Question

verb to be 什么意思

Answer 1

仔细看，这可是全英文的

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Forrest Gump
(Comedy/Drama) (1994)

"Life is like a box of chocolates: You never know what you're going to get."

Major Characters:

Forrest Gump...................Tom Hanks
A somewhat slow (not smart) person, who happens to be incredibly kind,
decent, and over the course of his life, quite lucky.

Jenny..........................Robin Wright
Forrest's most important friend from early childhood, who remains his friend
for over 35 years despite the very different lives that they will lead.

Mama Gump......................Sally Field
Forrest's loving mother who will do all she can to give
Forrest a good life despite his lack of intelligence.

Lieutenant Dan..................Gary Siniese
An army officer that Forrest meets while serving in the Vietnam war, who eventually
becomes a loyal friend of Forrest (A "Lieutenant" is a mid-level rank in the army).

Bubba...........................Mykelti Williamson
A poor black solider, and another friend that Forrest makes in Vietnam.

Plot Summary

Forrest Gump is the story of an incredibly kind and gentle person who is also
what some people might call "mildly retarded." It's true that he is not too smart,
but he is very fortunate, because he has a mother and friend who love him dearly.
Forrest is born and raised in rural Alabama, in the Southern United States.
He grows up with his mother, who rents out rooms in the family house to people
traveling through the area.

Despite his lack of sophistication, and the fact that he was raised far from any
major cities, Forrest manages to become personally involved in most of the critical
events that take place in American History from the late 1950s until the early 1980s.
This includes the Vietnam War, the Watergate Scandal, the Civil Rights and Anti-Vietnam
War protest movements, and the Computer Revolution. Forrest even meets three American
Presidents as well as Elvis Presley and John Lennon. In a way, this movie is a look
at a period of American history through the eyes of a gentle soul who lacks cynicism,
but simply accepts things for what they are.

Ultimately, it is about the relationships that Forrest develops through his life.
With his mother, who will do anything for him, with his two best friends from his
days in the army, Bubba and Lieutenant Dan, and most of all, with Jenny, his true
childhood sweetheart. Jenny experiences the changes in American culture from a
totally different perspective than Forrest, eventually joining the various protest
movements and subcultures of the 1960s and 70s. But in the end, she is faithful
to her childhood friend, whose sincerity, kindness and loyalty she would find in
no other person.

A special note on language usage: Since much of the movie is narrated by Forrest,
you should be careful to not internalize the ungrammatical aspects of his personal
way of speaking. Aside from the obvious use of "double-negatives," Forrest also
tends to conjugate the past tense of "to be" incorrectly, saying "we was" instead
of "we were."

Words and Expressions that You may not Know

Forrest Arrives in town to see Jenny, and soon tells he story of
his early life to anyone who happens to be on the bus stop bench...

I'll bet you can walk all day in shoes like that and never feel anything.
A common way to say "I'm sure that..."

His back is as crooked as a politician.
A good play on words: "Crooked" can mean marked by
bends or curves, but it also means corrupt and dishonest.

They were in the Ku Klux Klan. They dressed up like a
bunch of ghosts or spooks or something.
The "KKK" is an infamous group of violent racists that has
existed in the United States since the 1860s. A "Spook" is a ghost.

What are you all staring at?
In the Southern United States, "you all" operates as a form
of "you," but note that it is always pronounced "ya'all."

He has braces on his legs.
A clamp or brace that hold two or more pieces together.

Green Bough, Alabama
The County and State where Forrest grew up. States are divided into
counties, though most people aren't particularly aware of them. Alabama
is in the "deep South" of the United States.

Mama decided to let those rooms out.
A rather British way to say "rent out."

Your boy is different: His IQ is 75.
"Intelligence Quotient," which is the standard test to measure a person's intelligence.
An IQ of 100 is considered normal, which means that Forrest has an IQ which may be
close to "retarded," or as some people say in the 1990's, "mentally challenged."

He might be a bit on the slow side.
"He might be a little dumb."

