【词汇讲解】
1. breadwinner n. 养家糊口的人
Imagine a family that is short on food and the basic necessities, and the breadwinner is compelled to turn to loan sharks for money.
家中断粮断奶粉,逼得四处找大耳窿。
2. whilst conj. 时时,同时
Simon let him in and stood warming his hands over the old range whilst the kettle boiled.
西蒙进了屋,走到那个旧炉子前烤手,炉上水壶中的水已经烧开了。
3. chore n. 零星工作(尤指家常杂务)
Each morning I get up and do the chore before I go out.
我每天早晨起床后干些家务再外出。
4. parenting n. 养育;抚养;教养
I was buying a sport coat a few weeks ago and Mark Michaels, the owner of the store, and I were discussing parenting.
几个星期以前,我去一家服装店买了件运动衣,顺便和店主马克·麦克斯讨论了一些有关为人父母的问题。
5. bliss n. 极乐,福气
It's sheer bliss to be able to spend the day in bed.
整天都可以躺在床上真是幸福。