英语PK台 第249期:人间四月天 一起踏青露营

 　　Dialogue 1

　　Jingjing: So, Xiao Gao, what are you gonna do for the weekend?

　　京晶：小高，你这周末打算做什么？

　　Xiao Gao: I haven't decided¹ yet, it's still up in the air as to whether I'll go camping with my friends or go bike riding through the countryside.

　　小高：我还没有决定。还不确定是要和朋友去野营还是骑自行车去郊外。

　　Jingjing: Both of those things sound really tiring. Why don't you stay in town and hangout with your friends?

　　京晶：听上去都挺累人的，你为什么不待在城里，就和朋友聚聚会呢？

　　Xiao Gao: I'm an outdoorsman. I love nature, and besides, lately the weather has taken a turn for the better.

　　小高：我是一个户外运动控，我爱自然，而且最近天气也开始好转了。

　　Jingjing: I guess different things make us happy. I use my weekends to catch some shuteye.

　　京晶：我想，让每个人开心的东西不一样，我通常用我的周末来补觉。

　　Xiao Gao: I think you'd really like camping. How about we both go camping this weekend?

　　小高：我觉得你肯定会非常喜欢野营的，不如我们这个周末去野营吧？

　　Jingjing: I don't know, is it expensive?

　　京晶：嗯，会很贵吗？

　　Xiao Gao: Not at all! But I'd appreciate some help with gas money. It's a long drive out to the campsite.

　　小高：一点儿也不。但是如果能你能付一些汽油费就再好不过了，去宿营地的路程还挺远的。

　　Jingjing: Okay, I'll spring for gas. Can I help with anything else?

　　京晶：好的，那汽油费我就出了，我还能帮忙做些什么吗？

　　Xiao Gao: I'll let you set up the tent, you'll love it!

　　小高：你可以搭帐篷，你肯定会特别喜欢的。

　　Jingjing: It sounds like I'm getting the raw end of the deal. I heard that can be a lot of work.

　　京晶：听上去不公平呀，我听说搭帐篷很费力气的。

　　Xiao Gao: Don't worry, I'll help you through it. So are we on for the weekend?

　　小高：别担心，我会帮你的，那么就这个周末了，说定了？

　　Jingjing: We're on!

　　京晶：定了！

　　习语短语

　　1. up in the air = 还不确定某事

　　2. outdoorsman = 喜欢户外运动的人

　　3. （something） has taken a turn for the better = 某事好转了

　　4. catch someshuteye = 睡觉

　　5. spring for （something） = 为某事付钱

　　6. the raw end of adeal = 不公平，吃亏了

　　7. to be on for （a time） = 约定好做某事

　　Dialogue 2

　　(Jingjing and Xiao Gao have just arrived at the campsite)

　　（京晶和小高刚刚到达宿营地）

　　Jingjing: Xiao Gao! You should have looked at the weather report before we left! I can't believe it's raining right now! This is the pits²!

　　京晶：小高，你真应该看看天气预报再出发，我简直不敢相信现在正在下雨，太糟糕了。

　　Xiao Gao: Don't worry, we'll still have a good time. Hurry up and pitch³ the tent before we get any wetter.

　　小高：别担心，我们还是可以好好玩儿的，快来，在我们被淋湿之前帮我把帐篷搭起来。

　　Jingjing: There are a lot of poles, I don't know what to do first.

　　京晶：这里有很多杆子，我不知道先干什么。

　　Xiao Gao: There's nothing to it, watch me… There, all done.

　　小高：其实很简单，你看我的，这样做就好了。

　　Jingjing: I guess that wasn't so bad. So what are we supposed to do now? It's too cold and wet to be outside right now.

　　京晶：看起来确实不难。那我们现在应该做什么？外面实在太冷太湿了。

　　Xiao Gao: How about we make dinner in the tent? I brought a portable⁴ stove and some ramen.

　　小高：那我们在帐篷里做晚餐吧，我带了一个便携式炉子和一些拉面。

　　Jingjing: Now you're talking! Cooking is right up my alley⁵. Ok, Xiao Gao, just sit back and relax. I'm gonna cook up a mean bowl of noodles.

　　京晶：太好了，我最擅长做饭了，好吧，小高，你就坐在那儿休息吧，让我来大显伸手一番。

　　Xiao Gao: Hey, you should come camping more often! You seem like a pro⁶!

　　小高：嘿，你应该经常来露营，你看起来像个专家呢！

　　Jingjing: What can I say? I guess I'm just good at everything I do!

　　京晶：哎，怎么说呢，我就是个全才，任何事都能做好。

　　Xiao Gao: Well, I'm glad you're having fun.

　　小高：我很高兴你能玩得愉快。

　　Jingjing: Me too. Here, the food is ready, let's eat!

　　京晶：我也是，来吧，晚餐做好啦，我们吃吧！

　　习语短语

　　1. the pits = 太糟糕了

　　2. pitch a tent = 把帐篷搭起来

　　3. There's nothingto it. = 做某事很简单。

　　4. ramen = （日式）拉面；方便面

　　5. Now you'retalking! = 太好了！

　　6. right up one'salley = 擅长、喜欢做某事

　　7. a mean （bowl/dish） of （food） = 美味佳肴

　　8. a pro =“professional”的简称；高手；牛人

1 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

2 pits   

n.井( pit的名词复数 )；煤矿；麻子；（赛车道旁的）修理加油站

参考例句：

• The wood is full of pits and needs sanding. 这木料上到处是凹坑，需用砂纸打磨一下。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The comedian's performance was the pits! 这喜剧演员的表演糟透了。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 pitch   

n.球场；声音的高低度；沥青；程度；v.投掷

参考例句：

• The pitch is too small to play football on.球场太小了，无法踢足球。
• People just pitch their rubbish over the wall.人们径直把垃圾扔过墙去。

4 portable   

adj.轻便的，手提式的；n.便携的东西

参考例句：

• I have a portable typewriter.我有一个便携式打字机。
• There is a pretty portable pair of steps in one corner of the room.屋角放着一架小巧玲珑的折梯。

5 alley   

n.小巷，胡同；小径，小路

参考例句：

• We live in the same alley.我们住在同一条小巷里。
• The blind alley ended in a brick wall.这条死胡同的尽头是砖墙。

6 pro   

n.赞成，赞成的意见，赞成者

参考例句：

• The two debating teams argued the question pro and con.辩论的两组从赞成与反对两方面辩这一问题。
• Are you pro or con nuclear disarmament?你是赞成还是反对核裁军？