十二星座父亲篇

 ARIES 白羊座(Mar¹. 21- April 20)

　　When your Aries dad is poking² fun or picking a fight with you, believe it or not, he is saying that he loves you. Aries dads like action-oriented contests of any sort, and they often show their affection by urging you to flex³ your own competitive muscles. You can rest assured that despite his jostling and wrangling⁴, your Aries dad is always on your team.

　　白羊座父亲：信不信由你，当白羊座的父亲用严厉的语言来指责你的时候，实际上他是想说他爱你。以行动为导向的他通常都是通过这种方式来表达感情的。放心，尽管他言辞苛责，但他永远是你的好爸爸。

　　TAURUS 金牛座(Apr. 21 - May 21)

　　The Taurus father is the strong silent type who will never let you down. Sure, he might not give you the extra $10 you want for your big night out at the movie theater, but he will pick you up afterwards at the very moment he said he would. One unique aspect to the Taurus dad is that he is one of the few fathers who you can actually trust to go clothes shopping with. Top-notch quality is virtually assured.

　　金牛座父亲：沉默寡言的金牛爸爸从来不会让你失望。也许他不支持你深夜跑去看电影，但事后一定会去接你的。金牛父亲最独特的表现在于，他是少有的能陪你一块去购物的父亲。这么优秀的父亲当然是最值得信任的人。

　　GEMINI 双子座(May 22 - June 21)

　　There is never a dull moment when your Gemini dad is in the room. He is the one cracking jokes, telling stories, and doing his best to get to know every single one of your friends. He'll want to know all the juicy gossip on everyone you hang out with, so get ready to disclose everything. Doing so is worth your while. He'll give you solid advice that's actually helpful.

　　双子座父亲：只要他在房间，就不会感到无聊。他爱讲故事，说笑话，喜欢听你谈论朋友，甚至对你漫无边际的闲扯也饶有兴趣。和他交流是件很快乐的事，他会给你实实在在、大有帮助的意见。

　　CANCER 巨蟹座(June 22 - July 22)

　　Cancer dads are more like mothers than fathers in some way, although they may try to hide this fact by trying to appear tough and callous⁵. The real truth is that they are big teddy bears. Breaking through their shell may not be easy, but it's worth it, for inside you will find a treasure chest of warm sensitivity and receptivity. Cancer dads might be moody⁶ but they will be the most loyal friend you'll ever have.

　　巨蟹座父亲：在某些方面，他们更像母亲而不是父亲，尽管他想极力通过表现地严厉冷漠来掩饰这一点。剥开他坚硬的外壳虽然不易，但却很值得尝试，你将发现在他的内心深入，原来包含着如此丰富的感情。巨蟹父亲喜怒无常，但他会是你遇到的最忠诚的朋友。

　　LEO 狮子座(July 23 - Aug. 22)

　　Your Leo dad may act more like the child than the parent, and this is not something that is going to change as time goes by. You may find that your dad becomes more like a kid as he gets older. The Leo dad is the kind of dad who is easy to be friends with. The problem is getting him to leave your party rather than worrying about him putting an end to your party. This king of the forest loves to be honored, and Father's Day is made for Leo dads.

　　狮子座父亲：他的行为举止像个孩子，即使随着时间的推移，也不能改变什么。年纪越大，他的孩子气越重。这样的父亲很适合做朋友。“森林之王”的狮子座父亲喜欢被尊敬的感觉，“父亲节”就是专门为他设的哦。

　　VIRGO 处女座(Aug. 23 - Sept. 23)

　　When you find your Virgo dad worrying about you constantly, calling you every hour on the hour to find out your location, it's not because he doesn't trust you, it's only because he loves you - and because he is the biggest worrier on the planet. Ease his mind by giving him a detailed⁷ itinerary⁸ at the beginning of the night telling him where you will be and who you will be with. He'll have it dialed into his Palm Pilot.

