Billy: Why the long-face? (Sad look)
比利：为什么把脸拉这么长呀？（不高兴的样子）
Michael: My coworker got a raise but I didn't.
迈克尔：我的同事加薪了，可我却没有。
Billy: So, why are you sad?
比利：那你为什么不高兴呢？
Michael: He is always slaking off. He never did any work. He always had an excuse.
迈克尔：他老是偷懒，什么都不干，还总是有借口。
Billy: Being able to express an excuse is important.
比利：能够找出一个好借口也是很重要的。
Michael: Can you teach me?
迈克尔：你能教我吗？
Billy: I would, but I am too busy.
比利：我很愿意，可我太忙了。
Michael: Wow, you are good at excuses, now you must teach me.
迈克尔：哇，你真是很善长找借口，现在你必须教我。

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