19.换瓦

Shingles¹ 换瓦

　　A: What is that black goo you're carrying?

　　A： 你带的是什么黑胶？

　　B: It's roofing tar².

　　B： 这是屋顶焦油。

　　A: Are you replacing your shingles?

　　A： 你在更换屋顶瓦吗？

　　B: Yes I am. The roof has been leaking in the rain.

　　B： 是的。屋顶在雨中一直在漏水。

　　A: Isn't tar very messy?

　　A： 焦油不是很乱吗？

　　B: Yes, I need to be careful with it.

　　B： 是的，我需要小心。

　　A: How long does it take to finish?

　　A： 完成需要多长时间？

　　B: It takes several hours to replace all the shingles.

　　B： 更换所有的屋顶瓦需要几个小时。

　　A: I think you'd better work very quickly.

　　A： 我认为你最好快点工作。

　　B: Why do I have to work quickly?

　　B： 为什么我必须快速工作？

　　A: It looks like it's going to rain again tonight.

　　A： 看来今晚又要下雨了。

　　B: Sometimes I think Mother Nature just likes being mean.

　　B： 有时我觉得大自然母亲就是喜欢刻薄。

1 shingles   

n.带状疱疹；（布满海边的）小圆石( shingle的名词复数 )；屋顶板；木瓦（板）；墙面板

参考例句：

• Shingles are often dipped in creosote. 屋顶板常浸涂木焦油。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
• The roofs had shingles missing. 一些屋顶板不见了。 来自辞典例句

2 tar   

n.柏油，焦油；vt.涂或浇柏油/焦油于

参考例句：

• The roof was covered with tar.屋顶涂抹了一层沥青。
• We use tar to make roads.我们用沥青铺路。