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动词 “get” 除了可以表示 “获得；理解” 的意思，在惯用语 “I've got your back（我在背后支持你）” 中，它实际表达的意思是 “支持”。这个惯用语在口语里常被简化成 “got you”，意思就是 “有我在，别担心”。听节目，跟主持人菲菲和 Becca 学习 “got you” 的用法。

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Feifei 
Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English, where we explain phrases and expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Feifei, and here with me is Becca.

Oh, Becca! I've just realised I forgot to bring a pen today.

Becca
Hey, no worries, Feifei – I've got you. You can borrow one of mine.

Feifei
Hmm… you've got me?

Becca
Well, 'you've got me' comes from the phrase 'I've got your back', which, if you think about literally, means to support someone. Imagine coming down a ladder and your friend is behind you and helping to hold you up or making sure that you don't fall. We often use the colloquial expression 'I've got you' metaphorically to show support or offer help.

Feifei
Like the other day when I saw you looking a little bit lost looking for the meeting room, I could've responded with 'I've got you', which means 'I'll help you find the way'.

Becca
Exactly! Oh, and I didn't take any notes for the first few minutes of that meeting because I was lost!

Feifei
Don't worry, Becca. I can help you with the notes – I've got you.

Becca
Thanks, Feifei!

Feifei
You're welcome, Becca. Let's listen to more examples of 'got you'.

Examples 
Oh, do you need to leave the office early? Don't worry, I'll finish your work. I've got you.

I was in the supermarket the other day and an old lady asked me to reach something high up on a shelf. And, I said, 'Sure, I've gotcha.'

You're scared of heights? Don't worry, look, just hold onto my arm. I've got you, you'll be fine.

Feifei
你正在收听的是 BBC 英语教学制作的 “地道英语” 节目。在本期节目中，我们正在学习表达 “got you” 的用法。“Got you” 源自于惯用语 “I've got your back”，它的字面意思是 “我在背后扶着你呢”。所以 “got you” 或者 “I've got you” 的意思就是 “别担心，我会帮你，我支持你” 或者 “别怕，有我罩着你呢”。

Becca
Sometimes 'got you' can be pronounced as 'gotchu', especially in some British English accents. It happens when the letter 't' is followed by a /j/ sound, like in 'Tuesday', 'tuna' and 'nature'.

Feifei 
Ah, so we can say it like 'gotchu' – hey, I think I gotchu. 在口语中，“got you” 会被连读成 “gotchu”。

Becca
Great! I will add, though, that we only say it like this. It shouldn't be used in formal writing. I wouldn't reply to a work email with 'gotchu'!

Feifei
That would not be appropriate. OK, that's it for this programme. We'll be back next time with another useful English phrase. See you soon!

Becca
Bye!