英语访谈对话 75 The Band

 　　Todd: So, James, you're in a band!

　　James: Yes!

　　Todd: OK, tell us about your band.

　　James: I play in a Swedish¹ Bubblegum Punk Band.

　　Todd: Swedish Bubblegum Punk Band. What exactly is that?

　　James: I don't know, but that's what it says on the CD.

　　Todd: OK. What do you play in your band?

　　James: I play base guitar.

　　Todd: OK. How long have you been playing the guitar?

　　James: I've been playing the guitar for about 12 or 13 years.

　　Todd: Oh, really! OK. Nice. Do you play any other instruments?

　　James: I play a little guitar and a little drums.

　　Todd: Since you're in a band do you meet lots of women?

　　James: Yes.

　　Todd: Really! You're a rock star.

　　James: Yes.

　　Todd: Nice. Nice. Do you tour or do you just play where you live?

　　James: We just play in clubs. Local clubs.

　　Todd: OK. What the best thing about being a musician, in the band?

　　James: It's really good for relaxing and having fun.

　　Todd: Is it your full-time² job?

　　James: No, it's not. It's only a hobby.

　　Todd: Oh, OK.

1 Swedish   

n.瑞典人，瑞典语；adj.瑞典的，瑞典人的，瑞典语的

参考例句：

• From his looks I'd say he was Swedish.从他的相貌上看，我敢说他是瑞典人。
• He is going after that pretty Swedish girl.他正在追求那位美丽的瑞典女郎。

2 full-time   

adj.满工作日的或工作周的，全时间的

参考例句：

• A full-time job may be too much for her.全天工作她恐怕吃不消。
• I don't know how she copes with looking after her family and doing a full-time job.既要照顾家庭又要全天工作，我不知道她是如何对付的。