Dialogue 15

IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO?

laurance--Is there anything I can do?I'd like to help in

some way if I can.

soony--I can't think of anything at the moment.

laurance--Well,maybe I could run errands or something.

soony--You could if I needed something.

laurance--I feel so useless just hanging around with

nothing to do.

soony--Don't worry.In a couple of days there'll be too

much to do.Then you'll want to be back in these

lazy days.

laurance--I guess I'm just a workaholic.I never was very

good at doing nothing.

soony--Maybe you should learn how to relax and enjoy

yourself more.

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注解：

1)run errands：(固定成语)指送信、采购、接送客人等跑腿的差事。

2)feel useless：感到无聊，无所事事。

3)hang around：闲荡无事。与hang about同义。

4)workaholic：过分卖力的工作，不知休息的人。

5)be good at...：擅长于做某事。

6)relax：休息，娱乐。如：Have a break and let your mind relax.

7)enjoy yourself：(固定说法)过快活日子。娱乐一番。