【双语对话】

Taylor: Hey Coco, have they always been this shy? They have been hiding in their boxes since I stepped in the house. I am a little worried.

嘿可可，它们一直这么害羞吗？ 自从我走进房子以来，他们一直躲在自己的盒子里。 我有点担心。

Coco: Did they chatter their teeth when you got close?

你走近的时候它们有没有打架？

Taylor: No, they were just quiet the whole time. I even placed a piece of carrot in front of them and they wouldn't take it.

不，他们一直都很安静。 我甚至在他们面前放了一块胡萝卜，他们不接受。

Coco: Believe me they will take it probably in the next hour. They can't resist carrots.

相信我，他们可能会在接下来的一个小时内接受它。 他们无法抗拒胡萝卜。

Taylor: I am just worried that they are gonna be scared the whole week and refuse to eat.

我只是担心他们整个星期都会害怕而拒绝吃饭。

Coco: haha you worry too much. By the time you come by tomorrow, I am sure all their pellets and hay and carrots will be gone.

哈哈，你想多了。 到你明天来的时候，我相信他们所有的干粮、干草和胡萝卜都会不见了。

Taylor: Okay I will let you know if the food is gone tomorrow.

好的，明天如果食物被吃了，我会通知你的。

Coco: Thanks for checking on them girl!

谢谢你关照它们，姐妹！

【重点笔记】

1.Step + in 进入，迈入

例: The moment the detective steeping into the apartment, he sensed that something was not right.

侦探一进入公寓，就感觉到有些不对劲。

2.chatter v. 喋喋不休，上下牙打颤

例: It's so cold my teeth are chattering.

天太冷了，我的牙齿都在打战。

3.Place v. 放置

例: To create a sense of bigger space, you should place the shelf over there.

为了营造更大的空间感，你应该把架子放在那里。

4.Resist v. 抵抗，抗拒

例: I can't resist good food.

我无法抗拒美食。

The windows can resist strong wind.

窗户可以抵御强风。

5.Refuse v. 拒绝

例: I refuse to be treated like this. Don't talk to me until you figure out the proper way to treat me.

我拒绝被这样对待。 在你弄清楚对待我的正确方法之前，不要跟我说话。

6.Check on 检查，关心

例: Thanks, but you don't need to check on me every 5 minutes. I am fine.

谢谢，但你不用每 5 分钟就来查看一次我。 我没事。