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情景英语:中级美语对话(第96讲)

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96. What's the Point of Chewing Gum? P.155

Being an American, Donna wants to learn more about the Chinese. She's talking to her Chinese friend, Jeff.

D: Hi, Jeff! What's up?

J: Nothing much. What about you?

D: Same as usual. Here, have a stick of gum.

J: No, thanks. I'll stick to my own brand.

D: And what brand's that?

J: Actually it's not gum. I eat raw garlic instead. Want a piece?

D: No way! So that's where the stinky smell is coming from.

J: Hey! Watch your tongue, ok? Garlic kills germs. It's good for you.

D: Says who?

J: Well, according to…

D: Never mind. Please stop talking. Your breath stinks. I'm out of here.

J: Boy! These Americans don't know what's good for them. Besides, what's the point of chewing gum anyway?

onion 洋葱

What's the point of…… = What's the use of……    ……有什么意义呢?

There is no use in talking to Peter, he is stubborn.

a stick of gum = a piece of gum    a pack of gum 一包     gum不可数   Would you care for a stick of gum?

the Chinese    the English

Traveling can help you learn more about the world.      He is well-traveled.     well-educated

What's up?  极为口语的用法  answer: Nothing much. or Nothing special.

same as usual = nothing much

Stick the stamp on the envelope. 粘      stick to 坚持               I am loyal to the lawer. 忠实的

brand-new 全新的

stinky tofu 臭豆腐     beancuid 豆腐(已少用)

watch your tongue = watch your language  注意用词

bacteria 一类细菌    germ 总称     viruses滤过性病毒

Says who?  谁说的?(表怀疑)

boy! 表惊讶

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