商務(wù)英語綜合輔導(dǎo):剩女們的擇偶標(biāo)準(zhǔn)

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When you are young your standards are set very high, however, as you age, you will have to lower your standards a bit and a bit and a bit…I came across this joke today. It's absolutely hilarious yet brutally true.
    當(dāng)你還年輕的時(shí)候,你的擇偶標(biāo)準(zhǔn)定得很高,但是隨著年紀(jì)的增長,你不得不一點(diǎn)一點(diǎn)把標(biāo)準(zhǔn)降低。今天偶然看到一個(gè)笑話,雖然是玩笑但非常真實(shí)。
    What I Want in a Man-Original List(age 22)我理想的男友標(biāo)準(zhǔn)-原版(22歲)
    1. Handsome 英俊
    2. Charming 有魅力
    3. Financially successful 有經(jīng)濟(jì)實(shí)力
    4. A caring listener 善于傾聽
    5. Witty 機(jī)智
    6. In good shape 良好的外形
    7. Dresses with style 衣著有品味
    8. Appreciates finer things 欣賞美好事物
    9. Full of thoughtful surprises 充滿驚喜
    10. An imaginative, romantic lover 富有想象力的浪漫情人
    What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 32)我理想的男友標(biāo)準(zhǔn)-修訂版(32歲)
    1. Nice looking (prefer hair on his head)五官端正(有頭發(fā)者優(yōu)先)
    2. Opens car doors, holds chairs 上車幫我開車門,入座幫我拉椅子
    3. Has enough money for a nice dinner 有足夠的錢享用美妙的晚餐
    4. Listens more than talks 少說多聽
    5. Laughs at my jokes 我說笑話的時(shí)候一定要大笑
    6. Carries bags of groceries with ease 逛街的時(shí)候幫我拎包
    7. Owns at least one tie 至少有一條領(lǐng)帶
    8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal 稱贊一頓豐盛的居家晚餐
    9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries 記得我的生日和各種紀(jì)念日
    10. Seeks romance at least once a week. 一周至少制造一次浪漫約會(huì)
    What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 42)我理想的男友標(biāo)準(zhǔn)-修訂版(42歲)
    1. Not too ugly (bald head OK)不太丑(謝頂也可)
    2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car 我上車后才開車
    3. Works steady--splurges on dinner out occasionally 工作穩(wěn)定——偶爾外出吃飯
    4. Nods head when I'm talking 我說話的時(shí)候點(diǎn)頭
    5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes 通常記得笑話中的妙語
    6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture 有足夠的力氣搬家具
    7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach 沒有啤酒肚
    8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids 不買帶螺旋蓋的香檳
    9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down 記得放下馬桶座圈
    10. Shaves most weekends 大多數(shù)周末會(huì)刮胡子
    What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 52):我理想的男友標(biāo)準(zhǔn)-修訂版(52歲)
    1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed 保持鼻子和耳朵處的毛發(fā)整潔
    2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public 不在公共場(chǎng)合打嗝或搔癢
    3. Doesn't borrow money too often 向別人借錢不要太頻繁
    4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm venting 當(dāng)我生氣的時(shí)候不許打盹睡覺
    5. Doesn't re-tell the same joke too many times 不要多次重復(fù)講同一個(gè)笑話
    6. Is in good enough shape to get off couch on weekends 周末不要一直賴在床上
    7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear 常換內(nèi)衣褲,襪子要成雙
    8. Appreciates a good TV dinner 欣賞電視盛宴
    9. Remembers my name on occasion 必要時(shí)記得我的名字
    10. Shaves some weekends 有時(shí)周末會(huì)刮胡子
    What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 62)我理想的男友標(biāo)準(zhǔn)-修訂版(62歲)
    1. Doesn't scare small children 不要嚇唬小孩子
    2. Remembers where bathroom is 記得浴室在哪
    3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep 不需要太多錢生活
    4. Only snores lightly when asleep 睡著的時(shí)候鼾聲較小把商務(wù)英語頁面加入收藏夾
    5. Remembers why he's laughing 記得自己為何大笑
    6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself 行動(dòng)自如
    7. Usually wears clothes 通常穿著衣服
    8. Likes soft foods 喜歡軟的食物
    9. Remembers where he left his teeth 記得把自己的假牙放哪了
    10. Remembers that it's the weekend 記得哪天是周末
    What I Want in a Man-Revised List (age 72)我理想的男友標(biāo)準(zhǔn)-修訂版(72歲)
    1. Breathing 活著
    2. Doesn't miss the toilet 能找到廁所