A:I work so hard that I do not have the energy to exercise.我工作很辛苦以至于我没有精力去做运动。
B:That is just an excuse. You can always find some time to exercise.这只是一个借口。你总能找到时间去做运动的。
A:But I work hard all the time for long hours. Often I have no time for lunch. Yet, I am still getting fatter.但是我好几个小时都在辛苦工作。我经常没时间吃饭。但是,我仍然在长胖。
B:Bill, you know that work is not the same as exercise as it is stressful but not relaxing. And skipping meals will not help you lose weight.In fact your body will only store fat if you miss meals.比尔,你知道的,工作和运动不一样,工作是有压力的但不会令人放松。不吃饭不能帮你减肥。事实上,如果你不吃饭,你的身体只会储存脂肪。
A:I know you're right, but what can I do?我知道你说是对的,但是我能怎么做?
B:How about going for a walk instead of sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper after dinner every night?每天晚上吃完晚餐之后,散一下步而不是坐在沙发上看报纸,怎么样?
A:But I'll miss the news. It's important in my business to keep up with events in China.但是我会错过新闻的。了解中国发生的事件对我做生意来说很重要。
B:I know, I know. Have you got a portable radio? You can listen to the news and get healthy at the same time.我知道,我知道。你有便携式收音机吗?你可以一边听新闻一边保持健康。
A:That's a good idea!真是个好主意!