Steven wants to keep a pet, but he has no idea in his mind. So he asks Alice to give him some advice.

史蒂文想养宠物，但他不清楚要买什么。于是他向爱丽丝征求意见。

A: I want to keep a pet, but I don't know which one to buy.

我想买只宠物，但我实在拿不定主意该买什么。

B: Dogs are nice, but they are really energetic, and you need to make sure they get enough exercise every day.

小狗很可爱呀，不过他们太好动了，最好每天都能带他们出去遛遛。

A: Having a dog would probably be too much work for me then. Actually, I was thinking of something a little more exotic. I don't want a common pet like a dog or a cat.

那养狗对我来说可能工作量太大了。实际上，我想要一只特别点儿的宠物，不想要猫狗这些常见的。

B: What about a lizard? Are lizards more along the lines of what you were thinking of getting?

养只蜥蜴，蜥蜴够特别的吧？

A: Yeah, are they easy to look after?

不错。蜥蜴好养吗？

B: Yeah, they're pretty low-maintenance. They eat almost anything.

嗯，挺好养的。基本上什么都吃。

讲解：

keep a pet

养宠物

例句：

I want to keep a pet, but I'm not sure if I have enough time to take care of it.

我想养宠物，但我不确定我是否有时间照顾它。

My mom says keeping pets is a waste of time.

我妈妈说养宠物是浪费时间。

have no idea

不知道

例句：

I have no idea.

我不知道。

I have no idea how I can help her.

我不知道我该如何帮她。

I have no idea about it.

对此我一点也不知道。

Could you recommend some specialties? I have no idea about Chinese food.

你能推荐一些地方特色菜吗？我对中国菜不太了解。

in one's mind

在某人脑海里；在某人心里

例句：

There was no doubt in his mind that he would get the job.

他毫不怀疑自己能够得到那份工作。

Your words are deeply in my mind.

你的话深深地印在我的脑海里。

in one's mind和on one's mind区别？

in one's mind表示“在某人心里；记得某事”，而on one's mind表示“有心思；引起担心”。

例句：

I've got so much on my mind recently.

我最近心事重重。

I tired to fall asleep but I just had too much on my mind.

我想睡觉，但是脑子里事太多。

give sb some advice

给某人一些建议

例句：

Could you give me some advice on how to improve my spoken English?

你能给我一些如何提高英语口语的建议吗？

I'm thinking of buying some clothes, but I have no idea in my mind. Could you give me some advice?

我想买一些衣服，但是我不知道买什么。你能给我一些建议吗？

think of

考虑...；想...

例句：

I'm thinking of applying for a new job.

我在考虑申请一个新工作。

I'm thinking of going back to college to get another degree.

我在考虑重回学校再修一个学位。

I'm thinking of starting a side business and making some extra money.

我在考虑开始一项副业，赚点额外的收入。

exotic

来自异国的；奇异的；异国情调的

exotic street

异域风情街

例句：

This small town is known for its exotic architecture.

这个小镇以异国风情的建筑而闻名。

common

常见的；普遍的

例句：

This is a very commom problem among any companys.

这个问题在很多公司里都普遍存在。

A common reason for this disease is bad living habits.

这个疾病的一个常见原因就是坏的生活习惯。

along the lines of

类似

例句：

Can you make a table for me along the lines of what's in this picture?

你能做出一张和图片里类似的桌子吗？

look after

照看；照顾

例句：

My sister will look after my cat while I'm on vacation.

我度假的时候，我妹妹会照顾我的猫。

Who's going to look after the children when I'm away on business?

我出差谁来照顾孩子？

Don't expect me to help you look after the kid.

别指望我帮你照看孩子。

low-maintenance

低维护成本的；易维护的

low maintenance

低维护（花费少的时间，精力和资源来保养和维护的人或事）

例句：

Cats are low-maintenance. You don't have to walk them every day.

养猫很好养活。你不需要每天溜它。

I recommend this car for its low maintenance.

我推荐这辆车，因为它好维护。

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