1 parrot n. 鹦鹉

You can teach a parrot how to say many things. 你可以教鹦鹉说很多话。

2 perch v. 栖息;飞落

I held out some seed on my hand and a wild bird perched on my finger. 我手上握了些种子,有只野鸟便飞落到我手指上。

3 sidewalk n. 人行道

It is safer to walk on the sidewalk than it is to walk on the street. 走人行道比走马路安全。

4 pet store 宠物店

We bought our puppy at the local pet store. 我们的小狗是在当地一家宠物店买的。

5 storm v. 暴怒;怒骂

I saw an actor storm off a movie set because their coffee was too cold. 我看到有名演员因为咖啡太冷,便在电影摄影场发起飙来。

6 piss off 使..讨厌;惹毛

Unless you wish to be fired, it is wise not to piss off your boss. 不想被炒鱿鱼的话,不要把老板惹毛才是明智之举。

7 ticked adj. 生气的

The woman was ticked with the waiter because he seated her in the smoking section. 那名妇人对服务生很不爽,因为他把她的座位安排在吸烟区。

8 manager n. 经理;负责人

Please tell me why you think you would be a good manager for this restaurant. 请告诉我,为什么你觉得你可以把这家饭店经营得很好?

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