书城外语从ABC到脱口秀:英语发音、单词、口语速成全攻略
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Judy: We cook fish, beef, pork and other delicious dishes. We also have some drinks.

Lillian: That sounds fun. Its a family party, isnt it

Judy: Yes, we all get together no matter where we are.

Lillian: Do you usually send presents

Judy: Of course, we send gifts to our friends and relatives. And the kids can receive lucky money.

Lillian: That sounds great.

新年快乐

莉莲:新年快乐,朱迪。

朱迪:新年快乐。过来一起喝点什么吧。

莉莲:我很乐意,谢谢。你今天打算做什么?

朱迪:首先我要拜访亲戚和朋友。然后帮父母做午饭。

莉莲:你们通常都做什么?

朱迪:我们做鱼肉、牛肉、猪肉以及其他美味的菜肴。我们还喝点酒。

莉莲:听起来很有趣。是个家庭式的聚餐对吧?

朱迪:是的,无论我们在哪里都会聚到一起的。

莉莲:你们经常赠送礼物吗?

朱迪:当然,我们送礼物给亲人和朋友,孩子们还可以得到压岁钱。

莉莲:听起来很棒。

经 典 释 疑

What are you up to 你今天打算做什么?

up to:

(1)从事于,忙于,例如:Whats he up to 他干什么呢?

(2)由…决定,由…负责,例如:Its up to you whether we accept the present or not. 是否接受这个礼物取决于你。

常 用 语 聚 焦

1. Treasures fill the home. 财源广进。

2. Wishing you prosperity. 恭喜发财。

3. Harmony brings wealth. 家和万事兴。

4. Everything goes well. 万事如意。

5. The country flourishes and people live in peace. 国家富强、人民安康。

6. Money and treasures will be plentiful. 财源茂盛。

7. Wishing you every success promoting to a higher position. 事业有成、更上一层楼、蒸蒸日上。

8. Safe trip wherever you go. 一帆风顺。

9. Wish you happiness and prosperity in the coming year !祝你新的一年快乐幸福!

10. Wish you success in your career and happiness of your family !事业成功,家庭美满(阖家欢乐)!

3 Merry Christmas !

圣诞节快乐!

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Wish you a merry Christmas.

祝你圣诞节快乐。

超 级 情 景 会 话

Merry Christmas

Jean: Tom, how would you celebrate Christmas

Kate: The Greens have invited me to stay with them over Christmas.

Jean: I guess youll experience a western-style Christmas then.

Kate: I believe so. Maybe you can help. Id like to bring something with me. But Im not sure.

Jean: Have they got any children

Kate: Two. I think. One is 6 and the other is a little younger.

Jean: Well, you cant go wrong if you take a gift for each of them. Wrap them up and put them under the Christmas tree.

Kate: What about for the parents

Jean: Perhaps you can take something that everyone could share.Kate: Such as

Jean: Maybe a box of chocolates. They fit like a glove.

Kate: Thats a good idea.

圣诞快乐

吉恩:汤姆,你圣诞节准备怎么过?

凯特:格林夫妇已邀请我去他们那里和他们一起过。

吉恩:这样的话,我想你要过一个地道的圣诞节了。

凯特: 我想是的。或许你能帮帮我。我想带点礼物去,但没把握该带什么。

吉恩:他们有孩子吗?

凯特:有两个。一个6 岁,另一个稍微小一点。

吉恩: 这样的话,如果你能分别给他们俩带一份礼物应该是合适的。把礼物包起来,放在圣诞树下。

凯特:那父母呢?

吉恩:也许你可以带一样大家能够分享的东西。

凯特:比如?

吉恩:可以是一盒巧克力啊。恰到好处。

凯特:这主意不错!

经 典 释 疑

They fit like a glove. 恰到好处。fit like a glove 直译为“像手套一样的合适”,意指“恰到好处”或“非常合适”。当表示“不合适”时,英美人一般习惯用not fit,而不能用not fit like a glove 来表示。例如:

-How do you like the frame 那个相框怎么样?

- It fits like a glove. It well matches with the room decoration. 非常合适。与房间的装饰格调一致。

常 用 语 聚 焦

1. I do wish you a Merry Christmas. 祝你圣诞快乐。

2. What does your family do on Christmas Day 你们家圣诞节那天做什么?

3. Christmas Day was the day on which Christ was born. 圣诞节这一天是基督诞生的日子。

4. Did you send out all your Christmas cards in time 你的圣诞卡片都及时送出去了吗?

5. Christmas is a time of mirth, especially for children. 圣诞节是个快乐的日子,尤其是对孩子们。

6. They decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel. 他们用亮金属片装饰圣诞树。

7. The trains dont run on Christmas Day. 圣诞节火车停驶。

8. Christmas Day falls on a Monday. 今年的圣诞节是星期一。

9. Shops are overcrowded before Christmas. 商店在圣诞节前非常拥挤。

10. Christmas is drawing near. 圣诞节越来越近了。

4 Happy Mothers Day !

母亲节快乐!

