Key Vocabulary
| 单词/短语 | 释义 | 中文释义 |
|---|---|---|
| can’t stand (something) | really don’t like something | 受不了 |
| annoying / irritating | causing a slight feeling of anger or upset | 令人恼火的 |
| annoyed / irritated | slightly angry or upset | 恼火的 |
| frustrating | causing anger because something is delayed or prevented | 令人沮丧的 |
| frustrated | quite angry because you cannot do or complete something | 沮丧的；挫败感 |
Transcript Highlights
Neil: “I was trying to listen to the music. Lots of people around me were talking loudly, and I really hate that.”
Neil: “Do you know what I can’t stand? I can’t stand it when people leave litter or rubbish, especially in a beautiful, natural place.”
Georgie: “If I can’t move easily in a crowd that frustrates me. I find that annoying and irritating.”
Neil: “Let’s recap. If you can’t stand something, you really, really don’t like it. The adjectives annoying and irritating describe something that makes you feel uncomfortable, but annoyed or irritated describe the way you feel. If you feel frustrated, you’re annoyed because you can’t do something.”
Critical Thinking Questions
- What is the difference between “annoying” (describes a thing) and “annoyed” (describes a feeling)?
- Why is “frustrated” specifically about being blocked from doing something?
- List three things you can’t stand, and three things that frustrate you.