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通过哈利波特的四个学院，学习描述性格和特质的形容词，适合练习词汇和表达。
Hello.
你好。
Welcome to Smashing English with your teacher Laura.
欢迎来到“Smashing English”课程，你们的老师是劳拉。
There will be no silly incantations in the class today, especially you Potter.
今天课堂上不会有那些无聊的咒语了，尤其是你，波特。
Before we start be sure to subscribe.
在我们开始之前，请务必先订阅（相关服务）。
All right and with that said, let's get on with the video, enjoy!
好吧，既然已经说完了，那就让我们开始看视频吧，希望你们会喜欢！
I should not have said that..
我不应该那么说的……
I shouldn't have said that..
我真不该那么说……
sorry Laura, that was your cue...
对不起，劳拉，那本来就是你的信号（表示该你行动了）……
Hello and thank you to Greg for that wonderful introduction.
你好！非常感谢格雷格为我们做了那么精彩的介绍。
Today we are talking about a tiny tiny book series and a very humble um not very well known movie series called Harry Potter.
今天我们要讨论的是一个非常小型的图书系列，以及一部知名度相对较低的电影系列——《哈利·波特》。
We are going to look at all
我们将逐一查看所有内容。
four of the Hogwarts houses and learn
了解霍格沃茨的四个学院（或“学院”）的相关信息。
some adjectives to describe them so by the end of this lesson you will have a variety of adjectives to choose from.
有一些形容词可以用来描述它们；因此，在本节课结束时，你将掌握多种可供选择的形容词。
So I think we should hurry up and get on with it or people might think that we're
所以我觉得我们应该赶紧开始行动，否则别人可能会认为我们在拖延时间。
up to something, let the adjectives begin!
有所作为的”……形容词们，开始发挥作用吧！
Let's start with Ravenclaw!
我们先从拉文克劳学院开始吧！
Of course they are intelligent and logical, very analytical, but sometimes impractical.
他们当然聪明、逻辑性强，分析能力也很出色，但有时候做事会显得不切实际（或缺乏实用性）。
They are curious and creative, inquisitive and also very witty.
他们充满好奇心和创造力，喜欢探索新事物，同时也非常机智幽默。
They are also wise and observant but sometimes cold, sometimes oblivious, sometimes quite calculating, strict and judgmental.
他们也很聪明、善于观察；不过有时会显得冷漠无情，有时会忽略他人的感受，有时又会显得非常精于算计。他们为人严厉，且喜欢对他人评头论足。
But they are definitely original, intuitive and of course fond of intellectual discussion and fond of learning.
不过，它们确实具有独创性、易于使用（即直观性），当然也热衷于学术讨论以及学习新知识。
Next we have the ambitious and driven Slytherin.
接下来是那些雄心勃勃、充满进取心的斯莱特林学生。
They are determined, prepared but subtle.
他们意志坚定、准备充分，同时又行事谨慎、不露锋芒。
Realistic and adaptable they are resourceful, cunning, somewhat haughty and arrogant.
他们现实主义且适应能力强，足智多谋、狡猾机敏，但同时也有些傲慢自大。
But loyal as well as shrewd, sneaky and cruel.
他们既忠诚又精明，同时狡猾且残忍。
They are also extremely charming and self-reliant.
她们还极具魅力，且非常独立自主。
They are bold and assertive and ruthless.
他们大胆、果断，且毫无怜悯之心。
Next we have the kind Hufflepuff!
接下来是赫奇帕奇学院的学生们！
They are generous, true, trusting they are dedicated and loyal but some would describe them as outsiders and somewhat selective with their kindness.
他们慷慨大方、诚实可靠，充满奉献精神与忠诚度；不过有些人会认为他们是“局外人”，并且在表达善意时显得有些挑剔（即并非对所有人都一视同仁）。
But they are also tenacious, hard-working, determined, genuine and well-rounded.
但他们同时也具备坚韧不拔、勤奋努力、意志坚定、真诚待人以及全面发展等多方面的优秀品质。
They are fair and just open-minded, good-hearted, accepting, giving, compassionate, emotional, passionate, practical, dependable and patient.
他们公正、开明、心地善良、乐于接纳他人、乐于助人、富有同情心、情感丰富、充满激情、务实可靠且耐心十足。
And finally we have Gryffindor!
最后，我们来看格兰芬多学院！
Of course, courageous, brave and daring.
当然，他们还具有勇敢、无畏和敢于冒险的精神。
But also stubborn, somewhat instinctive and short-tempered.
但他也很固执，有些时候会凭直觉行事，而且脾气暴躁。
They can be blunt, but also idealistic, practical, playful, they are also opportunistic and chivalrous and strong.
他们可能说话直率，但同时也具有理想主义精神；既务实又善于享受生活；既机敏灵活，又富有骑士精神；同时还是非常坚强的人。
But also sometimes hot-headed and reckless.
但有时候也会冲动鲁莽、不计后果。
But at the end of the day they are charismatic.
但归根结底，他们确实具有很强的个人魅力（即能够吸引他人）。
That's about all we have time for today!
今天我们的时间就差不多只有这些了！
If you enjoyed this video please give it a like and if you would like to follow me on Instagram you can do so there,
如果你喜欢这个视频，请给它点个“赞”；如果你想在 Instagram 上关注我，也可以在那里进行操作。
and if you would like a one-to-one online English lesson with me
如果您希望与我进行一对一的在线英语课程，也可以随时告诉我。
TA-TA!
瞧！终于完成了！