单身必读：爱情“抢手货”

 　　Gone are the days when you were considered a “good catch” if you were gorgeous or you had a fabulous¹ income or if you were good in bed. Today it’s a lot more complex than that. What do singles seek in their prospective² partners? Before you brag⁴ about yourself, how can you be sure you are a good catch? Read on。

　　因为你的长相出众或你的收入不菲或你的床上功夫不俗而被看作“抢手货”的那些日子已经一去不复返了。而今，情况比那会儿更加复杂。单身男女看重未来伴侣的哪些方面呢?在你自吹自擂之前，你如何确保自己是热门人选呢?且听我道来。

　　Are you available?

　　Be sure you are available for a relationship if you are seeking one. If you are addicted⁵ to your work or consumed by other interests, you cannot do justice to a budding relationship. Get over your previous relationships, leave behind all emotional baggage and move on!

　　你是否时刻准备着?

　　如果你想双宿双飞，要确保你做好了交往的准备。如果你沉迷于工作或痴迷于其他爱好，你就无法妥善处理萌动的感情。抛开前尘，忘却旧梦，前进吧!

　　Do you believe in equality in a relationship?

　　If you have faith in a give and take relationship, only then can you do justice to one. Both partners need to be at par³ and willing to compromise for each other for a fulfilling relationship。

　　你相信举案齐眉方可白头偕老吗?

　　只有相信持久的感情要互敬互让，你才能妥善经营好伴侣关系。双方必须平等对待，并且愿意迁就对方，这样的感情才能让彼此满意。

　　Are you unrealistic?

　　Are you a level-headed person or do you have unrealistic expectations for a relationship? If you day-dream about a date straight out of that glamour⁷ magazine1 you may not be a good catch! Who will risk trying to fulfill⁶ all your “out of this world” dreams?

　　你是否不切实际?

　　你是个稳健的人，还是你对一段感情有不切实际的期望呢?如果你空想着那本魅力杂志上的可人儿走出来与你约会，那你就不可人爱!谁敢冒险去试图满足你那“九霄云外” 的梦想?

　　Are you a fitness freak?

　　If your conversation on your first date is going to be all about calories and push-ups, you may be better off in a gym. There are other, more pleasant ways to convey from eromance. matters of the heart. But being health conscious, without being paranoid about it, is definitely a catch. It means you take care of your well-being⁸ and you are particular to avoid unhealthy habits and it shows in your great shape! You will make great company。

　　你是否是个健身狂?

　　如果你在初次约会时一直谈卡路里和俯卧撑，那你最好去健身房。的确有一些其他更令人愉悦的方式来说说心里话。但是，注重健康而又不至于神经兮兮，绝对让你受欢迎。这意味着你关心自己的健康，你会特别注意避免不健康的习惯，而且这一切都体现在养眼的体形上!你会是个很棒的伴侣。

　　Do you value other people’s opinions?

　　Even if you disagree with someone, do you respect his opinion? Do you give him a fair opportunity to put across his views? If you believe that nothing but what you say and do is the truth, you arenot a good catch. And that is an unbeatable truth。

　　你是否重视别人的观点?

　　即使你和某人意见相左，你尊重他们的观点吗?你会给他们平等的机会去表达自己的看法吗?如果你觉得只有你自己的所言所行正确，你就不是一个抢手货——这是一个不争的事实。

　　Do you plead for attention?

　　If you try desperate means to seek attention, you are not a good catch. Even if you like someone, do not cling to her. Let the attraction be mutual⁹. Allow the affection to grow. Learn to give her some space. Do not be possessive or try to demand her attention。

1 fabulous   

adj.极好的；极为巨大的；寓言中的，传说中的

参考例句：

• We had a fabulous time at the party.我们在晚会上玩得很痛快。
• This is a fabulous sum of money.这是一笔巨款。

2 prospective   

adj.预期的，未来的，前瞻性的

参考例句：

• The story should act as a warning to other prospective buyers.这篇报道应该对其他潜在的购买者起到警示作用。
• They have all these great activities for prospective freshmen.这会举办各种各样的活动来招待未来的新人。

3 par   

n.标准，票面价值，平均数量；adj.票面的，平常的，标准的

参考例句：

• Sales of nylon have been below par in recent years.近年来尼龙织品的销售额一直不及以往。
• I don't think his ability is on a par with yours.我认为他的能力不能与你的能力相媲美。

4 brag   

v./n.吹牛，自夸；adj.第一流的

参考例句：

• He made brag of his skill.他夸耀自己技术高明。
• His wealth is his brag.他夸张他的财富。

5 addicted   

adj.沉溺于....的，对...上瘾的

参考例句：

• He was addicted to heroin at the age of 17.他17岁的时候对海洛因上了瘾。
• She's become addicted to love stories.她迷上了爱情小说。

6 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。

7 glamour   

n.魔力，魅力；vt.迷住

参考例句：

• Foreign travel has lost its glamour for her.到国外旅行对她已失去吸引力了。
• The moonlight cast a glamour over the scene.月光给景色增添了魅力。

8 well-being   

n.安康，安乐，幸福

参考例句：

• He always has the well-being of the masses at heart.他总是把群众的疾苦挂在心上。
• My concern for their well-being was misunderstood as interference.我关心他们的幸福，却被误解为多管闲事。

9 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。