[ In the Stewarts' living room later that day. Grandpa and Robbie are watching the Thanksgiving Day parade on television. ]
Grandpa: I love parades. The Thanksgiving Day parade is always such great fun.
Grandpa: Look at that Superman balloon! Wowee! Just floating along high above Central Park West.
Grandpa: Don't you just love it? Oh, and the bands and the music. John Philip Sousa.
Grandpa: I love his music. Da dada da da dada da da da da da da dada.
Grandpa: Oh, look at that float, Robbie. Look at those funny-looking clowns.
Robbie: It's for kids.
Grandpa: Maybe so, but parades always make me feel like a kid. Remember when you and your dad and I went to the Thanksgiving Day parade? You were four or five years old, I think.
[ The telephone rings in the kitchen. Robbie rushes to answer it. ]
Robbie (on phone): Hello, hello.... Oh, hi, Susan. How are you?... Here's Mom. [ He hands the phone to Ellen and returns to the living room. ]
Ellen: Hello, Susan. Yes, he missed a phone call from Alexandra. Yes, I know, but he'll get over it. Good. Then you'll be here about five? Oh, fine. I look forward to seeing you and Harry and Michelle. Drive carefully. Good-bye.
[ He enters the living room with a bowl. ]
Philip: Taste Ellen's turkey dressing. It's delicious.
Grandpa: I'm not surprised. It's Grandma's recipe.
Robbie: It's my favorite part of the meal.
Philip: What about my famous apple pie?
Robbie: Dad, your apple pie is my favorite dessert.
Philip: How's the parade?
Robbie: OK.
[ The phone rings again. ]
Robbie: [ calling ] Mom! Is it for me?
Ellen: No, Robbie.
Philip: Who was it?
Ellen: [ She comes into the living room. ] Wrong number. Philip, would you join me in the kitchen, please? It's getting late. We have vegetables to prepare.
Robbie: Can I help with anything?
Ellen: No, honey. You just relax with Grandpa. I'll get you to help serve later. [ She and Philip leave the living room. ]
Grandpa: Ellen reminds me so much of Grandma.
Philip: [ He returns to the living room. ] What time does the Michigan football game come on?
Robbie: Four.
Ellen: [ calling from kitchen ] Philip! Philip!
Philip: I'll be back to see the game. [ He returns to the kitchen. ]
Robbie: Grandpa, when did Dad graduate from Michigan?
Grandpa: Let me think. He graduated from medical school in 1960 and from the University of Michigan in 1956.
Robbie: Did you go to Michigan, too, Grandpa?
Grandpa: Yup. I graduated in 1937.
Robbie: I've got to start thinking about college soon. [ The phone rings again. Robbie runs to answer it. ]
| Such a lot of fun 非常有意思 | The party was such a lot of fun! 那派对真是太有趣了! |
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| A blast (口语)尽兴/极棒的经历 | The concert was a blast. 音乐会简直酷毙了。 |
| High above 在...高处上方 | The eagle was circling high above the valley. 老鹰在山谷高空盘旋。 |
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| Drift 漂流 / 漂移 | The scent of coffee drifted through the air. 空气中弥漫着咖啡的香味。 |
| Maybe so 也许是这样 | "He might be late." "Maybe so." “他可能会迟到。”“也许吧。” |
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| Feel like 感觉像 / 想要 | I feel like a pizza tonight. 我今晚想吃披萨。 |
| Move on (感情上)向前看 / 释然 | It's time to move on and forget the past. 是时候向前看,忘掉过去了。 |
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| Recover from 从...中恢复 | She is still recovering from the surgery. 她还在手术后的恢复期。 |
| Can't wait to 等不及要... | I can't wait to see your new house! 我等不及要看你的新房子了! |
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| Anticipate 预期 / 期待(更正式) | We anticipate a large crowd at the event. 我们预计活动现场人会很多。 |
| Stuffing 填料(通常指塞进火鸡腹腔的) | I prefer stuffing that is cooked inside the bird. 我更喜欢在火鸡肚子里烤出来的填料。 |
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| Side dish 配菜 | Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish. 土豆泥是经典的配菜。 |
| How about...? ...如何?(常用于提议) | How about a cup of tea? 喝杯茶如何? |
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| What if...? 如果...该怎么办? | What if it rains during the picnic? 野餐的时候要是下雨了怎么办? |
| Look like 长得像 | You look like your sister. 你长得真像你姐姐。 |
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| Be similar to 与...相似 | Your problem is similar to mine. 你的问题和我的差不多。 |
| Alumnus/Alumna (男/女)校友 | He is an alumnus of Yale. 他是耶鲁的校友。 |
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| Major in 主修...专业 | I majored in computer science. 我主修计算机科学专业。 |
| Have to 不得不 / 必须 | I have to work late tonight. 我今晚得加班。 |
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| Must 必须(语气较重/主观) | I must stop smoking. 我必须戒烟了。 |