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When I was in high school, back in the 1950s, it was very popular for high school students to have gel - a type of gel in their hair. 上世纪50年代,我中学的时候,中学生很喜欢用凝胶,一种发胶。 Maybe one of the more famous
01 Working on Commission GLOSSARY sales the field and profession of persuading people to buy something * Melissa makes 10-20 sales calls per week, but usually only one or two peoplewant to hear about the products shes selling. to make a bundle to ear
Translating a Document Francine: Do you know the word in Mcquish for partnership? Aziz: No, I dont speak Mcquish. What are you doing? Francine: Jim gave me this letter and this document to translate into Mcquish because I speak a little of it, but ev
Reading an Obituary Ivy: This is so sad! Stephan: What is? Ivy: Im reading the obituary for one of my favorite actors as a child, Mr. McBoo. He had quite a life. Stephan: Oh, yeah? Ivy: Yeah, and this article has really done him justice. Its a nice t
Usually I just have time to read a couple of stories, a few of the stories. 我一般只有看几个故事的时间, When I've finished my cereal, I grab a banana and maybe make a slice of toast with jam. 吃完麦片后,我掰一根香蕉,还可
The car that is stalled is in the fast lane. 汽车在快车道上抛锚了。 The fast lane on an American freeway or highway is the first lane on the left, 美国高速公路或公路的快车道是在左边的第一条车道, what we would say t
Well, I clean off the kitchen counter after I put away the groceries. 好了,在把食物放好之后我便清理了一下厨房柜台。 The groceries, groceries, (plural) are the food that I buy at the market. 杂货(groceries)(复数)是我
I back out into the driveway onto the street, or into the street. 我把汽车从车道倒到大街上。 The driveway, driveway, is what connects the garage to the street. 车道(driveway)是连接车库和街道的道路。 It's the space that
Sometimes it's called a transmission box, box, and inside of that box there are little wheels called gears, gears, 有时又称它为变速箱(box),变速箱里面有叫做齿轮(gears)的小轮子, and depending on the gear you are in, w
To re-adjust means to adjust again. Re-adjust是重新调整的意思。 That prefix re, means again in English, usually. 前缀re在英语中一般是重新的意思。 To adjust means to-to move them so that I can see properly I can see into the mi
This episode is called The Commute Home and Running Errands. 这一部分叫做开车回家和跑腿。 Commute, you know, means driving back and forth from your house to your work. 通勤,是开车从家中往返工作地点意思。 To run an err
Natalie: Why are you wearing that gas mask? Anton: Im getting used to it. If we ever have a bioterrorist attack, Ill be ready. Want to try one on? Natalie: No, thanks. If we get involved in biological warfare, I think well have some warning. Anton: T
Carmen: Hi, Im looking for Waldo. I was told that he comes in here from time to time. Have you seen him? Antonio: Waldo? I havent seen him in a while. He comes in sometimes, but its pretty hit-and-miss. Carmen: I cant seem to pin him down. Every time
Lilly: Quick, we need to go get some supplies. I was listening to talk radio on my way home from work and this guy was on talking about how doomsday is coming and we need to prepare. Paul: Oh no, not this again. You have to stop listening to that gar
Stephan: Whats that? Livia: Its my latest artwork. Its experimental. Stephan: Its, um... Livia: Abstract. Its part of a performance art piece Im putting together. Itll really challenge peoples perceptions of reality. Stephan: I dont really understand
Kindo: Whats that? Nookie: Its my new e-book reader. Im just downloading some new books onto it. Kindo: I havent bought one yet. Im old school. I still prefer a printed book. Nookie: But if you havent tried it yet, how do you know you wouldnt like it
Assembling Furniture Armand: Did you know that this nightstand required assembly when you bought it? Suzanne: The box said that it required simple assembly. I guess whats simple to them isnt simple to us. Armand: You can say that again. These instruc
Making Peace Vladimir: We need a ceasefire. The violence is escalating and we need to put a stop to this. Hilary: I agree, but do you think our enemies will agree to a truce? Vladimir: Theyre as embattled as we are. They may welcome a suspension of h
Having a Family Portrait Taken Dad: Okay, everybody, take your places. Mom: Were in our places. Cant the photographer just take the photo? Dad: We have to pose. The whole point is to look natural. Mom: If you wanted a natural family photo, why are we
Justin: Are you nearly packed? Marsha: Almost. Lets see, I have wall chargers for my cell phone and other devices, extra memory cards for my camera, and noise- canceling headphonesfor the airplane. Justin: Oh, yeah, I forgot to pack my headphones. Id