【双语对话】
Melanie: I don't know which one to pick. They look so similar.
我不知道该选哪一个。 他们看起来很相似。
Coco: Well mom do you like mocha and those with milk, or mostly espresso?
妈妈,你喜欢摩卡咖啡和加牛奶的咖啡,还是主要喝浓缩咖啡?
Melanie: Espresso of course.
当然是浓缩咖啡。
Coco: And how long can you afford to wait around for coffee in the morning?
你早上能等多久喝咖啡?
Melanie: Two minutes at most. Brewing makes me feel like it's gonna take so much time even if it might not be true.
最多两分钟。 煮咖啡让我觉得会花费很多时间, 虽然可能事实并不是这样。
Coco: Let's just make it easy. Go with the pod machines. The coffee comes readily packed in pods. You just throw them into the machine, close the lid, and bam, there's your coffee.
我们简单些。 使用胶囊机。 咖啡来的时候已经在胶囊里了。 你只要把它扔进机器,合上盖子,砰,你的咖啡就好了。
【重点笔记】
1.Espresso 浓缩咖啡
例: I had a double espresso to end off my meal.
我在用餐结束时喝了一杯双份浓缩咖啡。
2.Wait around 干等
例: You need to actively seek opportunities instead of waiting around for them to find you.
你需要积极寻找机会,而不是坐等机会来找你。
3.Brew 煮
例: I enjoy the process of brewing tea. There is beauty in waiting.
我喜欢泡茶的过程。 等待的过程很美。
4.Make it easy 变简单
例: Please talk to me about what happened so I can help. You are not making it easy for me.
请告诉我发生了什么事,以便我能提供帮助。 你没有让我轻松。
5.Pod machine 胶囊咖啡机
例: Pod or capsule coffee machines are usually cheaper
胶囊咖啡机通常更便宜。
6.Bam 砰的一声
例: I was pulling out of my driveway, and then, bam, the truck hit me!
我正驶出车道,然后,砰,卡车撞到我了!