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⭐ Feature: To Pull Some Strings / The Great Iditarod

2025/1/30
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主持人: 我热衷于讲述引人入胜的故事,本期节目将分享一个精彩的故事,涵盖了英语习语“to pull some strings”(暗中操作)的含义、起源和实际运用,以及阿拉斯加著名的爱迪塔罗德雪橇犬大赛的历史、意义、挑战以及相关的争议,例如动物福利问题。 我将解释这个习语,并通过生动的例子来说明如何在日常生活中使用它。同时,我还将深入探讨爱迪塔罗德大赛,从它的起源——1925年的血清运输到如今的盛况,以及围绕这项比赛的争议。 最后,我将分享一些关于阿拉斯加的趣闻,并推荐其他相关的播客节目。 爱迪塔罗德大赛获胜者: 参加爱迪塔罗德大赛是一项高成本的活动,为了组建一支有竞争力的队伍,每年需要花费约25万美元。为了维持生计,我们必须尽一切努力,即使这意味着做一些可能只带来少量收入的事情。虽然比赛本身并非主要的盈利途径,但我们的目标是赢得爱迪塔罗德大赛。 Shauna: 本期播客旨在教授美国英语,通过常见的表达方式、发音技巧和有趣的文化故事来提高学习者的英语水平。我将讲解习语“to pull some strings”,解释其含义、起源和用法,并通过生动的例子来帮助大家理解。 此外,我还将介绍阿拉斯加的爱迪塔罗德雪橇犬大赛,讲述其历史、赛程、挑战以及围绕这项比赛的争议,特别是关于动物福利的讨论。 最后,我将进行一些发音练习,并分享一些关于阿拉斯加的趣闻。

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This is a short joke segment that uses wordplay related to dog sledding to introduce the main topic of the episode.
  • A pun is used to introduce the idiom 'to pull some strings'.

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In this episode, we introduce the phrase "to pull some strings", explaining its meaning, origins, and real-life usage. The phrase refers to using one's influence or connections to achieve something, much like a puppeteer manipulating a marionette. We provide several relatable examples to help you understand how to use the expression.

In the second part of this episode, you'll learn about the Iditarod, Alaska's famous dog sled race. We dive into its history, inspired by the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, and its modern-day significance as a grueling, nearly 1,000-mile challenge through harsh Arctic conditions. She describes the race’s logistics, the role of mushers and sled dogs, and the controversies surrounding it, including animal welfare debates.

⭐ Featured episodes are ones I’ve chosen from my back catalogue because they're a good fit for the time of year. The Great Iditarod takes place the first Saturday in March each year, which in 2025 will be on March 1! I hope you enjoy this episode. 

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