【英语时差8,16】谈谈发型

Amanda: Mike, you've had the same hairstyle for as long as I can remember! Don't you think a change is long overdue¹? I think you should experiment with your look－I'm bored of your usual spiked-up hair.

Mike: Yeah, you may be right, Amanda. I've actually been thinking of changing my hairstyle for a long time. It's just that I'm reluctant to try something new. What if it doesn't suit me?

Amanda: You don't necessarily have to get a dramatic change, but just have something different done to your hair. I think layers are funky² and would be a flattering look. And if you're freaking out so much, you should try a virtual makeover. I can recommend some Web sites to you－all you need to do is upload a recent picture of yourself and try different looks.

Mike: Thanks, Amanda. That sounds like a good idea. I'm also thinking of consulting a professional hairstylist. They have the expertise³ to tell people what would look good on them. You know, I'm actually getting excited about my haircut－I can't wait to have girls falling all over me!

Amanda: If I were you, I wouldn't get my hopes up too high, Mike.

1 overdue   

adj.过期的，到期未付的；早该有的，迟到的

参考例句：

• The plane is overdue and has been delayed by the bad weather.飞机晚点了，被坏天气耽搁了。
• The landlady is angry because the rent is overdue.女房东生气了，因为房租过期未付。

2 funky   

adj.畏缩的，怯懦的，霉臭的；adj.新式的，时髦的

参考例句：

• The kitchen smelled really funky.这个厨房有一股霉味。
• It is a funky restaurant with very interesting art on the walls.那是一家墙上挂着很有意思的绘画的新潮餐馆。

3 expertise   

n.专门知识(或技能等)，专长

参考例句：

• We were amazed at his expertise on the ski slopes.他斜坡滑雪的技能使我们赞叹不已。
• You really have the technical expertise in a new breakthrough.让你真正在专业技术上有一个全新的突破。