越说越地道英语1-1

1 Don't be that negative

A:I always think everybody looks down on me

B:Don't be that negative.

A:How can you be optimistic¹? You can see it in their eyes.

B:I find it there is no meaning in living this world.

A:Don't be that negative.

B:Really, life is so boring.

2 Do it step by step

A: Why are you in such a hurry?

B: I should finish it as soon as possible.

A: Don't worry, do it step by step

B: Why can I learn it?

A: Don't worry, do it step by step.

B: I feel I really stupid.

3 Just let it ago

A: How are you getting along with your wife now?

B: What can you expect? Not that good.

A: What are you going to do then?

B: Just let it go.

A: How are your work now?

B: Not bad, just let it go.

4 You'll find a way

A: How can I tell her about this?

B: Don't worry, you'll find a way.

A: There is no need to be so frustrated².

B: How can you live without job in the future.

A: Don't worry, you'll find a way.

5 Don't mistake her as somebody

A:Is that girl your girlfriend?

B: No, it's not.

A: She doesn't look like our classmate.

B: Don't mistake her as somebody. She 's my older sister.

A: Really, she's so pretty.

B: Everyone says she looks better than me. Was the handsome young man your boyfriend?

A: Don't mistake him as somebody. He's my brother.

6 Have a good dream

A: So it's settled³, Ok?

B:Ok, bye

A: See you tomorrow and have a good dream.

B: It's too late today, can we talk tomorrow?

A: Ok, see you tomorrow.

B: See you tomorrow, have a sweet dream.

A: I should go now, see you tomorrow.

B: Ok, see you tomorrow and have a good dream.

7 Lose money just to avoid misfortune⁴

A: Such bad luck, 200 yuan was stolen by a thife on the bus today.

B: Don't be angry, you lose money just to avoid misfortune.

A: Well, you can just comfort yourself like that.

B: My bike was lost today.

A: To buy another one, lose money just to avoid misfortune.

B: Where can I get the money from?

8 Just submit⁵ to the will of heaven

A: The exam is coming. How did you review?

B: Not so good, just submit to the will of heaven.

A: Can you pass the exam?

B: I have no idea.

A: Just submit to the will of heaven.

9 I'll take your advice

A: You'll buy the house when we have enough money.

B: I'll take your advice

A: You will use the money in many aspects, just save it.

B: I'll take your advice.

A: Let's go travel when we get the chance.

10.Why does my good will deserve⁶ a bad ending.

A:Let me drive you home.

B:what do you mean?

A: Why does my good will deserve a bad ending.

B: It's cold outside.Put on an outfit⁷.

A: Don't be noisy.I can take care of myself.

B: Why does my good will deserve a bad ending

1 optimistic   

adj.乐观的，乐观主义的，乐天的

参考例句：

• She is not optimistic about the outcome.她对结果并不乐观。
• I have this image of you as always being cheerful and optimistic.你留给我的印象总是快活和乐观。

2 frustrated   

adj.挫败的，失意的，泄气的v.使不成功( frustrate的过去式和过去分词 )；挫败；使受挫折；令人沮丧

参考例句：

• It's very easy to get frustrated in this job. 这个工作很容易令人懊恼。
• The bad weather frustrated all our hopes of going out. 恶劣的天气破坏了我们出行的愿望。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 settled   

a.固定的；稳定的

参考例句：

• The dispute was settled without acrimony. 没有唇枪舌剑，这场纠纷就解决了。
• a settled way of life 安定的生活方式

4 misfortune   

n.不幸，厄运，逆境，不幸事故，灾难

参考例句：

• It is said to be an omen of misfortune.那被认为是一种不幸的先兆。
• She had the misfortune to break her leg.她不幸摔断了腿。

5 submit   

vi.(to)屈服，听从vt.呈送，提交；主张

参考例句：

• He was losing the fight but he would not submit. 他战败了,但不屈服。
• I will not submit to such treatment. 我不甘心忍受这样的待遇。

6 deserve   

vt.应受，值得；vi. 应受报答，值得受赏

参考例句：

• You really deserve a good beating,you naughty boy.你这个调皮孩子真该打。
• I do not deserve all the praises bestowed upon me.我不配得到这些赞扬。

7 outfit   

n.（为特殊用途的）全套装备，全套服装

参考例句：

• Jenney bought a new outfit for her daughter's wedding.珍妮为参加女儿的婚礼买了一套新装。
• His father bought a ski outfit for him on his birthday.他父亲在他生日那天给他买了一套滑雪用具。