ESL Podcast 907 – Buying Tools at a Hardware Store

 　　Chuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just get what we need and go, okay?

　　Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The power tools are over there.

　　Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple hand tools: a hammer, a wrench¹, a chisel², some pliers – and maybe an extra screwdriver³ or two.

　　Ayaka: We would get the job done so much more quickly if we had power tools. Instead of a hammer, we should get a nail gun. We also need a power drill, and hey, a sander and a table saw.

　　Chuck: A table saw?! We’re doing some simple repairs, not remodeling our house.

　　Ayaka: You never know when you need a good saw and I’ve always wanted a table saw.

　　Chuck: Other women want clothes and jewelry⁴, and you want power tools?

　　Ayaka: That right. You should be counting your lucky stars!

1 wrench   

v.猛拧；挣脱；使扭伤；n.扳手；痛苦，难受

参考例句：

• He gave a wrench to his ankle when he jumped down.他跳下去的时候扭伤了足踝。
• It was a wrench to leave the old home.离开这个老家非常痛苦。

2 chisel   

n.凿子；v.用凿子刻，雕，凿

参考例句：

• This chisel is useful for getting into awkward spaces.这凿子在要伸入到犄角儿里时十分有用。
• Camille used a hammer and chisel to carve out a figure from the marble.卡米尔用锤子和凿子将大理石雕刻出一个人像。

3 screwdriver   

n.螺丝起子；伏特加橙汁鸡尾酒

参考例句：

• He took a screwdriver and teased out the remaining screws.他拿出螺丝刀把其余的螺丝卸了下来。
• The electric drill can also be used as a screwdriver.这把电钻也可用作螺丝刀。

4 jewelry   

n.（jewllery）（总称）珠宝

参考例句：

• The burglars walked off with all my jewelry.夜盗偷走了我的全部珠宝。
• Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.珠宝和花边多数是女性用品。