其貌不揚 英文怎麼說?

 
The English we speak這單元裡有很多有趣的英文俚語，同學記得有空就去聽

a face for radio 其貌不揚
Examples
Man: Jane looked beautiful at her wedding.
Woman: Really? She must have had a good make-up artist because, to be honest, she's got a face for radio.

Man: No one's going to choose me at this speed-dating event.
Woman: Why on earth not? You're such a warm-hearted guy.
Man: Thanks. But you have to admit, I've got a face for radio.


上課時 Sandra老師還有教另一個說法，還記得嗎?

have fun learning English!!

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Summary
Neil is reluctant to present a video called The Perfect English Gentleman. He told his boss that he has a face for radio. What does he mean? Listen to the programme to find out.

Transcript
Note: This is not a word-for-word transcript

Yang Li
Hello and welcome to the English We Speak from BBC Learning English. I'm Li. Neil... Hey, where is Neil? Although he's great presenter he's often late. Oh, here he comes!

Neil
Sorry, sorry Li, I'm here now. Sorry, I'm a bit late.

Yang Li
Wow Neil, you look so different today: a suit and tie - what's happening?

Neil
Well, I have to present our video: 'The Perfect English Gentleman' it's called.

Yang Li
That sounds fun. Don't you want to do it? 

Neil
Not really.

Yang Li
Why not? You are a great presenter. Everyone loves your voice.

Neil
Well, it's not my voice that's the problem. Look at this massive, broken nose and spotty skin, my missing teeth, and long greasy hair... Li, I'm pretty ugly. I kept saying to my boss that I have a face for radio, but he insisted I present the video. What can I do?

Yang Li
Did you say you have a face for radio? But you don't need to show your face as a radio presenter, do you?

Neil
That's exactly the point, Li. If you say someone's got a good face for radio, it's an indirect way of saying they are not very good looking!

Yang Li
I see. I like this phrase 'a face for radio' - an indirect way of saying someone is not very attractive. Here are some examples:

Examples
Man: Jane looked beautiful at her wedding.
Woman: Really? She must have had a good make-up artist because, to be honest, she's got a face for radio. 

Man: No one's going to choose me at this speed-dating event.
Woman: Why on earth not? You're such a warm-hearted guy.
Man: Thanks. But you have to admit, I've got a face for radio. 

Yang Li
So that's 'a face for radio' - our expression today. Hey Neil, I think I have got a solution for your video presenting problem... How about this for a good opening line? Do you want to hear it?

Neil
Go on then.

Yang Li
(clearing her throat):  'This modern English gentleman has got a face for radio. Just shut your eyes, relax and listen...'

Neil
Now you're making fun of me, Li!

Yang Li
OK, seriously, I think you will be just as good on video as you are in front of a microphone. You have a unique way of saying things which is clear, funny and engaging. What face could beat that!

Neil
Thanks Li. I feel a lot more confident now! Just pass me that mirror... Actually I'm not that bad looking, am I?

Yang Li
No, you're not. You've got a face for TV and a voice for radio!

Neil
Hey, thanks Li, you've made my day!

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