16. Going for a walk
散步
A: What did you say?
B: I said it's a lovely day. Why don't we go for a walk?
A: Well, I feel a little tired.
B: Come on! A little labor, much health.
A: Then can you wait a few minutes? I want to finish writing this letter.
B: Don't take too long. It would be a shame not to take advantage of such lovely weather.
A: I won't be long. No more than ten minutes. Why don't you go ahead and I'll meet you in the park?
B: Believe I will. Look for me near the lake.
譯文:
A: 你說什么?
B: 我說天氣這么好,我們何不去散散步呢?
A: 嗯,我有點累了。
B: 嘿,來吧。生命在于運動。
A: 那你能等我?guī)追昼妴?我想把這封信寫完。
B: 別寫太久。這么好的天氣不好好利用,太可惜了。
A: 一會兒就寫完。要不了十分鐘。你何不先走一步,我待會到公園找你吧。
B: 我是得先走。你到湖邊找我吧。
注解 :
1) A little labor,much health: 生命在于運動。
2) finish (v) : complete 完成
例: When does he finish his college course?
他何時大學畢業(yè)?
3) shame (n) : pity 令人遺憾的事情
例: It's a shame I haven't heard from you for years.
真遺憾,我多年沒有收到你的信了。
4) take advantage of : =use; utilize 利用
例: You should take advantage of the discounted prices at stores this holiday.
放假期間你應該抓住商店降價的機會。
5) look for: 尋找(某人或某物)