速成英语口语第五册 Lesson8:Empty Nest

Lesson 8 Key Conversation "Empty Nest"

Ole: Well, I think this's the last one.

Lee: You sure have a lot of boxes, little brother. I can't believe you're really going through with this.

Ole: You know, I'm not getting any younger. I really need to venture out and spread my wings.

Lee: You're right about that, but do you have to spread your wings so far away?

Ole: It isn't that far. Besides, I want to start with a completely clean slate¹, and I don't plan on looking back.

Lee: Well, hopefully you'll look back every now and then to check in on those who've gotten you this far.

Ole: Of course I'll. You'll have to come visit me the first chance you get.

Lee: I'll be making sure that you're walking the straight-and-narrow.

Ole: Oh, most definitely!

1 slate   

n.板岩，石板，石片，石板色，候选人名单；adj.暗蓝灰色的，含板岩的；vt.用石板覆盖，痛打，提名，预订

参考例句：

• The nominating committee laid its slate before the board.提名委员会把候选人名单提交全体委员会讨论。
• What kind of job uses stained wood and slate? 什么工作会接触木头污浊和石板呢？