听美文故事记6级单词04-04

4. Sending a Gift Like Flowers

In a classic case of supply and demand, the price of roses peaks on Valentine's Day. Women may be used to receiving flowers on birthdays and anniversaries. They may even quickly notice the presence of flowers on these occasions. But flowers given for no reason other than "I was thinking of you today" make higher impact because they are unexpected .

Try Something New

Women are keenly aware of the multitude of floral varieties available and are eager to see new specimens¹. Giving roses of unusual hue² -- like peach and pink -- or an arrangement of mixed flowers demonstrates an awareness³ of color and an understanding of botany that will not go unnoticed.

Flowers Are Never Boring

Because of their infinite diversity and unique appeal , flowers can be given time and time again without losing their "specialness." Each new floral arrangement is a fresh and individual declaration of appreciation⁴ -- reflecting positively⁵ on your imagination and thoughtfulness.

Flowers Don't Have to Mean Commitment

Relax guys. Women know when an arrangement simply means you care.

Get professional help

Selecting flowers may be a bewildering experience for the uninitiated man. Fortunately, help is available: the local flower shop can create an affordable⁶ and personalized flower arrangement.

A Gift of Flowers Goes a Long Way

Every woman remembers the last time she got flowers. Just as you never forgot the first time a woman other than your mom served you a home-cooked meal, she'll treasure this gesture forever.

1 specimens   

n.样品( specimen的名词复数 )；范例；（化验的）抽样；某种类型的人

参考例句：

• Astronauts have brought back specimens of rock from the moon. 宇航员从月球带回了岩石标本。
• The traveler brought back some specimens of the rocks from the mountains. 那位旅行者从山上带回了一些岩石标本。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 hue   

n.色度；色调；样子

参考例句：

• The diamond shone with every hue under the sun.金刚石在阳光下放出五颜六色的光芒。
• The same hue will look different in different light.同一颜色在不同的光线下看起来会有所不同。

3 awareness   

n.意识，觉悟，懂事，明智

参考例句：

• There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
• Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

4 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

5 positively   

adv.明确地，断然，坚决地；实在，确实

参考例句：

• She was positively glowing with happiness.她满脸幸福。
• The weather was positively poisonous.这天气着实讨厌。

6 affordable   

adj.支付得起的，不太昂贵的

参考例句：

• The rent for the four-roomed house is affordable.四居室房屋的房租付得起。
• There are few affordable apartments in big cities.在大城市中没有几所公寓是便宜的。