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This week, we received the same question from a fan in Italy and another in Brazil.
本周，我们收到了来自两位粉丝相同的提问，他们分别来自意大利和巴西。
But, we are sure the question is shared by even more English learners-so let's answer it!
但是，我们确定这个问题是很多英语学习者都会面临的，因此，让我们来回答吧！
Could I know the different meanings of "take" and "get?" Thanks –Bruna, Italy.
我能知道“take”和“get”的不同含义吗？谢谢。---来自意大利的布鲁纳
Hello. Good Evening...
你好。 晚上好...
I would like to know the difference between the words "get" and "take?"
我想知道“get”和“take”之间的区别。
And how can I use them in a sentence? -Arthur, Brazil.
以及如何在句子中使用它们。---来自巴西的亚瑟
Dear Bruna and Arthur, Thanks for writing to us.
亲爱的布鲁纳和亚瑟：感谢你们写信给我们。
The main difference between these two words concerns ‘who' is performing the action.
这两个词的主要区别在于“谁”是行为的发出者。
"Get" and "take" are verbs.
“get”和“take”都是动词。
"Get" means to gain possession of something.
“get”指得到某物的所有权。
Another word for get is obtain.
表示此含义的还有“obtain”。
The word "receive" can also sometimes substitute for "get."
单词“receive”有时也可代替“get”。
Ellen got the new bike on her birthday.
艾伦在她生日那天得到了一辆新自行车。
"Take" means "to move or carry something from one place to another."
“take”指 “将某物从一个地方移动或携带到另一个地方。”
Ellen takes her new bike everywhere she needs to go.
艾伦去哪儿都骑她的新自行车。
"Take" often suggests to gain possession of something by force, illegally or unfairly.
“take”通常表示以武力、非法或不公正的手段等获取某些东西。
Then it is similar to verbs like "seize" and "capture."
那么，它就类似于动词“seize”和“ capture”。
The military took control of the country after the soldiers rebelled.
士兵叛乱后，军队控制了这个国家。
Take is also often used more idiomatically, as well, in providing directions to a place. For example:
“take”也经常用于惯用语，用于提供去某地的方向。例如：
Jack's store is on Robbins Road. Take 4th Street for a mile and you will see it.
杰克的商店在罗宾斯路。沿着第四大街走一英里，你就会看到它了。
In that case, take means "use" or "follow."
在这种情况下，“take”的意思是“使用（use）”或“遵循（follow）”。
Confusingly, "take" can also be used similar to the verb "give," like in this sentence:
令人困惑的是，“take”也可以类似于动词“ give”那样使用，例如：
Michael takes care of Jennifer's dog.
迈克尔照顾珍妮弗的狗狗。
In that case, the speaker means Michael is the person responsible for meeting the dog's needs.
在这种情况下，话者的意思是迈克尔负责满足狗狗的需要。
He is the caregiver to the dog.
他是狗狗的照顾者（给狗狗提供照顾的人）。
Finally, "take" is often used in connection with expressions of time. For example:
最后，“take”经常与时间表达结合使用。例如：
Ellie takes 30 minutes to get ready for work.
艾莉需要30分钟来准备工作。
That sentence has the exact same meaning as "Ellie spends 30 minutes to get ready for work."
这句话的意思和“艾莉花30分钟来准备工作”的含义完全相同。
"Get" also is common to idiomatic expressions.
“get”在惯用语中也很常见。
It often substitutes for the verbs "understand" and "know." Listen to this sentence:
它经常替代动词“understand”和“know”。听下面这句话：
I get that we have to learn math but I do not like it.
我知道我们必须学习数学，但我并不喜欢。
Sometimes that usage clearly suggests a speaker's impatience or frustration.
有时，这种用法清楚地表明了说话者不耐烦或感到沮丧。
"I get it, Mom! I have to clean my room today."
“我知道了，妈妈！我今天必须打扫房间。”
Finally, "get" is a common substitute for verbs "feel," "become," or "start," among others.
最后，“get”常用来替代动词“feel”，“become”或“start”等。
Here are some examples:
以下是一些例子：
I'm going to leave for lunch when I get hungry.
我饿了就去吃午饭。
She gets sad on rainy days.
下雨天她会变得很难过。
He left the show when the music got loud.
音乐一响，他就离开了节目。
There are many more idiomatic uses of "get" and "take."
还有许多关于“get”和“take”的惯用用法。
Look for them whenever you get to practice your English!
无论何时，在你要练习英语时，都请探索一下它们！
We are sure to take up the subject again.
我们肯定会再次讨论这个问题。
And that's Ask a Teacher for this week.
以上就是本周《名师答疑》的全部内容。
I'm Jill Robbins.
我是吉尔·罗宾斯。
