1.What is the main subject introduced in paragraph one?
It is the description of the effect of saying farewell to his parents, friends and folks on the author.
2.How is the story organized?
The story is chronologically organized (following the time sequence in which the event unfolded itself).
3.How did Weckerly feel before the day of his departure? Feedback He felt eager and excited to wait for the day to come.
4.How did his mood change when the day had really come?
At the very beginning he became sentimental about saying good-bye to many people around him. Facing the reality of becoming independent, he began to feel afraid and uncertain .
5.What do you think about the ending of the story?
It is very impressive. Weckerly ends the story with a metaphor which catches the essence of the particular moment accurately. He compares himself to a rookie skydiver preparing for his first plunge, which leads to possible outcomes: sheer excitement or eventual death. The last sentence "He closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and jumps" symbolizes the fact that from that day on the author jumps into the future of being independent no matter how long and complicated the road to it is.
6.Why won't oil prices rise at all over the long time?
Firstly, because producers need the cash from oil too much to let their supply be interrupted for long. Secondly, and more important, because demand growth can't push prices upward as long as it is balanced by supply growth.
7.Why can't the members of the OPEC raise oil prices?
Because if they do, non-OPEC sources will grab market share by developing fields where technology has made production affordable.
8.Why have most majors cut their costs on oil?
Because technology lets the companies maintain healthy earnings at steadily lower oil prices.
9.Who takes a lead in the oil companies?
Those that master technology and efficiency, such as Shell, Exxon, and British Petroleum.
10.Why is competition destructive according to the author? (para. 3) According to the author, competition is destructive because it undermines self-esteem,poisons relationships and holds us back from doing our best.
11.What are the purposes of the games devised or collected by Orlick and others? (para. 6)
The idea of the games devised or collected by Orlick and others is for each person on the field to make a specified contribution to the goal, or for all the players to reach a certain score, or for everyone to work with their partners against a time limit.
12.What is the difference between teamwork and team competition? (para. 8)
The difference between teamwork and team competition is that in teamwork everyone on the field is working together for a common goal, while in team competition a given player works with and is encouraged to feel warmly toward only half of those present.
13.Why do most kinds of fun require competition? (para. 10, 11, 12)
a)First of all, people don't know any other way or people have never tasted the alternative.
b)Secondly, we overlook the psychological costs of competition: it causes self-doubt and feelings of self-worth become dependent on external sources of evaluation.
14.Who is to blame for competition?
It is the structure of the game itself that is to blame rather than ,the individuals since it sets competition at the very beginning
15.What is the writer's attitude in the sentence "The drive for dominance skews our perception, colors our friendships, shapes our moods and affects our health"?
The author takes a negative attitude. Usually, the verbs color, shape and affect are neutral in indicating meanings, but in this context they express negative meanings.
16.How do you understand the sentence "If the tendency showed up only in certain societies, it would be easier to dismiss as something we learn"?
If the relentless one-upmanship was only limited within very few sample groups, it could be easily neglected because we could only regard that as an exception.
17.In which way do zoologists support the anthropological point on the biologically endowed one-upmanship?
Anthropologists point out that the same pattern can be seen everywhere while the zoologists show a wide variety of animals inferior and superior which illustrate the same pattern too.
18.What are the differences between men being powerful and powerless?
Men who achieve high status enjoy more sex with more partners whereas men who are just unemployed may lose their marriages as well as self-esteem.
19.In which ways are modern men the same as, and also different from Genghis Khan?
Modern men are the same as Genghis Khan in that they all strive for high status, but different in that modern men tend to rule by consent and try to avoid fighting.
20.Do males always have to fight for power? Why or why not?
Not necessarily, for the most durable leaders are the ones who govern by consent and try to avoid fighting.
21.How many credit cards does the average American have? 4.
22.What is a "sub-prime" borrower?
People who have a bad credit history.
23.What were the spending habits of people in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
People regarded debt in a very negative way. They always tried to pay off their debts in a timely manner.
24.How has credit card spending changed in the United States since the 1960s?
In the 1960s most borrowers paid off their credit card balances monthly. Since then, many people have amassed credit card debt.
