英语博客：ESL Podcast 789 – Taking Care of Pets
时间：2019-01-01 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
英语课
Magda: Oooh, he’s so cute. When did you get him?
Tony: Yesterday. I’m training him to do tricks.
Magda: Really? Are you having any luck?
Tony: No, not yet. So far, he just lies there, but maybe he’s hungry and doesn’t have any energy to play. I’m going to feed him a few treats and give him some water in his bowl.
Magda: Uh, okay.
Tony: And then later, I’m going to take him for a walk. Here are the new collar and leash 1 I bought for him. I’ll be sure to bring his carrier in case he gets too tired to walk.
Magda: Whatever you say. Are you sure you need to do all that?
Tony: Oh, sure. It’s important to keep pets healthy and happy, don’t you think? I’m going to groom 2 him later. I wouldn’t want him to get fleas 3 or ticks. Maybe I should take him to see the vet 4 for a checkup.
Magda: I really don’t think that’ll be necessary. Tony, you do know that that’s a pet rock, right?
Tony: Yeah, what’s your point?
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
n.牵狗的皮带，束缚；v.用皮带系住
- I reached for the leash,but the dog got in between.我伸手去拿系狗绳，但被狗挡住了路。
- The dog strains at the leash,eager to be off.狗拼命地扯拉皮带，想挣脱开去。
vt.给（马、狗等）梳毛，照料，使...整洁
- His father was a groom.他父亲曾是个马夫。
- George was already being groomed for the top job.为承担这份高级工作，乔治已在接受专门的培训。
n.跳蚤( flea的名词复数 )；爱财如命；没好气地（拒绝某人的要求）
- The dog has fleas. 这条狗有跳蚤。
- Nothing must be done hastily but killing of fleas. 除非要捉跳蚤，做事不可匆忙。 来自《简明英汉词典》