译林版牛津高中英语(必修5):Unit1 Getting along with others-Reading(4)

Since we argued, he hasn't spoken to me even though we sit next to each other in class. It's really awkward¹.

我们吵架以后，他就不再和我说话了，即使我们上课的时候坐在一起。这真的很尴尬。

He is usually cheerful and outgoing, but he has been really quiet and looks sad. The things he said hurt me too, but he has not apologized to me.

他一直很乐观、开朗，但是他现在非常安静而且忧郁。他的话也伤害了我，可他也没有向我道歉。

Yesterday, I saw him talking to another boy, Peter, and I cannot help wondering if he wants Peter to be his best friend instead of me.

昨天，我看到他和另外一个男孩彼得聊天，我忍不住想他是不是想要彼得代替我做他的好朋友。

I told my brother about the quarrel, but he said Matthew is just too sensitive and perhaps a little bitter

我跟哥哥倾诉了那场争吵，但是他说马修只是有点生气，可能还有点难受，

because I am really athletic² and good at football, and that I had better find another friend.

因为我真的很擅长运动和足球，我最好还是找个新朋友。

What should I do?

我该怎么办？

Yours truly

真诚的

Andrew

安德鲁

1 awkward   

adj.笨拙的，尴尬的，使用不便的，难处理的

参考例句：

• John is so shy and awkward that everyone notices him.约翰如此害羞狼狈，以至于大家都注意到了他。
• I was the only man among the guests and felt rather awkward.作为客人中的唯一男性，我有些窘迫。

2 athletic   

adj.擅长运动的，强健的；活跃的，体格健壮的

参考例句：

• This area has been marked off for athletic practice.这块地方被划出来供体育训练之用。
• He is an athletic star.他是一个运动明星。