【新視野大學英語】(第二冊)有時間意識的美國人(2/6)
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2013-03-22 21:30
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外國人對美國的第一印象很可能是:每個人都匆匆忙忙──常常處于壓力之下。。。
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We want every minute to count.
A foreigner's first impression of the US is likely to be that everyone is in a rush - often under pressure. City people always appear to be hurrying to get where they are going, restlessly seeking attention in a store, or elbowing others as they try to complete their shopping. Racing through daytime meals is part of the pace of life in this country. Working time is considered precious. Others in public eating-places are waiting for you to finish so they, too, can be served and get back to work within the time allowed. You also find drivers will be abrupt and people will push past you. You will miss smiles, brief conversations, and small exchanges with strangers.
我們應當讓每一分鐘都過得有意義。
外國人對美國的第一印象很可能是:每個人都匆匆忙忙──常常處于壓力之下。城里人看上去總是在匆匆地趕往他們要去的地方,在商店里他們焦躁不安地指望店員能馬上來為他們服務,或者為了趕快買完東西,用肘來推搡他人。白天吃飯時人們也都匆匆忙忙,這部分地反映出這個國家的生活節(jié)奏。人們認為工作時間是寶貴的。在公共用餐場所,人們都等著別人盡快吃完,以便他們也能及時用餐,你還會發(fā)現(xiàn)司機開車很魯莽,人們推搡著在你身邊過去。你會懷念微笑、簡短的交談以及與陌生人的隨意閑聊。