英语面试自我介绍 A类： B: May I come in我可以进来吗 A: Yes, please.请进。 B: How are you doing, Sir My name is xxxx. I am coming to your company for an interview as requested.你好，先生。我叫xxx，我是应邀来贵公司面试的。 A: Fine, thank you for coming. Please take a seat. I am xxxx, the assistant manager.好的，谢谢你过来。请坐，我叫xxxx，是经理助理。 B: Nice to see you, .非常高兴见到你，吴先生。 A: Nice to meet you, too. Tell me about yourself and your past experience. 我也很高兴见到你。说说你自己和你过去的经历吧。 B: I have worked as a secretary for six years. I get along well with peers, clients, administrators and bosses. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments. 我已经做执行秘书6年了。开始是为一家贸易公司工作.现在是一家信托公司。我和同事、客户、行政管理员以及老板相处得非常好。我能应付挑战，而且在高压力环境中也能工作很出色。 A: So why did you choose our company B:As far as I know, your company is one of several leading international consultant corporations which came to China after China entered WTO. I think working here would give me the best chance to use what I’ve learned. A: Sometimes we are very busy and need to work overtime. How do you feel about that 有时候我们工作很忙。需要加班。你觉得如何 B: That's all right. But could you tell me how often and how many hours I should work overtime 没关系。你能告诉我加班的频率和时间长度吗 A: It just depends. If we have important visiting delegations, you have to stay with us. It's not unusual. 这得看情况。如果我们有重要的访问代表团。你必须留在我们身边。这种情况很正常。 A: What are your salary expectations 你期望多少薪水 B: I really need more information about the job before we start to discuss salary. Maybe you could tell me what is budgeted for the position.
情景对话 你有什么计划吗？ Nancy：Have a nice weekend! 周末好！ Jerry：Thanks. You too! 谢谢！你也好！ Nancy：Do you have any plans? 你有什么计划吗？ Jerry：Well, my family's away and I can't afford to do much. What about you? 嗯，我家里人都走了，我承受不起做太多的事。你呢？ Nancy：Oh, I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet. 哦，我还没决定我要做什么呢。 这几天真是太打扰你了 John：Have you had a good time these past few days? 这几天玩得怎么样啊？ Lily：Yes. Kunming is really a beautiful place. 好极了。昆明这地方真漂亮。 John：Thank you. You're welcome here anytime you want. 谢谢夸奖。什么时候想来就过来玩儿。 Lily：I'm afraid I've been a bother these past few days. 这几天真是太打扰你了。 John：Don't mention it. You know, we're old friends. 别这么客气。咱俩都老朋友了。 Lily：Well. Please come to Beijing if you have time, and let me do the honors. 好。有时间的话，一定来北京玩儿，让我也尽尽地主之宜。John：Okay. Have a safe trip. 好的。一路顺风。
Study English (1.1) A: Oh, hey, you look so worried, what's wrong? B: Um... Well, in fact, it's about my English. A: English? Is there something wrong with your English? B: Yes.Although I am always working hard in my English. I can't get a good mark in the test. A: That's why you are so upset? B: I think so. A: Well, guy, could you listen to my opinions? B: Of course. A: First, you should be absorbed in the class and summarize the main point what the teacher says... B:Yes,I do,But sometimes I can't keep up with teacher, A: Hey, listen to me.You don't need to write down all the things.When you are listening,just write down the long point and only the important parts. B:OK, and what? A:Secondly, you must be abiding and as soon as you meet a problem, go ahead to have the teacher to solve.Only if you do this, you can make it. B: Oh, I will take it from now on and thank you very much. A: That's all right. Likes and dislikes (1.3) A: Do you have any hobbies?What are they? B: I'm interested in reading or other relaxing sports. A: How do you spend your spare time? B: I usually read some books or do so some sports. A: What kind of book you are interested in? B: My favorite books are those of detectives. A: Well, those books are really good.I like them too.Do you think you are introverted or extroverted? B: In fact, I wouldn't call myself extroverted. Sometime I enjoy being by myself very much. But other times, I like sharing activities with others too, especially during these past few years. A: What kind of sports do you like? B: I like almost all sports, and I enjoy both playing and watching.I specially like tennis and mountain climbing. A: What kind of personality do you think you have? B: Well, I approach things very enthusiastically. I reckon, and I don't like to leave anything half-done. It makes me nervous—I can't concentrate on anything else until the first thing is finished. A:Really?Maybe I should learn from you. Oh, I remember I have something to do after a while, so I must say goodbye to you. B:OK, see you next time.
