速成英语口语第六册 Lesson 16:Money vs. Memories

Lesson 16 Money vs. Memories

Jared: Hey Sam. Is everything all right?

Sam: Yeah, but my daughter's graduation is coming up this weekend, and the boss wants me back on the road again.

Jared: Oh man, that's tough! Can't you book this weekend off or find someone else to cover? I mean, your daughter only graduates from high school once.

Sam: I know, I've already missed so much of my kids'lives because I'm always working. I wasn't there for them while they were growing up.

Jared: Yes, but at least you were able to afford many of the things my family couldn't. I wish we had more money growing up, so I'm going to provide all I can for my family.

Sam: A word of advice, Jared. Don't be so focused¹ trying to make money that you miss the memories.I can't tell you how many times I kicked myself for missing² Emily's dance recitals³, or Tanya's plays, or Brian's soccer matches.

Jared: So, you regret all of the success you've had? I mean, branch manager of one of the biggest companies in the country is something to be pround of.

Sam: Jared, you'll learn one day that family is more important. I just wish someone would have told me that when I was your age.

1 focused   

adj.聚焦的v.（使）集中， （使）聚集( focus的过去式和过去分词 )；调整（镜头，眼睛）焦点[焦距]以便看清；（光、声等的）焦点；集中（光束于）

参考例句：

• Research has focused on improving the car's aerodynamics. 研究的重点是改善轿车的流线型。
• The discussion focused on three main problems. 讨论集中在三个主要问题上。

2 missing   

adj.遗失的，缺少的，失踪的

参考例句：

• Check the tools and see if anything is missing.检点一下工具，看有无丢失。
• All the others are here;he's the only one missing.别人都来了，就短他一个。

3 recitals   

n.独唱会( recital的名词复数 )；独奏会；小型音乐会、舞蹈表演会等；一系列事件等的详述

参考例句：

• His recitals have earned him recognition as a talented performer. 他的演奏会使他赢得了天才演奏家的赞誉。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Her teachers love her playing, and encourage her to recitals. 她的老师欣赏她的演奏，并鼓励她举办独奏会。 来自互联网