(一).We've getting somewhere.我们取得了一些成就。
原音重现：

A: Did you repair the car yet?
你的车修好了吗？
B: We're getting somewhere. It should be fixed soon.
有眉目了，很快就修好了。

美剧表达：

Now we're getting somewhere. This is good.
现在我们取得了一些成就，真是太好了。
I'm sure he's making progress.
我保证他 会慢慢好起来的。

(二).My life was full of ups and downs.人生起起伏伏。

原音重现：

A: How have things been since you graduated from university?
大学毕业后你过得怎么样？
B: My life was full of ups and downs. It's kind of strange.
人生起起落落，有点儿奇怪。

美剧表达：
The show became a large draw.
展览会挤满了观众。