NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEM

（单词翻译）

DIALOG¹ 70

1--We've got to do someting about the neighbor's
   dog!
2--Why? Has he been into your flower garden again?
1--The flower garden, the garbage can, and yesterday
   he started digging² holes in the yard!
2--Did you talk to Mrs. Gorham about it?
1--You know how she is. All sweetness and light to
   your face but then she never does anything. They
   should either keep that animal in the house or tied
   up!
2--I'll talk to Hank about it tonight. He usually listens.
1--We need more than listening, dear. We need action!

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注解:

1）garbage can：垃圾桶。
2）all sweetness and light：（指人的脸部表情）满面春风。

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译文：

1--我们得对邻居的狗采取点行动了！
2--怎么啦？它又窜到你的花园里来了？
1--花园、垃圾桶，而且昨天还在院子里刨开洞了。
2--你跟戈勒姆太太谈过这事了吗？
1--你知道她是什么态度。当着你的面她百般奉承但
从不办实事。他们要么把狗关在屋里，要么把它
栓起来。
2--我今晚跟汉克谈谈这件事。他通常是听的进意见的。
1--我们需要的不光是听得进意见，我们要的是行动！