He's not going to a special school to retread tires!
A "tread" is the outer covering of a tire, and thus
to "retread a tire" is to put a new covering on the tire.

Your mama sure does care about your schooling.
"Mama" is often used for mom, or mother, but outside of the South,
it is usually used only by children. "Schooling" can be an alternative
word for education.

Me and mama was on our own.
"We had to be responsible for ourselves, since no one else would take care of us."

There were always folks coming and going.
"Folks" is a very Southern way to say people. It can also mean parents.

Suitcases, hot cases, sample cases.
Different types of cases that Forrest discovers exist. A "sample case"
may be a small box for jewelry or some other product for sale, but I'm not
sure if there really is such a thing as a "hot case."

He had him a guitar case.
Ungrammatical Southern English: Note the use of the object pronoun "him" after
the verb "had." Avoid this grammatical construction, which is used quite a bit
throughout the movie.

That's not for children's eyes.
Mama's poetic way of saying "children are too young to see this."

It must be hard being a king.
Elvis Presley became famous as "The King of Rock'n'Roll."

On the way to school, Forrest meets the most
beautiful girl he had ever seen, or ever would.

Mama said to not to be taking rides from strangers.
An important noun, and the one you use when you
want a friend to drive you somewhere: "Can I get a ride?"
(You're fluent now, so stop saying "Can I go in the car with you?"!)

It's funny what a young man recollects.
A somewhat fancy word for "remember."

My first outdoor picnic.
A meal prepared to eat outside, often in a park.

My legs are just fine and dandy.
A curious and somewhat old-fashioned expression meaning good, or well.

"Stupid is as stupid does."
An expression that became famous because of this movie. I think this is mama's way of
saying "Just because you look stupid, you're not stupid unless you do stupid things."
A great thing to say the next time your boyfriend calls you an idiot. Or maybe not.

We was like peas and carrots.
Forrest's way of saying "we went together well, and became best friends."

I showed her how to dangle.
An interesting little verb meaning to hang loosely, or swing gently back and forth.
Children will dangle from a swing on a tree branch, but also note that a plan may dangle,
until somebody takes action.

Forrest runs from the local bullies, and
soon learns he can run like the wind...

Hey dummy!
An insult word meaning dumb or stupid.

I could run like the wind blows.
A poetic expression, usually said without the verb to blow.

That boy sure is a running fool.
A "fool" can be somebody who is considered dumb, or it can be
someone who was made to look ridiculous in a particular situation.

Her mama had gone to heaven when I was five.
Forrest's only way to say that somebody has died.

You better get back here, girl.
I put this here simply to tell you that "better" is the only word in English
that functions as both an adverb ("I play better than you") and an auxiliary
verb (as in the sentence above). Shocking, but true!

Jenny would sneak out and come to my house.
"To sneak out" is a useful phrasal verb meaning to
leave secretly. Note that the past tense is "snuck out."

Let's move it!
A common alternative to "Let's go!" Often said by a
person with power or authority, such as a teacher or coach.

It used to be I ran to get where I was going;
I never thought it would take me anywhere.
---Forrest's philosophy of life

Who in the hell is that?
A common addition to "Wh questions" to show added emotion
such as surprise or anger, but the "in" is usually not used.

Just a local idiot.
A funny way to say "a moron who lives around here."

He must be the stupidest son of a bitch alive!
Usually used as a crude insult to describe a mean or unpleasant
person, but here it's almost used as a term of pity.

While in collage, Forrest finds himself involved in a world going
through great social changes, as Jenny prepares to follow her dreams.

Federal troops [are] enforcing a court order.
Reference to the incident in 1962, when President Kennedy ordered the US army
to force the authorities of Alabama to allow two black students into the University
of Alabama. A judge had ordered the admission of black students, and because of
resistance in the South to such orders, the President had to use army soldiers to
make sure that the order was obeyed.

Coons, Niggers.
Very crude racist insults referring to blacks.
(I think "coon" was short for the animal "raccoon.")

