ESL Podcast 325 – Describing People’s Moods
时间：2019-02-07 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
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
- 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。
- 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。