13-03-15 Good Bargains It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and four boys were trying to spend it quietly in the liberry, as Jamie called the room devoted to books and boys, at Aunt Jessie's. Will and Geordie were sprawling on the sofa, deep in the adventures of...

13-03-08 A UK poll of 2000 females has come up with the answer to the question that has plagued blokes（家伙，小子） for centuries: What do women look for in a man? Unfortunately, if you're not somewhat well-to-do with the charm of George Clooney, you might...

12-12-11 A good friend of mine was going away on a long trip during the fall. Miriam thought she had given herself plenty of time to do all the things that are required when one goes out of town. I called her the day before her departure to wish her bon voya...

12-11-06 When you are first learning or perfecting a skill, whether it be baking, archery, or public speaking, it is easy to get stuck in the cycle of analysis paralysis. You want to learn as much as you possibly can before you actually do the task, but you...

12-11-01 During the Northern Song Dynasty, there was a skilled archer. One day he drew a big crowd while he was practicing on the drill ground（操场，练兵场） . He shot so accurately that the on-lookers cheered with excitement. He became very proud of his sk...

12-02-21 影片对白 Thomas: Yes, Nina? Nina: Do you have a minute? Now's not a good time. I get it. Thomas: Now is perfect. So... Nina: I just wanted to tell you that I practiced the coda last night and I finished. I thought you should know. Thomas: Okay, Nina...

11-07-05 影片对白： Basil: There. I'll fetch us some drinks. Henry's aunt: Find her a good husband who knows how to behave to a woman. Henry: The only way to behave is to make love to her if she's pretty and to someone else if she's plain. Excuse me. Cigaret...

11-03-17 精彩对白 Girl: Oh, my... No way! No freaking way! You're the girl from the article. What-What are you doing here? Jane: Um, well- Okay. Long story short . There's this guy. Girl: Oh! Okay. Tell me more. Tell me more. - Um- Jane: Kevin? Kevin Doyle?...

10-01-23 A university maths tutor has discovered the science behind singledom, finding that our chances of finding the perfect partner are just 1 in 285,000. 日前，英国一名大学数学讲师发现了单身的科学依据，他称人们找到合适伴侣的几率只有1/285000。 The results...

10-01-16 An idyllic planet populated by blue aliens is an ideal setting for cinematic escapism. But the world of the sci-fi epic Avatar is so perfect people have admitted being plagued by depression and suicidal thoughts at not being able to visit the planet...