英語時差:談談喜劇

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Mike: Amanda, I'm dying to see that new Jim Carrey film that came out on Friday. I hear it's one of his best performances ever.

Amanda: Mike, you know I'm not a fan of slapstick. If I were, I'd watch Tom and Jerry cartoons instead. Can we go see something else, like a nice romantic comedy or even a thriller?

Mike: Jim Carrey is hilarious! He's one of the most talented comedians alive today. Gosh Amanda, where's your sense of humor?

Amanda: I honestly can't stand his manic acting and the silly faces he makes. I'd rather stay at home and watch sitcoms on TV, or I could just pop in a DVD from my "Friends" box set.

Mike: Oh, can I come over to your place? We can watch it together. "Friends" is one of my favorite shows, too. I've seen nearly every episode from all ten seasons. I think it's the best show ever aired.

Amanda: Me too! My favorite character is Chandler—his one-liners always make me crack up. Actually, now that I think about it, you remind me of him sometimes.

Mike: Funny, I was about to say you remind me of Monica from "Friends"—you're a neat freak just like her, and you love cooking!

slapstick  (n.)   鬧?。桓阈?/p>

Andrew's parents still enjoy watching the slapstick comedy of the Three Stooges.

hilarious  (adj.)   極好笑的

The dialogues were so hilarious that the audience kept laughing throughout the play.

manic  (adj.)   狂熱的；瘋狂的

I try to avoid my neighbor's manic dog as much as I can, as its constant barking and hyperventilation scare me.

sitcom  (n.)   情境喜劇

"Everybody Loves Raymond" is a popular American sitcom based on the real-life experiences of Ray Romano.

episode  (n.)   一集（連續(xù)?。?/p>

Teresa is such a huge fan of "Desperate Housewives" that she turned down a party invitation so that she could stay home and watch the latest episode of the series.

romantic comedy   浪漫喜劇

A: I thoroughly enjoyed that romantic comedy we saw last weekend.

B: Me too! Seeing that movie made me want to call my boyfriend and tell him how much I love him.

sense of humor   幽默感

A: My grandmother says the most important thing one should have is a sense of humor.

B: I agree--laughter is the best medicine during tough times.

to crack up   使（某人）捧腹大笑

A: Those jokes you e-mailed me were so funny!

B: Yeah, I know--I cracked up when I first read them, too.