英语口语每天说034

　　34. reluctance¹

　　1. I didn't really want to give up my job.

　　2. I don't think I can't actually.

　　3. I wish I could, but I have an appointment this afternoon.。

　　4. I’d like to be able to, but I don’t have enough money.

　　5.I’m afraid I can’t.

　　6. Well, I think I prefer not to work home.

　　7. I’d like to , but it’s too far away.

　　8. I wouldn’t be willing.

　　9. I’m not really willing to spend the evening there.

　　10. Well, I’ll be rather reluctant to go dancing.

　　Dialogue 1

　　W: John, why don’t you go and do some gardening ? The lawn needs weeding.

　　M: Because I’m not in the mood, that’s why.

　　W: Well, don’t just sit there, do something. Come and help me in the kitchen.

　　M: Help you in the kitchen, I don’t feel like it.

　　W: Would you like to clear the table then?

　　M: Really? Do I have to do it?

　　W: Not, if you don’t want to.

　　M:Well, isn’t there anything you want?

　　W: Yes, I want to go out. Would you like to come?

　　M:No, why should I? I don’t feel like it. Besides,I’m in such a bad mood.

　　Dialogue 2

　　W: Do you love me?

　　M: I’m very fond of you.

　　W:Yes, but do you love me ?

　　M: why? You mean a lot to me.

　　W: why didn’t you answer my question?

　　M:what question?

　　W: Do you love me ? come on, I’m eager to hear.

　　M: you know that I care for you.I---I’m proud of you.

　　W: Don’t cherish² your words, dear.

　　M: I---I don’t feel like saying it

　　Dialogue 3

　　W: OK. Come back into the classroom,class.

　　M: Does the class start again,Mam?

　　W: Yes, but to the heath, this break has long enough.

　　M:Oh, breaktime flies.

　　W: come on,baby. It’s time now.

　　M: Mam, another minute ,could I?

　　W: Hurry up, little boy.

　　This morning, I met Alice. She looked sad and miserable³. I just invited her to look me up this weekend, so we can have a chat, but she refused the idea , and would like to be alone .So I just asked her to go with me to the beach and enjoy. But she is reluctant to go and just answer me that she is tired, exhausted⁴ and even couldn’t move, then she added that she ’s got much work to fulfill⁵ and had to look after her mother-in-law.

1 reluctance   

n.厌恶，讨厌，勉强，不情愿

参考例句：

• The police released Andrew with reluctance.警方勉强把安德鲁放走了。
• He showed the greatest reluctance to make a reply.他表示很不愿意答复。

2 cherish   

vt.抱有，怀有（希望等），爱护，抚育，珍爱

参考例句：

• I cherish for you the liveliest feeling of affection and gratitude.我对你怀有最强烈的爱和感激之情。
• We must cherish experience acquired at the cost of blood.我们必须珍惜用鲜血换来的经验。

3 miserable   

adj.悲惨的，痛苦的；可怜的，糟糕的

参考例句：

• It was miserable of you to make fun of him.你取笑他，这是可耻的。
• Her past life was miserable.她过去的生活很苦。

4 exhausted   

adj.极其疲惫的，精疲力尽的

参考例句：

• It was a long haul home and we arrived exhausted.搬运回家的这段路程特别长，到家时我们已筋疲力尽。
• Jenny was exhausted by the hustle of city life.珍妮被城市生活的忙乱弄得筋疲力尽。

5 fulfill   

vt.履行，实现，完成；满足，使满意

参考例句：

• If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你许诺了，你就要履行你的诺言。
• This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.这家公司应该能够满足我们的要求。