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Wish you a happy mothers day.

祝您母亲节快乐。

超 级 情 景 会 话

Mothers DayJane: Mom, here are the flowers for you.

Mom: What a surprise! Thank you. Theyre so beautiful.

Jane: Thank you for your love and care over the years. I appreciate it,mom.

Mom: Theyre the best gifts I have ever received.

Jane: Mom, what can I do for you today

Mom: Nothing, dear. Im already so happy.

Jane: What about dinner tonight

Mom: Actually, Id like to eat at home. Well have more time to catch upthat way.

Jane: Im sorry I havent dropped in that much these past few years. Jobhas kept me too busy. I apologize to you.

Mom: Dont mention it. Im proud of you.

Jane: Thank you, mum. I love you so much.

母亲节

Jane:妈妈,这是送您的花。

Mom:太让我惊喜了,谢谢。这些花真漂亮。

Jane:感谢您这些年来给我的关爱和照顾,我很感激。

Mom:这是我收到的最好的礼物。

Jane:今天我能为您做点什么吗,妈妈?

Mom:不用做什么了,我已经很开心了。

Jane:那晚上出去吃顿饭怎么样?

Mom: 事实上我想要在家里吃饭。这样我们就有更多时间聊聊这段时间的事情了。

Jane: 过去这几年我都没怎么关注这个,真是对不起。工作让我太忙了。我向您道歉。

Mom:别这么说。我为你感到骄傲。

Jane:谢谢您,妈妈。我爱您。

经 典 释 疑

Well have more time to catch up that way. 这样我们就有更多时间聊聊这段时间的事情了。

catch up on sth. 花时间弄清楚不在的时候发生的事情。

常 用 语 聚 焦

1. This year your birthday and Mothers Day are on the same day. Thiscalls for a double celebration. 今年您的生日和母亲节是同一天。这需要双重庆祝。

2. You are the best mom that a son ever had. 您是儿子心中最好的妈妈。

3. Thank you very much for the wonderful gift.谢谢你给我这么好的礼物。

4. Thank you for being here, mom. 谢谢您不断地支持我,妈妈。

5. Mother, I just want to let you know that you are always in my thoughts.

妈妈,我只是想让您知道,您一直都在我的心中。

6. When I was sick, you always stood by me. 当我生病时,您总是陪伴着我。

7. You are the one that we love most. Have a happy Mothers Day. 您是我们最爱的人。祝您有一个快乐的母亲节。

8. Heres a little token of my appreciation for all that you have done forme over the years. 这是我一点小小的心意,感谢您这么多年来所付出的一切。

9. On this Mothers Day, I just want to say: Im so proud to be yourdaughter. 在这个母亲节我只想说:身为您的女儿我非常骄傲。

10. Sometimes I make you disappointed, but you know I love you so much.

有时候我会令您失望,但您知道我是那么的爱您。

5 Its Valentines Day.

今天是情人节。

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Today is Valentines Day.

今天是情人节。

超 级 情 景 会 话

Valentines DayJack: Heres the necklace, dear. Happy Valentines Day!

Lillian: Its so beautiful. Thank you very much.

Jack: I want you to know that our love is even stronger than before. Iam yours forever.

Lillian: How sweet! Youve always been my love too. You are the one Iwant to grow old with.

Jack: I dont think I say this enough, but Id thank you for your loveand patience. You are always be here for me.

Lillian: Id do everything for you. Maybe you didnt realize, but youmade every day a joyous moment and a happy occasion.

Jack: Im so glad that we have met each other.

情人节

Jack:送你的项链,亲爱的。情人节快乐!

Lillian:真漂亮,谢谢。

Jack:我想要让你知道我们的爱日久弥坚。我永远是你的。

Lillian: 你这么说真好。你也一直是我最爱的人。我愿意与你白头偕老。

Jack: 我觉得说这些根本不够。我要感谢你对我的爱和耐心。感谢你一直在我身边。

Lillian: 我愿意为你做任何事情。也许你没有意识到但是你让每一刻都变得开心、幸福。

Jack:我很高兴我们遇到了彼此。

经 典 释 疑