趣味英语:记忆学校
有两对夫妇每个周末的晚上总要聚在一起打桥牌。
第「1」串:play bridge打桥牌
When I came in, they were playing bridge and didn't notice me at all.
这一天打到一半,休息一会儿,两位夫人进厨房准备夜宵,剩下两位丈夫在闲聊。
第「2」串:midnight snack夜宵
As a manager, he is staying up everyday, so his wife usually prepares some midnight snacks for him.
“Joe,以前每次打牌我都要提醒你什麽牌已经打过了,今天你倒用不着我提醒,怎麽会有这么大的长进?”Frank问。“我参加了一所记忆学校。”Joe说。
第「3」串:remind sb. of sth.提醒某人某事
Be sure to remind me of wedding ceremony. I would be glad to come.
“哦?这么管用,那所学校的名字叫什么?”Frank问。“让我想想……”Joe环顾四周,然后指着窗台上的一盆花对Frank说:“那种紫红色的,茎上带刺的花叫什么名字?”“Rose(玫瑰)”Frank回答道。
第「4」串:amaranth紫红色;thorn刺
There is no rose without thorn.
“对了,是Rose.”Joe拍了一下自己的脑袋,然后冲着厨房大声喊道:“喂,Rose……,我去的那所记忆学校叫什么名字?”
第「5」串:pat sb. on the head拍某人的脑袋
In China, it is considered an impolite manner to pat others on the head.
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