Lesson 96. What's the Point of Chewing Gum?
第96课 吃口香糖有什么用呢?
Being an American, Donna wants to learn more about the Chinese. She's talking to her Chinese friend, Jeff.
身为美国人呢，唐娜很想多了解中国人。她正在和她的中国朋友杰夫说话。
D: Hi, Jeff! What's up?
唐娜：嗨，杰夫！近来如何？
J: Nothing much. What about you?
杰夫：没什么，你呢？
D: Same as usual. Here, have a stick of gum.
唐娜：老样子，喏，来一片口香糖吧。
J: No, thanks. I'll stick to my own brand.
杰夫：不，谢了。我还是用我的老牌子好了。
D: And what brand's that?
唐娜：什么牌子啊？
J: Actually it's not gum. I eat raw garlic instead. Want a piece?
杰夫：其实不是口香糖。我吃生的大蒜。要来一块吗？
D: No way! So that's where the stinky smell is coming from.
唐娜：才不要呢！原来那股臭味就是从你那里传来的。
J: Hey! Watch your tongue, ok? Garlic kills germs. It's good for you.
杰夫：嘿！说话当心点儿，好吗？大蒜能杀菌，对你身体有益。
D: Says who?
唐娜：谁说的？
J: Well, according to…
杰夫：嗯，根据......
D: Never mind. Please stop talking. Your breath stinks. I'm out of here.
唐娜：算了，请别再说了。你有口臭，我走了。
J: Boy! These Americans don't know what's good for them. Besides, what's the point of chewing gum anyway?
杰夫：天啊！这些美国人真不识货。而且，嚼口香糖到底有什么意思？