中級美語對話 (第14講)

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14. Quit Cold Turkey p.89
     Jane is talking to her boyfriend.
     J: You promised me that you were going to give up smoking. What's that in your hand?
     B: I'm sorry. I really want to except that every time I get nervous, I can't help smoking.
     J: That's just an excuse.
     B: No. It's true. I've tried everything: chewing gum, biting my fingernails and even meditation, but nothing works.
     J: Well, if you want to be with me, you'll just have to quit cold turkey.
     B: That will work!
     quit asking me so many questions
     quit cold turkey cold turkey(adv) = all at once 一勞永逸
     stand for 代表
     Edward promise Sally to meey her at six.
     You promised me that you would meet me at six, but you were late.
     I promise to help you with the disdes after dinner.
     Tom made a promise to Sally to marry her.
     Tom made a promise to Sally that he would marry her.
     I can't help smoking. = I can't help but smoke.
     I'd like to go with you except that I am too tired.
     whenever = every time
     Every time I go fishing, I catch nothing.
     I'll be true to sb. = I'll be faithful to sb.
     meditation 打坐,冥想
     a stick of gum = a piece of gum
     a pack of cigarette