【英语时差8，16】谈谈星座

 Amanda: Mike, can you please pass me the newspaper when you finish reading the sports pages?

Mike: Actually, I checked the scores ages ago. Now I'm just reading my horoscope. I recently developed an interest in astrology. I make sure to read my daily forecast either in the newspaper or online.

Amanda: Are you serious? I never knew you believed in all of that! You're so gullible¹, Mike. You really should break the habit of reading your horoscope every day, before it's too late.

Mike: What's your star sign? Let's see－your birthday's in August. Oh, Amanda, you're a Leo! That means you're a really good leader, and slightly stubborn², too.

Amanda: That's ridiculous! How can you define³ a person's personality according to just 12 zodiac signs? Honestly, Mike－you shouldn't take horoscopes so seriously. I think it's silly to rely on your horoscope to tell you about your characteristics, love life or career.

Mike: Come on, Amanda－lighten up! I just like reading them for fun.

Amanda: Ok, fine. Now hurry, we're going to be late for the party.

Mike: I think I'll pass－my horoscope says I should avoid going to unfamiliar⁴ places today to avoid bad luck!

1 gullible   

adj.易受骗的；轻信的

参考例句：

• The swindlers had roped into a number of gullible persons.骗子们已使一些轻信的人上了当。
• The advertisement is aimed at gullible young women worried about their weight.这则广告专门针对担心自己肥胖而易受骗的年轻女士。

2 stubborn   

adj.难以移动，去除的，固执的，顽固的

参考例句：

• I can not cope with that boy;he is stubborn.我对付不了那个孩子，他很固执。
• When he's in his stubborn mood,he isn't easily talked round.他那股牛劲上来了，一时不容易说服。

3 define   

vt.解释，下定义，阐述，限定，规定

参考例句：

• Please define the words.请解释这些字的意义。
• It's hard to define exactly what has changed.很难解释清楚到底发生了什么变化。

4 unfamiliar   

adj.陌生的，不熟悉的

参考例句：

• I am unfamiliar with the place and the people here.我在这儿人地生疏。
• The man seemed unfamiliar to me.这人很面生。