【英语时差8，16】谈谈室内设计

 Amanda: I'm so exhausted¹, Mike. I've been shopping in gazillion department stores with my mom throughout the week. We're planning on renovating² our house, so we're looking for everything from new furniture to curtains and carpets for all the rooms.

Mike: That sounds like a tough task! Have you decided³ how you're going to decorate your room? You need to come up with a new concept instead of the girly pink and purple color scheme you have right now.

Amanda: Well, we decided to focus on the living room first. My mom wants beige upholstery for the sofas and matching carpets. We're also going to rearrange the furniture to maximize the use of space.

Mike: I remember we hired an interior designer to help us out. She had a great eye for color and came up with some creative ideas for our house. Why don't you do that? I'm sure it'll make the whole process easier, and you'll feel less stressed out.

Amanda: Thanks for the suggestion, Mike. In the meantime, I need some help carrying a few boxes home.

Mike: Uh, I'd love to help, but I just remembered something urgent that I have to finish. See you later, Amanda!

1 exhausted   

adj.极其疲惫的，精疲力尽的

参考例句：

• It was a long haul home and we arrived exhausted.搬运回家的这段路程特别长，到家时我们已筋疲力尽。
• Jenny was exhausted by the hustle of city life.珍妮被城市生活的忙乱弄得筋疲力尽。

2 renovating   

翻新，修复，整修( renovate的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• The increased production was largely attained by renovating old orchards and vineyards. 通过更新老果园和葡萄园，使生产大大增加。
• Renovating that house will cost you a pretty penny. 为了整修那所房子，你得花很多钱。

3 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。