A: I am not able to run fast because I suffer from asthma. B: Dont worry, I cant run fast either because I am unfit! asthma n. 气喘,哮喘 A: It is my dream to be an astronaut one day. B: I too would love to see the earth from space. astronaut n. 宇航员 A: I am going to visit the new astronomy research centre in town tonight, would you like to join me? B: Id love too, is there a good telescope to view the stars with? astronomy n. 天文学 A: They are closing down the local asylum. B: It is about time, the care facilities there were terrible. asylum n. 1. 庇护,政治避难;2. 精神病院 A: Do you have an atlas ? I want to check where and in which ocean the Tongan Islands are. B: No, I dont have one, but I think that they are in the Pacific. atlas n. 地图集 A: Is attendance at the lecture absolutely necessary? B: Well, if you want to get credit for this course it is. attendance n. 1. 出席人数;2. 出席,参加,出席次数;3. 护理,照料 A: I lost my wallet at the cinema yesterday. B: Did you ask the attendant on duty if it was found? |