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46. Anything for a Kiss

第46课 为了吻不惜一切

Martin and Sally have just watched Thai boxing. (M=Martin; S=Sally)
马丁和莎莉刚观赏完泰国拳。
How did you like the fight, Sally?
你觉得那场格斗如何, 莎莉？
I found it not only too violent but also very brutal.
我发觉那种比赛不只是过分暴力, 而且还非常残忍。
You're right. It's amazing how the fighters can take not only the punching but all the kicking as well. I wouldn't be able to handle it.
你说的没错。那些拳击手怎么有办法承受所有的拳打脚踢, 真是令人觉得不可思议。我可没办法挨上这么几下。
Oh, don't be so modest, Martin.
哦, 别那么谦虚嘛, 马丁。
No, really. I wouldn't fight one of those tough guys for all the money in the world.
不, 是真的。就算是给我天底下的钱我也不会和这些硬汉中的任何一个打。
Would you do it for a kiss?
你会为了一个吻而那么做吗？
That's a different story. Sure, I will. But you've got to pay in advance. (Martin tries to kiss Sally.)
那又另当别论了。当然, 我会。但是你要先付款。（马丁试着要亲莎莉。）
No, please don't. I was only kidding.
不, 拜托不要。我只是在开玩笑。

123. Mom and Her Daughter 妈妈与女儿

Frances did not get along with her mom, because they had different personalities and goals. Frances' mom was a CEO of a cell phone company. She was incredibly smart, having gone to Harvard University. Her mom cared a lot about money, success, and appearances. Frances was the opposite.

Frances didn't go to college. She started an art business, selling her original art pieces. As long as she could feed herself and live somewhere, it was okay. She also did not mind not being famous. Frances didn't care about her appearance either. Unlike most girls, she has her hair up to her ears, she never shaved, and only owned ten pieces of clothing. Frances' mom was upset that her daughter chose this lifestyle.

Whenever Frances' mom visited her daughter, they would have a fight. Frances' mom would say some rude comments about Frances' lifestyle, and Frances would tell her mom that she was greedy and shallow. Frances wanted her mom to support what she was doing.

Frances was going to get married. She wanted to invite her mom to her wedding, but she knew that she wouldn't approve of her fiance because he was exactly like Frances. However, at the end of the day, Frances loved her mom, so she gave her the wedding invitation.

45. Tough Guys Do Dance

第45课 硬汉也跳舞

Not only is Thai boxing violent but it is also bloody.
泰国拳不仅充满暴力，而且还很血腥；
Yet it involves the arts of dance and music. It is both ugly and beautiful at the same time.
然而它包含了舞蹈和音乐的艺术， 并同时兼备了丑陋和美丽。
That's why it's so exciting to watch.
那就是为何观赏泰国拳会如此刺激的原因。
Thai boxing was created by soldiers over five hundred years ago.
泰国拳是五百多年前由军人创造的。
The fighter use every part of their bodies, especially their feet, knees and elbows to strike their opponents.
拳击手会使用全身上下每一个部位，特别是他们的脚、膝和肘来攻击他们的对手。
Their deadly style has earned them respect from other martial artists.
他们致命的打法为他们博得其他武术家的尊敬。
Surprisingly, the fights start off with a graceful dance.
令人惊讶的是，格斗以优雅的舞蹈揭开序幕。
The dance is in honor of the boxers' teachers.
该舞蹈是用来向拳击手的师父致敬。
There is even a small band which plays along with the dance and during the fight.
甚至还有一支小型乐队会在舞蹈和格斗进行时伴奏。
So, who says tough guys don't dance?
所以，谁说硬汉不跳舞？

