Dialogue 16
laurance--Can you get a baby-sitter for tonight? soony--I don't know.Why? laurance--Well,I thought we could go out for dinner and then go to a movie afterward. soony--I can call Debbie and see if she's available. She usually doesn't like to sit during the week, but she might make an exception. laurance--Well,do that,and then call me at the office if you have any luck. soony--Okay,but don't get your hopes too high.It's hard to find a good baby-sitter these days.
注解: 1)baby-sitter:指临时为人照看孩子的人。美国很多女中学生、 大学生课余替人看孩子,挣些零花钱。 2)sit during the week = baby-sit on weekdays 3)make an exception:做例外处理。make no exception:概部例外。 4)if you have any luck = if you are successful;也可直译为 “如果你有运气能办成的话”
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