Eztalk美语 黑人本来就很会跳舞

Nikki:Here's some dancing. [pointing to a group of guys] See those guys stomping, clapping and shouting? They're practicing step dancing. Wen:It sounds cool. The rhythms look really difficult. Nikki:They basically turn their bodies into drums. There'

Eztalk美语【249】Go easy on me. 别为难我

Nikki:I said, Word. It means, I fully agree! Wen:Oh. I'm not too good with slang. Go easy on me, alright? Nikki:Aight. Try this out...kill that set so we can hop over to Angles Hair Design. We gotta look fly while we gettin' our groove on tonight. Yo

Eztalk美语【250】给头发做造型

At the salon Nikki:OK. Do you want a trim, or do you want to get your hair done? Wen:[Pointing to a customer] Can I get my hair done like his? His girlfriend has the same hair, and she's white. Nikki:Like that Rastafarian over there? You mean dreadlo

Eztalk美语【251】我的头发天生就很顺

Nikki:It's faster to drop the are in some phrases. Like you cool, you crazy... Wen:Word. So what are my options here? Can I get a relaxer? Nikki:Wen, relaxers relax the curls, so they turn into straight hair. Wen:Oh. Ha-ha. Then I was born with a rel

Eztalk美语【252】最近这可流行得很呢

Wen and Nikki leave the salon Wen:How do I look? I love these braids. They're fun! Nikki:They look great! Hey, are you hungry? I know a good Ethiopian restaurant－Meskerem. Wen:An Ethiopian restaurant? Whoa! I always think of starving people in Ethi

Eztalk美语【253】精致的法式品味

They run into Clyde at Meskerem Clyde:Good evening Ms. Jackson. Fancy meetin you here. Nikki:Hi, Clyde. This is my friend, Wen. She's visiting from UCLA. Clyde:Clyde Smith. Pleasure to meet you. May I treat you ladies to dinner? Nikki:OK! [getting a

Eztalk美语【254】我将里根当成我的楷模

Wen:Um...where are my utensils? Clyde:You eat with your hands. Pick up the bread and use it like a spoon to scoop up the food. Nikki:This dish, Zilbo, has lamb and potatoes. Wen:Mmm! This is really good! Can you pass the honey wine? So, Clyde, what d

Eztalk美语【255】他真是一个黑痞

Wen:I've never met anyone like Clyde before. Nikki:He's such a buppie-a black yuppie. Black people come in all shapes and sizes. Just check out the party. [opens the door] Wen:Wow! There are so many different people here. I expected mostly athletes a

Eztalk美语【257】the shy wallflower害羞的壁花小姐

DJ:Everybody say ho! Everybody say ho-ho! Now scream! [Wen and Nikki scream] Nikki:Wow! You sure have changed from the shy wallflower! Wen:It's so fun here! Nobody laughs at my dancing. I really feel welcome! And Malik is so cool. I think he likes me

Eztalk美语【176】这是世上最稀有的咖啡！

Jess:This motor oil case is still really slippery. Ann: Yeah, time for more coffee! Jess:Sure, why not? I think I want a chocolate chip cookie, too. Ann: By the way, I heard Kitty's just got in a shipment of Jamaican Blue Mountain. Jess:So what? Ann:

Eztalk美语【184】soak a little longer多泡一下

Lily is getting into the bathtub Lily:Ouch! The water's too hot! Mom:Get in slowly, sweetie. You'll get used to it. I'm gonna go and make you some chicken soup. Lily:I'm not hungry, Mom. Mom:I know you don't have an appetite, but you need to eat some

Eztalk美语【225】发音练习

《发音练习》 1. So of course I know what a garage sale is all about ! 2.There aren't many places that sell used things in Taiwan.

Eztalk美语【228】发音练习

《发音练习》 1.Why do you want to sell it? 2.This antique tea set here is gorgeous

Eztalk美语【231】发音练习

1.But you could have saved money. 2.This is a massive flea market!

Eztalk美语【263】a white envelope 白包

On the drive to the funeral home Yi-jun: Don't we need to give a white envelope with money for the family, though? Holly: No. People give plates of food. The food is brought to the reception or in the weeks following. Yi-jun: At the reception? Holly:

Eztalk美语【96】it does look user-friendly 看来倒是很人

Billy: You mean it shuts off to save energy? Jennifer: Yep. And it breathes, see! Billy: It's not breathing! Jennifer: Yes, it is. Look at the little light! It blinks off and on. Billy: Jen, it's not alive...but it does look user-friendly. Jennifer:

Eztalk美语【97】烘焙咖啡豆的香味

At Billy's house Jennifer: What in the world is that smell? Billy: The aroma of roasting coffee beans. Jennifer: Smells like you're baking something. What are those? Billy: Green beans. They pop and turn brown when you roast them. Jennifer: Cool! But

Eztalk美语【98】A woman after my own heart 此女深得我心

Billy: A woman after my own heart... Jennifer: OK, Mr. Coffee Connoisseur, so what's the next step in the coffee-making process? Billy: Well, step two is grinding the coffee beans. I've roasted three different types of beans. Jennifer: Let me guess,

Eztalk美语【99】the best flavor 最佳风味

Billy: Cute...Here. These beans are already ground. Now for step three: Let the brewing begin! Jennifer: So soon? Billy: You have to brew the grinds while they're fresh and drink it immediately for the best flavor. Jennifer: OK! Hurry, then! Here's m

Eztalk美语【100】这个紫萝兰色稍嫌女孩子气

Billy: Check out these wheels! Jennifer: You bought a compact car? Billy: No, I borrowed it. Jennifer: Let me guess, from Sarah. It looks like something she would drive. Billy: You guessed right. Besides, the color violet is a little girly for me...