　　处女座父亲：要知道处女座父亲是这个世上最易操心憔虑的人了。如果你在外面，他会不停地叫你告诉他你确切的位置，这并不代表他不信任你，而是因为他太爱你了。无论你去哪儿或是和谁在一块，最好向他交代清楚，让他宽心。

　　LIBRA 天秤座(Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

　　Listen carefully to your Libra dad - his jokes are subtle, and if you aren't quick, you might miss them the first time around. Stay tuned⁹ into his under-the-breath comments and you are in for a barrel of laughs. One other bonus - your Libra dad is one you can actually trust when picking out your outfit¹⁰ for the night. He'll tell you what looks good and what doesn't. Trust him.

　　天秤座父亲：他讲的笑话很微妙，一定要注意听哦，否则你就跟不上了。他还是好的服装参谋，如果你不知道参加晚宴时该选什么样的礼服，不妨征求一下他的意见。

　　SCORPIO 天蝎座(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

　　You won't get a more loyal or supportive father than your Scorpio dad. He will always be there for you - no matter how much trouble you might get in. He's the type who will fix your car, install smoke alarms in your house - and bail¹¹ you out of jail. Although his feelings are wild and extreme, one emotion is certain and steadfast¹²: his unwavering, intense love for you.

　　天蝎座父亲：没有比他更好的给你更多支持和信任的父亲了。无论你遇到了什么样的麻烦，他会一直和你站在一起。帮你修车、为你安装排烟警报，甚至为保释你出狱不惜倾家荡家，他都无怨无悔。虽然他有些粗野和偏执，但对你的爱却很坚定。

　　SAGITTARIUS 射手座(Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)

　　Sagittarians are a fun bunch, and your dad is no exception. He isn't one for setting limits since he has a hard time doing that for himself. He is the kind of dad who will take you to the racetrack and give you an advance on your allowance so that you can have some fun with it. Your Sagittarian dad is much more than your father. He is your best friend.

　　射手座父亲：射手座都是开心果，你的射手座父亲当然也不例外。为了让你开心，他会带你去看赛马并且提前给你零花钱。他已经冲出了父亲的界限，变成你最好的朋友了。

　　CAPRICORN 摩羯座(Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

　　Your Capricorn dad is a hard worker, and sometimes it may be hard to feel his love for you since he is so caught up in his work. Just remember that the reason he is working so hard is for you and your happiness. He wants you to have everything you could possibly want - and more. He takes his fatherly role very seriously and considers it his most important job.

　　摩羯座父亲：他是个工作狂，由于他全身心地投入工作，你也许很难感觉到他的爱。仅仅要记住的就是，他如此买命地工作都是为了你，为了让你生活地更好，可以拥有一切。实际上，他很在意父亲的角色，把它看作是自己最重要的工作。

　　AQUARIUS 水瓶座(Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

　　Your dad is one of a kind, and yes - his outrageous¹³ outfits¹⁴ and erratic¹⁵ behavior will indeed scare and embarrass you and your friends. Oh well - you've got to love him, for he is just being himself - and you can't get down on him for that. More than anything else, he will encourage you to be independent and freethinking. Yours is the kind of dad who will teach you to think outside of the box.

　　水瓶座父亲：他反复无常的行为确实会令你和你的朋友感到害怕和尴尬。不过你不会因些而不爱他。因为更重要的是，他会鼓励你去学会独立、拓宽思维，以便看到更广阔的世界。

　　PISCES 双鱼座(Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

　　Just because your Pisces dad forgets to pick you up at the designated meeting spot doesn't mean that he doesn't love you. It merely is a reflection of his sometimes spaced-out mentality¹⁶ toward life. He likes to be in the clouds, so let him take you there. Fishing, painting, and boating are all good activities for you and your Piscean dad to enjoy together. One-on-one time is important for you and your dreamy dad.

