Carter:Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up?
Susan:I am on my way out to a New Year’s banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up OK?
Carter:You look great. Your make-up is perfect.
Susan:Do you think I should wear a different dress?
Carter:No, the one you have on looks fabulous, especially with your hair like that.
Susan:Thanks for saying. Do you have any ideas which necklace I should wear?
Carter:With that dress I’d say your white diamond necklace would look perfect.
Susan:Thanks for helping out. Now that I’m ready, what are you doing tonight?
Carter:Not much, just a house party with some friends.
Susan:Sounds fun. Anyone I know?
Carter:Yeah, most of the people are from our office.
Susan:Sounds Like I'm missing out on a good time. Oh, well, there is always next year.
Carter:I’m sure you’ll have fun no matter where you go. Remember to take your bag.
banquet n. 宴会
wear v. 穿,戴
fabulous a. 惊人的,难以置信的
necklace n. 项链
diamond n. 钻石
详细解说
“dress up”是不及物动词短语,意思是“着盛装,打扮好”。
例如:It's a small informal party—you don't have to dress up.(这是一次非正式的小型聚会,你不用盛装出席。)
“help(sb.) out”意思是“帮助(某人)摆脱困境”。
“house party”指的是留客人在家过夜的小派对。
“miss out on sth.”意为“错过机会享受…”。
例如:Prepare food in advance to ensure you don't miss out on the fun.(把吃的东西提前准备好,以确保你不会错过和大家一起开心的机会。)
Jane:Home at last. Tonight we have a lot of homework though.
Tom:Are you saying we don’t have time to watch our favorite show tonight? Jane, you know I really don’t like our teacher all that much. He gives far too much homework. He criticizes me in front of everyone all the time.
Jane:To tell the truth, I don’t really like him either. He’s kind of boring and not very active. He always looks unhappy too.
Tom:Yes, and he also…
Jane:Do you think we should be talking about him like this behind his back?
Tom:Probably not. After all he is our teacher. We should try to find something nice to say. If you can’t say something nice you shouldn’t say anything at all.
Jane:I absolutely agree. It’s getting dark. We should finish our homework now.
Tom: All right. I want to take a shower first, I’m exhausted.