成为“权势夫妻”需要具备什么条件？
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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
现在是VOA学英语的《词汇掌故》节目。
In American English, we use many expressions to describe when two people have a lot of similarities or are very close.
在美式英语中，我们有许多表达来描述两个人有很多相似之处或非常亲近。
Here are some examples.
这里有一些例子。
If we say two people are joined at the hip, they are nearly always together.
如果我们说两个人是连体婴，意思就是他们几乎总是形影不离。
If we describe individuals as thick as thieves, it means they are very close.
如果我们形容某些人“thick as thieves”，意思是他们非常亲密。
People considered two peas in a pod have many things in common.
被视为一模一样的人有很多共同点。
And we use the term kindred spirits to describe people who often share the same opinions and interests.
我们用“志趣相投”这个词来形容那些常常观点一致、兴趣相同的人。
These expressions can represent people who grew closer for different reasons.
这些表达可以指代因不同原因而变得更为亲近的人。
Maybe they complemented each other well in certain ways.
也许他们在某些方面互补得很好。
Or maybe their situations brought them together for the purpose of completing something important or meaningful.
又或许，他们的境遇将他们聚在一起，是为了完成某项重要或有意义的事情。
But today we are going to discuss a very special kind of relationship – one that involves two people who are romantically involved and very successful.
但今天我们要讨论一种非常特殊的关系——一种涉及两个恋爱中且非常成功的人的关系。
People in such relationships can be described as power couples.
处于这种关系中的人可以被描述为强强联合的伴侣。
There are many examples of famous power couples, including successful movie stars, musicians and others in the performing arts.
著名的权势夫妻有很多，包括成功的电影明星、音乐家和其他表演艺术界人士。
But power couples can exist in many other industries and communities, as well.
但权势夫妻在许多其他行业和社群中也同样存在。
And, the two people do not have to work in the same industry.
而且，这两个人不必在同一个行业工作。
If they do, however, that can make them even more powerful.
然而，如果他们这样做了，那会使他们变得更加强大。
For example, a well-known architect who builds homes could be partnered with a famous designer who decorates them.
例如，一位建造住宅的知名建筑师可以与一位著名的室内装饰设计师合作。
Or, one person in a power couple may be a music producer, while the other is a famous singer.
或者，一对权势伴侣中，一方可能是音乐制作人，而另一方则是著名歌手。
Even though power couples involve highly successful people, one person could describe their partner as their better half.
尽管权势夫妻双方都是非常成功的人士，但其中一方仍可能将伴侣描述为自己的更好一半。
This is a way to compliment their “other half” in the relationship.
这是赞美关系中“另一半”的一种方式。
For example, one might say during a meeting with a friend, “Hello! How are you? And more importantly, how is your better half?”
例如，在与朋友会面时，有人可能会说：“你好！你怎么样？更重要的是，你的另一半怎么样？”
Now, let’s hear two friends use some of these expressions.
现在，让我们听听两位朋友如何使用其中的一些表达。
A: Hey, I’m not used to seeing you alone.
嘿，我不习惯看到你一个人。
Where’s your sidekick?
你的搭档在哪里？
B: Huh?
嗯？
Who are you talking about?
你在说谁？
A: Ben.
本。
You guys have been joined at the hip for weeks.
你们俩形影不离已经好几个星期了。
Looks like you’re thick as thieves.
看来你们关系好得很。
B: Well, the project is pretty important for the company.
嗯，这个项目对公司来说相当重要。
So, we’re putting in a lot of hours.
所以，我们投入了大量的时间。
A: Are you becoming kindred spirits from working so much together?
A: 你们因为一起工作这么长时间，是不是变得心有灵犀了？
B: No.
不。
It’s just keeping us both very busy.
只是让我们俩都非常忙。
A: Busy trying to become the new power couple in the office?
忙着想成为办公室里的新晋权势夫妻吗？
B: What are you talking about??
你在说什么？？
We’re not thick as thieves or kindred spirits, and we’re definitely not a power couple.
我们并非亲密无间或灵魂伴侣，更不是强强联合的伴侣。
We are just working hard on the same project!
我们只是在为同一个项目努力工作！
And that’s all the time we have for this Words and Their Stories.
以上就是我们这一期《词汇与故事》的全部时间。
Until next time, I’m Anna Matteo.
下次见，我是安娜·马特奥。
Anna Matteo wrote this story for VOA Learning English.
安娜·马特奥为VOA英语学习频道撰写了这篇故事。
