日常生活英语-Riding the Bus(2)

A: How much for the bus ride?
B: It's $1.25 for this bus.
A: How long have you been a bus driver?
B: I started driving the bus a few¹ months ago.
A: Is it fun driving the bus?
B: Not at all.
A: I don't think I ever² wanted to be a bus driver.
B: I never did³ either⁴, but it pays⁵ the bills⁶.
A: I enjoyed talking to you.
B: I liked talking to you too.
 

1 few   

adj.很少的，不多的，少数的；int.少数的

参考例句：

• There are few woods in that area.那个地区几乎没有森林。
• I have a few questions.我有些问题要问你。

2 ever   

adv.曾经；永远；不断地；在任何时候；究竟

参考例句：

• Have you ever been to hangzhou?你曾经去过杭州吗？
• I will be young and strong and beautiful for ever.我将永远年轻、强壮，永远漂亮。

3 did   

v.动词do的过去式

参考例句：

• How many goals did you score in the last game?上一场比赛你们进了几个球？
• Why did you choose basketball in the first place?你为何首先选择篮球呢？

4 either   

adj.任一，两方的；prep.任一，随便任一个；conj.或，也

参考例句：

• I have bought two books,you can have either.我买了两本书，你要哪一本都可以。
• I don't think either of them are at home.我想他们中任何一个都不在家。

5 pays   

v.付给( pay的第三人称单数 )；付款；有利可图；（对…）有利

参考例句：

• The school pays for heating and the maintenance of the buildings. 学校负担这些大楼的供热和维修费用。
• Death pays all debts and all thoughts are dashed. 一死百了，万念俱灰。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

6 bills   

n.账单( bill的名词复数 )；钞票；清单；广告

参考例句：

• We pay all our bills by direct debit . 我们以直接借记方式支付所有账单。
• Better insulation of your home will help to reduce heating bills. 增加房子的隔热性能会有助于减少供暖费用。