【英语时差8，16】谈谈数码相机

 Amanda: Guess what, Mike? My parents bought me a digital camera for my birthday! It's the newest model and has all the latest functions. I'm not too sure how to operate it though. Can you please help me, Mike?

Mike: It's about time you got a new digital camera, instead of the clunky one you've been using for years. Yeah, I don't mind helping¹ you figure out how it works². How about you take a picture of me first? I want to see how good your camera is. Here, I'll adjust the flash for you so that it's not too bright.

Amanda: Are you ready? I'm going to zoom³ in for a close-up. Say cheese, Mike! Here, have a look－tell me what you think of the winning combination⁴ of my photography skills and brand-new camera. I've already taken a few snapshots of my parents and friends with it.

Mike: With this model, you won't have to charge the batteries for too long. Another advantage is that it's slim, so it won't take up too much space in your bag. I'm impressed－the quality of the images is amazing. I can't say the same about your photography skills, though!

1 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

2 works   

n.作品，著作；工厂，活动部件，机件

参考例句：

• We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
• The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。

3 zoom   

n.急速上升；v.突然扩大，急速上升

参考例句：

• The airplane's zoom carried it above the clouds.飞机的陡直上升使它飞到云层之上。
• I live near an airport and the zoom of passing planes can be heard night and day.我住在一个飞机场附近，昼夜都能听到飞机飞过的嗡嗡声。

4 combination   

n.组合，合并，联合；

参考例句：

• He carried on the business in combination with his friends.他与朋友们合伙做生意。
• The materials can be used singly or in combination.这些材料可以单独使用也可以混合用。