Dialogue One

Ana:   ①What can I do about my wrinkles? You see, ②I am just over 25, but the lines cannot seem to wait to overrun my face.

Lily:   They are ③actually not real wrinkles but just some lines due to dryness and lack of water. If you don’t take preventive measures against them, they will grow into real wrinkles very quickly.

Ana:   ④It is still not too late to do something from now on, right?

Lily:   That’s for sure. You need to ⑤apply some moisturizing lotion on your skin. And apply some eye revitalizing essence around your eyes in the morning and at night. What’s more, consistent eye massages will also help.

Ana:   In fact my problem is that I cannot stick to it.

Lily:   You must stick to it or your skin will be aging very quickly. By the way, you like laughing, don’t you?

Ana:   Yes, I smile a lot. ⑥But what’s wrong with that?

Lily:   You’d better not smile so much so as to reduce the small lines.

Ana:   This should be difficult. But I’ll give it a try. Thank you for your advice.

短语注释

1、    what can I do about my wrinkles?

有什么办法能去除我的皱纹呢？

What can I do about… 该怎么对付…?

e.g: What can I do about whelk/ chloasma?   

我该怎么对付脸上的青春痘/黄褐斑呢？

2、I am just 25 but the lines cannot seem to wait to overrun my face..

我只有25岁，皱纹开始在我的脸上蔓延。

3、actually not real wrinkles，some lines due to dryness and lack of water.

脸上的皱纹并非真正的皱纹，, 而是因为缺水引起的干燥纹；

To take preventive measures against them before they turn into real wrinles.

要采取预防措施防止它们发展成真的皱纹

4、It is still not too late to do something from now on, right?

现在采取措施挽救还不是很晚是吧？

It is still not too late to do something

做某事还来得及，为时不晚

亡羊补牢，为时不晚-英文对应说法：

Lock the stable door after the horse has been stolen. It is still not too late to do something. 贼偷了马，就赶紧把马厩锁好。

5、apply some moisturizing lotion

多使用一些滋润保湿的产品

apply some eye revitalizing essence

还要早晚使用眼霜

consistent eye massages.

并且坚持做眼部按摩

stick to the above procedures

坚持以上步骤

6、But what’s wrong with that?

大笑有什么不妥呢

有什么不适？有什么问题? 情人间吵嘴，常用短语： what’s wrong with you?

Dialogue Two

Ana:   ①I simply find cosmetology costly, difficult and complicated. It has got so many procedures. On the other hand, I also realize a lady cannot rely on her natural beauty for life. I mean she cannot avoid using cosmetics and treatment in her life.

Lily:   That’s right. Especially when the outside harm grows more and more serious, ②ladies should be aware of necessity of caring for their skin.

Ana:   On most occasions, ③either simple makeup or a more thorough one is required. These ladies appear more professional, more charming and more devoted by their makeup.

Lily:   You’re right. You see, you have good skin, but you still need some basic care for it.

Ana:   I am also aware of it. What kind of skin is mine?

Lily:   ④Your complexion is on the oily side. I suggest you use cleansing gel. It cleans thoroughly without stripping away your natural protective oils.

Ana:   What else do I need?

Lily:   You should use a facial mask, moisturizing lotion, eye-cream and tonic.

Ana:   I’ve got to buy them now and my skin will become better soon. Thank you for your suggestion.

短语注释

1、I simply find cosmetology costly, difficult and complicated.

我觉得美容又贵又难又复杂，步骤实在是太多了。

a lady cannot rely on her natural beauty for life.

女人又不能一辈子依靠自然美。

she cannot avoid using cosmetics and treatment in her life. 自然摆脱不掉用化妆品和作美容。

2、ladies should be aware of necessity of caring their skin.女人得时刻注意护肤。

3、Either simple makeup or thorough one makes the lady appear more professional, charming and devoted.

大多数场合化妆都是必要的，不管是简单的还是全面的，这会让女性显得更加职业，美丽和敬业。

4、It cleans thoroughly without stripping away your natural protective oils. 因为这样既能洗的干净，又不会破坏皮肤天然的油脂。