像美國人一樣説英語:Bob brings the cookies to the village&nb
Carol: Bob, how did the baking go?
Bob: slow at first, but we're getting the hang of it.
Carol: once you learn the ropes, it becomes second nature.
Bob: to tell you the truth, I thought that baking 2,000 cookies would be a pain in the neck. But we managed to round up some helpers, and it was a piece of cake.
Carol: well, thanks for coming in person with cookies.
Bob: do problem. When will you need more?
Carol: it depends on how many we sell today.
Bob: how many do you think you'll sell?
Carol: maybe 500, maybe 2,000. your guess is as good as mine. In any case, I'll keep you posted.
Bob: okay. Just give me a ring as soon as you know.
At first: in the beginning 一開始,最初
To get the hang of sth: to learn how to do something; to acquire an effective technique 掌握了…的要領,瞭解…的用法,找到了訣竅
To give someone a ring: to telephone someone 打電話給某人
In any case: whatever the fact is; certainly 不管怎麼説
In person: personally; in one's physical presence 親自
To keep posted: to provide up-to-date information 及時報告
To learn the ropes: to learn the basics熟悉某一行業,瞭解內情
pain in the neck: an annoyance 頭痛的事
Piece of cake: very easy 很簡單
To round up: to gather people together 聚集,集合
second nature: a behavior that has been practiced for so long, it seems to have been there always第二天性,習性
Your guess is as good as mine: I don't know; I don't know anymore than you do 我也不知道