A:I work so hard that I do not have the energy to exercise.我工作很辛苦以至于我沒有精力去做運動。
B:That is just an excuse. You can always find some time to exercise.這只是一個借口。你總能找到時間去做運動的。
A:But I work hard all the time for long hours. Often I have no time for lunch. Yet, I am still getting fatter.但是我好幾個小時都在辛苦工作。我經(jīng)常沒時間吃飯。但是,我仍然在長胖。
B:Bill, you know that work is not the same as exercise as it is stressful but not relaxing. And skipping meals will not help you lose weight.In fact your body will only store fat if you miss meals.比爾,你知道的,工作和運動不一樣,工作是有壓力的但不會令人放松。不吃飯不能幫你減肥。事實上,如果你不吃飯,你的身體只會儲存脂肪。
A:I know you're right, but what can I do?我知道你說是對的,但是我能怎么做?
B:How about going for a walk instead of sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper after dinner every night?每天晚上吃完晚餐之后,散一下步而不是坐在沙發(fā)上看報紙,怎么樣?
A:But I'll miss the news. It's important in my business to keep up with events in China.但是我會錯過新聞的。了解中國發(fā)生的事件對我做生意來說很重要。
B:I know, I know. Have you got a portable radio? You can listen to the news and get healthy at the same time.我知道,我知道。你有便攜式收音機嗎?你可以一邊聽新聞一邊保持健康。
A:That's a good idea!真是個好主意!