The Moment of Triumph (and Exhaustion)
The couple finally completes the furniture assembly, standing back to admire their handiwork. This moment is mixed with pride, relief, and utter exhaustion, as they reflect on the challenges they overcame together.
情侣终于完成了家具组装,退后一步欣赏他们的劳动成果。这一刻充满了自豪、解脱和筋疲力尽,他们共同回顾了所克服的挑战。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
doubts
Feelings of uncertainty or not believing something will work out. Use it when expressing surprise after overcoming a challenge, like 'I had my doubts about finishing on time.'
不确定或不相信某事会成功的感受。在克服挑战后表达惊讶时使用,例如“我对能否按时完成有疑虑。”
wobbly
Unstable or shaking, often used for furniture or objects that are not steady. Practical for describing assembly issues: 'The table is wobbly if not built right.'
不稳定或摇晃的,常用于描述不稳固的家具或物体。用于描述组装问题很实用:'如果桌子没有正确组装,它就会摇晃。'
team effort
Work done together by a group, emphasizing collaboration. Common in everyday talk about shared tasks: 'Building this was a real team effort.'
由一个群体共同完成的工作,强调合作。在日常谈论共享任务时常见:‘建造这个是一个真正的团队努力。’
champ
Short for champion, meaning someone who does something very well. Informal praise: 'You're a champ at reading maps!'
冠军的简称,指某人做某事非常出色。非正式的赞扬:‘你在看地图方面是个冠军!’
brute force
Using physical strength rather than skill. Useful in DIY contexts: 'I used brute force to tighten the screws.'
使用体力而非技巧。有助于DIY情境:'我用蛮力拧紧了螺丝。'
journey
Here, a metaphor for a difficult process or experience, not literal travel. Say it for long tasks: 'Learning English has been quite a journey.'
这里是比喻,代表一个艰难的过程或经历,不是字面上的旅行。对于漫长的任务可以说:'学习英语真是一段journey。'
aching
A dull, continuous pain, often from physical effort. Common after hard work: 'My legs are aching after the hike.'
一种钝而持续的疼痛,通常来自身体努力。辛苦工作后常见:'徒步后我的腿在隐隐作痛。'
sawdust
Fine wood powder from cutting or assembling wood. Relevant for furniture projects: 'There's sawdust all over the floor.'
从切割或组装木材中产生的细木粉。对于家具项目相关:'地板上到处都是锯末。'
triumph
A great victory or success after difficulty. Use for achievements: 'Completing the puzzle was a triumph!'
经历困难后的巨大胜利或成功。用于成就:'完成拼图是一个胜利!'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
We actually did it!
This expresses surprise and relief at success. 'Actually' adds emphasis on unexpected achievement. Useful after finishing a tough task; simple present perfect 'did it' shows completion.
这表达了对成功的惊讶和宽慰。'Actually' 增加了对意外成就的强调。在完成一项艰难任务后有用;简单现在完成时 'did it' 显示完成。
I honestly had my doubts.
Means 'I really didn't think it would work.' 'Honestly' softens and emphasizes truth. Great for admitting uncertainty in conversations about challenges; past tense for reflection.
意思是‘我真的不认为它会起作用。’‘Honestly’软化并强调真实性。在关于挑战的对话中承认不确定性很棒;过去时用于反思。
Who’d have thought we had it in us?
Rhetorical question showing surprise at one's own ability. 'Who’d have thought' is a common idiom for 'No one expected.' Use to praise hidden talents; contraction of 'would' for casual speech.
修辞疑问句,表达对自己能力的惊讶。“谁能想到”是一个常见习语,意为“没人料到”。用于赞美隐藏的天赋;“would”的缩写形式,用于随意说话。
Definitely a team effort.
Highlights collaboration. 'Definitely' means 'certainly.' Practical for acknowledging group work; noun phrase structure makes it versatile as a response.
强调合作关系。“Definitely”意为“当然”。在承认团队工作时实用;名词短语结构使其作为回应非常灵活。
Tell me about it.
Idiomatic response agreeing emphatically, like 'I know exactly what you mean.' Use when relating to someone's complaint; informal and common in daily chats.
强烈同意的惯用回应,类似于“我完全明白你的意思”。用于对某人的抱怨表示共鸣;非正式,在日常聊天中常见。
It was worth it, right?
Means the effort was valuable. 'Worth it' is a key expression for positive outcomes; tag question 'right?' seeks agreement. Useful for reflecting on hard work.
意味着努力是宝贵的。'Worth it' 是积极结果的关键表达;标签疑问 'right?' 寻求同意。用于反思艰苦工作。
That’s the real triumph.
Emphasizes the true success. 'The real' highlights importance. Good for pointing out the best part of an achievement; present tense for current emphasis.
强调真正的成功。'The real' 突出重要性。适合指出成就的最佳部分;现在时用于当前强调。