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定义
to bore (somebody with something): （为某事）烦扰，打扰（某人）
Am I boring you with my stories? You look sleepy. 我的故事让你厌烦了吗。你看着很困的样子。
You bore me to death. 你把我烦死了。
to be bored: 不感兴趣了，厌倦了
I'm bored. 我很烦。
boring: 单调的，乏味的
I found the book very boring. 我发现这本书很无聊。
boredom: 缺乏兴趣，冷漠
示例
- "I know, it sounds pretty boring."
- "I won't bore you with all the details, but I have discovered that there is an inordinate number of extra fees we are paying to the bank which are atypical for a corporation as large as ours."
- "Hannah : Boring!"
- "Bored of the blue skies?"
- "Kid A : This is boring!"
- "Don't worry - it's quite painless, if a little boring."
- "I'm bored of it myself."
- "The truth is actually a long and relatively boring story that I will now tell you."
- "The exhibit was boring?"
- "Man : Ooh, that sounds really boring, robot."
- "Brian : This boring one?"
- "In lieu of this pointless, frivolous expenditure, I propose a boring meeting at the office at 8.15 am."
- "Host : That sounds boring, but go ahead."
- "I find them boring."
- "Apparently, my job is so boring even a robot refuses to do it."
- "Bruno : Okay Icarus, I'm ready to hear about your strategy, but I'm worried it's going to be boring... which is why I'd like you to give me the presentation as a rap."
- "Brian : Boring."
- "Bruno : Yes the boring one!"
- "I'm going to take your boring, utopian society, and make it way, way, way, way, way cooler."
练习 1
I hope I'm not bothering you.
How else could Susie express the same idea?
There may be more than one correct answer! Check all the answers which apply.
How else could Susie express the same idea?
There may be more than one correct answer! Check all the answers which apply.
I hope I'm not bothering you.
How else could Susie express the same idea?
There may be more than one correct answer! Check all the answers which apply.
How else could Susie express the same idea?
There may be more than one correct answer! Check all the answers which apply.
This expression is nearly the equivalent of Susie's phrase in the dialogue. In this context "disturbing" shares the same meaning as "bothering". If Susie had said this to Bob, it would express exactly the same meaning as the original phrase in the dialogue. "To bother (someone)" is to "annoy" or "trouble" them.
This phrase does not express the same meaning as Susie's line from the dialogue. It cannot be used in this context. "To bore (someone)" is to say or do things which really do not interest or please another person.
This expression is very similar to Susie's phrase from the dialogue. It could be used in this conversation to express exactly the same idea as Susie's line "I hope I'm not bothering you".
This expression cannot be used interchangeably with Susie's line from the dialogue. In English, the verb "to derange" has come to mean "to unbalance" or "to make insane/crazy". "Deranged" is usually used as an adjective to indicate "insanity" "craziness", or "mental instability" as in the sentence "After seeing the way Horatio behaved at the party, I believe he is deranged."
练习 2
Warbuckle describes the Delavigne offices as fancy.
Choose the words from the list below which are closest in meaning to the term "fancy".
Choose the words from the list below which are closest in meaning to the term "fancy".
Warbuckle describes the Delavigne offices as fancy.
Choose the words from the list below which are closest in meaning to the term "fancy".
Excerpt: And since you're always hosting me in your fancy San Francisco offices, I figured that it was my turn to return the favor.
Choose the words from the list below which are closest in meaning to the term "fancy".
This is an incorrect choice. The term "boring" means "uninteresting" or "dull" (ex: the film was really boring, I fell asleep after 30 minutes). "Boring" and "fancy" are not similar in meaning.
This is a correct choice. The adjective "fancy" refers to something that is extraordinary, extravagant or even decorative. It can also refer to something of high quality. Example: That's a fancy silver jacket you are wearing. It must have been expensive! The word "extravagant" refers to something that is elaborate or showy. These two terms are synonymous in this context. In his e-mail, Harold refers to Bruno's "fancy San Francisco offices".
