英语学习·日积月累-146_日积月累

sufferer
患者 

例句：
he is a chronic sufferer from hay fever and detest gardens.
他是一位慢性干草热和厌花症患者。

blue in the face
面红耳赤
 
例句：
he argued with the boss until he was blue in the face.
他和老板争得面红耳赤。
 

do you mind my smoking?
你介意我吸烟吗？

对话：
a: excuse me, ma'ma. do you mind my smoking?
b: frankly, yes. you know smoking is hazardous to health. besides, i'm allergic to smoke.

a：劳驾，太太。您介意我吸烟吗？
b：坦率地说，介意。你知道吸烟对身体有害，而且我对烟过敏。