25-1 讲解版 - 节食、减肥Going on a Diet

1. 对话

Steven: Hey we’re all going out for dinner. You in?

Kevin: What kinda food you guys gonna be eating?

Steven: Probably just burgers and beer. Simple stuff.

Kevin: Ah I can’t go then. That stuff is too greasy. I’m on a diet. Gotta lose some weight.

Steven: What are you serious? Just have a salad then.

Kevin: Nah, I’m getting fat. Too much temptation at a place that serves burgers. I don’t have any willpower.

Steven: Lame. Well if you change your mind let me know.

2. 划重点

1) Going out (for dinner)

a. = 出去吃晚饭

b.  连读：going_out

例：

You wanna go out for some drinks later tonight?

Are you gonna go out tonight?

2) Greasy

a. = 油腻

例：

I’m getting all these pimples after all that greasy food last night.

His hair looks all greasy.

3) On a diet

a. =  减肥 | 节食

例：

She’s been on a diet the past few weeks.

His diet has been working for him.

4) Lose weight

a. = 减肥

例：

I’ve been trying to lose weight.

I always gain weight around the holidays.

5) Salad

a. = 沙拉

b. 口语 中 很多人称之为“兔粮”（Rabbit food）

例：

I just want something light to eat. Like a salad.

6) Getting fat

a. =  变得越来越胖

例：

I’m getting fat.

I noticed he’s been getting fatter recently.

7) Temptation

a. = 诱惑

b. 发音特点：p的音特别轻，甚至有人吞掉

例：

When I try to lose weight I need to remove all temptation or else I’ll snack all day.

I’m really tempted to just buy that dress.

c. Tempt (动词)

d. Tempting (形容词)

8) Willpower

a. = 意志力

9) Lame

a. =  差劲 | 无聊

b. 可以用来描述人、事情、活动等

例：

That’s lame.

You’re staying in tonight? Don’t be lame!

10) Change your mind

a. =  改变主意

b. 连读：change_your

例：

I changed my mind. I don’t wanna go.

When did you change your mind?

11) Let me know

a. = 跟我说一声

b. 弱读：Let me变成lemme

例：

Let me know if you need any help.

Let me know if anything changes.