Helen: Today were going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.
Zo: 地道英语教大伙学英语中的时尚词语和时尚使用方法。那Helen, 咱们今天要学的是什么词呢？
Helen: Todays new word is a 'manny'. M.A.N.N.Y. Manny.
Zo: Manny. 这个词可是够新的，的意思是呢？
Helen: Well, you might know the word nanny. A nanny is a woman who looks after children while the mother goes to work.
Zo: Nanny 这个词是女保姆的意思，那把第一个字母 n 换成 m，又的意思是呢？
Helen: Well, a manny is a male nanny.
Zo: 哦，manny 就是男保姆的意思啊。
Helen: Yes. Mannies are now very common in some cities in the United States.
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A: I called your house yesterday. Who was that man who answered the phone?
B: Thats Freddy, my new manny. Ive always hired women before, but he seems very good. Id recommend you get one yourself!
Zo: 他们家用的是男保姆。Would you prefer a manny or a nanny to look after your children?
Helen: I dont think it matters. A manny could be just as good as a nanny.
Zo: Really?
Helen: Yes, why not? As long as he was good with my children, Id hire a manny.
Zo: 是吗？我如何感觉照顾孩子，还是女的更细心周到呢？
Helen: Well, manny or nanny, it makes no difference to me. Well lets recap, a manny is a male nanny who looks after children.
Zo: 不管如何说，男保姆一直还是个新定义。
Helen: Thats right. Youve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Do tune in next time for more interesting new words. Bye for now.
Zo: See you next time.
