参考译文
Xavier: What crazy new creams are you trying this week?
泽维尔:这周,你在用哪种神奇的面霜?
Aaliyah: I’ll have you know I only use anti- aging products that are scientifically proven.
阿莉娅:我得告诉你,我只用抗衰老产品, 哪种经过科学验证的抗衰老产品。
Xavier: Yeah, like that cream that promised to restore your youthful appearance in just two weeks. When are you going to realize beauty products are sold using false claims and promises?
泽维尔:恩,那些信誓旦旦地保证能让你两周内恢复青春美貌的产品。你什么时候才能醒悟那些美容产品都是利用虚假宣传来销售的?
Aaliyah: What about you? You jump on the bandwagon of every health fad. Aren’t you eating a bunch of so-called superfoods?
阿莉娅:那你呢?你每次都跟风健康时尚。你不是也吃了一大堆所谓的超级食物吗?
Xavier: That’s based on science. The goal is longevity.
泽维尔:那是有科学依据的,是为了让人长寿。
Aaliyah: And this expensive new computer program?
阿莉娅:这么贵的新的计算机程序?
Xavier: It’s to ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s. I’m keeping my mind active.
泽维尔:这是为预防痴呆和阿尔茨海默氏症的。我要保持头脑清醒。
Aaliyah: So we’re both trying to fight the effects of aging.
阿莉娅:所以我们都在对抗衰老嘛。
Xavier: I guess that’s true, but I’m going to outlive you.
泽维尔:没错,但是我活的肯定比你长。
Aaliyah: Yes, but before I kick the bucket, I’m going to look marvelous!
阿莉娅:不错,那我就赶在一命呜呼之前,抓紧时间让自己光彩照人!
听力原文
Xavier: What crazy new creams are you trying this week?
Aaliyah: I’ll have you know I only use anti- aging products that are scientifically proven.
Xavier: Yeah, like that cream that promised to restore your youthful appearance in just two weeks. When are you going to realize beauty products are sold using false claims and promises?
Aaliyah: What about you? You jump on the bandwagon of every health fad. Aren’t you eating a bunch of so-called superfoods?
Xavier: That’s based on science. The goal is longevity.
Aaliyah: And this expensive new computer program?
Xavier: It’s to ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s. I’m keeping my mind active.
Aaliyah: So we’re both trying to fight the effects of aging.
Xavier: I guess that’s true, but I’m going to outlive you.
Aaliyah: Yes, but before I kick the bucket, I’m going to look marvelous!