《绝望的主妇》精讲64

Voice-over: There are certain kinds of pain That can't be treated in a hospital, so those who are suffering do what they can to heal themselves. Some cure the ache of loneliness by making new friends. Some soothe¹ their excruciating guilt² with an infusion³ of cash. Some alleviate⁴ their burning desire with small acts of kindness. But sadly,There will always be those who can't begin to heal...because they realize there is more pain yet to come.

旁白：总有些伤痛在医院也无药可医，所以伤者尽己所能自我愈合，有人通过交友来治愈寂寞，有人通过收入来抚平内疚，有人通过示好来减缓欲望。可悲的是，总有人始终无法开始自愈，因为他们知道，更多伤痛还在后面。

1 soothe   

v.安慰；使平静；使减轻；缓和；奉承

参考例句：

• I've managed to soothe him down a bit.我想方设法使他平静了一点。
• This medicine should soothe your sore throat.这种药会减轻你的喉痛。

2 guilt   

n.犯罪；内疚；过失，罪责

参考例句：

• She tried to cover up her guilt by lying.她企图用谎言掩饰自己的罪行。
• Don't lay a guilt trip on your child about schoolwork.别因为功课责备孩子而使他觉得很内疚。

3 infusion   

n.灌输

参考例句：

• Old families need an infusion of new blood from time to time.古老的家族需要不时地注入新鲜血液。
• Careful observation of the infusion site is necessary.必须仔细观察输液部位。

4 alleviate   

v.减轻，缓和，缓解(痛苦等)

参考例句：

• The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain.医生给她注射以减轻疼痛。
• Nothing could alleviate his distress.什么都不能减轻他的痛苦。