輕松美語會話第2輯海外學(xué)子美國雜談

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For many international students , coming to the Unite States and living here and studying can be a quite a daunting experience,
對于大多數(shù)的各國學(xué)生來說，到美國去學(xué)習(xí)并住在那里將會成為一個(gè)讓人畏縮的經(jīng)驗(yàn)。
especially when finding housing on campus or off campus .
特別是在大學(xué)內(nèi)外找房子。
And fortunately , there are a variety of options that students can look to .
幸運(yùn)的是，有很多的選擇供學(xué)生去參考。
And I'd like to talk just briefly a little about on-campus living, off-campus living, and some of the advantages and disadvatages of each.
我將簡單的談一下有關(guān)住在校內(nèi)或校外的優(yōu)點(diǎn)和缺點(diǎn)。
Well I think first of all for first-time students, coming and living on campus in dormitories can provide a certain level of security
我首先考慮一下初來的學(xué)生，住在校園的寢室里可以給他提供一種安全感。
because of its proximity to campus facilities since commuting without a car can be quite an experience,
因?yàn)榫陀脤W(xué)校的公用設(shè)備，免用車子的上學(xué)，這也可以成為一個(gè)經(jīng)驗(yàn)。
espercially when you have to commute long distances.
特別是當(dāng)你不得不走長距離上學(xué)時(shí)。
Often in dormitories ,meals might be provided , and this can allow students to devote time to their academics,rather than housekeeping.
經(jīng)常住寢室，可以提供一日三餐這就讓學(xué)生花更多的時(shí)間去學(xué)習(xí)而不是干家務(wù)活。
But students should also be aware that they'll be required to abide by certain regulations dealing with student conduct as part of the uh, the contract and living on campus.
但是學(xué)生們也應(yīng)該意識到，他們被要求在處理與校內(nèi)同學(xué)之間的關(guān)系時(shí)要去堅(jiān)持一定的規(guī)章制度。
Another option,uh,another option is off campus living in apartments , and like living in dormitories,
另一個(gè)觀點(diǎn)是住在公寓內(nèi)的校外學(xué)生，和喜歡住在寢室的學(xué)生，
uh,living in an apartment requires little or no maintenance specifically because usually it is handled by someone,
住在公寓里就不堅(jiān)持要求了，因?yàn)橥ǔＫ际怯赡骋粋€(gè)人處理。
uh,else ,Also ,uh,when you might live off campus ,there might be ,uh,uh,a certain amount of flexibility in choosing roommates that you might not have,uh,living on campus.
還有，當(dāng)你住在校外在選擇室友時(shí)你將很靈活，而住在校內(nèi)卻不同。
But you should be aware that tenants may be responsible for furnishing their own apartments.
但是你應(yīng)該意識到那些天才將會對他們自己公寓里的設(shè)備負(fù)責(zé)。
Well, of course ,the choice is up to you,but be careful to review both the advantages and disadvantages of living on campus and off campus .Good Luck.
好了，當(dāng)然選擇由你，但是你一定要小心在考慮住在校內(nèi)和校外的優(yōu)點(diǎn)和缺點(diǎn)。祝你好運(yùn)。
The choice is up to you.
由你選擇。
The final result of the match is still up in the air.
那個(gè)比賽的結(jié)果仍然懸著。
The dinner is on me .
晚餐由你定。
This party is especially for you.
這個(gè)晚會特別為你開的。
daunting : frightening: to feel afraid or to lose courage
使人畏縮的：令人恐懼的，感覺害怕或失去勇氣。
The student was daunting by the thought of traveling alone.
那個(gè)學(xué)生一想到獨(dú)自旅行就感到害怕。
options: choices or alternatives
選項(xiàng)；選擇或抉擇
There are several educational options to choose from when selecting a school.
當(dāng)你選擇學(xué)校時(shí)有幾個(gè)教育觀點(diǎn)供你選擇。
security:freedom from anxiety or fear of danger
安全：不再憂郁，擔(dān)心或害怕
We have decided to install light sensors for additional security.
為了更加安全我們下決心去按光敏傳感器。
proximity:a region close around a person or thing
接近，親近：人或事的一個(gè)區(qū)域上的接近。
The proximity of the apartment to campus makes it the ideal place for students.
公寓離學(xué)校很近是學(xué)生們的理想之地。
facilities :something created to provide a particular service
設(shè)備：為了提供一個(gè)特別的服務(wù)制造出的東西。
This university has excellent sports facilities.
這個(gè)大學(xué)有很好的體育設(shè)備。
commute: to travel between two points.
交換：兩點(diǎn)之間的旅程。
I commute to work by bus.
我乘汽車上班。
The commute to my new job is longer than I anticipated.
去我新工作的路程比我期望的時(shí)間要長。
devote: commit or dedicate
投身于：干什么或獻(xiàn)身。
My brother devotes all his energies to his studies.
我的兄弟把他所有的時(shí)間都花在學(xué)習(xí)上。
abide by: follow .honor, or observe
堅(jiān)持，遵守：跟隨，尊敬，觀察
If students do not abide by the housing regulations,they could be requested to move out.
如果學(xué)生不遵守房管制度，他們將被搬出去。
regulations: rules or guidelines
規(guī)章，制度：規(guī)則或指導(dǎo)
The dormitories have established clear regulations on student behavior.
就學(xué)生行為那個(gè)寢室已經(jīng)建立了清晰的規(guī)章制度。
maintenance: care ,upkeep
維護(hù)，保持：關(guān)注，維持
Renters sometimes have to pay a fee for the maintenance of the apartment grounds.
為了維護(hù)公寓的土地，一些租主有時(shí)不得不付一點(diǎn)錢。
tenant: renter
租主：租貸人
The tenant in apartment 303 is moving out this week.
303室的租客這個(gè)星期搬出去。