赖世雄中级美国英语 42. Roast Beef p.282（在线收听）

42. Roast Beef

My brother, Luke, goes to see his girlfriend, Daisy. 

D: What on earth happened to you? 

L: Oh, I just had a lazy day at the beach. 

D: My goodness! You're really burnt. Are you alright?

L: Well, yes, but I feel like I've been roasted. 

D: In that case, let's eat in rather than go out for dinner. 

L: Up to you. 

D: What would you like to eat? 

L: Uh… 

D: How about your favorite: roast beef? 

L: Uh... Not today, please. 

D: Ok. I understand.

roast beef 烤肉

a grill 烤肉架 charcoal 木炭

barbue 

pork 猪肉 mutton 羊肉 lamb 小羊肉 chicken 鸡肉

on earth = in the world adv.究竟，到底(礼貌用语)

Who the hell is he? adv.the hell (粗俗用语)

lazy days = relaxing days 好词

lazybones 贬义

rather than 连词，而不

skip my breakfast 

He fainted at the sight of his father.