越说越地道英语151-152

151. I am too busy to take a breath

W: Go type the document.

M: But I am too busy to take a breath.

W: But I am too busy.

M: Why do you always say you have no time?

W: I am too busy to take a breath.

M: Even on weekends？

152. I'll never do such a stupid thing again

W: I'll never do such a stupid thing again.

M: What?

W: I wanted to help but I gave more hindrance¹.

M: I heard that you were cheated when buying a mobile phone online.

W: Don't mention that. I'll never do such a stupid thing again.

M: Next time be more careful.

1 hindrance   

n.妨碍，障碍

参考例句：

• Now they can construct tunnel systems without hindrance.现在他们可以顺利地建造隧道系统了。
• The heavy baggage was a great hindrance to me.那件行李成了我的大累赘。