Complaining 抱怨

 　　It's a good idea to be as¹ polite² as possible³ even⁴ when complaining⁵ about something.

　　1.A: I wish you wouldn't play the TV so loud.

　　B: Sorry. Where you trying to sleep?

　　A: Yes, And while⁷ I think of it, please ask when you want to borrow⁸ my records¹⁰.

　　B: I'm sorry. You're right. I should have asked.

　　2.A: Do you think you could¹¹ keep the noise down?

　　B: I'm sorry. Am I keeping you awake¹²?

　　A: Yes. And another thing, would⁶ you mind¹³ not making long distance¹⁴ calls.

　　B: I'm sorry. I thought¹⁵ you wouldn't mind.

　　3.A: That radio's pretty loud. Could you turn it down, please?

　　B: Sorry. Was¹⁶ I disturbing¹⁷ you?

　　A: Yes. And something else, please don't borrow my clothes without asking.

　　B: Sorry. I guess I wasn't thinking¹⁸. I won't do it again.

　　4.A: You don't have to play that record⁹ so loud, do you?

　　B: I'm sorry. Has it been bothering¹⁹ you?

　　A: Yes. And please ask me the next time you want to use something.

　　B: I'm sorry. I meant to ask you.

1 as   

conj.按照；如同

参考例句：

• He got work in a hotel as a waiter.他在一家旅馆找到了当服务生的工作。
• In the hotel,the old men were drinking away as usual.在旅馆里，这些老人和往常一样喝个不停。

2 polite   

adj.有礼貌的，客气的；斯文的，有教养的

参考例句：

• It's not polite to stare at a girl in the face.盯着姑娘的脸瞧是不礼貌的。
• She is a polite girl.她是一个文雅的姑娘。

3 possible   

adj.可能的

参考例句：

• It is possible to go to the moon now.现在有可能登上月球。
• They got the work over as quickly as possible.他们尽快地结束了工作。

4 even   

adj.平坦的，偶数的，相等的；adv.甚至，恰好，正当

参考例句：

• It was cold yesterday,but it's even colder today. 昨天冷，今天更冷了。
• He's the best teacher even though he has the least experience.尽管他经验最少，但教得最好。

5 complaining   

adj.诉苦的，抱怨的v.抱怨，诉苦，投诉( complain的现在分词 )；申诉，控诉，抗议；诉说，申诉，控告[后面常跟从句]

参考例句：

• Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining. 什么都难如他的意—他老在抱怨。
• I can't put up with her another day—she never stops complaining. 她整天抱怨，我一天也不能忍受了。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 would   

aux.will的过去式；愿，要；常常；大概；将要，会

参考例句：

• Why would you say that?为什么你会这么说？
• Would you please help me?你能帮帮我吗？

7 while   

conj.当…的时候；而；虽然；尽管 n.一会儿

参考例句：

• In a short while,the cat ate up the fish.不久，那只猫便将鱼吃个精光。
• He teaches English in the school all the while.他一直在这所学校里教英语。

8 borrow   

vt.借，借入，借用；vi.借

参考例句：

• Can I borrow two books at a time?我可以一次借两本书吗？
• You can borrow this dictionary from the library.你可以从图书馆借到这本字典。

9 record   

n.记录，唱片；v.记录，记载

参考例句：

• She broke the former record.她打破以前的记录。
• All the important events are on record.重大事件都有记载。

10 records   

n.记录( record的名词复数 )；经历；（有关过去的）事实；最好的成绩v.记录，录音，拍摄( record的第三人称单数 )；标明；发表正式（或法律方面的）声明；演奏音乐供录制

参考例句：

• Accurate records must be kept. 必须保存准确的记录。
• The dial records very slight variations in pressure. 该刻度盘能显示很微小的压力变化。

11 could   

v.能，可能(can的过去式)；aux.v.(can的过去式)能；可以

参考例句：

• Could I open the window?我可以打开窗子吗？
• I could wait ten minutes.我可以等十分钟。

12 awake   

adj.醒的；v.唤醒，唤起，醒来

参考例句：

• The baby awake is looking here and there.醒着的婴儿东张西望。
• Please awake me at six.请6点钟唤醒我。

13 mind   

n.思想，主意，心意；v.介意，照顾，留心

参考例句：

• I've changed my mind.我一经转变主意。
• You really don't mind?你真的不介意？

14 distance   

n.距离；路程

参考例句：

• A very small distance or space.非常小的距离或空间。
• It depends on traffic and distance.这要看交通和路程的远近。

15 thought   

n.想法，思想，思维，思潮，关心，挂念；v.vbl.think的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• It was just a thought.这仅仅是一个想法。
• She thought he had a cold.她认为他感冒了。

16 was   

v.(is,am的过去式)是，在

参考例句：

• He said he was right.他说他是正确的。
• He was cold and hungry.他又冷又饿。

17 disturbing   

adj.烦扰的；令人不安的v.打扰(disturb的现在分词)

参考例句：

• a disturbing piece of news 一则令人不安的消息
• The rise in violent crime is a disturbing new trend. 暴力犯罪的上升是一种令人担忧的新趋势。 来自《简明英汉词典》

18 thinking   

n.思考，思想；adj.思考的，有理性的；vbl.想，思考

参考例句：

• All thinking men will protest against it.凡是有思想的人都会抗议这件事。
• Thinking is mainly performed with words and other symbols.思想主要是用言语和其他符号来表达的。

19 bothering   

v.打扰( bother的现在分词 )；烦扰；迷惑；（使）不安

参考例句：

• My little daughter is always bothering me when I'm at work. 我工作时，我的小女儿老爱打扰我。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Pardon me for bothering you with such a small matter. 请原谅我为这点小事麻烦你。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》