[ In the Stewarts' house early Saturday morning. Grandpa is making breakfast as Robbie enters. ]
Robbie: Hi, Grandpa.
Grandpa: Hi, Robbie.
Robbie: Can I help?
Grandpa: Yes, indeed. Hand me two eggs from the refrigerator, and I'll make you two fried eggs.
Robbie: How about some bacon?
Grandpa: I made enough for an army. You going to the baseball game today? It's a perfect day for it --a little cloudy but nice and warm.
Robbie: Dad and I were planning to go to the game, but he has to work today, and my friends don't want to go. It's not an important game, anyway.
Grandpa: Do you have any other plans for the day?
Robbie: I'll work on my computer. I have a new math program, and I want to learn how to use it.
Grandpa: Maybe you can teach me how to work on a computer someday.
Robbie: Anytime. It's really easy, but, like anything, you need to work at it, Grandpa.
[ They begin to eat breakfast. ]
Robbie: [eating ] This bacon is great. I love crispy bacon.
Grandpa: Oh, what are you doing tomorrow?
Robbie: Nothing much.
Grandpa: Well, maybe your dad and I could take you fishing with us.
Robbie: I'd like that, but ...
Grandpa: But what?
Robbie: But Dad is always so busy.
Grandpa: Well, can you come fishing with me tomorrow?
Robbie: Sure, I can.
[ Later that morning. Philip is eating breakfast quickly. He is speaking with Grandpa. ]
Grandpa: Robbie says you can't take him to the game today.
Philip: I really feel bad about it, but they need me at the hospital today, in the children's ward.
Grandpa: I understand.
Philip: Maybe we can spend some time together next weekend.
Grandpa: Definitely. We should. You and Robbie and me. Remember our first fishing trip?
Philip: I sure do.... Well, I've got to run, Dad. See you later. [ He leaves. ]
[ On the patio later that day. Grandpa is looking at some fishing gear, things he will need for catching fish. Philip enters. ]
Philip: Going fishing?
Grandpa: I'm thinking about it.... So, how's work?
Philip: Oh, the usual problems.
Grandpa: You're working pretty hard these days.
Philip: I guess I am.
Grandpa: When did you last go fishing with Robbie?
Philip: I remember exactly. It was on his birthday, June second, two years ago. [ He laughs. ] We didn't catch anything.
Grandpa: Remember our fishing trips?
Philip: Yes. I loved them.
Grandpa: Remember catching your first fish?
Philip: How can I forget? I fell out of the boat! We had some good times together.
Grandpa: Yes, we did. Maybe we should do it again.
Philip: How about tomorrow?
Grandpa: Don't you have to work?
Philip: My paper work will wait.
Grandpa: Oh, Robbie will be thrilled. I am, too, Son.
Philip: I want to spend more time with Robbie.
Philip: Tomorrow. It'll be like old times for you and me. And Robbie will love it.
Philip: Well, what's the weather going to be like?
Grandpa: Radio says sunny and mild.
Philip: Well, I'll tell Robbie. And thanks, Dad.
Grandpa: Don't thank me. I'm just being a grandfather.
| Give a hand 帮个忙(口语) | Could you give me a hand with this table? 你能帮我抬一下这张桌子吗? |
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| Assist 协助(正式) | The nurse assisted the doctor during the surgery. 护士在手术中协助医生。 |
| Pass 递 / 传 | Pass the bread, please. 请把面包递过来。 |
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| Give 给 | Give me the keys. 把钥匙给我。 |
| Scrambled eggs 炒鸡蛋 | I prefer scrambled eggs because they are soft. 我更喜欢炒蛋,因为它们很嫩。 |
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| Poached eggs 水煮荷包蛋 | Poached eggs are a healthier option. 水煮荷包蛋是更健康的选择。 |
| Plenty of 大量的 / 充足的 | We have plenty of food for everyone. 我们有充足的食物分给每个人。 |
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| A ton of 大量的(口语) | I have a ton of work to do today. 我今天有一大堆工作要做。 |
| Ideal day 理想的一天 | This is the ideal day to start our project. 这是启动我们项目的理想日子。 |
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| Beautiful day 美好的一天 | It's a beautiful day outside. 外面天气真好。 |
| Be busy with 忙于... | I'm busy with my homework right now. 我现在正忙着写作业。 |
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| Deal with 处理 | We need to deal with this problem immediately. 我们需要立即处理这个问题。 |
