听取意见/认真考虑怎么说？

　　To take (something) on board 听取意见/认真考虑

　　Li: 大家好，欢迎收听《地道英语》现在我和 Rob 就在机场等飞机。So Rob, here we are, about to fly off on a holiday of a lifetime.

　　Rob: Hmm, but I dont think youll be flying anywhere with those things in your hand-luggage.

　　Li: Why? Whats wrong with this giant bottle of suntan cream - it was cheaper than buying a small one.

　　Rob: Maybe, but you cant take that on board - its more than 100 millilitres - you wont get through security.

　　Li: Oh, I cant take that on board - 是啊，超过一百毫升液体不能袋带上飞机。

　　Rob: And Li, what do you need that penknife for?!

　　Li: In case I need to peel an apple? Maybe?

　　Rob: Li! You cant take that on board either!

　　Li: Oh, 水果刀也不能带上飞机。

　　Rob: Honestly Li, dont you ever read the notices? Look, it says here, no sharp objects and no large bottles of liquid. I really think you need to do some preparation before you fly.

　　Li: 上飞机前要按照规定做好准备。Oh OK, Ill take that on board.

　　Rob: Dont be stupid, you cant actually take preparation on board. Its only objects... things... that you take on board a plane, or a bus... or even a train.

　　Li: Rob, its a phrase.ll take that on board 意思是我将认真考虑和接受你的建议 。So Im not physically moving it.

　　Rob: But you could say youre moving some information into your brain?!

　　Li: I suppose so, but I think these examples will illustrate the phrase better...

　　If that shop wants to succeed it needs to take on board the views of all its customers.

　　My brain aches! I need to take on board so many concepts and ideas if Im going to pass this exam.

　　Drivers are beginning to take on board the safety message that speeding kills.

　　Li: 大家从以上例句中可以看出 to take something on board 意思就是理解并认真考虑 。So Rob, have you taken on board the meaning of this phrase?

　　Rob: Absolutely. And have you taken on board the safety and security information?

　　Li: Of course - so Ill just put these items in the bin. Oh, gone!

　　Rob: Right, our flights ready for boarding now.

　　Li: Good... but Ive got a very large handbag. 我的手提行李特重，因为我喜欢出门度假的时候把所有需要的东西都随时带在身上! Would you mind carrying it for me?

　　Rob: OK Li, if I must... Oh, Li, this is extremely heavy. Ouch. This is something you really wont take on board.

　　Li: Oh really?

　　Rob: Yes. Your handbag cant weigh any more than 15 kilograms.

　　Li: I see. More information that Ill take on board!

　　Rob: Yes, next time remember what Ive told you before you get to the airport. Come on wed better go home. Bye for now.