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Steven meets Lucy in the gym. She's a yoga trainer, so he consults her about yoga. 史蒂文在健身房遇见了露西。露西是一个瑜伽教练，所以他咨询了一些关于瑜伽的问题。
A: Yoga is rather popular nowadays.现在瑜伽很流行。
B: Yeah, especially among young people. 是的，尤其是在年轻人当中。
A: But is it for women only? 但是不是只有女的才可以练呢？
B: No. Men can also do it. As a matter of fact, yoga is simply a special gymnastic exercise. But you have to pay attention to its particular way of breathing while practicing it. 不是的，男的也可以练。实际上瑜伽是一种特殊的体操运动。但是在做瑜伽时，你必须注意其特别的呼吸方式。
A: Oh, I see. Is it tiresome? 我明白了，练瑜伽累吗？
B: Well, in the beginner's class, it's not tiresome at all. But in the advanced class, it's rather demanding. 在初级班，你一点也不会感觉到累。但在高级班，对体力的要求确实有点高。
A: That sounds like aerobics. I used to do that.这听上去倒像是在做有氧运动，我以前常做。
B: In that case, it's easier for you to learn yoga for it has something in common with aerobics.那样的话，你学瑜伽会更容易一些。因为它和有氧运动在有些方面是相通的。

consult
咨询；请教；查阅

consult sb 咨询某人

He consulted a doctor because he felt unwell.
他咨询了医生，因为他感到不舒服。

She consulted a fitness trainer to start her exercise routine.
她咨询了她的健身教练，开始了她的锻炼。

rather
相当地；在某种程度上

He is rather busy today.
他今天非常忙。

I felt rather tired after the long journey.
长途旅行后，我感到非常疲惫。

The movie was rather interesting.
这部电影相当有趣。

As a matter of fact

实际上

As a matter of fact, I don't like coffee at all.其实，我一点都不喜欢喝咖啡。
As a matter of fact, he is not a teacher, but a doctor.其实，他不是老师，他是一名医生。
As a matter of fact, I'm a vegetarian.实际上，我是一名素食主义者。

gymnastic
体操的

gymnastic exercise体操运动

gymanstics体操 n.

demanding
要求高的；需要高技能的；费力的

Her job is very demanding.
她的工作要求很高。

The new project is quite demanding.
这个项目要求很高。

苛求的；难以满足的

a demanding boss
苛刻的老板

The boss's expectations are quite demanding.
老板的期望相当高。

aerobics
有氧运动 n.

I do aerobics three times a week.
我每周做三次有氧。

I hate doing aerobics.
我讨厌做有氧。

have something in common with
和...有共同点

I found out that I have something in common with my new colleague.
我发现我和我的新同事有一些共同点。

I'm so glad that we have something in common with each other.
我很高兴我们相互有共同之处。