地道美语听力播客:Diversity at Work
时间：2019-01-28 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
I got a call yesterday from Amy, a co-worker from the office. She and I work in the same department. We've had lunch at work a few times but I really didn't know her that well. I was really glad she called.
Kevin: Jeff: What were you and Richard talking about earlier? It looked intense.
Lucy: Yeah, Richard said something to me that I didn't appreciate.
Jeff: Oh, no. I know how insensitive he can be. What has he done now?
Lucy: He asked me how long it took me to learn English.
Jeff: But, you were born and raised in California!
Lucy: Yeah, but I get that sometimes. It doesn't matter how many generations my family has lived in the U.S., we'll always be foreigners in their eyes.
Jeff: What a racist 1! How can you stand working with the guy?
Lucy: You know, Richard isn't such a bad guy. He made the comment out of ignorance, not malice 2.
Jeff: So, what did you say when he asked you how long it took you to learn English?
Lucy: I told him 28 years. And, he knows I'm 28 years old since I just celebrated 3 my birthday last week. He was puzzled for a minute, and then he got it.
Jeff: Are you sure he really got the message?
Lucy: Yeah, I'm pretty sure since I then asked him how long it took him to learn English.
Jeff: That's hilarious 4 ! What did he say?
Lucy: He said, "36 years," and we both laughed about it. He apologized and now, it's all good.
Jeff: I'm glad. I bet he won't make that mistake again.
- a series of racist attacks 一连串的种族袭击行为
- His speech presented racist ideas under the guise of nationalism. 他的讲话以民族主义为幌子宣扬种族主义思想。
- I detected a suggestion of malice in his remarks.我觉察出他说的话略带恶意。
- There was a strong current of malice in many of his portraits.他的许多肖像画中都透着一股强烈的怨恨。
- He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
- The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。