純正地道美語 第222期(外教講解):去沙灘
A: Oh, George, what a beautiful day it is today! The sun is hot and there are just a few clouds scattered here and there! What a perfect day to be at the beach! The kids are going to have so much fun! And we’ll be able to relax in the sun while they’re playing.
B: It does seem like the perfect day! I’m glad we chose to get out of the city and enjoy the nice weather! This looks like the perfect spot! Ok kids, put on your sunscreen while your mom and I set up camp. Here, Mary, help me lay down these beach towels.
A: There we go. Can you help me with the umbrella? Perfect.
B: Ok kids, here’sa beach ball and a Frisbee, a pail and a shovel. I want to see an impressive sandcastle by the time we leave. Don’t stray too far. Wait! Leave your sandals here or put on your wet shoes.
A: And stay in the shallow area. I don’t want to see you go any farther than that sandbar! It’s too deep out there and we didn’t bring your floaties.
B: You’re back already? The water was too cold, huh? I’ll tell you a secret. Do you see that small pool of water over there? It’ll be warmer in there. Go see if you can find some seashells or catch some minnows.
A: What is that? A jellyfish? Jeremy, put that down right now! It could sting you!
B: Ah! Not on me! Ow!
scattered adj. 散亂的; 散佈的
here and there各處; 到處
spot n.地點, 場所
set up 建立
lay down 放下
Frisbee 飛盤
shovel n. 鏟, 鐵鏟
sandcastle n.沙堡
stray v.走失
shallow a.淺的
sandbar n.沙洲
floaty n.救生圈
A: 喬治，多好的天啊！陽光充足，只有些散落的雲。這是去海灘的好日子。孩子們會有很多樂趣。當他們玩時，我們也能曬下陽光放鬆下。
B: 看上去確實是個晴天。我很高興我們選擇住在城外並能享受到好天氣。這兒看上去是個完美的地方。孩子們，塗些防曬油，你們的媽媽和我搭建帳篷。瑪麗，過來，幫我將這些海灘手巾放好。
A: 我們走了，你能幫我弄下太陽傘嗎？太好了。
B: 孩子們，這有沙灘球和飛盤，提桶和鏟子。當我們離開時，我想看到一個令人印象深刻的沙堡。不要走得太遠。等下，將你們的涼鞋留在這兒，牀上你們的溼鞋。
A: 呆在水淺出，你們最遠不要超過那個沙洲。那裏太深了，而且我們沒將你們的救生圈帶來。
B: 你們已經回來了？水太涼了？我會告訴你們一個祕密。你看見那邊的小水塘了嗎？那兒會暖和些。去看看你們能否找到海貝或捉到一些小魚。
A: 那是什麼？海蜇？Jeremy,快把它放下，它可能蜇你。
B: 別放在我身上。啊！
