BBC Learning English - The English We Speak: Take it as a given

Episode 260504 / 04 May 2026

中文概要：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。

核心内容 Transcript Highlights

对话场景

Feifei: Phil，外面春意盎然，你听起来很兴奋啊！ Phil: 是的，这个周末我要去山里徒步！ Feifei: 山里？你准备好了吗？虽然天气预报不错，但你得 take it as a given（默认）山里的天气变化很快。 Phil: 确实，大家都这么说。我会带上合适的户外服装的。

短语解析：Take it as a given

  • 含义：用于描述那些可以假设为真实或理所当然的事情，即使没有百分之百的证据。
  • 替代表达：“take it as read”（接受某事无需验证）。

例句：

  1. Office Context:

    This work is for our most important client, so I’ll take it as a given that you’ve checked everything really carefully. 这是我们最重要的客户，所以我默认你已经仔细检查过所有细节。

  2. Daily Life:

    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. 如果你周末开车去郊外，那你得默认会遇上堵车。

  3. Personal Example:

    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. 如果你改了工作电脑的密码，那你得默认需要两周才能记住。

词汇表 Vocabulary

单词/短语 英文解释 中文解释 示例句子
take it as a given assume something is true without full certainty 默认，理所当然 You can take it as a given that the weather will change in the mountains.
take it as read accept something as true without verification 无需验证即接受 I’ll take it as read that you’ve finished the report.
assume accept something as true without proof 假设，设想 Don’t assume everyone knows the rules.
forecast prediction of future weather 天气预报 The forecast says it will rain tomorrow.

学习重点 Key Learning Points

1. 短语用法

  • 结构：Take it as a given that + [从句]。
  • 功能：用于表达基于经验或逻辑的合理假设。

2. 场景应用

  • 工作：用于强调默认条件或前提（如：Take it as a given that the client will ask for revisions.）。
  • 生活：用于提醒他人注意常识或普遍情况（如：Take it as a given that trains are delayed during rush hour.）。

3. 替换表达

  • Formal：Assume, Presume
  • Casual：Bet on, Count on

互动练习 Interactive Exercises

1. 填空练习

Complete the sentences with “take it as a given”:

  • If you’re flying during the holidays, you should __________ that flights will be fully booked.
  • In this company, you can __________ that deadlines are non-negotiable.

2. 造句练习

Use “take it as a given” to describe:

  • A default expectation in your job.
  • A common situation in your city (e.g., traffic, weather).

3. 对话模拟

Scenario: You’re advising a friend who is planning a beach trip.

  • Friend: Should I bring sunscreen? It’s cloudy today.
  • You: ______________________________________________________.

文化拓展 Cultural Insights

英语中的「默认」表达

  • “Take it as read”：更正式，常用于书面或法律语境（如：The contract states that all parties take it as read that the terms are binding.）。
  • “A given”：名词形式，表示「理所当然的事」（如：It’s a given that everyone must attend the meeting.）。

类似中文表达

  • 「不言而喻」：强调无需解释即可理解（如：不言而喻，这个项目需要团队合作）。
  • 「心照不宣」：双方默契理解而无需明说（如：我们心照不宣，不会在老板面前提这件事）。

学习建议 Study Tips

  1. 听力跟读：

    • 下载音频，跟读 Feifei 和 Phil 的对话，注意语音语调。
    • 重点模仿：“You can take it as a given that…” 的句式。

  2. 场景演练：

    • 与朋友练习使用这个短语，设计对话情境（如：提醒旅行注意事项、工作汇报等）。

  3. 笔记记录：

    • 记录 3 个生活中「理所当然」的例子，并用英文表达出来。

  4. 资源下载：

常见错误 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.

⚠️ 注意：短语中的 “a” 不可省略！

❌ 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 强调「不珍惜」，而 take it as a given 强调「默认」。

拓展链接 Further Resources

Source: BBC Learning English - The English We Speak Published: 04 May 2026 Length: 3 minutes Presenters: Feifei, Phil Next Episode: Think on your feet