中級美語對話 (第81講)

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81. Stop to Smell the Flowers p.46
    In the hustle and bustle of modern-day life, people seldom stop to enjoy the beauty of nature. Ask yourself how many times you have listened to the birds sing. And when was the last time you looked at the sparkling stars twinkle in the sky? Time flies and life is short. So don't forget to stop to smell the flowers.
    In our eagerness to make a living, we often forget about our quality of life. Too often you hear people say, “I'm too busy,” for this or that. What a shame! One day, when they do find time to stop to smell the flowers, it might be too late.
    hustle and bustle 熙熙攘攘
    the nature of sth 性質(zhì),個性 the nature of work,women 作自然解不加the Nature,nature 均可
    看see, look at 聽hear,listen to 感覺feel 其后賓補不定式省略to
    They listened to Bruce sing before they fainted. 昏倒
    sparkle 發(fā)光閃爍 twinkle 閃耀
    Time flies. 光陰似箭
    In his eagerness to count Sally, He embarassed her. 在……過程中
    My uncle earns(makes) a living by driving a taxi. 謀生
    You are my envy.
    what a shame! = what a pity! 遺憾
    scarcely = rarely
    Once you stop to work, you'll feel bored.