实用口语天天学 第68期:点意大利浓缩咖啡
日期:2011-04-11 09:17

(单词翻译:单击)

情景对话
Hugh: What does this have to do with me?

Robert: You know all about coffee. I need your advice, so I won't look stupid when I order.

Hugh: Order tea. Isn't that what you like to drink?

Robert: Come on, Hugh! Tea is for wimps! Please, I need your help.

Hugh: If you want to be macho, order a double shot of espresso.

Robert: Now you're talking. That sounds good. What is it?

词汇注释
★ have to do with 与…有关

★ wimp (n.) 懦弱的人,无能者

★ macho (n.) 强壮男子;大男子气的人

★ shot (n.) 一份浓缩,一盎斯的意大利浓缩咖啡

★ espresso (n.)浓咖啡

★ Now you're talking 你这才谈得有点门!这才像话!

参考译文
阿修:这跟我有什么关系?

罗伯:你懂咖啡。我需要你的建议,这样我点咖啡的时候才不会像白痴一样。

阿修:点茶啊,你不是爱喝茶吗?

罗伯:得了吧,阿修!懦夫才喝茶!求你帮帮我啦。

阿修:若你想要有男子气概,就点双份的意大利浓缩咖啡。

罗伯:你这才谈得有点门!听来不错。那是什么?

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