Marilyn： Do you like the dress?
Richard： I love it.
Marilyn： I designed it myself.
Richard： It's beautiful.
Marilyn： Are you ready? We're supposed to be there before the guests arrive.
Richard： I know. I know. Help me with this tie, will you? Honey, I'm scared to death.
Marilyn： But this is what you've been working for all these years.
Richard： No, no. I worked to put together a book of photographs. This is show business.
Marilyn： Well, it's all part of the same job. Just relax and enjoy it.
Richard： You're right. I earned this, and I'm going to enjoy it. As soon as I recover from my nervous breakdown.
Marilyn： What are you afraid of?
Richard： Everything. A critic was there this morning. He probably hates my work. I have to sign copies of my book for a lot of people I never met before. My new shoes hurt my feet...
Marilyn： You're going to be a great success. Are you ready?
Richard： As soon as I get these cuff links on.
Marilyn： Let me help. Mom and Dad are already on their way down to the gallery.
Marilyn： There! You look very attractive.
Richard： Thank you. Well, I suppose I'v run out of excuses.
Marilyn： Mm-hmm. Let's go...
Richard： Oh, one minute. Before we go to the gallery, I just want to tell you that I never could have done this book without your help and your love. I appreciate it.
Marilyn： Thanks. Now, no more stalling.
Marilyn： What is it?
Richard： There's nobody here!
Marilyn： Of course not, Richard. Your show doesn't begin until eight thirty.
Richard： Oh. Right.
Carlson： Richard! Welcome! Good luck tonight!
Richard： Well, thanks. This is my publisher. Harvey Carlson. You've met my wife Marilyn...
Carlson： Charmed.
Marilyn： Hi.
Richard： My mother, Ellen Stewart. Harvey Carlson.
Carlson： It's good to meet you.
Ellen： It's nice to meet you.
Richard： This is my father, Dr.Philip Stewart...
Philip： Nice to meet you, Mr. Carlson.
Richard： My brother Robbie...
Robbie： Hi. Carlson： Hi.
Richard： And this is my sister Susan and her husband Harry Bennett and his daughter Michelle.
Carlson： It's nice to meet you.
Richard： And this gentleman is my grandfather, Malcolm Stewart.
Carlson： Welcome, Mr.Stewart. Well, make yourselves comfortable. There are hors d'oeuvres at the table, fruit punch at the bar. Help yourselves. Can I get you something, Mr.Setwart?
Grandpa： No, thank you.
Carlson： You can feel very proud of your grandson, Mr.Stewart.
Grandpa： I do. I'm proud of all my grandchildren, Mr.Carlson.
Carlson： Of course. Feel free to look around. If you need anything, just ask.
Grandpa： Thank you.
Richard： Harvey? Carlson： Yes?
Richard： Did Mitchell Johnson's review come out yet?
Carlson： Not yet. The newpapers don't come out till about ten 0'clock. When they come out, we'll get it.
Richard： Thanks.
Carlson： Ready?
Richard： Yes. Have the people arrived?
Carlson： The guests are waiting. Tom's about to open the doors. Good luck! And stop worrying! They're going to love it.

Susan： Oh, I love it! To be away from the city on such a beautiful day is my idea of heaven! The grass. The trees. The fresh air.
Harry： I told you you'd like it. I've been doing this for years.
Richard： You have the spirit of a teenager, Susan. Wait till you see yourself jumping around.
Marilyn： That's what I love about Susan. She works hard. She plays hard. She's a real Stewart.
Harry： Come on, Richard. Help me get this stuff out of the car.
Richard： Where does it go?
Harry： Well, we'll put everything over there. We'll set up our tents over there by the edge of the woods. Then we'll be able to make our fire there where it's safe.
Richard： Oh, there's our table and benches. All set for eating.
Harry： That's what makes this spot so good.
Marilyn： Is anybody hungry?
Susan： I am.
Harry： We just got here.
Susan： When you're out in the fresh air like this, it makes you hungry. Aren't you hungry, Marilyn?
Marilyn： I sure am. How about you, Richard?
Richard： Starving.
Harry： You guys are like three kids.
Richard： Aren't you hungry, Harry?
Harry： Well, yeah. Now that you mention it, I guess I am. I mean, how could a guy not be hungry with all this talk about eating?
Marilyn： Where's the bag with the chicken salad sandwiches?
Harry： Right here, next to the ice packs. Here. Put the tablecloth on the picnic table, and I will bring the cola and the plastic cups.
Harry： Well, how do you like it so far?
Richard： I've never been more relaxed.
Marilyn： Me, Neither.
Susan： I wish we had brought Michelle, Harry. She would have loved it.
Marilyn： Oh, You're right. I wish we had brought Max.
Richard： Marilyn, Susan, let's not begin to worry about Michelle and Max. We're having a good time, and they're in good hands.
Harry： Richard is right. Are you having a good time, Susan? You haven't answered my question.
Susan： I am having a good time, Harry. I promise not to think about the city. We're in the country. Let's all just enjoy this wonderful place and this wonderful weather.
Harry： Good.
Susan： This is heaven, Harry! It was such a great idea to spend the weekend this way.
Harry： Thanks, Susan. I thought you'd all like it.
Susan： Like it? I love it! Listen to the sounds of the summer that surround us. It's so calming.
Harry： I've always liked camping out. Away from the telephones and account books. It's refreshing for me. I always go back to the city in a wonderful state of mind.
Susan： We've only been here for a day, and I've completely forgotten about all my business problems. The office seems so far away.
Harry： I'm glad you like it, Susan. We'll spend many more weekends like this.
Susan： And next time we'll bring Michelle, I wish she were here with us to enjoy the country.
Harry： And next time we'll bring Michelle.
Marilyn： Just listen to the sound. It's so soothing.
Richard： I can hardly keep my eyes open. If only we could bottle the fresh air.
Marilyn： Wouldn't it be wonderful?
Richard： We could call it "Deep Sleep Country Air."
Marilyn： It puts you to sleep. So does the sound. I've bee having a hard time keeping my eyes open just listening to it. It's like a special music.
Richard： Too bad we can't bottle the sound.
Marilyn： But we can!
Richard： Can what?
Marilyn： Bottle the sound.
Richard： What are you talking about?
Richard： Oh, yeah? Great idea! Let's do it!