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Susan:
I have a little confession to make(我有件事要坦白).
I have been so concerned about Julie lately,
that I sort of eavesdropped(v.偷聽) on her the other day,
while she was having a phone conversation with Zach.
Paul:
Really?
Susan:
They were having a very interesting conversation.
Paul:
About?
Susan:
Zach was telling Julie about what happened to Dana.
Paul:
Was he now?
Susan:
Yes.
Paul:
How much did you hear?
Susan:
Everything.
1）eavesdrop [ˈiːvzdrɒp]
=eaves(n.屋簷)+drop(v.落下)
=蹲在屋簷下偷聽
v. 偷聽（刻意）
例：
1. 我們發現她在門後偷聽。
We caught her eavesdropping behind the door.
eavesdrop on sb. 偷聽某人
eavesdrop on sth. 偷聽某事物
例：
1. 偷聽他人談話是不禮貌的。
It's impolite to eavesdrop on other people's conversation.
2. 我不會偷聽我朋友們講話的。
I'm not gonna eavesdrop on my friends.
1）overhear [ˌəʊvəˈhɪə(r)]
v. 無意間聽到（非刻意）
overhear sb./sth.
例：
1. 我們在公交車上無意間聽到一對男孩的對話。
We overheard a conversation between two boys on the bus.
overhear sb. doing sth.
例：
1. 我們聽到那對夫妻在爭吵。
We overheard the couple arguing.
1）我們發現她在躲在床底下偷聽。
2）我們無意間聽到他們商量買房的事兒。
上期答案：
1.他最近在為買房而攢錢。
He is saving for a house lately.
2.老年人常想方設法節約暖氣（heating）。
Old people always tries to economize on heating.
3. Tom是個在吃飯方面非常節儉的人。
Tom is economical/thrifty when it comes to eating. / Tom always has a frugal meal.
(本期練習答案會在下期推送中公布，歡迎大家在下方留言回答)