deck
A: Alright, ladies and gentlemen. We’ve been hired to build a deck on this here house, and turn this boring and drab lawn into a backyard oasis.[oʊˈeɪsɪs] There is one catch, though. We’ve only got one day to finish this, so I’m gonna need everyone to give one hundred and ten percent today. It’s going to be tough, but we’ve got a great team here, and I know that together we can tackle this project. That being said, let’s get to work!
B: That’s right. Now, remember, we’ve been over the plans, but we really need to make sure that everything is up to code. The home inspectors here are pretty thorough, so please make sure you follow the plans exactly. And remember the carpenter’s rule of thumb: measure twice and cut once.
A: Okay, guys. Let’s get at it. Bob! Pass me that hammer! The nails won’t go in; the wood is too hard. I think I’m gonna need the nail gun. That did it!
C: Do me a favor and help me cut this two-by-four, will ya? Pass me the circular saw, and grab hold of the end of the board. Now help me drill some holes in it so we can place the bolts.
B: I think you should sand the edges. Look at all these splinters, someone could get hurt. Geez...you gotta take pride in your work!
C: Yeah,you’re right. Pass me the sander and I’ll take care of it.
A: Julia! Get over here with the level, measuring tape and that box of screws!
C: Oh, no! Lookout below!
1.drab
单调乏味的;缺乏生气的 If you describe something as drab, you think that it is dull and boring to look at or experience.
drab buildings/clothes/offices/rooms
He lives a drab life.
2.give 110%
To put forth the absolute maximum amount of effort or energy possible (i.e., even more than is usually required or seems possible).
We're going to have to give 110% if we want to get this project finished by the deadline.
A win today secures our spot in the championship, so go out there and give 110%!
3.get at it
[US,informal] to start doing something
You have a lot of work to do so you'd better get at it. [=get to it]
4.catch n.
隐患；隐藏的困难；陷阱 A catch is a hidden problem or difficulty in a plan or an offer that seems surprisingly good.
'It's your money. You deserve it.' — 'What's the catch?'
The phone only costs $20, but there's a catch: you have to sign a two-year contract with the phone company.
He said he would let me borrow his car, but I knew there had to be a catch.
What's/Where's the catch?
5.sand v.
用砂纸磨光(或擦净) If you sand a wood or metal surface, you rub sandpaper over it in order to make it smooth or clean.
Sand the surface softly and carefully.
6.2by4
Two-by-four, a common size of dimensional lumber named for its unprocessed dimensions, usually measuring 1½ × 3½ inches in practice.
7.splinter
(木头、玻璃等硬物的)尖细碎片，木刺/玻璃碴 A splinter is a very thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or other hard substance, which has broken off from a larger piece.
...a splinter in the finger.
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