【英语时差8,16】麦克和亚曼达正在聊眼镜

Mike: Hey, Amanda, is that a green light or just a turn signal¹ up there?

Amanda:It's a turn signal. Can't you see for yourself?

Mike: No, that's why I asked you. I need glasses, but I don't want to wear them.

Amanda: That's really not very bright of you. Would you rather get us both killed than wear glasses?

Mike: When you put it that way, I guess it is silly. But I really look like a dork in glasses.

Amanda: I'm sure you could find some that are more flattering². Or maybe you could wear contacts.

Mike: I can't stand putting my finger in my eye, but I guess I should go to the optician's and see about some other glasses. Oops³, as I was talking, I think I just missed my turn. What do the directions say again?

Amanda: Your exit is still coming up, but it's soon. Oh, I see the sign for it! It's left. . .no, right. . . no, left. . .umm. . .that way!

Mike: Yikes, that was a close one! Can't you ever keep left and right straight?

Amanda: No, I can't. That's why you need glasses so you can read the exit signs for yourself.

 

1 signal   

n.信号，暗号

参考例句：

• This is a signal failure.这是明显的失败。
• A train must not pass a signal that is at danger.火车切不可越过危险信号。

2 flattering   

adj. 奉承的, 谄媚的 动词flatter的现在分词形式

参考例句：

• I found it flattering that he still recognized me after all these years. 过了这么多年他还认得我，使我觉得荣幸。
• Jamie was adroit at flattering others. 杰米很会拍马屁。

3 oops   

int.哎哟（ 表示惊讶；沮丧；狼狈；轻度道歉等）

参考例句：

• Oops!I'm on the wrong plane!糟糕！我上错飞机了！
• Oops!I nearly dropped my cup of tea!哎呀！我险些儿把自己的一杯茶掉到地上！