【英语时差8,16】对生日期待太多
时间:2019-01-22 作者:英语课 分类:英语时差8,16
英语课
Dear Annie:
I will be 40 this year and really want to celebrate this milestone 1 in my life. In the past, my husband has told me he needs plenty of notice to plan something special for my birthday, but we've never done much.
Six months before my birthday, I asked him to plan a party for me. He said he thought it was a great idea and would take care of it. Well, Annie, it's only one week until the big day and he hasn't planned any kind of party. I am crushed 2.
I never ask this man for anything. I am the cheerleader, the cook, the laundress and the nurse. I wasn't asking for an elaborate 3 event, just 30 people or so.
If I want the party now, I'd have to plan it myself. I am so hurt. Am I wrong? - Doesn't Matter AnymoreDear Doesn't Matter:
Your husband likely had no idea what to do or where to begin. He was overwhelmed 4 by the need to make it special-so he procrastinated 5.
Unless he's planning to surprise you, your expectations may have been unrealistic. He needed guidance. Do something less grand for this birthday and plan a party for your 45th. Be sure to give him a guest list and some practical suggestions.
n.里程碑;划时代的事件
- The film proved to be a milestone in the history of cinema.事实证明这部影片是电影史上的一个里程碑。
- I think this is a very important milestone in the relations between our two countries.我认为这是我们两国关系中一个十分重要的里程碑。
a.压碎的,倒碎的
- The car was completely crushed under the truck. 小轿车被卡车压得完全变形了。
- The box was crushed when the car ran over it. 汽车辗过箱子时把它给压碎了。
adj.详尽的;复杂的;vi./vt.详述;详细制订
- You understand the situation;I needn't elaborate any further.你对情况是了解的,我不必再进一步详谈了。
- He made an elaborate hairstyle.他做了一个复杂的发型。
[ overwhelm ]的过去式
- She was overwhelmed by feelings of guilt. 她感到愧疚难当。
- If (one was) overwhelmed by passion, it could lead to serious blunders. 当感情完全淹没理智时,就可能铸成大错。
拖延,耽搁( procrastinate的过去式和过去分词 )
- She procrastinated her return. 她拖延了归期。
- He procrastinated until it was too late to do anything at all. 他因循坐误,一事无成。