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欢迎来到《一分钟英语》栏目!
A "fly" is an insect with wings. They are very small and hard to notice.
苍蝇是一种带翅膀的昆虫。他们很小,不容易被发现。
But why would a person want to be a "fly on the wall"? Let's listen.
但是人们为什么想要成为一只墙上的苍蝇呢?让我们听听看。
My roommate was breaking up with her boyfriend.
我的舍友和她的男朋友分手了。
Oh, no, that's too bad. Were they talking really loudly?
噢,那太糟糕了。他们谈话很大声吗?
No, not really. I was trying to listen from the other room.
并不是的。我当时在另外一个房间,想要听到他们谈话。
I really wish I could be a fly on the wall for that conversation.
我真希望我能成为他们对话的偷听者。
"A fly on the wall" is someone who wants to listen to other people's conversations without being noticed.
A fly on the wall是指某人想要听到别人的对话且不被发现。
People often say, they wish they could be a fly on the wall for interesting meetings or discussions.
人们常说,他们希望自己是墙上的一只苍蝇,可以听到有趣的会议或是讨论。
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