美语mp3 纯正地道美语 第180期(外教讲解):新的开始

纯正地道美语 第180期(外教讲解):新的开始  

B: Yeah? You finally decided to wipe the slate clean?,A: You got it! I have a new job, I’m living in a new city, with new friends! This is my opportunity to make some small changes in the way I live my life.,B: So what are you going to do? Take up an art class or something?,A: Well, first of all, I’ve decided to stop smoking. It’s not that I’m pinching pennies or anything, it’s just that I’ve been smoking since I was sixteen, and I think it’s time to stop.,B: I’m with you on that one. Anything else you’re planning on doing?,A: One last thing, I’ve decided to e out of the closet.,B: It’s about time!


turn over a new leaf 重新开始
Now let's turn over a new leaf.
现在咱们从头开始,wipe the slate clean重新开始,opportunity n. 机会；时机
I'll have another opportunity to visit the exhibition next year.
明年我们还有一次机会参观这个展览会。,take up 参加，开始学习
When did he take up football?
他是什么时候开始踢足球的?,pinch pennies 节俭;精打细算
We must pinch pennies to make ends meet.
我们一定要精打细算, 以求收支平。,with you 支持你,e out of the closet 公开同性恋,【拓展词汇】
endless a.无止境的，没完没了的,significant adj. 重大的,to start anew/to begin anew 重新开始,to quit 放弃,to get into shape 变健康,
A:既然现在是新年，我决定重新开始。,B:真的吗？你终于决定重新开始？,A:说对了，我有了新的工作，和新朋友居住在新城市。这是改变下生活方式的好机会。,B:那你打算做什么？参加艺术班还是做别的事？,A:首先，我决定戒菸。并不是我想省钱，而是从16岁我就开始抽菸，我认为是时候戒菸了。,B:我支持你。还打算做别的事吗？,A:最后一件事，我决定公开同性恋。,B: 那只是时间问题！