beautiful. I didn't know you wrote poetry.
-It's a spell.
*spell:咒语
{Sighs}
-When I was a little girl, a witch cast a spell on me.
*A "witch" is a mythical old and mean woman with supernatural powers.
*"To cast" a spell is to project it or put it on a person, and the "spell" itself is a spoken word or form of words, often said by a witch, which carries out magic powers (In this case, turning Fiona into a different person).
Every night I become this. This horrible, ugly beast! I was placed in a tower to
await the day my true love would rescue me. That's why I have to marry Lord Farquaad tomorrow before the sun sets and he sees me like this.
{Sobs}
-All right, all right. Calm down. Look, it's not that bad. You're not that ugly. Well, I ain't gonna lie. You are ugly. But you only look like this at night.
Shrek's ugly 24-7.
*24-7：A common way of saying all the time (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
-But Donkey, I'm a princess, and this is not how a princess is meant to look.
*mean sb for sth:[尤用于被动语态]打算或注定要某人成为或做某事物
-Princess, how 'bout if you don't marry Farquaad?
-I have to. Only my true love's kiss can break the spell.
*break the spell:Note that a witch will cast a spell, and often a kiss will break it.
-But, you know, um, you're kind of an orge, and Shrek
-well, you got a lot in common.
-Shrek?
-Princess, I - - Uh, how's it going, first of all? Good? Um, good for me too. I'm okay. I saw this flower and thought of you because it's pretty and - - well, I don't really like it, but I thought you might like it 'cause you're pretty. But I like you anyway. I'd - - uh, uh -
{Sighs}
-I'm in trouble. Okay, here we go.
-I can't just marry whoever I want. Take a good look at me, Donkey. I mean, really, who can ever love a beast so hideous and ugly?
*hideous:powerful adjective meaning completely disgusting, gross and offensive.
"Princess" and "ugly" don't go together. That's why I can't stay here with Shrek.
{Gasps}
-My only chance to live happily ever after is to marry my true love.
{Deep sigh}
-Don't you see, Donkey? That's just how it has to be. It's the only way to break the spell.
-You at least gotta tell Shrek the truth.
-No! You can't breathe a word. No one must ever know.
*breathe a word:讲出，说出
-What's the point of being able to talk if you gotta keep secrets?
-Promise you won't tell. Promise!
-All right, all right. I won't tell him. But you should. I just know before this is over,
I'm gonna need a whole lot of serious therapy.
*"therapy"refers to counseling by a psychologist to help solve mental or
emotional problems.
-Look at my eye twitchin'.
*If your eye "twitches," it moves jerkily, with sudden motions.
{Door opens}
{Snoring}
-I tell him, I tell him not. I tell him, I tell him not. I tell him.
-Shrek! Shrek, there's something I want - -
{Snoring}
-Shrek. Are you all right?
-Perfect! Never been better.
-I - - I don't - - There's something I have to tell you.
-You don't have to tell me anything, Princess. I heard enough last night.
-You heard what I said?
-Every word.
-I thought you'd understand.
-Oh, I undersatnd. Like you said, "Who could love a hideous, ugly beast?"
-But I thought that wouldn't matter to you.
-Yeah? Well, it does.
{Gasps, sighs}
-Ah, right on time.
{Horse whinnies}
-Princess, I've brought you a little something.
{Fanfare}
{Yawns}
-What'd I miss? What'd I miss?
{Muffled}
-Who said that? Couldn't have been a donkey.
-Princess Fiona.
-As promised. Now hand it over.
-Very well, orge. The deed to your swamp, cleared out, as agreed.
*A "deed" is a legal document giving a person official possession to a piece of land or property.
*If a property has been "cleared out," it has been emptied of things or people, or in this case, fairy tale creatures.
-Take it and go before I change my mind.
-Forgive me, Princess, for startling you, but you startled me, for I have never
seen such a radiant beauty before.
*"To startle" a person is to suddenly scare or surprise them.
*If a person's beauty is "radiant," it shines like the sun.
I'm Lord Farquaad.
-Lord Farquaad? Oh, no, no.
{Snaps fingers}
-Forgive me, my lord, for I was just saying a short... farewell.
-Oh, that is so sweet. You don't have to waste good manners on the orge.
*"Good manners" refer to correct social behavior that shows respect, such as waiting to start eating until the cook has sat down at the table.
It's not like it has feelings.
-No, you're right. It doesn't.
-Princess Fiona, beautiful, fair, flawerss Fiona. I ask your hand in marriage.
*If a woman is "fair," she looks pure and clean.
*A person who is "flawless" is perfect, or has no imperfections or flaws.
*"To ask a woman's hand in marriage"is a very old-fashioned way of asking her to marry.
{Gasps}
-Will you be the perfect bride for the perfect groom?
*At a wedding, the "bride" is the woman getting married and the "groom" is the man.
-Lord Farquaad, I accept. Nothing would make - -
-Excellent! I'll start the plans, for tomorrow we wed!
-No! I mean, uh, why wait? Let's get married today before the sun sets.
-Oh, anxious, are you?
*If a person is "anxious," they are worried or uneasy or eagerly wishing for something.
You're right. The sooner, the better. There's so much to do! Threre's the caterer, the cake, the band, the guest list.
