零起点美语-American Humor

American Humor

美式幽默
P = Pam　　A = Alex　　M = Mary
P: That's a real nice shirt that you have on, Alex.
A: Thanks a lot, Pam.
P: Did your mother pick it for you?
A: No. But it looks like your mother picked your skirt for you.
P: Shut up!
M: Wait. I thought you two were complimenting each other's clothing.
A: It's called sarcasm, Mary.
M: I think I know what it is; it's American humor!

　　潘：亚力士，你身上穿的那件衬衫不错哦！
亚力士：谢啦，潘。
　　潘：你妈妈替你挑的？
亚力士：不是。不过，你的裙子看起来像是你妈妈替你挑的。
　　潘：闭嘴！
玛　丽：等等。我以为你们两个人在相互赞美对方的衣服。
亚力士：玛丽，这叫做反讽。
玛　丽：我想我知道这是什么意思了，这是美式幽默！