英语博客：Breakfast in Nice.
时间：2018-12-06 作者：英语课 分类：英语博客 A cup of English
A double treat for me during my week's vacation, was to visit my dear friend, Lorraine, in Nice. I hadn't seen her for eleven years, which, of course is far too long. But, as you probably know, when you get together with a great friend, even if you haven't seen her for a long time, it is as if you haven't been apart for very long. We stayed up until late, catching 1 up on eachothers' news. Since I had seen her, she had had a little girl, started her own business, and moved several times. We chatted late into the night, and it felt like old times. The next day, although I only had a few hours, she took me out for breakfast. She chose a patisserie that just about blew my socks off. It's display case was so attractive that I asked the owner if I could take a video. Everything was presented so beautifully. And there was just about everything you could imagine, when it comes to baked goods. Believe it or not, I actually didn't have a pastry 2 with my coffee! I know, I know, it was an opportunity that I shouldn't have missed, but I like savory 3 in the morning. So, I had a delicious ham and cheese baguette instead. This time of year in Nice is perfect; it's sunny but not hot, so we sat out and enjoyed the view while we chatted. Afterwards, Lorraine drove along the coastal 4 road, pointing out famous landmarks 5, and showing me the different areas where she used to live. Nice is so clean and pretty. For someone coming from the cold and dark, it was like a large dose of medicine. We went down to the port, where lots of yachts 7 are moored 8. She showed me where the Microsoft yacht 6 is. It's massive 9 of course. Lorraine took my photo next to it, just so I can show off and tell people about it. I actually don't know what I would do with a huge yacht like that. It would be a nightmare 10 to clean! I would probably sell it, and with a small portion of the money I'd make, I would fly all of my friends and family to Nice for a two week tour of all the patisseries.
Grammar notes.
Expressions: When it comes to, to show off, to get together.
1. She is a master at arranging flowers. When it comes to decorating entryways, she is the most creative.
2. He is such a show-off! He is always talking about his latest purchases and how much they cost.
3. The reunion was a real success. It was a get together that we will all remember.
- There are those who think eczema is catching.有人就是认为湿疹会传染。
- Enthusiasm is very catching.热情非常富有感染力。
- The cook pricked a few holes in the pastry.厨师在馅饼上戳了几个洞。
- The pastry crust was always underdone.馅饼的壳皮常常烤得不透。
- She placed a huge dish before him of savory steaming meat.她将一大盘热气腾腾、美味可口的肉放在他面前。
- He doesn't have a very savory reputation.他的名誉不太好。
- The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
- This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。
- The book stands out as one of the notable landmarks in the progress of modern science. 这部著作是现代科学发展史上著名的里程碑之一。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The baby was one of the big landmarks in our relationship. 孩子的出世是我们俩关系中的一个重要转折点。 来自辞典例句
- He was responsible for the location of the missing yacht.他负责查明失踪游艇的下落。
- He planned to cross the Pacific by yacht.他曾打算乘快艇横渡太平洋。
- They have yachts available for charter. 他们有供包租的游艇。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- We still sighted nine yachts. 我们还是看见了9艘游艇。 来自辞典例句