英文短篇故事（纽约）481 Nice People Are So…Nice

 　　On Planet Harmony, two Earthlings were talking. Nathan had just arrived from Earth. Simon said, "I've been here for almost a year. I had heard about this place for many years. It always sounded too good to be true. But it's all true. People here are so nice! They're never negative. They're never mean or impolite. They're always friendly and helpful." Nathan said, "That's exactly why I decided¹ to move here. Hey, maybe you and I can do something together this weekend?" Simon said, "I'm afraid I can't. You see, I'm returning to Earth tomorrow." Nathan asked, "For a little vacation, or what?" Simon said, "Actually, for good. Frankly², I miss Earth. I know this sounds crazy, but I miss the jerks and idiots on Earth. Planet Harmony is just too much sugar. I need to yell at someone. I need someone to yell at me. I need some spice."

1 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。

2 frankly   

adv.坦白地，直率地；坦率地说

参考例句：

• To speak frankly, I don't like the idea at all.老实说，我一点也不赞成这个主意。
• Frankly speaking, I'm not opposed to reform.坦率地说，我不反对改革。