G-17:give...credit for... 应该给予应有的承认
A:Daddy, I want to have a talk with you about your company.
A:爸爸,我想和您谈谈你公司的事。
B:What are you going to tell me?
B:你要说什么?
A:You know, when you were away, I took over your job for some time. I want you to give me...
A:你知道,你不在家的时候,我接替了你一段时间的工作,我希望你能……
B:Do you mean I should give you credit? What should I give credit for? For the business you have loused up or for your being clumsy in doing things?
B:你的意思是说要我承认你做的事情?你让我承认你什么?承认你把买卖稿得一团糟?还是承认你干什么事情都笨手笨脚?