This is a correct choice. The adjective "fancy" refers to something that is extraordinary, extravagant or even decorative. It can also refer to something of high quality. Example: That's a fancy silver jacket you are wearing. It must have been expensive! The word "luxurious" expresses a similar meaning: extraordinary or extravagant. These two terms are synonymous in this context. In his e-mail, Harold refers to Bruno's "fancy San Francisco offices".
This is an incorrect choice. The word "common" refers to something that is ordinary or not unusual. It can also describe something or someone that "has no taste" or is "vulgar". The words "common" and "fancy" are not similar in meaning.
This is an incorrect choice. The word "modern" refers to something related to or created in "recent times". Although a "fancy" office may include "modern" features or designs, the terms "modern" and "fancy" are not synonymous.
This is an incorrect choice. The term "typical" means "standard", "characteristic", or "average". A "typical (perfume)" is one like all the rest. "Typical" and "fancy" are not similar in meaning.
Excerpt: And since you're always hosting me in your fancy San Francisco offices, I figured that it was my turn to return the favor.
练习 3
Choose all of the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one.
There may be more than one.
Choose all of the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one.
There may be more than one.
This statement is true. Enrique tells Brent and Moira that last Sunday's match between Boca Juniors and River Plate "ended in an amazing 0-0 draw". A "draw" refers to the result of a match in which both players or teams score the same number of points, and there is no decisive winner. Note that "draw" is chiefly used in British English whereas in American English the term "tie" is more common.
This is a false statement. The topic of this report is not American football at all, but European football (or soccer). Brent is actually disappointed because Enrique won't be speaking about American football, a topic which excites Brent.
This is a false statement. Although the "World Cup" is mentioned, the main topic of today's report is a match played in Buenos Aires between Boca Juniors and River Plate. Enrique says that it was a year ago that "the Italians won the world cup in Germany" but this is only complementary information which introduces the real topic of this broadcast.
This is a false statement. Enrique says there is some "exciting football being played in Argentina" and describes the match between Boca Juniors and River Plate as "incredible". Enrique was not "bored" (or uninterested) by the match, he found it "incredible" and "exciting".
练习 4
The children say they find the tour .
The children say they find the tour uninteresting.
uninteresting: This is the correct answer. One of the kids says "This is boring!". A "bored" person has no interest in what they are doing, or is in need of distraction. For example: She was bored of him after 10 minutes. Children are easily bored, so you should be ready to do something interesting, like magic, at all times.
hard to understand: This is incorrect. The children do not say that they find the tour hard to understand.
too easy: This is incorrect. The children do not say they find the tour too easy.
fun: This incorrect. The children are "bored" this means that they certainly don't find the tour fun. Although they do have a laugh when they see Brian's big hair.
练习 5
Edward, Susie and Bruno are discussing the logo that is pictured above.
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Edward, Susie and Bruno are discussing the logo that is pictured above.
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is a true statement. Bruno says that he is "bored" of the logo. He also mentions that there is the "weak allusion" to his grandfather in the Delavigne logo. The means that the reference to his grandfather (his initials in the logo) isn't very strong.
This is a true statement. Bruno tells Susie, "I want you to brief some graphic designers." As a verb, "to brief" means "to inform" or "to give essential information". In business terms, a "brief" refers to a document issued by a client to an agency which lists the background, aims and objectives of a potential project.
This statement is false. When Susie tells Bruno that "Edward wants to know which artist designed the Delavigne logo", Bruno replies that it was he who designed it. Susie says that "the initials "XD" (in the logo) stand for Xavier Delavigne", not that Xavier designed it.
This is a true statement. Edward says that the logo "design is outdated and uncool". "Outdated" is synonymous with old-fashioned or obsolete. Example: We used outdated equipment when recording our album, none of the equipment was made after 1963.
