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(单词翻译:双击或拖选)
Dialogue 1:
Jingjing: So, Xiao Gao, we've already talked about the first six zodiac signs. I think it's time we talk about the last six. Pop quiz, what do you call people born between September 23 and October 22?
京晶:小高,我们已经说过了前6个星座,是时候说说后6个啦,考考你!9月23日到10月22日出生的人是什么?
Xiao Gao: That's easy!They're called Libras. These people love justice and fairness. They also work well with other people.
小高:这很容易,他们是天秤座,这些人非常喜欢公平和公正,并且可以非常融洽地和别人合作。
Jingjing: Yup, Libras are known to be cooperative1. They don't like violence or injustice2 of any kind.
京晶:是的,天秤座被认为非常有合作精神,他们不喜欢暴力和任何的不公正。
Xiao Gao: I think the next group, called Scorpios, is pretty interesting too. Born between October 23 and November 21, Scorpios seem quiet and cool on the outside, but they're actually really emotional and passionate3 on the inside.
小高:我觉得下一个星座,天蝎座,也非常有意思。他们出生在10月23日至11月21日之间,天蝎座外表看起来很安静很酷,但其实他们内心感情非常丰富并且富有激情。
Jingjing: I heard they make really great leaders. They don't like being lied to, so make sure you're always honest to a Scorpio.
京晶:我听说他们是非常好的领导者,他们不喜欢被骗,所以,一定要注意诚实地对待天蝎。
Xiao Gao: Next is the Sagittarius, they're born between November 22 and December 21. These people are deep thinkers that love change.
小高:下一个是射手座,他们出生于11月22日到12月21日之间。这些人是思想家并且非常喜欢改变。
Jingjing: Yeah, they'rereally extroverted4 and optimistic. It's hard for a Sagittarius to feel down.
京晶:是的,他们非常外向和乐观,射手座很少会不开心。
Xiao Gao: Some of the funniest people I know are Sagittarians.
小高:我认识的一些非常有趣的人都是射手座。
Jingjing: Well, you're obviously not a Sagittarian then.
京晶:那么你肯定不是射手座。
Xiao Gao: What? I'm a funny person, right? …Right? (Xiao Gao makes a disappointed sigh)
小高:什么?我也是个有趣的人啊,不是吗?……不是吗?哎……
习语短语:
1. pop quiz 不提前通知的考试,突击测验
2. Libra = 天秤座 9月23日至10月22日
3. Scorpio = 天蝎座 10月23日至11月21日
4. passionate = 有热情的,有坚定信念的
5. Sagittarius = 射手座 11月22日至12月21日
6. extroverted = 外向的,和内向相反
7. optimistic = 乐观的
Dialogue 2:
Jingjing: We've finally reached the last three zodiac signs.
京晶:我们终于只剩下最后三个星座了。
Xiao Gao: Let me start,between December 22 and January 19 is the Capricorn. These people are known for their professionalism and traditional values. They're really serious people and do their job well. Capricorns are among my favorite!
小高:让我先来,在12月22日至1月19日之间的是摩羯座。这些人以他们的专业精神和传统价值观著称,他们是非常严肃认真的人,并且喜欢做好他们的工作。摩羯座是我最喜欢的星座之一。
Jingjing: Why do you like Capricorns so much?
京晶:为什么你这么喜欢摩羯座?
Xiao Gao: Because my girlfriend is a Capricorn!
小高:因为我女朋友就是摩羯座。
Jingjing: Oh geez, okay let's move on. Between January 20 and February 18 is Aquarius. It shouldn't surprise you that the symbol of Aquarius is the water bearer.
京晶:哦,天哪,好吧,我们继续,在1月20日至2月18日之间的是水瓶座。毫无疑问,水瓶座的象征就是水瓶。
Xiao Gao: What do you mean?
小高:什么意思?
Jingjing: Well, aqua means water. Sometimes Aquarians are shy, but on the other hand, they can also be boisterous5 and energetic. They love to lend a helping6 hand to those in need.
京晶:aqua是水的意思,水瓶座有时很害羞,但是有时也会很喧闹很精力充沛,他们喜欢帮助那些需要帮助的人。
Xiao Gao: Sounds like they make really good friends.
小高:听起来他们可以成为非常好的朋友。
Jingjing: Indeed they do.
京晶:确实是。
Xiao Gao: Last but not least, we have the Pisces. Born between February 19 and March 20, the Pisces is a very gentle and affectionate person. They are there for you when you need to spill your guts7.
小高:最后是双鱼座,出生在2月19日到3月20日之间,双鱼座是非常温顺并且有爱心的人。当你想倾诉心事的时候可以找他们。
Jingjing: Yeah, Pisceans make good artists and musicians. If you ever meet a Piscean, you should take him or her to see a movie, they'll love it! Well, we did it. All twelve zodiac signs! Now you can read your horoscope everyday like me.
京晶:是的,双鱼座可以成为非常好的艺术家和音乐家,如果你遇到一个双鱼座,你应该带他或她去看电影,他们会非常喜欢的。好了,我们说完了,一共12个星座,现在你就可以像我一样每天看星座运势了。
Xiao Gao: Why would I want to be like you?
小高:为什么我要像你一样?
Jingjing: Because I'm cool!
京晶:因为我很酷哇!
习语短语:
1. Capricorn = 摩羯座12月22日至1月19日
2. Aquarius = 水瓶座1月20日至2月18日
3. boisterous = 喧闹的,精力充沛的,狂野的
4. lend a helping hand = 帮助某人做某事
5. Pisces = 双鱼座2月19日至3月20日
6. spill your guts = 说心里话
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1 cooperative | |
adj.有合作意向的,合作的;n.合作社(企业)等 | |
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2 injustice | |
n.非正义,不公正,不公平,侵犯(别人的)权利 | |
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3 passionate | |
adj.热情的,热烈的,激昂的,易动情的,易怒的,性情暴躁的 | |
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4 extroverted | |
a.性格外向的 | |
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5 boisterous | |
adj.喧闹的,欢闹的 | |
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6 helping | |
n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的,辅助的 | |
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7 guts | |
v.狼吞虎咽,贪婪地吃,飞碟游戏(比赛双方每组5人,相距15码,互相掷接飞碟);毁坏(建筑物等)的内部( gut的第三人称单数 );取出…的内脏n.勇气( gut的名词复数 );内脏;消化道的下段;肠 | |
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