SHELLY: I wanted to talk to you a little before you leave. About our lesson. 雪莉:在你走之前,我想跟你聊聊我们上课的情形。
DAVE: How did it go? 迪夫:我游得如何?
SHELLY: I think you will be a strong swimmer. But I want you to remember some tips. 雪莉:你可以游得很好,不过我想你记住一些诀窍。
DAVE: Well, you told me what I was doing wrong while we were in the pool. 迪夫:在游泳池的时候,你已经告诉过我哪里要改进了。
SHELLY: I know, but I also like to talk with my students after lessons. I think it helps. 雪莉:我知道,但是下课后我也喜欢和学生聊聊。我觉得这会有帮助。
DAVE: So what can you tell me? 迪夫:那你有什么告诉我呢?
SHELLY: First of all, next time I want you to relax more. You are far too stiff in the water. 雪莉:首先下次你要再放轻松点,你在水中太僵硬了。
DAVE: But I don't know how to swim. I'm not comfortable being in the pool. 迪夫:但我不知道该怎么游,在游泳池我有点不知所措。
SHELLY: I know. But it is very important to try your best to relax. When your muscles are stiff, you can't swim. You sink. If you just let yourself go, you will naturally float. That is something all beginner's need to learn. 雪莉:我了解,不过尽量放轻松是很重要的。你肌肉僵硬的话,游不动,会下沉。如果你放松,自然就会浮起来。这是所有初学者要学的。