70. A Promise Is a Promise p. 484

Larry is talking to his classmate, Hedy.

L: Hey, Hedy! What seems to be bothering you?

H: I don't understand why my boyfriend finds it so hard to keep his word.

L: What has he done this time?

H: Well, he made a date with me to see a movie last night, but he stood me up.

L: What a lousy guy!

H: I know. And there's nothing worse than to be in love with such a guy.

L: Why don't you just dump1 him?

H: I can't.

L: Why not?

H: I promised I'd never leave him. And a promise is a promise.

L: Oh, boy.

What seems to be bothering(troubling,matter with) you?

I have no idea (about省略) + 名词从句 = I don't understand

I find that he is a nice man. = I find him a nice man.

I find that it is interesting to learn English. = I find it interesting to learn English.

make an appointment with sb 正式或公务之事 make a date with sb 男女之间的约会

ouch 哎yao

stand sb up 空等

lousy(俚) a poor quality 差劲的

There's nothing worse than

Oh,boy. = What a surprise! 好家伙