你不能结交的朋友-一味模仿者(8)

You Can't Make Friends with this man

 

你不能结交的朋友

 

The Copy Cat

 

一味模仿者

 

Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but it could create hostility¹ between you and your friend.

 

If you want to keep her around, protect yourself by keeping things to yourself more often or timing² when you share information.

 

If, though, this trait is too annoying, end the friendship.

 

1 hostility   

n.敌对，敌意；抵制［pl.］交战，战争

参考例句：

• There is open hostility between the two leaders.两位领导人表现出公开的敌意。
• His hostility to your plan is well known.他对你的计划所持的敌意是众所周知的。

2 timing   

n.时间安排，时间选择

参考例句：

• The timing of the meeting is not convenient.会议的时间安排不合适。
• The timing of our statement is very opportune.我们发表声明选择的时机很恰当。