*A "caterer" is a person who brings the food and drink to social events such as a wedding (The verb is "to cater").
Captain, round up some guests!
*"To round up" a group of people is to quickly bring them together.
-Fare-thee-well, orge.
*fare-thee-well:[口]完善，完美
-Shrek, what are you doing? You're letting her get away.
-Yeah? So what?
-Shrek, there's something about her you don't know. Look, I talked to her last night, She's - -
-I know you talked to her last night. You're great pals, aren't ya?
Now, if you two are such good friends, why don't you follow her home?
-Shrek, I - - I wanna go with you.
-I told you, didn't I? You're not coming home with me. I live alone!
My swamp! Me! Nobody else! Understand? Nobody! Especially useless, pathetic, annoying, talking donkeys!
*If a person is "pathetic," they are so bad or stupid that they inspire pity.
*An "annoying" person is irritating, bothersome or a pain in the ass.
-But I thought - -
-Yeah. You know what? You tought wrong!
-Shrek.
I heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya
It goes like this the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall the major lift
The baffled king composing hallelujah
*If a person is "baffled," they are completely confused.
*"To compose" a song or a piece of music is to write it (Hallelujah is a famous piece of classical religious music).
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Baby, I've been here before
I know this room I've walked this floor
I used to live alone before I knew you
I've seen your flag on the marble arch
But love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
Hallelujah, hallelujah
And all I ever learned from love is how to shoot at someone who outdrew you
*"To outdraw" a person in a gun fight is to shoot them first by being quicker and perhaps also more accurate.
{Moaning}
And it's not a cry you can hear at night
It's not somebody who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken hallelujah
{Moaning}
Hallelujah, hallelujah
{Thumping sound}
-Donkey?
{Grunts}
-What are you doing?
-I would think, of all people, you would recognize a wall when you see one.
-Well, yeah. But the wall's supposed to go around my swamp, not through it.
-It is around your half. See that's your half, and this is my half.
-Oh! Your half. Hmm.
-Yes, my half. I helped rescue the princess. I did half the work. I get half the booty.
*booty:Treasure or valuable goods, often that are stolen during a war.
Now hand me that big old rock, the one that looks like your head.
-Back off!
-No, you back off.
-This is my swamp!
-Our swamp.
-Let go, Donkey!
-You let go.
-Stubborn jackass!
-Smelly orge.
*If a person or animal is "stubborn," they refuse to follow orders or to change their mind.
*A "jackass" is a colloquial word for a jerk or idiot, and of course, a male donkey!
*If a person or animal is "smelly," it smells bad.
-Fine!
-Hey, hey, come back here. I'm not through with you yet.
*One way of saying "I haven't finished yelling at you!"
-Well, I'm through with you.
-Uh-uh. You know, with you it's always, "Me, me, me!" Well, guess what! Now it's my turn! So you just shut up and pay attention! You are mean to me. You insult me and you don't appreciate anything that I do!
You're always pushing me around or pushing me away.
*"To push around" a person is to treat them badly or abuse them by always telling them what to do or by threatening them.
*"To push away" a person is to try to keep them physically apart or distant.
-Oh, yeah? Well, if I treated you so bad, how come you came back?
-Because that's what friends do! They forgive each other!
-Oh, yeah. You're right, Donkey. I forgive you... for stabbin' me in the back!
*"To stab a person in the back" is to betray them or turn against them after having been friends or allied with them ("To stab" a person is to literally push a knife into them).
-Ohh!You're so wrapped up in layers, onion boy, you're afraid of your own feelings.
*To "wrap" something is to cover it, the way a gift box is covered with paper.
*A "layer" is one thickness or fold lying over or under another one.
-Go away!
-There you are , doing it again just like you did to Fiona. All she ever do was like you, maybe even love you.
-Love me? She said I was ugly, a hideous creature. I heard the two of you talking.
-She wasn't talkin' about you. She was talkin' about, uh, somebody else.
-She wasn't talking about me? Well, then who was she talking about?
-Uh-uh, no way. I ain't saying anything. You don't wanna listen to me.Right? Right?
-Donkey!
-No!
-Okay, look. I'm sorry, all right?
{Sighs}
-I'm sorry. I guess I am just a big, stupid, ugly orge. Can you forgive me?
-Hey, that's what friends are for, right?
-Right. Friends?
-Friends.
-So, um, what did Fiona say about me?
-What are you asking me for? Why don't you just go ask her?
-The wedding! We'll never make it in time.
-Ha-ha-ha! Never fear, for where, there's a will, there's a way and I have a way.
*This is a very famous saying that basically says if you are determined to do something or have enough motivation, you will find a way to do it.
{Whistles}
-Donkey?
-I guess it's just my animal magnetism.
*"Animal magnetism" is a certain ability to charm,generally in a very sexual or romantic way.
{Laughing}
-Aw, come here, you.
-All right, all right.Don't get all slobbery. No one likes a kiss ass.
*"To slobber" is to let saliva or spit run down from your mouth (and thus if you're slobbery, you're letting that happen, perhaps because you're being too emotional).
*A "kiss-ass" is an insult word for a person who acts too nice in order to get people to do him
favors, though here it's a play on words since an "ass" is literally a donkey (who in this case, wants to kiss). |
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