第22课:诚实正直的 - 18

迷你小对话1

A: I can’t believe the boss said we could have a three-day weekend! Is he for real?
B: Yes, I think he is not joking. He’s just a generous boss.

A: 真不敢相信老板让我们周末休息三天!他是当真的吗?
B: 应该是。我想他不是在开玩笑,他是个慷慨的老板。

迷你小对话2

A: I gave Gertrude the keys to my house. Do you think my things are going to be safe?
B: No worries there. She is as honest as the day is long.

A: 我把家里的钥匙交给Gertrude了,你说我家会丢东西吗?
B: 甭担心。她绝对是个老实可靠的人。

语言点精讲

for real: 确实的,用来形容某人诚实可信或某事为真。用在问句中,表示一种惊讶、不敢相信的语气。
as honest as the day is long: 用来形容某人诚实可靠,品质好。