英语播客EnglishPod 76

 A:    So, did I tell you about my New Year’s resolution?
        I’ve decided¹ to go on a diet.

 B:    And you’re going to  completely transform your
       eating habits, right?

 A:     Exactly!  I’m going to cut out all that junk I eat; no
        more chips, no more soda², no more fried food.

 B:     I’ve heard this one before.

 A:     But this time I’m going to stick to it.  I really mean
        it!  Trust me, Carol, I’m going to be a new man in
       one year’s time!

 B:    Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

 A:    Thanks, honey, that was a great meal. I’m stuffed.
        Do we have any chips left?
 

1 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• 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。

2 soda   

n.苏打水；汽水

参考例句：

• She doesn't enjoy drinking chocolate soda.她不喜欢喝巧克力汽水。
• I will freshen your drink with more soda and ice cubes.我给你的饮料重加一些苏打水和冰块。