情景对话 一、询问姓名、年龄等 1．What‘s your name? What’s your English name? My name is … My English name is… 2．What’s your mother’s name? Her name is….. How long have you learned English? Six years. 3. What’s your father’s name? His name is… 4．What Grade/Class are you in? I’m in Grade Six/Class…. 5．What/Which school are you from? I’m from Shiyan Xiaoxue. 6．Where are you from? /Where do you come from? I’m from Pingyuan. I come from Pingyuan. 7．Are you from Wangmiao ?Yes, I am. / No, I’m not. 8．How are you? I’m fine, thank you. 9．How old are you ? I’m 12. 10. How old is your father/mother? He/She is 36. 11．How many people are there in your family? There are 3 Who are they? They are my father, my mother and I. 12.How many bananas are there in the picture? How many days are there in a week? How many hands do you have? 13．Do you often go to the zoo? No, I don’t. 14. What colour do you like? I like red/pink/green/black.
英语口语情景对话 一、祝愿、祝贺和应答（Good wishes, congratulations and responses） 1.- Well done and congratulations to you. - Thanks very much. 2.- I hope you‘ll succeed in everything. - So do I. 3.- I wish you success. - Thank you. 4.- We send you our best wishes. - Thank you very much. 5.- Happy new year ! - Happy new year! (The same to you.) 6.- A merry Christmas to you. - Thank you. 7.- I hope you‘ll have a good time. - Thank you. 8.- Happy birthday! - Thank you. 二、邀请和应答（Invitations and responses） 1.- Would you like to come to the party? - Oh yes, thank you. 2.- I hope you can come to the dance next Saturday. - I‘m sorry, but I can‘t. 3.- Will you go dancing with us? - Of course. I‘ll be glad to. 4.- Will you come to our English Evening? - Yes, thank you. 5.- Would you please give us a talk on English Learning? - OK. When? 6.- You and your friends must come over to my house and see mooncakes. - OK. Thank you very much. 三、表示同意和不同意（Expressing agreement and disagreement） 1.- I think the shop is closed at this time of day. - No, I think it‘s open. 2.- I think foreign languages are more interesting than science. - I really can‘t agree with you. I prefer science. 3.- I think I shall read a book instead. - Good idea. That‘s much better than watching a bad TV Programme. 4.- I don‘t think that it‘s true. He‘s always telling strange stories. - I know. But this time I can‘t decide if he is right or not.
?日常用语： 就是日常生活中的交际用语，如Thank you. Sorry.等 谚语： 即是人们生活中常用的现成的话。 谚语类似成语，但口语性强，通俗易懂，而且一般都表达一个完整的意思，形式上差不多都是一两个短句。 例如：Helaughsbestwholaughslast.谁笑到最后，谁就笑得最好。 Nopains,nogains.没有付出，就没有收获。 ?英语日常交际用语分类： 打招呼与告别用语（Greeting and Saying Good-bye） 1.－How are you ? －I’m fine, thanks. 2. －Nice to meet you. －Nice to meet you, too. 谈论颜色（Talking about colour） 1. －What colour is it? －It’s red. 2. －What’s you favourite colour, Jenny? －My favourite colour is blue. 3. －How many colours do you like? －Three. 谈论高度（Talking about height） 1. －Are you short or tall? －I’m short／tall. 2. －How tall am I, Mr Wood? －You’re 1.6 metres tall. 看病用语（Seeing a doctor） 1. －What’s the matter? －I cut my knee. It hurts. 就餐用语（Having meals） 1. －Would you like some dumpling? －No, thanks.／ Yes please. 2. I’d like porridge for breakfast. 3. It’s ／Thery’re delicious. 4. What would you like for supper? 5. －Are you ready to order? －Yes, please. I’d like……. 谈论天气（Talking about weather） 1 －How is the weather today?／What’s the weather like today?
