情景英语:中级美语对话(第96讲)
96. What's the Point of Chewing Gum? P.155 Being an American, Donna wants to learn more about the Chinese. She's talking to her Chinese friend, Jeff. D: Hi, Jeff! What's up? J: Nothing much. What about you? D: Same as usual. Here, have a stick of gum. J: No, thanks. I'll stick to my own brand. D: And what brand's that? J: Actually it's not gum. I eat raw garlic instead. Want a piece? D: No way! So that's where the stinky smell is coming from. J: Hey! Watch your tongue, ok? Garlic kills germs. It's good for you. D: Says who? J: Well, according to… D: Never mind. Please stop talking. Your breath stinks. I'm out of here. J: Boy! These Americans don't know what's good for them. Besides, what's the point of chewing gum anyway? onion 洋葱 What's the point of…… = What's the use of…… ……有什么意义呢? There is no use in talking to Peter, he is stubborn. a stick of gum = a piece of gum a pack of gum 一包 gum不可数 Would you care for a stick of gum? the Chinese the English Traveling can help you learn more about the world. He is well-traveled. well-educated What's up? 极为口语的用法 answer: Nothing much. or Nothing special. same as usual = nothing much Stick the stamp on the envelope. 粘 stick to 坚持 I am loyal to the lawer. 忠实的 brand-new 全新的 stinky tofu 臭豆腐 beancuid 豆腐(已少用) watch your tongue = watch your language 注意用词 bacteria 一类细菌 germ 总称 viruses滤过性病毒 Says who? 谁说的?(表怀疑) boy! 表惊讶 |