Shan: I just meant that she’s got different taste. Ali: What kind of girl is she? Shan: She’s pretty conservative. Ali: Is her fiance Taiwanese? Shan: Yes. Ali: How old is he? Shan: About 30. He’s really outgoing. But why do you ask?
Shan: Excuse me, but I’m looking for a gift for my friend. Ali: Is it a Chinese New Year’s gift or a birthday gift? Shan: Well, it’s a wedding gift. Ali: Oh, I see. Let me guess…something sexy for the new bride on her first night of marriage? Shan: Basically. But I have no idea what to get! She’s American and kind of… Ali: Well-endowed? Don’t worry. I have some bras with bigger cup sizes in the back.
bride (n.) 新娘
marriage (n.) 婚姻
basically (adv.) 基本上 A: Why did you quit your job? 你怎么把工作辞职了? B: Basically, I didn’t like my colleagues. 基本上是我不喜欢同事。
wedding (n.,a.) 婚礼(的)
bride (n.) 新娘 A: Which one is the bride? 新娘是哪一个啊? B: The one wearing the white dress! 穿白纱的那个啊!
basically (adv.) 基本上 basically (adv.) 基本上 A: Why did you quit your job? 你怎么把工作辞职了? B: Basically, I didn’t like my colleagues. 基本上是我不喜欢同事。
Ali: Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you find? Mr. Shy: Um…Uh…I’m just looking, thanks. Ali: Need a gift for your girlfriend or wife… Mr. Shy: No, no, no. I’m just browsing. Thanks anyway. Ali: Well, if you need anything, just ask. Mr. Shy: Um…well, where’s the men’s shoe department? Ali: It’s on the third floor. Turn left when you get off the escalator. Mr. Shy: Thanks.
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escalator (n.) 电扶梯 A: I don’t think the escalator is working. 我想电扶梯坏掉了。 B: That’s OK. We can take the stairs. 没关系。我们走楼梯。