Wedding Discussion-情景对话系列-社交英语-备考深国交英语听力（难度-易-3篇）

A: Their wedding was absolutely beautiful.
B: It really was. I want a wedding like that.
A: How much do you think they spent on their wedding?
B: I think it might've cost them a nice chunk(1) of change.
A: Do you want a big wedding like that?
B: Not really. I'd rather have a small wedding.
A: I wouldn't want a small wedding.
B: Why not?
A: I want my wedding to be big and memorable(2).
B: It can be small and memorable too.
A: Well, to each his own.
B: You are absolutely right.


1 chunk
n.厚片，大块，相当大的部分（数量）
参考例句：
They had to be careful of floating chunks of ice.他们必须当心大块浮冰。
The company owns a chunk of farmland near Gatwick Airport.该公司拥有盖特威克机场周边的大片农田。

2 memorable
adj.值得回忆的，难忘的，特别的，显著的
参考例句：
This was indeed the most memorable day of my life.这的确是我一生中最值得怀念的日子。
The veteran soldier has fought many memorable battles.这个老兵参加过许多难忘的战斗。

A: Their wedding was just exquisite(1).
B: I know. Maybe one day I'll have a wedding like that.
A: What do you think their budget was?
B: It must have cost them a pretty penny.
A: Would you like to have a big wedding like they did?
B: No. I think I would prefer a smaller wedding.
A: I want a big wedding.
B: How come?
A: I want my wedding to be extravagant(2), and I want everyone to remember it.
B: Your wedding doesn't have to be big to be memorable(3).
A: Whatever floats your boat.
B: That is correct.


1 exquisite
adj.精美的；敏锐的；剧烈的，感觉强烈的
参考例句：
I was admiring the exquisite workmanship in the mosaic.我当时正在欣赏镶嵌画的精致做工。
I still remember the exquisite pleasure I experienced in Bali.我依然记得在巴厘岛所经历的那种剧烈的快感。

2 extravagant
adj.奢侈的；过分的；(言行等)放肆的
参考例句：
They tried to please him with fulsome compliments and extravagant gifts.他们想用溢美之词和奢华的礼品来取悦他。
He is extravagant in behaviour.他行为放肆。

3 memorable
adj.值得回忆的，难忘的，特别的，显著的
参考例句：
This was indeed the most memorable day of my life.这的确是我一生中最值得怀念的日子。
The veteran soldier has fought many memorable battles.这个老兵参加过许多难忘的战斗。

A: Their wedding was so beautiful.
B: I agree completely. I hope that I have a wedding like that one day.
A: How much do you reckon(1) it cost to pull that wedding off?
B: I think it cost them a lot of money.
A: Do you hope to have a wedding as big as theirs?
B: I don't think so. I want to have a smaller wedding.
A: Not me.
B: Why do you want a bigger wedding?
A: I want to have a large wedding that everyone will remember.
B: You can have a small wedding, and people will still remember it.
A: Whatever flicks(2) your Bic.
B: That is true.


1 reckon
vt.计算，估计，认为；vi.计（算），判断，依靠
参考例句：
Don't reckon upon your relatives to help you out of trouble.不要指望你的亲戚会帮助你摆脱困境。
I reckon that he is rather too old to marry again.我认为他的年龄太大，不太适于再婚。

2 flicks
（尤指用手指或手快速地）轻击( flick的第三人称单数 )； （用…）轻挥； （快速地）按开关； 向…笑了一下（或瞥了一眼等）
参考例句：
'I shall see it on the flicks, I suppose.' “电影上总归看得见。” 来自英汉文学
Last night to the flicks. 昨晚看了场电影。 来自英汉文学