【口语版】别再直译Shoulder the blame了，原来老外根本不是这个意思！

【口语版】别再直译Shoulder the blame了，原来老外根本不是这个意思！

From 和Emily一起练口语（附中英双语字幕） by 英语主播Emily

May 24, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 5

About this episode

This episode discusses the idiomatic expression 'shoulder the blame' and its correct usage in English.

欢迎关注微信公众号：英语主播Emily 在微信公众号里回复：课程 即可获得10节精品视频学习课程 全面提高听力，发音，口语 帮你告别哑巴英语 一步步开口“说”英语 A: The whole team is upset because someone forgot to save the final version. B: I saw the look on Sarah's face—she looked guilty but didn't say anything. A: I'll shoulder the blame this time. She's already had a rough week. 参考翻译： A: 整个团队都不高兴，因为有人忘了保存最终版本。 B: 我看到了Sarah的表情——她看起来很内疚，但什么也没说。 A: 这次我来承担责任。她这周已经够难过了。 ⭐shoulder the blame 承担责任（尤其是替别人或为错误承担责任） He decided to shoulder the blame for the team's mistake. 他决定为团队的失误主动承担责任。 I don't want to shoulder the blame for something I didn't do. 我不想为没做过的事承担责任。 As the manager, I'll shoulder the blame this time. 作为经理，这次我会承担责任。 He shouldered the blame even though it wasn't his fault. 虽然不是他的错，他还是扛了责任。 ⭐take the rap 背黑锅 He took the rap for his younger brother. 他替弟弟背了黑锅。 I wasn't even there. Why should I take the rap? 我当时都不在场，为什么要背锅？ ⭐rough 艰难的、不顺的、倒霉的 I had a rough day at work. 我今天工作很不顺。 她最近日子很难熬。 She's going through a rough time this week.

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Host: Emily

Topics covered

  • language learning
  • responsibility
  • idiomatic expressions
  • communication
  • English phrases

Keywords

  • shoulder the blame
  • take the rap
  • English idioms
  • language practice
  • communication skills

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