86.进口巧克力

Imported Chocolates 进口巧克力

　　A: My grandma bought me some chocolates yesterday.

　　A： 我奶奶昨天给我买了一些巧克力。

　　B: That is an impressive-looking box.

　　B： 这是一个令人印象深刻的盒子。

　　A: She said they were imported chocolates.

　　A： 她说是进口巧克力。

　　B: What does that mean?

　　B： 这是什么意思？

　　A: I don't know, but it sounds impressive.

　　A： 我不知道，但这听起来令人印象深刻。

　　B: I think it means that they come from another country.

　　B： 我认为这意味着他们来自另一个国家。

　　A: Would people go through that much trouble for candy?

　　A： 人们会为了糖果而经历那么多麻烦吗？

　　B: Chocolate is considered a delicacy¹ in some places.

　　B： 巧克力在一些地方被认为是一种美味。

　　A: It's ironic² that it's almost worthless here.

　　A： 讽刺的是，这里几乎毫无价值。

　　B: Have you tried it yet?

　　B： 你试过了吗？

　　A: Yes! It's delicious!

　　A： 是的！太好吃了！

　　B: Well, that's imported chocolate for you!

　　B： 哦，那是给你的进口巧克力！

1 delicacy   

n.精致，细微，微妙，精良；美味，佳肴

参考例句：

• We admired the delicacy of the craftsmanship.我们佩服工艺师精巧的手艺。
• He sensed the delicacy of the situation.他感觉到了形势的微妙。

2 ironic   

adj.讽刺的，有讽刺意味的，出乎意料的

参考例句：

• That is a summary and ironic end.那是一个具有概括性和讽刺意味的结局。
• People used to call me Mr Popularity at high school,but they were being ironic.人们中学时常把我称作“万人迷先生”，但他们是在挖苦我。