简单慢速英语阅读:Sugar for Sugar

Mom took Carol to the stable. Their horse was in the stable. They walked over to Sugar. Sugar was their horse. “Say hello to Sugar,” Mom said. Carol said, “Hello, Sugar.” Mom gave a carrot to Sugar. Sugar ate the carrot. He ate the carrot fast. Mom gave a carrot to Carol. Mom said, “Now, you feed Sugar.” Carol gave the carrot to Sugar. Sugar ate the carrot. “He ate it so fast,” said Carol. Mom said, “Yes, Sugar eats carrots very fast.” Carol said, “We should give him a new name. We should call him Carrot. Why is his name Sugar?” Mom said, “He likes sugar, too. Watch this.” Mom took some sugar cubes¹ out of her pocket. She held them in her hand. She gave them to Sugar. Sugar ate the sugar cubes. He ate them fast. “Let me give some sugar to Sugar,” Carol said.

 

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立方形的东西，立方体( cube的名词复数 )； 立方

参考例句：

• Cut the meat into cubes. 把肉切成丁儿。
• I will freshen your drink with more soda and ice cubes. 我给你的饮料重加一些苏打水和冰块。