【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。