英语口语 Jack: Good morning .sir .what can I do for you?琳达:早上好。先生。我能为你做什么呢? Robbie: Good morning .My name is Robbie Stewart. And this is Alex Pappas. 罗比:早上好。我的名字是罗比·斯图尔特。这是亚历克斯·帕帕斯。 Alex: Hi .Good morning. Yesterday we found dog named Gemma.亚历克斯:你好。早上好。昨天我们发现这只名叫Gemma的狗。 Robbie: We have thought many ways to find it is host, but we don't succeed ultimately. 罗比:我们认为许多方法来发现它的主人,但我们不能成功最终。 Jack: Oh, wait a while. You know I must make a record in terms of rule. 琳达:噢,等一会儿。你知道我必须做一个记录。 Robbie: No problem. 罗比:没问题。 Jack: OK .Your name will do Mr. Stewart. Then, please tell me your address? 琳达:好的。你的名字将会做什么,Stewart先生。那么,请告诉我你的地址吗? Robbie: 46 Linden Street, Riverdale. 罗比:林登街46,Riverdale。 Jack: Where did you find the dog? 琳达:你在什么地方找到这条狗的? Alex: Speak exactly , not we found her . It's she found us in Robbie `s house. 亚历克斯:讲到底,不是我们发现她。这是她发现我们在罗比是房子。 Jack: Have you tried calling the number on the collar? 琳达:你试着打领子上的号码吗? Robbie: Yes, but the number is no longer in service . So we only call for you. 罗比:是的,但是号码也不再服务。所以我们只有你的电话。 Jack: And there is no address on the dog tag? 琳达:并没有地址在狗身上的标签? Alex: There is no other information. 亚历克斯:没有其他信息。 Jack: No ID number. Without that, it is hard to find her host.
口语对话 1 赶时髦(go after fashion) A: Fashion show is around the corner, I’m so excited! 时装表演即将来临，我很兴奋！ B: Are there any good!这有什么好的！ A: I didn't see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me. I think you don’t like it! Why?我没看出衣服有任何问题；在我看来它们都很不错。我觉得你不喜欢！为什么？ B: It was dumb. I think it's stupid for women to wear clothes like that. 这是愚蠢的。我认为女人们穿成那样是很愚蠢的。 A: The benevolent see benevolence and the wise see wisdom. 仁者见仁，智者见智。B: Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around the streets? 你真的认为人们可以穿那种东西走在街上？ A: Yes, I do. At least, some people certainly can. They wear high-fashion clothes to show off their sense of style and wealth. 是的，我这样认为。至少，有人一定会。他们穿着时尚的衣服展示他们的时尚感和财富。 B: Well. I still think they're dumb. It makes more sense to spend the money on more practical purposes.我仍然认为他们是愚蠢的。把更多的钱花在更有意义的地方比较实际。 A: So you think it's bad if I wear it?所以你认为我穿成这样很不好吗？ B: If you wear it I must speak nice! 如果你穿成这样我一定说它很好看！ A: I know you will say that.我就知道你会这样说。 B: Only you know me!知我者非你莫属！
英语生活日常情景口语对话 导读：我根据大家的需要整理了一份关于《英语生活日常情景口语对话》的内容，具体内容：学习好英语在很多地方都是有需要的，下面我就给大家整理了英语的情景口语对话，大家快来看看吧A picnic野餐ChinChin: I love g... 学习好英语在很多地方都是有需要的，下面我就给大家整理了英语的情景口语对话，大家快来看看吧 A picnic 野餐 ChinChin: I love going on a picnic to the mountain! ChinChin: Mimi,have some fruit. ChinChin: They are really fresh. Mimi: Thank you. Mimi: Its a lot of fun! Costa: Fun? Costa: Who is having fun? Costa: Hmmm. Look at that fruit. Costa: I want to have some too. Costa: Hey,red wolf! Costa: Scared them and bring that fruit to me! Samsik: Hey,give me the fruit!
Samsik: My master wants it. ChinChin: Your master? ChinChin: That must be Costa! ChinChin: Hey, Suri Suri,I need your help. Suri: Yes,sir! Costa: Oops,I lost again... 晨晨：我喜欢去山上野餐! 晨晨：咪咪，吃一些水果。 晨晨：它们真的很新鲜。 咪咪：谢谢你。 咪咪：这真有趣! 科斯达：有趣? 科斯达：谁玩得开心了? 科斯达：嗯。看看那些水果。 科斯达：我也想要一些。 科斯达：嘿，红太狼! 科斯达：去吓走他们，把水果给我带过来! 桑姆斯克：嘿，把水果给我! 桑姆斯克：我的主人想要得到它。 晨晨：你的主人? 晨晨：那一定是科斯达! 晨晨：嘿，苏瑞苏瑞，我需要你的帮助。
英语口语考试演讲及对话题目Speech (make sure your impromptu speech takes at least 2 minutes)： 1. Is being ambitious a positive part of personality? Why or why not? 2. How can you get a balance between enjoying life now and preparing for the future? 3. Without music life would be a mistake. 4. Government spending on the arts should be redirected to education. Why or why not? 5. Technological innovation should always be an aim for society. Why or why not? 6. Modern life is more comfortable than the old way of living. Why or why not? 7. Music can be more expressive than words. Why or why not? 8. Good luck is always an acceptable explanation for us when things go well. Why or why not? 9. Names are not always what they seem. 10. The interesting information about names of yours and your family members. Conversations(make sure your conversation takes at least 2 minutes): Situation 1: How would you define happiness? Are schools happy places?