The Commander of the National Guard and Governor Wallace.
Wallace was the racist Governor of Alabama in 1962 who refused to obey the courts
because he insisted the blacks must not be allowed to go to a State University with
whites. The "National Guard" are soldiers under the command of individual Governors
of the 50 states who are used in times of civil unrest (riots). However, in 1962,
President Kennedy "nationalized" the guard so that the troops would follow his orders,
and thus enforce the court order to allow blacks into the University.

The University of Alabama had been desegregated.
"To desegregate" is to end the legal separation that exists,
in this case concerning schools.

Wasn't that Gump? :::: Sure as hell was!
Another "hell" expression, used to add emotion to a sentence.

It was coed.
Short for co-educational: An important word meaning that both
males and females are present. It usually refers to a school.

He didn't know any better
A good way to excuse a stupid action!

Forest, look at you! Come on!
The most wonderful and versatile phrasal verb in the English language,
signifying everything from "Be serious" to "Please." Here, meaning "let's go!"

I want to be a singer like Joan Baez.
A famous American folk singer who sung songs
about injustice, war and other social issues.

I want to reach people on a personal level.
Jenny's way of saying that she wants her songs to touch people emotionally.

Girls? I sit next to them in home economics class all the time.
A class in high school where students learn such practical
things as cooking and managing personal finances.

I'm dizzy.
The sensation a person gets after spinning around too fast;
A confused feeling combined with a fear you may fall down.

I bet that never happened in home ec.
A short way to refer to home economics class.

Forrest meets his first US. President, and then soon after,
finds himself in the US. Army with his new friend, Bubba.

The Collegiate All-American football team.
The team created at the end of each year that has the best football
players from every college. They often get to visit the White House.

I must have drunk me about 15 Dr. Peppers.
Dr. Pepper is a famous brand of soft drink (soda pop)
(Note again the ungrammatical addition of "me" that Forrest uses).

I got to pee.
Note how "have got to"--->"gotta" in rapid speech.
"To pee" is to urinate. It's safer to say "go to the bathroom."

Somebody shot his little brother.
Often used as a substitute for "younger."

You're not even a scum-sucking maggot!
A very strong insult: "Scum" is waste material such as that found
in sewer systems. A "maggot" is a type of worm-like insect, or colloquially,
a despicable or horrible person.

It was my induction day and I was already getting yelled at.
The first day upon entering an organization. In this case, the US. army.

Have you ever been on a shrimping boat?
A boat used primarily for catching shrimp.

I was looking to buy a boat on my own and then I got drafted.
If you are drafted, you are forced by the government
to enter into the army or other armed forces.

People call me Bubba, just like one of them redneck boys.
"Bubba" is the stereotypical name for a "redneck," which is a common slang word
for a crude and uneducated person. The stereotype often includes a person who
is racist, sexist and likes guns, trucks and beer.

Whatever you tell me, Drill Sergeant!
The army officer in charge of training new soldiers.

You're god damn gifted!
"Gifted" is a very complimentary adjective for intelligent, or born with great
ability or talent. However, note that "god damn" is a crude but common way of
expressing emotion such as anger (which suggests that the entire phrase is sarcastic).

I fit in the army like one of those round pegs.
"I fit in the army well" (A round peg is a small pin used to plug a hole.
The opposite of "fitting in" is to be "a square peg in a round hole").

Jesus H. Christ...I'd recommend you to OCS.
For some reason, the middle initial that is often used when people say "Jesus Christ"
to express various emotions. The OCS was a division of the army.

You can boil, broil, sauté....They're deep fried, stir fried...
Bubba's list of the various ways you can cook shrimp.

Shrimp kabob, Creole, gumbo, stew, salad, burgers.
Bubba's list of the way shrimp can be served. Creole and Gumbo
are types of spicy soup that are popular in the South.

We lay there in our bunks.
A narrow bed, used in places like army barracks,
which are buildings used to house soldiers.

Get a load of the tits on her!
"Get a load of" something is a colloquial way to say "Look at..."
"Tits" is colloquial and somewhat crude word for breasts
(It's safer to say "boobs," if you insist on being colloquial).

