胡敏读故事记托福短语(MP3+中英字幕) 第44期:为面试做准备
日期:2016-09-05 08:18

(单词翻译:单击)

中英文本

44.Getting Ready for a Job Interview
44.为面试做准备

"I can't for the life of me think of anyone better to be a candidate for running the campus security office than you, Horace.
"我无论如何也想不出比你更适合的,管理校园安全办公室的候选人, 霍勒斯。
You have police experience, you're good with kids, and you already have a good pension plan. They should love you!"
你当过警察,和孩子们合得来,而且你已经有一份很好的退休金计划。 他们应该喜欢你的! "
Thank you, Marge. I'm glad you care about me getting this job.
"谢谢你,玛吉。我很高兴你关心我是否能获得这份工作。
It's also good to have the opportunity to work in the same building. I always carried a torch for you, you know.
再说,有机 会在同一座楼里工作真是件好事。你知道,我一直爱着你。

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If I get the job we can spend some more time together!" Horace said with a smile.
如果我能得到这 份工作,我们在一起的时间就更多了! "霍勒斯笑着说。
"I can cancel my lunch appointment and we can spend time together right now, how about that?" Marge replied with a whisper.
"我可以取消我午餐的约会,那么我们现在就能一起了,你觉得怎么样?"玛吉小声回答道。
"How can I refuse? But I have to; I can,t risk not doing my preparation for this appointment. How about dinner?"
"我怎么能拒绝呢?可我还是得拒绝,我可不敢冒险不为这次约会做准备。一起吃晚饭怎么样? "
"I can't wait." Marge replied, moving closer to Horace. "You have suddenly captured my imagination about time together."
"我等不及了。"玛吉说,并且更靠近霍勒斯了。"你让我突然很期待我们在一起的时光。"
"Whoa," said Horace as he pulled back. "Let's not carry this to the extreme.
"哇,"霍勒斯说,他往后退了一下。"我们不要走向极端。
I have to get the job first and then we need to take it slowly. I care for you too, but I want to do this right."
我得首先拿下这份工作,然后再慢慢来。我也很喜欢你,但我想把这件事处理好。"
"Okay, honey. I just can't help it. I've been alone for so long too! It's like I cannot help but want to go fast"
"好的,亲爱的。我不过是情不自禁。我也一个人好长时间啦!我好像不得不希望快一点。"
"Again." Horace said back tenderly. "If you come on too strong now, it might cancel out my desires for you.
"又来啦!"霍勒斯温柔地说。"如果你现在太不能自制,可能会影响我对你的感情。
Let's just take it slow and simple, okay? Can you do that for me?"
我们不着急,放松点,好吗?你能为我做到这一点吗?"
"Alright." Marge replied.
"好吧。"玛吉答道。
"Now, can you help me prepare for that job interview?
"现在你可以帮我准备面试的事吗? "
"Anything for you, Horace."
"我愿意为你做任何事,霍勒斯。"

重点讲解


1.for the life of me 无论如何
例句:I can't for the life of me remember her telephone number.
我怎么也想不起来她的电话号码了。
2.care about 担心,关心
例句:A selfish person does not care about other people's problem.
自私的人是不关心别人的困难的。
3.carry a torch 单恋
例句:Even if I knew i will carry a torch with you forever, yet I will never give up pursuiting you.
就算我知道我会永远只是单恋,我也不会放弃追逐你的执着。
4.pull back 拉回,撤回,作为平手
例句:Now is the time for you to pull back before it is too late.
现在是你悬崖勒马的时候了。
5.cancel out 取消,撤销
例句:The pros and cons cancel out.
正反两种意见互相抵消。
6.prepare for 为...做准备
例句:She decided to forgo the party and prepare for the English exam.
她决定不去参加聚会,为英语考试作好准备。

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重点单词
  • securityn. 安全,防护措施,保证,抵押,债券,证券
  • interviewn. 接见,会见,面试,面谈 vt. 接见,采访,对 .
  • whispern. 低语,窃窃私语,飒飒的声音 vi. 低声说,窃窃私
  • opportunityn. 机会,时机
  • candidaten. 候选人,求职者
  • extremeadj. 极度的,极端的 n. 极端,极限
  • refusev. 拒绝 n. 垃圾,废物 adj. 无用的