ESL Podcast 410 – Being Evasive

Olivia: Dad, can I ask you a question? Dad: You just did. Olivia: I mean, can I ask you another question? Dad: Ask away. Olivia: Where do babies come from? Dad: What? Where did you come up with that one? Olivia: I don't know. Dad: Let me tell you. That's for grown-ups to know. You're just a pipsqueak. You mind your own business and I'll tell you when you're a little older. Olivia: Why can't you tell me now? Dad: No comment. Olivia: Dad, what does no comment mean? Dad: That's confidential1. Olivia: Why is it confidential? Dad: That's personal. Olivia: Dad, just tell me. Dad: Never you mind. Olivia: But I want to know! Dad: And I want to know why I can't get some peace and quiet in this house. Olivia: Oh, Dad. Dad: Don't "oh, Dad" me. Just wait and see. You'll get all the answers you want when you're older. Olivia: But Dad, I want to know now. Where do babies come from? Dad: I'm out of answers. Go ask your mother. Olivia: I did. Mom said to ask you. Script by Dr. Lucy Tse

 

1 confidential   

adj.秘（机）密的，表示信任的，担任机密工作的

参考例句：

• He refused to allow his secretary to handle confidential letters.他不让秘书处理机密文件。
• We have a confidential exchange of views.我们推心置腹地交换意见。