Jenny goes off to live her dream as a folk singer,
and Forrest goes off to the Vietnam War.

Our very own beatnik beauty: Let's give a round
of applause to the luscious Bobbie Dylan!
A "beatnik" was a type of writer or artist in the 1950s who rejected traditional
American society (They were a type of early hippie or bohemian who were known to
discuss philosophy in cafes, and were often associated with Jazz and drugs). "Luscious"
is an interesting adjective for seductive, or perhaps pleasant to the senses. Bob Dylan
is a folk singer who became very famous in the 1960s.

Her dream had come true. She was a folk singer.
A person who sings about injustice and other social issues,
usually with just an acoustic (not electric) guitar.

Stupid jerk!
A good word for idiot, moron, or imbecile,
and in certain contexts, asshole or bastard.

They were trying to grab you!
"To grab" means to hold, restrain or perhaps seize suddenly.

Hang on a minute.
Another way to say "wait."

Just like that, she was gone.
A good way to say "suddenly" (Forrest says this a lot).

After we win the war, we can shrimp these waters.
Note the use of "shrimp" as a verb (like "to fish")

Do not salute! There's god damn snipers all around
who would love to grease an officer.
"To salute" is to greet with a gesture required by military regulation,
usually by placing your hand up to your forehead. "Snipers" are people who
shoot at others from a hidden place. "To grease an officer" must be slang
for "to shoot an officer," though I've never heard it.

You better tuck that in or you'll get it caught in a trip wire.
"To tuck in" is to fold underneath, as in to tuck in the sheets of a bed.
(Here, Lieutenant Dan is referring to the fact that Bubba's lips are so big).
A "trip wire" is a hidden wire that when touched, causes a bomb or mine to explode.

There is one item of GI. gear that makes the
difference between a good and dead grunt---socks.
A "GI." is a solider (It stands for "general infantry."). "Gear" refers to equipment
such as clothes, helmets, guns, etc. A "grunt" is a very slangy term for a solider,
but this word was probably only used during the Vietnam war.

The V. Cong.
The "Vietcong," who were South Vietnamese guerrillas fighting the US. military.
(A "guerrilla" is a solider who often hides in the jungle).

Lieutenant Dan sure knew his stuff.
A very general and common word for "things."
In this case, he knew a lot about military life.

God damn it! Kick some ass!
Here, a crude way to say "Go out and kill the enemy"

He had a lot to live up to.
If you have parents or other family members that have accomplished a lot
and people expect you to do the same, then this expression applies to you.

Forrest learns the horror of war:
He loses one friend, but saves another.

Two standing orders in this platoon.
A "standing order" is an order that is always in force and therefore
doesn't need to be repeated. A "platoon" is a group of soldiers.

I sure hope I don't let him down.
"To let someone down" is to disappoint them.

We were always looking for this guy named Charley.
"Charley company" was a reference to the Vietcong soldiers fighting the Americans.

He was always getting funny feelings.
In this case, suspicions that the enemy was near by.

Check out that hole.
"To check out" something is a very useful phrasal verb meaning to investigate.

Rain that flew in sideways.
From one side (as opposed to from the top, or from the sky).

We're a good partnership. We be watching out for each other.
Note that in the grammar of Black English, the progressive tense ("we are watching...")
is constructed with the base of the verb ("We be watching").

I'll be the captain and split everything right down the middle: Fifty-fifty.
A very common way to say that all profits
or anything else will be equally divided.

And just like that, somebody turned off the rain.
Forrest's poetic way of saying "Suddenly, it stopped raining."

Mayday! Pull back! Run, god damn it!
"Mayday" is a military and navigational expression meaning help!, or
emergency! "To pull back" is a good phrasal verb meaning retreat.

Bubba was my best good friend. I had to make sure he was OK.
Note that the correct phrase is simply "my best friend."

I grabbed him up and run him out of there.
"To grab" is to seize suddenly, usually with your hands.
"To run somebody out o

Answer 2

verb是指某个动词，由于两个动词不能连用，就要有不定式to来隔开