雅思托福口语干货分享 | 情人节错误和正确的打开方式！

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情人节怎么过？送花发红包吃大餐……都是属于这个节日的仪式感，那也有毫无表示的过节方式，今天和北雅一起盘点情人节的错误和正确过节方式有哪些~
错误的过节方式
什么表示都没有
Not doing anything at all.
什么都不做、没有任何表示。
It's not so much about this day. It's the thought that counts.
不是真正在乎这一天，而是一份心意。
Thought: 心意
Thoughtful: 有心的、体贴的
Cynical: 对很多事冷嘲热讽、怀疑和不屑
A small gesture goes a long way: 一个小小的举动就会意义深长。
过度庆祝
Over celebrate
过度庆祝。
Grand gestures in public places,
A surprise proposal in a restaurant full of other couples: 公众场合下特别高调的互动，比如在餐厅惊喜求婚。
Overspend beyond your means.
花太多钱，超出能力范围。
Do something but within your own means.
第一次约会
Ask someone out on a first date.
第一次约Ta，初次约会。
First dates are about getting to know each other.
初次约会是刚开始了解对方。
The stakes are too high, too much pressure if it's on Valentine's Day.
情人节初次约会的风险系数太高，压力太大了。
Stakes原意为赌注
The stakes are too high是一个固定表达，意思是风险太大

正确的打开方式
复制以前的约会方式
Replicate your first date.
复制你俩的初次约会。
Make something for your partner (a card, a meal, etc.)
为你的Ta亲手做一份礼物。（不论是卡片、还是一顿饭，满满的爱和诚意）
求婚、沟通
Spend it device free with your partner.
把手机、平板等科技产品都收起来，好好与Ta过个情人节、交流互。
Propose to your girlfriend.
向她求婚。
和朋友庆祝
Enjoy Valentine's Day alone. Celebrate being hot and single.
单身也可以庆祝，庆祝自己的魅力和单身状态。
A day for friends. Show them how much you value them.
和朋友一起庆祝，朋友太重要啦。