Desperate Housewives s06Word格式文档下载.docx

1、The veil was made from the finest silk. The garter（吊袜带） was trimmed with handmade lace. The shoes were designed by the top couturier（女服设计师） in Milan. You see, the bride wanted only the best for her wedding day, because she was about to marry the best man in the world, for the second time Yes, the br

2、ide wanted the best wedding money could buy. But as she left the altar（祭坛,圣坛）, it suddenly occurred to her, she shouldve spent more on security. Its not hard to find sin in the suburbs. Just look behind closed doors. Thats where you find you neighbors cheating on their taxes, and drinking too much v

3、odka, and stealing their fathers magazines. Yes, the suburbs are filled with sinners, some of whom occasionally, repent. Its not hard to find sin in the suburbs. Just look behind closed doors, and youll find your neighbors cheating on their husbands, resenting their children, plotting against their

4、friends. But as much as we like to talk about the sinful things people do, we forget there is a difference between sin and evil. Sadly, there is always someone willing to come along and remind us. 0602It was a joyous occasion until Lynette struggled with her pregnancy. Gaby made a commitment. And Br

5、ee jumped in with both feet. New neighbors moved in, and evil made an appearance on Wisteria Lane. The first time Karen McCluskey saw Roy Bender, she did something she didnt expect to do. She smiled. The next time they met, Roy did something he didnt expect to do. He smiled back. After a week of sly

6、 flirtation（狡猾的调情）, Karen and Roy did something no one expected them to do. And they did it twice. With each passing day, Karen began to feel something she hadnt felt in years, and she realized she needed to know if Roy was feeling they same way For a moment, McCluskey didnt move. And whether it was

7、 her boyfriends discovery of Julie Mayer or her realization that he wasnt going to say the words she desperately needed to hear. Karen McCluskey suddenly felt the urge toTen minutes earlier.It was a shame what happened that day considering how nicely the morning had begun. One neighbor was out readi

8、ng the sports section, delighted to see that his team had won. A child was playing with her new doll, thrilled to discover just how durable it was. And a woman was walking with the man she adored, determined to say she loved him for the very first time. Yes, up until the screaming started, people th

9、ought it was going to be a wonderful day.It had been a horrible day, and people in the neighborhood were doing their best to recover. One mother was about to share some good news with her family when her son saw a flashing light in the window. Another was busy grounding her niece when she noticed th

10、e police car pulling up across the street. A woman was planning a rendezvous（集合,幽会） with her lover when she saw a young man being taken out of his house. Within moments, everyone had heard the son of one housewife was suspected of strangling（扼死） daughter of another. Yes, it had been a horrible day,

11、and the thought occurred to one old woman the days ahead could be worse. 0603Gaby discovered that old flames can be embers（余烬）. Brees tortured marriage let her into an affair into Karl. Lynette revealed a closely guarded secret. And when the crime was committed, a suspect emerged. Theres a certain k

12、ind of woman you see in the suburbs. She waits for the school bus in her bathrobe（浴衣）. She stops by the post office with curlers（卷发夹子） in her hair. She goes to the market in sweatpants and a T-shirt. This woman is a housewife. And she doesnt bother trying to be beautiful because its a waste of time

13、Yes, theres a certain kind of woman you only meet in the suburbs. She will try to look beautiful if she has someone to look beautiful for. On this street, the day begins with a cup of coffee. Most need it to wake up; some cant read their morning paper without it; a few like to drink it on their way

14、to work. Then there are those who just want something to hold in their hands while they discuss their neighbors. On this street, the day begins with a cup of coffee. Some drink it while recalling a lover they once cared for. Some pour it, thinking of the boss they must lie to. Others sip it contempl

15、ating a man they might be in love with. But for one woman, on this particular morning, that cup of coffee has to wait, because she discovers a neighbor in trouble. She goes to help, not only because its the right thing to do, but because its the only way she can think of to ask for forgiveness. And

16、once it is given, the day begins. 0604A proposal was made. Another was broken. A secret was kept. Another was revealed. Bree Van De Kamp was having an affair. And whenever her lover called, she needed an excuse to leave work early. But on this particular day, Bree was surprised to find her work had

