ESL Podcast 907 – Buying Tools at a Hardware Store
时间：2019-01-01 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
英语课
Chuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay?
Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The power tools are over there.
Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple hand tools: a hammer, a wrench 1, a chisel 2, some pliers – and maybe an extra screwdriver 3 or two.
Ayaka: We would get the job done so much more quickly if we had power tools. Instead of a hammer, we should get a nail gun. We also need a power drill, and hey, a sander and a table saw.
Chuck: A table saw?! We’re doing some simple repairs, not remodeling our house.
Ayaka: You never know when you need a good saw and I’ve always wanted a table saw.
Chuck: Other women want clothes and jewelry 4, and you want power tools?
Ayaka: That right. You should be counting your lucky stars!
v.猛拧；挣脱；使扭伤；n.扳手；痛苦，难受
- He gave a wrench to his ankle when he jumped down.他跳下去的时候扭伤了足踝。
- It was a wrench to leave the old home.离开这个老家非常痛苦。
n.凿子；v.用凿子刻，雕，凿
- This chisel is useful for getting into awkward spaces.这凿子在要伸入到犄角儿里时十分有用。
- Camille used a hammer and chisel to carve out a figure from the marble.卡米尔用锤子和凿子将大理石雕刻出一个人像。
n.螺丝起子；伏特加橙汁鸡尾酒
- He took a screwdriver and teased out the remaining screws.他拿出螺丝刀把其余的螺丝卸了下来。
- The electric drill can also be used as a screwdriver.这把电钻也可用作螺丝刀。