世博英语

Tony 这回又做错了事情，他想让 Tina 代他去说情，可是， Tina 却拒绝了他，为什么呢？

Tony: What should I do, Tina? Can you do me a favor?
Tina: Shoot. I’m all ears.
Tony: I forgot to tell Professor Johnson that his Friday class had been cancelled. Can you tell him I am sorry?
Tina: I’d love to help you, but I think the best thing for you to do is apologize to him directly and sincerely.
Tony: I just thought if you could tell him first, he would be less upset.
Tina: On the contrary, Tony, he’d be more upset.

中文翻译

托尼：我该怎么办，蒂娜？你能帮帮我吗？
蒂娜：说吧，我在听呢。
托尼：我忘了告诉约翰逊教授星期五的课取消了，你能跟他帮我道个歉吗？
蒂娜：我很想帮你，不过，我觉得最好是你自己直接跟他诚恳地道个歉。
托尼：我的想法是要是你能够先跟他说一下，他可能会消点气。
蒂娜：正相反，托尼，他会更上火的。

必备字词

do someone a favor 帮某人一个忙
Ask him to do you a favor.
请他帮你个忙吧。

shoot v. 说吧（口语），射击
If you want my help, shoot.
要我帮忙的话，请直说。

be all ears 认真听
You can start now. I am all ears.
你可以开始了，我在听呢。

每日一句

On the contrary, Tony, he’d be more upset.
正相反，托尼，他会更上火的。

A: Would it help if I stop asking quetions?
B: On the contrary, that’s exactly how he gets to know you better.

A: 要是我停止问问题是不是会有帮助？
B: 正相反，这正是他更好地了解你的方法。

世博英语原创课程

Tell Me What You Really Think…But Don’t Really Tell Me…

Most people don’t have money growing on trees, so they like to weigh their purchases carefully before spending their money. People may put a lot of thought into what they buy- even a small purchase like a pair of shoes or a shirt- so don’t disappoint them by saying that their purchase is stupid or unwise. If you are asked, “How do you like my new shirt/ring/car?” you should always make a positive comment. Unless you are very, very good friends with the person, it’s better not to be absolutely honest with a person. If you hate the new shirt they are wearing, okay, but don’t tell them that! Say instead, “That’s a really unique shirt- I like the color a lot,” or something else detailed yet vague.

中文翻译

告诉我你真实的想法，但不要真的告诉我！

大多数人赚钱不容易，所以在花钱之前都会掂量考虑一番。人们会对他们要买的东西前思后想，甚至象一双鞋子或是一件衬衫这样的小商品。所以呢，不要说他们买的东西很愚蠢或者不聪明，这样会使他们很失望的。如果别人问你：“你觉得我的新衬衫 / 戒指 / 汽车怎么样？”的话，你应该每次都做出一个肯定的、积极的评价。除非你是那个人非常非常好的朋友，否则最好不要告诉他完全老实的话。如果你不喜欢他们穿的新衬衫，那就不喜欢吧。但是不要这样告诉他们，而应该说：“那件衬衫可真是别致，我非常喜欢它的颜色。”或者说一些具体的，但比较含糊的话。

必备字词

weigh v. 称，衡量
It’s hard to weigh losses in terms of reputation.
衡量名誉的损失很难。

disappoint v. 使失望
I am sure he won’t disappoint you.
我相信他不会让你失望的。

vague a. 含糊的
The theme in this paper is too vague.
这篇论文的主题含混不清。

每日一句

People may put a lot of thought into what they buy.
人们会对他们要买的东西前思后想。

A: They may have put a lot of money into this project.
B: I know. That’s what makes it even worse.

A: 他们可能在这个项目上花了很多钱。
B: 我知道。正是这个让事情更糟糕。

世博英语原创课程

Tony是个老实人，一天他的同事Mrs. Sanders穿了一条新的裙子，就一五一十地讲了自己的看法，这一下可惹下麻烦了。

Tony: Tina, I think I’ve made Mrs. Sanders very upset.
Tina: What could you have possibly done to her?
Tony: I guess it was what I said to her about the new dress she bought last week.
Tina: Uh, so you told her everything, right?
Tony: Why not? We have known each other for a long time. I thought she’d like my honest opinion. The color is simply…
Tina: Hold on! Hold it there! Don’t tell her everything. You can say you like the style, or she looks much younger in that outfit.

中文翻译

托尼：蒂娜，我想我惹桑德斯夫人不高兴了。
蒂娜：你究竟对她做了什么事情了呢？
托尼：我猜想就是我说了她上周买德那件新衣服吧。
蒂娜：噢，那你是一五一十的告诉她了，对吧？
托尼：为什么不行呢？我们已经互相认识很长时间了。我原以为她是想听我真实的想法，衣服的那颜色简直是…
蒂娜：别说了！可别那么说！不要这样告诉她你所有的看法，你可以说你喜欢那种式样，或者她穿那件衣服看起来年轻多了。

必备字词

upset a. v. 心烦的，扰乱的
He is very upset about this sudden change of the plan.
他对突然改变计划非常不快。

honest a. 诚实的，正直的
I trust him because he is an honest man.
我信任他，因为他是个诚实的人。

outfit n. 装备，用具
With these outfits, we can have a successful fashion show.
有了这些服装（行头），我们可以开一个成功的时装展了。

每日一句

The color is simply…
那颜色实在…

A: Why don’t you go there for a holiday?
B: The plane tickets are simply too difficult to obtain.

A: 你为什么不去那里度假？
B: 飞机票实在不好买。

世博英语原创课程