学18个动词走天下2

 

 

[00:00.00]A:Is the bus depot¹ at the corner of the Waldorf Hotel?

[00:04.33]B:No,it's two blocks farther east.

[00:07.88]A:I go two blocks father east.Is that right?

[00:12.07]B:Right.

[00:13.19]A:That was a good ball game,wasn't it?

[00:16.17]B:Sure was.

[00:17.77]A:When Randy Bass² hit the home run to left,the stands went wild.

[00:22.95]B:Right.He's got power,I tell you.

[00:26.40]A:Phil?

[00:27.64]B:I'll be down in a minute.

[00:29.52]A:Phil,the guests are all here.They're all waiting.

[00:33.51]B:OK,I'll be right down.

[00:37.67]A:Are the Yankees playing the Indians tonight?

[00:40.65]B:I'm not sure.Let me check the schedule...They're playing the Red Sox.

[00:49.82]A:Well,this will be a tough game for the Yanks.

[00:52.32]A:Well,you're back.

[00:54.29]B:I'm back.

[00:55.81]A:How you doing?

[00:57.35]B:Tired.Long way from Berkeley.

[01:00.42]A:Go get some sleep.

[01:02.09]A:How long do you plan on staying?

[01:04.84]B:For a month.

[01:06.53]A:Are you on a business trip?

[01:08.67]B:Yes.

[01:09.71]A:Are there any good programs on TV now?

[01:12.90]B:Yeah.The baseball game will be on the air in a few seconds.

[01:19.24]A:I know what we can do tonight.

[01:21.70]B:What's that?

[01:23.12]A:We can go to the disco on 87th St. and Broadway.You've been there,haven't you?

[01:30.92]B:Yeah,that's a good idea.

[01:33.90]A:What have you been doing these days?

[01:36.64]B:I've been busy looking for a three-room apartment.

[01:40.57]A:That's great.You've decided³ to live here,right?

[01:45.82]B:Yeah.

[01:46.96]A:When is her wedding?

[01:48.84]B:It was last week.

[01:50.65]A:What a shame!I was planning to send a bouquet⁴.

[01:55.99]A:I really like your tie.

[01:58.36]B:You do?I bought it at Stein's.

[02:02.96]A:Where's Stein's?

[02:04.98]B:It's on Madison Avenue between 78th and 79th.

[02:11.36]A:I haven't heard from her lately.How is she?

[02:16.24]B:She's fine.

[02:17.79]A:Is she still working at Pan Am?

[02:20.47]A:Pardon me.Is there a payphone here?

[02:24.93]B:Is it a local call?

[02:26.74]A:Yes.

[02:27.87]B:Well,use this one.Just dial 10 first.

[02:34.21]A:Thanks.

[02:35.80]A:Is this the right bus to Madison Square Garden?

[02:39.74]B:Yes.I'm going that way myself.I'll tell you where to get off.

[02:46.13]A:Thank you.

[02:47.93]A:I doubt we can make the last train.

[02:51.01]B:If he is quick,we'll make it.Hurry him up.

[02:56.25]A:OK.I will.

[02:58.17]A:Here we are.This is the hotel where you're going to stay.

[03:03.77]B:Oh,thank you for everything.

[03:06.73]A:What time shall I come for you tomorrow?

[03:09.65]B:Well,how about ten?

[03:12.57]A:Good deal.

[03:13.95]A:We're having a party at the Hotel Lee next Saturday.Do you think you can come?

[03:21.10]B:Sure.I'd love to.What time?

[03:26.02]A:Quarter to six.

[03:27.81]B:Thank you.I'll be there.

[03:30.40]A:I don't remember where I put my billfold.

[03:34.15]B:I think you put it on the desk at the hotel.

[03:37.81]A:I'd better go back and look for it.

[03:40.44]B:I'll go with you.

[03:41.83]A:I seem to be short of funds tonight.

[03:45.13]B:Well,shall I put it down on your account?

[03:48.89]A:Please do so.

[03:50.73]A:I've got a big problem.

[03:53.27]B:What's wrong?

[03:54.94]A:I can't put it into words.

