Meaning
Today's Sentences
- That’s the best thing about work.
- That’s the best thing about traveling.
- That’s the best thing about marriage.
- That’s the best thing about birthdays.
- That’s the best thing about reading a book.
- Writer's Note
01
That’s the best thing about work.
Situation 1
I just got my paycheck.
That’s the best thing about work.
It truly is.
I like to go for a beer as a little reward for myself.
我喜歡去喝杯啤酒作為給自己的一點獎勵。
That’s great.
I believe you should treat yourself once in a while.
我認為你應該偶爾犒賞自己。
Situation 2
I love working with my coworkers.
That’s the best thing about work.
If you can find a great team of people to work with everyday.
如果您能找到一個優秀的團隊，每天一起合作。
It’s definitely uncommon.
I’m glad to hear that you have good relationships at work.
02
That’s the best thing about traveling.
Situation 1
What do you like about traveling?
Having a drink on a terrace at sunset.
That’s the best thing about traveling.
這就是旅行中最美好的事情。
I usually travel on business so I find it hard to have that time to myself.
I definitely recommend it, if you can.
Situation 2
I love booking my tickets and packing.
That’s the best thing about traveling.
It is.
But I do get stressed once the traveling starts.
但一旦開始旅行，我就會感到壓力。
I agree.
One of the things I hate most is going through airport security.
我最討厭的事情之一就是通過機場安檢。
03
That’s the best thing about marriage.
Situation 1
How have you been doing since the wedding?
It’s been great.
But we’ve been working a lot after the honeymoon.
但是蜜月之後我們工作了很多。
That’s the best thing about marriage.
Having someone there for you when you get home from work.
當你下班回到家時，有人陪伴在你身邊。
I do love coming home to a warm house and eating together in the evening.
Situation 2
Why do people get married?
To have someone to share life with.
In good times and bad.
無論是在好時還是壞時。
None of my friends wanna get married.
Well, that’s the best thing about marriage is having someone on your side.
04
That’s the best thing about birthdays.
Situation 1
What do you wanna do for your birthday?
Let’s have dinner with the family.
Just dinner?
That’s the best thing about birthdays.
Eating, laughing, and spending time with family.
吃美食、開懷大笑，還有與家人共度時光。
Situation 2
Do you know what you want as a gift?
Anything from you will make me happy.
I shouldn’t even have asked.
That’s the best thing about birthdays is the surprise!
生日最棒的就是驚喜！
Then surprise me!
05
That’s the best thing about reading a book.
Situation 1
I wonder if I should switch to reading ebooks.
Well, it’s more cost effective and better for the environment.
But I like touching paper and turning the pages.
Me too.
And that’s the best thing about reading a book.
而閱讀一本書最好的地方就在這裡。
Situation 2
I love the smell of books.
Me too.
Especially the rustling sound of pages turning.
特別是翻頁時的沙沙聲。
That’s the best thing about reading a book, is the experience.
So I’m telling you now that she’s been lying.
所以我現在告訴你，她一直在撒謊。
I agree.
Writer's Note
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