看美剧学英语:in the loop
In the loop:Part of a group that is kept up-to-date with information about something. (隶属于某个及时掌握信息的团队或小组。)
扩展用法:Keep (someone) in the loop:To furnish someone with sufficient relevant information and include them in the decision-making process. (让某人参与机构或团队决策过程,并提供其足够的信息量。)
In the loop情景对话: (以下内容节选自《老友记》S07E18: Time-stamp:02:40)
Ross:Mr. Morse, can I see you for a moment?
Morse:Yes, sir?
Ross:Mr. Morse, I need to talk to you about your midterm exam. I’m afraid I had to fail you.
Morse:Why?
Ross:Well, you need 60 percent to pass.
Morse: What’d I get?
Ross:Seven.
Morse:That’s not so good.
Ross:No, no, it’s not. What happened there, Ned?
Morse:Well, maybe you can cut me some slack. I’m sort of in love.
Ross:I’m sorry, but that’s really not my problem.
Morse:I’m in love with you.
Ross:Well, that brings me in the loop a little.