I have little interest in bird watching, but it sure beats working.
虽然我对赏鸟并没多大兴趣,但我宁愿赏鸟也不愿去工作。
Parents are often upset when their children praise the homes of their friends and regard it as a slur on their own cooking, or cleaning, or furniture,
当家长听到孩子赞扬自己朋友的家时,总感到不安,认为这是孩子在嫌弃自家的饭菜、卫生、或家具,