英文短篇故事（纽约）446 Complaining Wives
时间：2019-02-15 作者：英语课 分类：英文短篇故事（纽约）
Bob said, "Boy, does my wife complain. Yesterday, she complained that I didn't rinse 1 my mouth thoroughly 2 after brushing my teeth. She could still smell toothpaste on my breath 3. She hates the smell of mint 4." Bill said, "My wife's like yours. Yesterday, she complained that I left the toilet seat up. I did, but it was the first time in about six months. I mean, c'mon, give a guy a break." Bob said, "I've learned 5 one thing over the years. If you say Yes, Dear often enough, loud enough, and fast enough, they complain less." Bill said, "But be careful. My wife complained last night that I said Yes, Dear too fast." Bob asked, "Too fast? How can you say it too fast?" Bill said, "She said that I said Yes, Dear before she had even finished talking. It proved that I wasn't listening—'as usual!'—to her every word."
- Give the cup a rinse.冲洗一下杯子。
- Don't just rinse the bottles. Wash them out carefully.别只涮涮瓶子，要仔细地洗洗里面。
- The soil must be thoroughly turned over before planting.一定要先把土地深翻一遍再下种。
- The soldiers have been thoroughly instructed in the care of their weapons.士兵们都系统地接受过保护武器的训练。
- I'm just going out for a breath of fresh air.我正要出去呼吸新鲜空气。
- While climbing up the stairs the old man always loses his breath.那老人上楼时总是气喘吁吁的。