英语PK台 第106期:重机轻友 手机控的非典型日常(1)

 Dialogue:

XG:Hey, Jing Jing. I could really use some advice.

JJ:Okay, I’m all ears. What’s up?

XG:Well, Jennifer won’t pick up the phone. I’ve tried calling her the past few days, but she won’t answer it. I think she’s mad. What should I do?

JJ:Well, Xiao Gao. Sometimes people just need some time alone. I recommend that you—Hey! Xiao Gao! What are you doing?-----------------------------------------------

XG:Sorry, what were you saying? I was sending a text message. Jeez, just hold on okay?

JJ:Oh the audacity¹! Did you forget?! -------------------------------------. What gives?

XG:I don’t know. Geez. Sorry for looking at my smartphone. Is it a crime or something?

JJ:You are more attached to that thing than Jennifer! I bet² you that’s exactly why Jennifer won’t answer her phone. Maybe she thinks that you love your smartphone more than her! ————————————————————————————————

XG:Well, I talk to you on WeChat don’t I? What’s wrong with chatting online? Isn’t it the same?

JJ:Um, no! -------------------------------------------------. That’s like comparing apples and oranges. It’s definitely³ not the same, not even close!

XG:Hey, I really care about my smartphone. I bought it a nice cover, see?

JJ:Oh, seriously? You care about your smartphone? ——————————————————————————————I think you need help!

XG:Wait, wait. Okay, fine. Starting from now. Everytime we hang out, I won’t mess with my phone. I promise.

JJ:Okay, that’s a deal. Now, let me finish telling you what I think you should do with Jennifer.

XG:Okay, just give me one second. Let me send one last text message…

New words for dialogue:

I’m all ears =

Oh, the audacity! =

Pointers =

What gives? =

In real life =

Compare apples and oranges =

Personify =

Mess with [something] =

1 audacity   

n.大胆，卤莽，无礼

参考例句：

• He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。
• He had the audacity to pick pockets in broad daylight.他竟敢在光天化日之下掏包。

2 bet   

v.打赌，以(与)...打赌；n.赌注，赌金；打赌

参考例句：

• I bet you can't do this puzzle.我敢说，你解决不了这个难题。
• I offered to bet with him.我提出与他打赌。

3 definitely   

adv.一定地，肯定地；明确地，确切地

参考例句：

• The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.如果他不参加比赛，这个队肯定会输。
• I shall definitely be home before six o'clock.6点以前，我一定回家。