【大家说英语】Cindy and Tess(1/2)Cindy 和 Tess
课文讲解音频
参考答案:
翻译:You have no cause for complaint/no cause to complain.
Conversation B
(A few minutes later, Tess and Cindy are moving the sofa.)
Cindy: Tess, I don’t want to move the sofa back.. I might break a nail!
Tess: Don’t complain. And don’t move things when I’m not here.
Cindy: Well,, the center looks better with the sofa over there.
Tess: Cindy, you aren’t the community center director. I am. I make the decisions.
Cindy: OK.
Tess: (looks around) But you’re right. The center does look better.
Cindy: Great!
Tess: But next time, check with me first!
Conversation C
(A few minutes later, Tess is looking at a flyer.)
Tess: Cindy, what is this?
Cindy: Oh, that’s our flyer! We’re going on a trip to the San Diego Zoo.
Tess: Our flyer? Who is going?
Cindy: Whoever wants to!
Tess: You planned a community center trip? You didn’t ask me for permission!
Cindy: Oh, yeah. I’m sorry. But, Tess, the trip will be fun! Ten people already signed up!
Key Words:
Explain 解释
I don’t understand this math problem. Can you explain it to me?
Complain 发牢骚;抱怨
Don’t complain about Mon’s cooking. That’s not very nice.
Check with [someone] 向某人请示;与某人商量一下
I want to go to the movies. But I need to check with Dad first.
Plan 安排;计划
Did you plan your trip yet? Where are you going?
Permission 同意;许可
I can’t go on the trip. Mom didn’t give me permission.