　　双鱼座父亲：不要因为他忘了在指定地点接你就认为他不爱你。那仅仅是他有时精神恍惚的一个正常反映。钓鱼、画画、划船都是增进你和父亲间感情的不错的活动哦。

1 mar   

vt.破坏，毁坏，弄糟

参考例句：

• It was not the custom for elderly people to mar the picnics with their presence.大人们照例不参加这样的野餐以免扫兴。
• Such a marriage might mar your career.这样的婚姻说不定会毁了你的一生。

2 poking   

n. 刺，戳，袋 vt. 拨开，刺，戳 vi. 戳，刺，捅，搜索，伸出，行动散慢

参考例句：

• He was poking at the rubbish with his stick. 他正用手杖拨动垃圾。
• He spent his weekends poking around dusty old bookshops. 他周末都泡在布满尘埃的旧书店里。

3 flex   

n.皮线，花线；vt.弯曲或伸展

参考例句：

• We wound off a couple of yards of wire for a new lamp flex.我们解开几码电线作为新的电灯花线。
• He gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies.他收缩他的肱二头肌以吸引那些女士们的目光。

4 wrangling   

v.争吵，争论，口角( wrangle的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• The two sides have spent most of their time wrangling over procedural problems. 双方大部分时间都在围绕程序问题争论不休。 来自辞典例句
• The children were wrangling (with each other) over the new toy. 孩子为新玩具（互相）争吵。 来自辞典例句

5 callous   

adj.无情的，冷淡的，硬结的，起老茧的

参考例句：

• He is callous about the safety of his workers.他对他工人的安全毫不关心。
• She was selfish,arrogant and often callous.她自私傲慢，而且往往冷酷无情。

6 moody   

adj.心情不稳的，易怒的，喜怒无常的

参考例句：

• He relapsed into a moody silence.他又重新陷于忧郁的沉默中。
• I'd never marry that girl.She's so moody.我决不会和那女孩结婚的。她太易怒了。

7 detailed   

adj.详细的，详尽的，极注意细节的，完全的

参考例句：

• He had made a detailed study of the terrain.他对地形作了缜密的研究。
• A detailed list of our publications is available on request.我们的出版物有一份详细的目录备索。

8 itinerary   

n.行程表，旅行路线；旅行计划

参考例句：

• The two sides have agreed on the itinerary of the visit.双方商定了访问日程。
• The next place on our itinerary was Silistra.我们行程的下一站是锡利斯特拉。

9 tuned   

adj.调谐的，已调谐的v.调音( tune的过去式和过去分词 )；调整；（给收音机、电视等）调谐；使协调

参考例句：

• The resort is tuned in to the tastes of young and old alike. 这个度假胜地适合各种口味，老少皆宜。
• The instruments should be tuned up before each performance. 每次演出开始前都应将乐器调好音。 来自《简明英汉词典》

10 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。

11 bail   

v.舀（水），保释；n.保证金，保释，保释人

参考例句：

• One of the prisoner's friends offered to bail him out.犯人的一个朋友答应保释他出来。
• She has been granted conditional bail.她被准予有条件保释。

12 steadfast   

adj.固定的，不变的，不动摇的；忠实的；坚贞不移的

参考例句：

• Her steadfast belief never left her for one moment.她坚定的信仰从未动摇过。
• He succeeded in his studies by dint of steadfast application.由于坚持不懈的努力他获得了学业上的成功。

13 outrageous   

adj.无理的，令人不能容忍的

参考例句：

• Her outrageous behaviour at the party offended everyone.她在聚会上的无礼行为触怒了每一个人。
• Charges for local telephone calls are particularly outrageous.本地电话资费贵得出奇。

14 outfits   

n.全套装备( outfit的名词复数 )；一套服装；集体；组织v.装备，配置设备，供给服装( outfit的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• He jobbed out the contract to a number of small outfits. 他把承包工程分包给许多小单位。 来自辞典例句
• Some cyclists carry repair outfits because they may have a puncture. 有些骑自行车的人带修理工具，因为他们车胎可能小孔。 来自辞典例句

15 erratic   

adj.古怪的，反复无常的，不稳定的

参考例句：

• The old man had always been cranky and erratic.那老头儿性情古怪,反复无常。
• The erratic fluctuation of market prices is in consequence of unstable economy.经济波动致使市场物价忽起忽落。

16 mentality   

n.心理，思想，脑力

参考例句：

• He has many years'experience of the criminal mentality.他研究犯罪心理有多年经验。
• Running a business requires a very different mentality from being a salaried employee.经营企业所要求具备的心态和上班族的心态截然不同。