| Put effort into 投入精力 | You need to put effort into your studies. 你需要在学习上投入精力。 |
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| Strive 奋斗 / 努力 | We must strive for excellence. 我们必须力求卓越。 |
| Crunchy 嘎嘣脆的 | Fresh carrots are crunchy and sweet. 新鲜的胡萝卜又脆又甜。 |
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| Brittle 易碎的 / 脆的 | Old paper becomes brittle over time. 旧纸张随时间流逝会变得易碎。 |
| That sounds good 那听起来不错 | That sounds good, let's do it. 那听起来不错,咱们就这么办。 |
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| I'm up for it 我愿意参加 | "Who wants to go hiking?" "I'm up for it!" “谁想去远足?”“我愿意去!” |
| Bring along 带上某人一起 | Feel free to bring along a friend. 尽管带个朋友一起来。 |
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| Drive [somebody] 开车送某人 | I can drive you home if you like. 如果你愿意,我可以开车送你回家。 |
| Feel guilty 感到内疚 | I feel guilty for not helping more. 我因为没能多帮点忙而感到内疚。 |
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| Regret 后悔/遗憾 | I regret not taking his advice. 我后悔没听他的建议。 |
| Clinic 诊所 | She works at a local dental clinic. 她在当地一家牙科诊所工作。 |
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| Emergency room (ER) 急诊室 | They rushed him to the emergency room. 他们把他火速送往急诊室。 |
| Hang out (非正式)闲逛/聚会 | We should hang out sometime. 咱们有空应该聚聚。 |
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| Kill time 消磨时间 | I played games to kill time at the airport. 我在机场玩游戏消磨时间。 |
| Excursion 短途旅行 | They went on a day excursion to the mountains. 他们去山里进行了一日游。 |
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| Outing 郊游/远足 | The company organized a staff outing. 公司组织了一次员工郊游。 |
| Head out 出发/离开 | I'm about to head out. 我正准备走。 |
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| Take off 离开/动身 | It's time for me to take off. 我该动身了。 |
| Consider 考虑 | We are considering all the options. 我们正在考虑所有的选项。 |
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| Ponder 沉思 / 琢磨 | She pondered the meaning of his words. 她琢磨着他那话的意思。 |
| Same old, same old 还是老样子(口语,带无奈感) | Life is same old, same old. 生活还是老样子。 |
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| As per usual 照例 / 像往常一样 | The train was late as per usual. 火车照例又晚点了。 |
| Angling 垂钓(更专业的表达) | He is very keen on angling. 他非常热衷于垂钓。 |
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| Cast a line 抛线(钓鱼动作代称) | We found a nice spot to cast a line. 我们找到了个抛线钓鱼的好地方。 |
| I won't forget 我不会忘 | I won't forget your kindness. 我不会忘记你的好意。 |
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| Never in a million years 一辈子都不可能(加强语气) | Never in a million years will I forget this trip. 我这辈子都不可能忘记这次旅行。 |
| Tumble 跌倒 / 滚落 | He tumbled down the stairs. 他从楼梯上滚了下来。 |
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| Slip off 从...滑落 | The book slipped off the desk. 书从书桌上滑落了。 |
| Administrative tasks 行政事务 | She handles most of the administrative tasks. 她处理大部分行政事务。 |
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| Documentation 文件记录 | The documentation for the project is incomplete. 该项目的文件记录不完整。 |
| Overjoyed 欣喜若狂 | They were overjoyed at the birth of their son. 儿子的出生让他们欣喜若狂。 |
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| Excited 兴奋 | The kids are excited about the trip. 孩子们对这次旅行感到很兴奋。 |
| Keep someone company 陪伴某人 | I'll stay and keep you company. 我会留下来陪你的。 |
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| Hang out with (非正式)和某人混在一起/聚会 | I'm hanging out with some friends tonight. 今晚我要和几个哥们儿聚聚。 |
| Relive the past 重温过去 | They met to relive the past. 他们见面是为了重温过去。 |
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| Nostalgic 怀旧的 | The song made her feel very nostalgic. 这首歌让她感到非常怀旧。 |
| How is the weather? 天气如何? | How is the weather outside? 外面天气怎么样? |
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| Weather forecast 天气预报 | Check the weather forecast before you go. 出发前先看下天气预报。 |
| Temperate 温和的 / 适度的 | The island has a temperate climate. 这个岛屿气候温和。 |
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| Pleasant 舒适的 / 宜人的 | The temperature is quite pleasant today. 今天的温度非常宜人。 |