【双语对话】

Melanie: I'm having second thoughts about the Espresso machine.

我正在重新考虑要不要买浓缩咖啡机。

Coco: How so? I thought you already bought the Nestle machine online.

怎么会呢？ 我以为你已经在网上购买了雀巢机器。

Melanie: Well, I have a 12-hour window to cancel it, so it's not entirely set yet.

我有 12 小时的时间能取消，所以还没有完全确定。

Coco: Talk to me and I will help you make a quick decision.

跟我聊聊，我会帮你快速做出决定。

Melanie: There is a coffee machine at work that I always use in the morning and it's my time to chitchat with my colleagues and get ready for the day. I feel like if I have coffee at home, then I will lose that opportunity to connect with them and I love small talk.

工作时有一台咖啡机，我早上总是用它，现在是我和同事聊天并为新一天做准备的时间。 我觉得如果我在家喝咖啡，我就会失去与他们建立联系的机会，我喜欢闲聊。

Coco: You are one of a kind mom. I can't believe there are people in the world who actually enjoy small talk.

你真是独一无二，妈妈。 我不敢相信世界上有人真的喜欢闲聊。

Melanie: What are you talking about? Don't you love to get to know people and learn random things about them?

你在说什么？ 难道你不喜欢结识别人并了解他们的随机的事吗？

【重点笔记】

1.Have second thoughts （ 做完决定后）y犹豫

例: I am having second thoughts about signing the lease. I think I should keep looking for an apartment that is perfect.

我正在考虑是否要签租约。 我想我应该继续寻找我喜欢的完美公寓。

2.Window 时间窗口

例: The window is closing. You must hurry up and submit your application.

窗口正在关闭。 你必须快点提交你的申请。

3.Chitchat v./n. 聊天

例: My favorite part of high school is the random chitchat I have with friends during class breaks.

高中时我最喜欢的部分是在课间休息时与朋友随意闲聊。

4.Get ready for the day为新的一天做准备

例: I am just focusing my energy and getting ready for the day.

我在集中精力，为新的一天做好准备。

5.Small talk 寒暄，暖场聊天

例: Every time I walk into the coffee room, I just pray that no one walks in. I hate small talks!

每次我走进咖啡室，我都祈祷没有人走进来。我讨厌闲聊！

6.One of a kind 独一无二

例: You are one of a kind aren't you! I have never met someone who so bluntly points out my mistakes. You really surprised me, and I appreciate that.

你是独一无二的，不是吗！ 我从未见过如此直截了当地指出我错误的人。 你真的让我感到惊讶，我很感激。