英语学习·日积月累-146

sufferer
患者 

例句：
He is a chronic¹ sufferer from hay fever and detest² gardens.
他是一位慢性干草热和厌花症患者。

blue in the face
面红耳赤
 
例句：
He argued with the boss until he was blue in the face.
他和老板争得面红耳赤。
 

Do you mind my smoking?
你介意我吸烟吗？

对话：
A: Excuse me, ma'ma. Do you mind my smoking?
B: Frankly³, yes. You know smoking is hazardous⁴ to health. Besides, I'm allergic⁵ to smoke.

A：劳驾，太太。您介意我吸烟吗？
B：坦率地说，介意。你知道吸烟对身体有害，而且我对烟过敏。