一分钟英语 第168期:Fly on the wall 窃听者

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A "fly" is an insect with wings. They are very small and hard to notice.

苍蝇是一种带翅膀的昆虫。他们很小，不容易被发现。

But why would a person want to be a "fly on the wall"? Let's listen.

但是人们为什么想要成为一只墙上的苍蝇呢？让我们听听看。

My roommate was breaking up with her boyfriend.

我的舍友和她的男朋友分手了。

Oh, no, that's too bad. Were they talking really loudly?

噢，那太糟糕了。他们谈话很大声吗?

No, not really. I was trying to listen from the other room.

并不是的。我当时在另外一个房间，想要听到他们谈话。

I really wish I could be a fly on the wall for that conversation.

我真希望我能成为他们对话的偷听者。

"A fly on the wall" is someone who wants to listen to other people's conversations without being noticed.

A fly on the wall是指某人想要听到别人的对话且不被发现。

People often say, they wish they could be a fly on the wall for interesting meetings or discussions.

人们常说，他们希望自己是墙上的一只苍蝇，可以听到有趣的会议或是讨论。

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