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小学英语口语情景对话情景一 模板对话： Is this your football Yes, it is. Thank you. May I use it Please! Sure! No! it isn't. It is my hat. Here you are. Thank you very much. 对话一： Robbie, is this your football Yes it is. Thank you. Is this your hat, Robby Yes it is. thank you . 对话二： Is this your nice cake Yes it is. May I use it Please! thank you. Is this your ink bottle Yes it is. May I use it Sure. 对话三： Is this your hat, Mr White No! it isn't. Is this your football No! it isn't. 对话四： Is this your hat Yes it is. It is my hat. Here you are.
Thank you very much! Is this your glass No it isn't It is my glass. Here you are. Thank you very much! 情景二 模板对话： What's this It's a cake. What's that It's an orange. Are you hungry Oh! nice. May I have some Excuse me! Is that your apple May I have it 对话一： What's this Edda It's a cake. What's that It's an orange. 对话二： Edda! are you hungry Yes, what's this It's a cake. Oh! nice. 对话三： Mom, What's this It's a melon. May I have some Of course. 对话四： Excuse me, Is that your apple May I have it Please!
英语口语对话主题（001）相貌 A:That girl looks very attractive,doesn’t she? B:do you think so?I don’t like girls who look like that.I like girls who aren’t too slim.If you like her,go and talk to her. A:I’d like to,but there’s her boyfriend.He’s very broad-shouldered. B:he’s huge!He must go to the gym to have a well-built body like that. A:do you prefer tall girls or short ones? B:I don’t mind,but I like girls with long hair. A:we have different tastes.I like girls with short hair.I like tall girls-probably because I’m so tall myself. B:have you ever dated a girl taller than you? A:no,never.I don’t think I’ve ever met a girl taller than me!Have you gained weight recently? B:yes,I have.Perhaps I should go to the gym,like that girl’s boyfriend. A:I‘m getting a bit plump myself.Perhaps I’ll go with you. 英语口语对话主题（002）身体部分 A:I’m going to the beauty parlor.Do you want to come too? B:sure.Let’s go.What are you going to have done? A:I want to have a foot massage and haircut. B:a foot massage sounds like a great idea.They are very relaxing.I’d also like to have a mudpack on my face.It’s supposed to help with your complexion. A:good idea.We should also pedicures and manicures. B:this could become a very expensive trip to be beauty parlour! A:I think it’s a good idea to pamper yourself occasionally.Don’t you agree? B:oh,I agree.We both work hard and a little beauty treatment can relieve stress. A:maybe we should try a thai massage too. B:what’s special about a thai massage? A:that’s when the masseuse walk on your back and massage you with her feet. B:sounds painful! 英语口语对话主题（003）身体部位的运动 A:when you are in a restaurant you want the waiter to bring the bill,what do you do to attract his attention? B:I just make eye contact with him and nod my head.Then I tell him when he comes over to the table.Why do you ask? A:I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill. B:that seems a little impolite in such a restaurant. A:that’s what I thought.I just thought I’d ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway,what did you do yesterday evening?
