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如果学生在作业或考试中表现不佳，老师通常会留下 “notes（批注，评语）”。而当一个人的表现 “无可挑剔，近乎完美” 时，我们就可以用 “no notes” 来形容。“No notes” 还有哪些地道的用法？听节目，跟主持人菲菲和 Georgie 一起学习吧。

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（关于台词的备注: 请注意这不是广播节目的逐字稿件。本文稿可能没有体现录制、编辑过程中对节目做出的改变。）

Feifei
Hello and welcome to Authentic Real English, where we explain expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them, too! I'm Feifei, and I'm joined by Georgie. How are you? Have you had a good week so far?

Georgie
I really have, actually. I went to a concert, it was one of my favourite bands, and the singer was incredible. My sister even put me on her shoulders for my favourite song. I loved it – no notes. How about you?

Feifei
That sounds brilliant, Georgie! I'm having a great week too. The weather's been lovely, I've managed to get all my work done on time, and I've even had time to meet friends after work! No notes.

Georgie
That sounds wonderful, Feifei. I'm so happy for you! Now, let's learn the expression 'no notes'.

Feifei
Yes. Use 'no notes' when you want to say something is perfect. 'Notes' in this context refers to feedback or criticism, just like when a teacher assesses a piece of work and leaves notes for future improvement.

Georgie
Right. So, if you say 'no notes', you are expressing that you have no feedback or criticism. Whatever you're talking about is perfect or flawless.

Feifei
So, you used it in the context of a singer's performance. I used it when talking about my perfect week. Now, time for some more examples.

Examples
That three-course meal was incredibly delicious. No notes.

I went to a wedding, and the best man's speech was hilarious. No notes.

Wow. Your outfit is stunning. No notes.

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 “no notes” 的用法。单词 “note”指的是 “批注” 或 “评语”。所以，“no notes” 听起来像是在说 “批改作业或试卷时没有留下任何修改意见”，而我们实际上用它来表示 “我觉得这件事无可挑剔、十分完美，一点意见也没有。”

Georgie, is the expression 'no notes' always used on its own, without a verb?

Georgie
Yes. Most commonly, it is used on its own, but you might also hear a sentence like 'I have no notes'.

Feifei
在使用 “no notes” 的时侯，我们既可以单独使用它，强调某事 “很完美，没什么可挑剔的”，也可以把它放在句中使用，比如，“I have no notes”，意思就是 “我没意见，我完全同意”。

Georgie
OK, let's recap. 'No notes' is a modern slang expression that is used when something is perfect, and no negative feedback is needed.

Feifei
Thank you for joining us. Goodbye!

Georgie
Bye-bye!