[Story]

A cowardly couple decided to take a course in courage. They found a downtown coupon for a discounted class. As they dozed off during the first lesson, they realized that courage was not something they could easily bring into their lives. They decided to face their fears head-on and signed up for a more advanced course. Over time, they gained the courage to face their fears and became stronger individuals.

[参考翻译]

一对胆小的夫妇决定参加一个勇气课程。他们在市中心找到了一张课程的折扣券。然而,在第一节课上,他们就睡着了,意识到勇气并不是他们能够轻易拥有的东西。于是,他们决定直面恐惧,报名参加了更高级的课程。随着时间的推移,他们获得了面对恐惧的勇气,成为更加坚强的人。

[Words]

  1. bring [brɪŋ] v 带来,引起
  2. couple [ˈkʌpl] n 夫妇,一对
  3. coupon [ˈkuːpɒn] n 优惠券,小票
  4. courage [ˈkʌrɪdʒ] n 勇气,胆量
  5. course [kɔːs] n 课程,过程
  6. cow [kaʊ] n 牛,母牛
  7. coward [ˈkaʊəd] n 懦夫,胆小鬼
  8. down [daʊn] adv 向下,到底部
  9. downtown [ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn] adv 在市中心
  10. downward [ˈdaʊnwəd] adv 向下,向底部
  11. doze [dəʊz] v 打盹,打瞌睡