社交英语对话-Choosing a Gift(3)

A: I have been trying hard to pick out a cool gift for Mary for her birthday.
B: That's been challenging¹ for me too. Would you like to go in with me and choose something together?
A: Yes, two heads are better than one.
B: What does she like to do? That might help us pick something out.
A: She seems to really enjoy music, getting pedicures, and going to the movies.
B: Maybe we could get her some concert tickets. Do you know who might know what concert she might like to go to?
A: I think that her roommate², Malia, could give us some suggestions.
B: Malia definitely³ could help us. She knows Mary very well.
A: I am going to see Malia this afternoon after class and ask her what she thinks.
B: That will work out well. Perhaps Malia would like to help buy this gift.

1 challenging   

adj.大胆的(复杂的，有前途的，挑战的)；n.复杂(有前途，大胆，挑战)

参考例句：

• She performed the most challenging task without a mistake.她毫无差错地完成了这一最富有挑战性的任务。
• We have changed the course to make it more challenging.我们改了课程以使其更具挑战性。

2 roommate   

n.室友

参考例句：

• My roommate is from New York.我的室友来自纽约。
• What is your roommate like?你的室友长得像什么样子呢？

3 definitely   

adv.一定地，肯定地；明确地，确切地

参考例句：

• The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.如果他不参加比赛，这个队肯定会输。
• I shall definitely be home before six o'clock.6点以前，我一定回家。