时间:2019-02-07 作者:英语课 分类:地道美语播客


英语课

Brett: Do you know what kind of mood Mom is in?



Molly: Not really. Why?



Brett: I really need a raise in my allowance and I’m waiting for the right time to ask. She’ll be more likely to say “yes” if she’s not feeling too grouchy 1.



Molly: I wouldn’t count on this being a good time. She looked a little upset after getting off the phone with Aunt Teri.



Brett: Why?



Molly: Aunt Teri has been down in the dumps since Cousin Frank decided 2 to take a job in Cambodia. He’s on cloud nine about this new job, but Aunt Teri is anxious about him moving so far away.



Brett: I see. Well, I’ve got to think of some way to cheer her up. It’s a lost cause if I ask her while she’s angry, on edge, or depressed 3.



Molly: You know that Mom is always happy to hear good news about school. Do you have anything new to report?



Brett: I hadn’t thought of that. I need to come up with something.



Molly: Be patient. Wait for the right moment and then strike. I speak from years of experience.



Brett: Right. Thanks.





Script by Dr. Lucy Tse



adj.好抱怨的;愠怒的
  • Grouchy people are always complaining for no reason.满腹牢骚的人总是毫无理由地抱怨。
  • Sometimes she is grouchy, but all in all she is an excellent teacher.有时候她的脾气很坏,但总的来说她还是一位好老师。
adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的
  • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
  • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
adj.沮丧的,抑郁的,不景气的,萧条的
  • When he was depressed,he felt utterly divorced from reality.他心情沮丧时就感到完全脱离了现实。
  • His mother was depressed by the sad news.这个坏消息使他的母亲意志消沉。
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