ESL Podcast 659 – Finding Love on Valentine’s Day

　　Tony: Another Valentine’s Day! I really hate Valentine’s Day.
Chelsea: What’s your problem?
Tony: I’m sick of seeing heart- shaped boxes, stuffed animals, and cupid decorations everywhere. Lovey-dovey couples on the street and nothing but sentimental¹ movies on TV – that’s what I have a problem with.
Chelsea: You’re just jaded² because you don’t have a valentine on Valentine’s Day.
Tony: Do you blame me? This is the third year I’m spending Valentine’s Day alone. That’s enough to make any man feel jaded.
Chelsea: There are plenty of women you could go out with. Just open your eyes and look around.
Tony: All of the women I know are either psycho or attached. I’ve given up on dating.
Chelsea: How will you find a Miss Right with an attitude like that?
Tony: I’ve told you. I’ve given up.
Chelsea: Well, I think you should open your eyes. Your valentine may be right under your nose!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse

1 sentimental   

adj.多愁善感的，感伤的

参考例句：

• She's a sentimental woman who believes marriage comes by destiny.她是多愁善感的人，她相信姻缘命中注定。
• We were deeply touched by the sentimental movie.我们深深被那感伤的电影所感动。

2 jaded   

adj.精疲力竭的；厌倦的；（因过饱或过多而）腻烦的；迟钝的

参考例句：

• I felt terribly jaded after working all weekend. 整个周末工作之后我感到疲惫不堪。
• Here is a dish that will revive jaded palates. 这道菜简直可以恢复迟钝的味觉。 来自《简明英汉词典》