A: I had a dream last night that Keith and I had a big argument. This morning he came in wearing the same clothes he had on in my dream! 我昨晚梦见我和 Keith 大吵了一顿。今天早上,他穿着和他昨晚在我梦里穿的一样的衣服进来。
B: That's spooky! 真玄!
"spooky" 就是一些所谓的鬼怪、太凑巧而令人觉得"恐怖"的意思。
12. My hands are tied 我无能为力
A: Mr. Chapman, can I hand in my homework next time. I left it at home. Chapman 先生,我能不能下次再交作业呢? 我把功课忘在家里了。
B: All of the scores must be given to the office by Friday, so you must have your homework today. It is a school rule and there is nothing I can do. My hands are tied!. 所有的分数都必须在礼拜五前交到办公室,所以你今天必须交作业。这是学校的规定,我无能为力。
"My hands are tied." 并不是真正的"手被绑起来"的意思,而是指"没办法"的意思。好比电话响了,你很忙不能接,也可以说"Can you get it? My hands are tied." (我很忙,你能接一下吗?")