1. 描述基本的欲望
(Left-brained)
Lee found a shop near his office, grabbed a quick lunch, then went back to work.
李在办公室附近找了一个店,随便吃了点午餐,然后回去工作。
(Right-brained)
Robert escaped from the office for food because he was starving.
罗伯因为饿慌了,从办公室逃了出来找食物吃。
2. 叙述常识
(Left-brained)
People who always show up on time, and do not judge and criticize others usually have many friends.
总是准时出现,并不批评判断他人的人往往有很多的朋友。
(Right-brained)
Most people prefer to be friends with people who value their time, and are considerate of their feelings.
大部分普通人都喜欢跟珍惜他人时间、体贴的人做朋友。
3. 描写弱小的动物
(Left-brained)
After the earthquake, the kitten hid under the bed.
地震过后,小猫咪躲在床底下。
(Right-brained)
The kitten cuddled under the bed, terrified of the quake.
小猫咪因为害怕地震而窝在床底下。
4. 形容伤心的时刻
(Left-brained)
The puppy is alone in the house, waiting at the door for his owner to come home.
小狗独自在家门口等主人回来。
(Right-brained)
The puppy feels lonely in the house, hoping for his owner to come back home.
小狗自己在家很孤单,希望主人快点回来。
5. 描绘快乐的时光
(Left-brained)
Lisa let go of her responsibilities for one afternoon, spent the relaxing time with her friends at the spa, and didn’t think about work.
丽莎在一个下午放下她的责任,与朋友们在水疗中心度过轻松的时光,并没有想到工作。
(Right-brained)
Rachel was ecstatic to go to the spa with her best friend. They poured their hearts out to each other, and forgot all the stress and anxiety that they may have.
瑞秋在水疗中心看到她最好的朋友时欣喜若狂。她们掏心挖肺的讲话,也把所有烦恼抛到脑后 。
看完这些例句,有发现我们两边脑袋思考方式的差别了吗?试着多用想像力、感性的一面去思考英文,即使是成年人也可以把第二语言运用得越来越有温度!