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Telephone Calls A: Hello, thank you for calling Bradford and Sons. This is Tracy speaking, How may I help you? B: Hello. I would like to speak to your director of human resources, Ms. Jenkins, Please. A: Just a moment. I'll check to see if she is at her desk. May I tell her who is calling? B: This is Bill Burton from Milford Insurance, I'm calling in regards to our meeting next Tuesday. A: Thank you, Mr. Burton. Can you please hold for a moment? I’ll check to see if she is available. B: No problem. A: I'm sorry. Ms. Jenkins is away from her desk. She has already left for lunch. Would you like to leave a message for her? B: Yes, please have her return my call when she returns to the office. It's best if she can get in touch with me before 3 pm today, she can reach me at my office number, 635-8799. A: I'm sorry. I didn't quite catch that, could you please repeat the number? B: No problem, my office number is 635-8799. Tell her to ask for extension 31. A: I'm sorry, Mr. Burton, just to confirm, your name is spelled B-U-R-T-O-N, is that correct? B: Yes, and I represent Milford Insurance. A: I will make sure Ms. Jenkins receives your message and returns your call before 3pm this afternoon. B: Thank you very much. Memos A: I have been waiting here in the conference room for ten minutes already, what
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二十一个场景对话目录 1、你有什么计划吗 Nancy：Have a nice weekend! 周末好！ Jerry：Thanks. You too! 谢谢！你也好！
Nancy：Do you have any plans? 你有什么计划吗 Jerry：Well, my family's away and I can't afford to do much. What about you? 嗯，我家里人都走了，我承受不起做太多的事。你呢 Nancy：Oh, I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet. 哦，我还没决定我要做什么呢。 2、这几天真是太打扰你了 John：Have you had a good time these past few days? 这几天玩得怎么样啊 Lily：Yes. Kunming is really a beautiful place. 好极了。昆明这地方真漂亮。 John：Thank you. You're welcome here anytime you want. 谢谢夸奖。什么时候想来就过来玩儿。 Lily：I'm afraid I've been a bother these past few days. 这几天真是太打扰你了。
John：Don't mention it. You know, we're old friends. 别这么客气。咱俩都老朋友了。 Lily：Well. Please come to Beijing if you have time, and let me do the honors. 好。有时间的话，一定来北京玩儿，让我也尽尽地主之宜。 John：Okay. Have a safe trip. 好的。一路顺风。 3、英文问路指路 A: Excuse me, Where am I on this map? B: We are here, bus station, we are in the heart of the city. A: Oh ! I think I’m lost. Can I go from here to the railway station? B: Head straight up the street about two blocks then turn left. A：对不起，请问我在地图上的什么地方? B：我们在这里，汽车站，我们现在在市中心。
英语口语情景对话，职场常用英语句型大盘点 外企职员必备的一项基本技能。很多员工头疼自己的英文过不了关，一碰到要用英文进行文书或是要和老外进行交流就六神无主，今天小编特地为大家搜罗了一些经典且常用的句型，大家不妨做个有心人收藏着，莫到用时方恨少呢！ 1. I am writing to confirm /enquire/inform you… 我写信时要确认/询问/通知你… 2. I am writing to follow up on our earlier decision on the marketing campaign in Q2. 我写信来追踪我们之前对于第二季度营销活动的决定。 3. With reference to our telephone conversation today… 关于我们今天在电话中的谈话... 4. In my previous e-mail on October 5… 先前在10月5日所写的信… 5. As I mentioned earlier about… 如我先前所提及关于… 6. As indicated in my previous e-mail… 如我在先前的信中所提出… 7. As we discussed on the phone… 如我们上次在电话中的讨论…
8. From our decision at the previous meeting… 如我们在上次会议中的决定… 9. As you requested/per your requirement… 按照你的要求… reply to your e-mail dated April 1，we decided… 回答你在4月1日写的信，我们决定… 今天我们要讲的习惯用语都是以thin这个单词为主。Thin就是瘦，或者是很薄。要是人们有选择的话，恐怕许多人都喜欢瘦一点，而不愿意太胖。但是，今天我们要讲的前两个习惯用语都包含消极的意思。 1. wear thin 打折扣;逐渐消失 Wear在这里的意思是某一样东西在一段时间里，它的功能和价值在逐步降低，也就是中文里说的损耗。这可以指具体的东西，也可以用在其他方面。举例来说吧。 例句-1：Your patience with another person may wear thinif he keeps doing something you don't like. 要是一个人老是做你不喜欢的事，那你对他就会越来越没有耐心。 我们再来举一个例子。要是一个人问你借钱，他保证在一个月后还给你。但是，到了时候他没有还。而且还不断地找借口，拖延不还。过了半年，你对他实在没有耐心了，于是你对他说： 例句-2：Joe, remember that money you borrowed six months ago. You told me you'd pay it back in 30 days. But you keep finding reasons not to return it. Now I really need it back, and I must say that all your excuses for delay are beginning to wear thin. Joe, 记得你六个月前问我借的钱吧。当时你说你一定会在一个月后还给我。