英语访谈对话 471 Running

 　　I'm going to talk for a few minutes about running because running is something that I really love and also really hate. It's funny how you can love something and hate something at the same time.

　　I like to go running in the park, particularly after a long day at work when you've been inside for the whole day it's really nice to go outside in the fresh air and get some exercise, and after the run is finished you feel so good: You feel really good about yourself and you know that you've done something worthwhile¹ and something which is healthy too. Sometimes I like to go to the gym and I like to run on the treadmill², but I think it's easier to run on the treadmill than it is to run outside on the concrete³ or on the grass.

1 worthwhile   

adj.值得花时间的，值得做的，相宜的

参考例句：

• It isn't worthwhile spending so much time on minor problems.在枝节问题上犯不着花这么多时间。
• It is worthwhile doing it.做这件事划算。

2 treadmill   

n.踏车；单调的工作

参考例句：

• The treadmill has a heart rate monitor.跑步机上有个脉搏监视器。
• Drugs remove man from the treadmill of routine.药物可以使人摆脱日常单调的工作带来的疲劳。

3 concrete   

adj.具体的，有形的；n.混凝土 ；v.用混凝土修筑，浇混凝土，凝结

参考例句：

• Could you give us a concrete case?你能不能给我们举个具体事例？
• We should make a concrete analysis of each specific question.对于每个具体问题要进行具体分析。