情景英语：中级美语对话(第96讲)

96. What's the Point of Chewing Gum？ P.155

　　Being an American， Donna wants to learn more about the Chinese. She's talking to her Chinese friend， Jeff.

　　D： Hi， Jeff！ What's up？

　　J： Nothing much. What about you？

　　D： Same as usual. Here， have a stick of gum.

　　J： No， thanks. I'll stick to my own brand.

　　D： And what brand's that？

　　J： Actually it's not gum. I eat raw garlic instead. Want a piece？

　　D： No way！ So that's where the stinky smell is coming from.

　　J： Hey！ Watch your tongue， ok？ Garlic kills germs. It's good for you.

　　D： Says who？

　　J： Well， according to…

　　D： Never mind. Please stop talking. Your breath stinks¹. I'm out of here.

　　J： Boy！ These Americans don't know what's good for them. Besides， what's the point of chewing gum anyway？

　　onion 洋葱

　　What's the point of…… = What's the use of……    ……有什么意义呢？

　　There is no use in talking to Peter， he is stubborn.

　　a stick of gum = a piece of gum    a pack of gum 一包     gum不可数   Would you care for a stick of gum？

　　the Chinese    the English

　　Traveling can help you learn more about the world.      He is well-traveled.     well-educated

　　What's up？  极为口语的用法  answer： Nothing much. or Nothing special.

　　same as usual = nothing much

　　Stick the stamp on the envelope. 粘      stick to 坚持               I am loyal to the lawer. 忠实的

　　brand-new 全新的

　　stinky tofu 臭豆腐     beancuid 豆腐（已少用）

　　watch your tongue = watch your language  注意用词

　　bacteria 一类细菌    germ 总称     viruses滤过性病毒

　　Says who？  谁说的？（表怀疑）

　　boy！ 表惊讶