[03:57.74]A:What shall I put on?

[03:59.98]B:How about the corduroy jacket?

[04:02.69]A:You are something else,I tell you.

[04:05.36]B:Why?

[04:06.71]A:I wouldn't put up with his nonsense if I were you.

[04:10.41]A:Where are you going to stay in Chicago?

[04:13.67]B:My cousin is going to put me up.

[04:16.53]A:I see.

[04:17.76]A:This package has been damaged.You'd better put in a claim to the post office.

[04:25.18]B:I'll do that right away.

[04:27.76]A:You took the clock apart,didn't you?Put it back together.

[04:34.36]B:Don't blame me.

[04:36.05]A:Why not?It's your fault.

[04:38.85]A:What's the weather like?

[04:41.00]B:The forecast isn't good.The paper says it might rain this evening.

[04:47.77]A:I hope the Tiger's game won't be rained out.

[04:51.23]A:It kinda looks like him to me.

[04:53.96]B:Are you sure?

[04:55.54]A:Can't say for sure.

[04:57.81]A:What do you say to a short drink?

[05:00.66]B:Sounds good.

[05:02.59]A:Bourbon still your drink?

[05:04.53]B:Yeah.

[05:06.08]A:Let's say she quits,then what'll we do?

[05:11.51]B:I don't care.It's be easy to replace her.

[05:17.81]A:What time is the bus supposed to arrive?

[05:21.29]B:Five-twenty.

[05:22.94]A:Oh,it's behind schedule.

[05:25.56]B:Yes,they're saying five-thirty.

[05:29.06]A:I wonder how old he is.

[05:31.76]B:I'd say over fifty.

[05:34.13]A:Do you have a room there?

[05:36.54]B:What say?

[05:37.85]A:Did you get us a room?

[05:39.84]A:How would you like your coffee,black or with cream?

[05:44.81]B:With cream,please.

[05:46.90]A:Say when.

[05:48.56]B:When.

[05:49.79]A:Well,do you think we should hire him?

[05:54.03]B:I should say not.

[05:56.45]A:Could you send the sample to our San Francisco office,please?

[06:01.33]B:Yes,certainly,sir.May I have your address,please?

[06:07.40]A:I wonder what's been keeping her.She's not back yet.

[06:13.35]B:Oh,I sent her around to Lawson's for some milk.

[06:17.74]A:I see.

[06:19.25]A:Ted,send these goods back to the store,will you?

[06:22.77]B:Why?

[06:23.98]A:Because these aren't the ones we ordered.

[06:26.83]A:I'll see if any of these jackets fit.Do you have this in a small size?

[06:33.82]B:Not now,but if you can wait,I could send for your size.

[06:40.28]A:Hello.This is Rick.May I speak to Jessie?

[06:46.24]B:This is she.Rick,you caught me at a bad time.Let me call you back later,OK?

[06:55.84]A:Sure.

[06:57.12]A:Is this Thursday OK with you?

[06:59.98]B:Sorry,I'll be out of town of Thursday.

[07:03.76]A:Well,let's meet at the end of next week.

[07:07.59]B:That's good.

[07:08.79]A:Who's ahead?

[07:10.55]B:The Cap are winning,seven to nothing.

[07:14.01]A:Oh,no!The Giants were supposed to slaughter⁵ the Carp!Come on Giants!Let's see some action.

[07:24.54]A:He seems like a nice guy.

[07:27.01]B:Yes.He has a good personality.

[07:30.45]A:Where did you meet him?

[07:32.38]B:At the party.

[07:33.93]A:What seems to be bothering her?

[07:36.93]B:I wish I knew.

[07:38.70]A:She seems down lately.

[07:41.24]A:I'm so uptight⁶.I just can't seem to relax.

[07:47.25]B:Maybe you need some tranquilizers.

[07:50.49]A:I've already taken six today.

[07:53.90]A:Where's everybody?

[07:55.81]B:It seems they've all gone home.

[07:58.73]A:I can't figure out why.

[08:00.92]A:Why was the ball game postponed⁸?

[08:03.78]B:I don't know.