17、been done for her Poor Bree, she wanted to help her friend, but she didnt have time to deal with Katherines imaginary lover, not when she had a real one. You wouldnt know it to look at him, but that nice man who delivers your mail hits his wife. You never guess by her smile, but that nice woman acro

18、ss the street embezzles（盗用,挪用） from her boss. And that attractive couple who jogs by every morning? Well, they like their cocaine. The sad truth is we dont know our friends and neighbors, nearly as well as we think we do. Even the people we love keep secrets. We wouldnt know it to look at her, but t

19、he lady next door is having a nervous breakdown. You never guess by her smile, but the wife of your uncle once betrayed his trust. And that daughter you adore, well, she is having an affair with a married man. The sad truth is we dont know our friends and neighbors, nearly as well as we think we do.

20、 Even the people we trust most keep secrets. 0605Affairs got serious. An ex-lover spun out of control. And when a crime was committed, a neighbor was suspected. But it was the victim who had secrets. It is in our nature to judge the people around us. We judge the way strangers dress, the way our nei

21、ghbors tend their lawns, and the way our friends act in public. Yes, we make these judgments all the time, never thinking that one day, we may be judged ourselves Yes, its in our nature to judge people around us. Its also in our nature to blame someone else for our mistakes.It had been two weeks sin

22、ce Julie Mayer had been attacked. And when she came home from the hospital, the residents of Wisteria Lane were there to welcome her back. She was greeted by children who came with signs, housewives who came with desserts（餐后甜点）, and old friends who came with flowers. Also in the crowd was a new frie

23、nd who came with an agenda. TOM to Roy （about the position& respect between couples in family life）: She respects me plenty, Roy. Here is the thing; you got to understand about Lynette. She grew up with her dad. Her mom was a drinker, so she had to be responsible for everyone. It left her with this

24、constant fear that everything could suddenly fall apart. And thats why she needs to control everything. Of course, she cant. Nobody can. Butshe can control me if I let her. So I do because it makes her to feel safe. And that is my job as her husband to make her feel safe.It is in our nature to judge

25、 the people around us. If they ignore our wishes, we believe they are disrespectful. If they dont watch their children, we conclude they are unfit parents. If we catch them cheating, we assume we know their reasons. But what happens when we finally stop for a moment to judge our own lives? It can be

26、 painful to step back and see what weve been doing. And even more painful to realize we have no intention of stopping.0606Gaby was insulted. Lynette chose not to mention her pregnancy. Susan tried to protect Julie. And Angie had to protect her secret.Bree Hodge had a problem. She did not want to fal

27、l in love with Karl Mayer. She was appalled by his table manners, his personal ethics, and his wandering eye. No, Bree did not want to fall for Karl Mayer. But she knew in her heart that she was starting to. And thats why she also knew the time had come to leave And in that moment, Bree knew the tim

28、e to leave her lover had come and gone. Ann Peterson was the principal of Fairview elementary school, and she believed in rules. She used them to teach hygiene（卫生）, to control behavior, and to instill（慢慢地灌输） order. Yes, Mrs. Peterson believed in rules. She also believed that those who didnt follow t

29、hem should be punished. There are so many rules in this world. Thats why we must start to learn them while we are still children. We are told very clearly “Dont say bad words.” “You are not allowed to cheat on tests.” “Its not nice to lie to your friends.” “You shouldnt covet（垂涎,觊觎） the man who isnt

30、 yours, and you shouldnt betray a man who is.” So we grow up and still we break the rules, completely forgetting that if someone catches us, we will be punished. 0607Old friends fought. New lovers lied. And suspicion was born. Julie Mayer was having trouble sleeping. You see, every time she closed h

31、er eyes, she dreamed of her neighbor. They met when she came to tutor his son. Later a chance encounter at a caf let to hours of conversation. He asked to see her again and again, and again. And the next thing Julie knew she was having an affair with a married man. But then, after a close call（一次侥幸的脱险）, she came to her senses and told the man it was