《绝望的主妇》精讲63

保罗：你有点问题，这我一点儿也不奇怪，你嫁给了一个在狱中的谋杀犯。显然，你是个不太正常的年轻女子。但好消息是，我愿意帮你。我只需要你的一点爱作为回报，你能做到吗？

Beth: What-What's that?

Paul: I got you a little something. Try it on.

Beth: Paul...This isn't... really my style.

Paul: Let me be the judge of that.

Beth: We talked about this. You said we could take it slow.

Paul: It's been almost a week. Isn't that slow enough?

Try it. Maybe it'll put you in the mood.

Beth:It won't.

Paul: Come on.

Beth: Paul,no. How could you possibly think i would wear something like this? What are those?

Paul: The letters you sent me in prison. Read this.

Beth: Paul,please don't get upset-

Paul: Out loud.

Beth: "I long for you to kiss my neck, to whisper¹ in my ear while you unbutton my blouse."

Paul: Go on.

Beth: And then..."make love to me...all night long."

Paul: Did you write these?

Beth: It was a fantasy². I never thought it would be real.

Paul: It is real.

Beth: Paul, please -

Paul: We're married now. What did you expect?

Beth: I thought you would stay in prison. I didn't mean that. I'm sorry.

Paul: It's not a surprise to me that you have some issues³. I mean,you married a man in prison for murder. Clearly,you are a disturbed young woman. The good news is, I'm willing⁴ to help you. All i ask in return is for a little affection⁵. Do you think you can offer me that?

Beth: I'll try.

Paul: Good. I'm a patient man,beth. But just so we're clear, I won't be patient forever.

1 whisper   

n.耳语，密谈，谣传，飒飒的声音；vi.耳语，密谈，飒飒地响；vt.低声说

参考例句：

• Their voices fell to a whisper.他们的话音低到成了耳语。
• I've heard a whisper that he's going to resign.我听到了一个传闻说他准备辞职。

2 fantasy   

n.幻想，白日梦

参考例句：

• Your husband is living in a world of fantasy.你丈夫正生活在一个虚幻世界。
• The whole story is a fantasy.整个故事只是一个虚构。

3 issues   

（水等的）流出( issue的名词复数 )； 出口； 放出； （特别重要或大众关注的）问题

参考例句：

• Let's start with the more easily addressable issues. 我们先从较容易处理的问题着手。
• Employment and taxation are the bread-and-butter issues of politics. 就业和征税是很重要的政治问题。

4 willing   

adj.愿意的，自愿的，乐意的，心甘情愿的

参考例句：

• We never lack food and clothing if we're willing to work.如果我们愿意工作,就不会缺吃少穿。
• He's quite willing to pay the price I ask.他很愿意照我的要价付钱。

5 affection   

n.喜爱；爱慕，感情；倾向，意向

参考例句：

• The handsome young man excited affection in a girl.那位英俊的年轻男子引起了一个女孩的爱慕之情。
• He has a deep affection for his old friend.他对老朋友感情很深。