[08:05.29]A:There seems no reason to postpone⁷ it.

[08:08.58]A:Looks like rain,doesn't it?

[08:11.43]B:Yes.It may rain before evening.

[08:14.94]A:I'm afraid the ball game tonight may be postponed.

[08:19.04]B:I hope not.

[08:20.61]A:Has Jill showed up?

[08:22.68]B:Not yet.

[08:23.97]A:I wonder where she is.

[08:26.36]B:She may be with Terry.She may not come.

[08:30.35]A:May I write a check for this?

[08:32.83]B:I'm sorry,we can't accept checks.

[08:36.59]A:I'll pay cash,then.

[08:38.64]A:May I bother you for a moment?

[08:41.07]B:Sure.What do you need?

[08:43.68]A:Could you possibly change three dimes⁹ into six nickels¹⁰?

[08:48.35]B:No problem.

[08:50.04]A:Do you think Italy will win the World Cup?

[08:53.37]B:You bet.

[08:54.90]A:I wonder what the weather will be.

[08:57.34]B:I don't know,but I expect it'll be a good game.

[09:01.69]A:I'm afraid I won't be able to help you tonight.

[09:05.55]B:You won't?Why not?

[09:08.19]A:I've got to fly to New York tonight.

[09:10.90]A:When are you moving to L.A.?

[09:13.36]B:Next week.

[09:14.91]A:Will you send me a card?

[09:17.05]B:You bet.

[09:18.34]A:Will you pass me the salt?

[09:21.05]B:Certainly.

 

1 depot   

n.仓库，储藏处；公共汽车站；火车站

参考例句：

• The depot is only a few blocks from here.公共汽车站离这儿只有几个街区。
• They leased the building as a depot.他们租用这栋大楼作仓库。

2 bass   

n.男低音(歌手)；低音乐器；低音大提琴

参考例句：

• He answered my question in a surprisingly deep bass.他用一种低得出奇的声音回答我的问题。
• The bass was to give a concert in the park.那位男低音歌唱家将在公园中举行音乐会。

3 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。

4 bouquet   

n.花束，酒香

参考例句：

• This wine has a rich bouquet.这种葡萄酒有浓郁的香气。
• Her wedding bouquet consisted of roses and ivy.她的婚礼花篮包括玫瑰和长春藤。

5 slaughter   

n.屠杀，屠宰；vt.屠杀，宰杀

参考例句：

• I couldn't stand to watch them slaughter the cattle.我不忍看他们宰牛。
• Wholesale slaughter was carried out in the name of progress.大规模的屠杀在维护进步的名义下进行。

6 uptight   

adj.焦虑不安的，紧张的

参考例句：

• He's feeling a bit uptight about his exam tomorrow.他因明天的考试而感到有点紧张。
• Try to laugh at it instead of getting uptight.试着一笑了之，不要紧张。

7 postpone   

v.延期，推迟

参考例句：

• I shall postpone making a decision till I learn full particulars.在未获悉详情之前我得从缓作出决定。
• She decided to postpone the converastion for that evening.她决定当天晚上把谈话搁一搁。

8 postponed   

vt.& vi.延期，缓办，（使）延迟vt.把…放在次要地位；[语]把…放在后面（或句尾）vi.（疟疾等）延缓发作（或复发）

参考例句：

• The trial was postponed indefinitely. 审讯无限期延迟。
• The game has already been postponed three times. 这场比赛已经三度延期了。

9 dimes   

n.（美国、加拿大的）10分铸币( dime的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Pennies, nickles, dimes and quarters are United States coins. 1分铜币、5分镍币、1角银币和2角5分银币是美国硬币。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• In 1965 the mint stopped putting silver in dimes. 1965年，铸币厂停止向10分硬币中加入银的成分。 来自辞典例句

10 nickels   

镍( nickel的名词复数 )； （美国和加拿大的）五分镍币，五分钱

参考例句：

• The mint coins millions of nickels and dimes each year. 造币厂每年都要铸数以百万计的分币和角币。
• A dime is the equivalent of two nickels. 一角硬币等于两个五分镍币。