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Do you like driving?
Well, I think I would, but to be honest, I haven't got my driver's license yet. Learning to drive has been on my to-do list for years, but due to various circumstances, it has been constantly deprioritized. I still vividly recall a friend of mine once saying that driving has expanded her 'life radius', and I am eager to experience the same freedom and convenience for myself.
* driver's license：驾照
* various circumstances：各种各样的情况
* constantly：不断
* deprioritized：被降为次要；被搁置（原词“deprioritize”的过去分词形式，意为降低……的优先次序 ）
* vividly：生动地
* driving：驾驶；驱车旅行
* expanded：扩大；扩展
* life radius：生活半径
* eager：渴望的；热切的
Where was the last place you drove?
As I just mentioned, I don't drive, so I haven't driven anywhere. However, if I had a car, I would love to take a road trip to the western part of Sichuan province with one or two friends. The scenery there is absolutely breathtaking, and driving would allow us to explore the area at our own pace, which is much more convenient than relying on public transportation. In saying that, I have been on road trips and I enjoyed them very much.
* take a road trip to the western part of Sichuan province：去川西公路旅行
* scenery：风景
* breathtaking：令人惊叹的
* at our own pace：按自己的节奏
* relying on：依赖；依靠
* In saying that：话虽如此 (用于补充说明，先提出一种情况，接着用此短语引出相关补充内容)
Where do you like to sit in a car?
I always prefer the front passenger seat because it provides an unobstructed view of the road ahead. There's something about being in that seat that makes me feel more connected to the journey and less claustrophobic. And when I'm on a road trip with a friend to some remote, off-the-beaten-path destinations, I love to kick back, put my feet up, and enjoy the passing scenery while listening to our favorite music. It's such a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
* front passenger seat：副驾驶座
* unobstructed view of the road ahead：前方道路的无遮挡视野
* something about being in that seat that makes me feel：坐在那个座位上产生的那种让我有…… 感觉 （“something about...that...” 是一种常用表达 ）
* more connected to the journey：与旅途更有联结感
* less claustrophobic：没那么幽闭恐惧
* remote, off-the-beaten-path destinations：偏远、小众的目的地
* kick back: 放松休息
* put my feet up：把脚搭起来
* the passing scenery：沿途的风景
Is driving common in your country?
Yes, sure, driving of course is very common in China. The average family owns a car, and nowadays, electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular and cheaper and I think especially for city dwellers, they are becoming a must-have. While the public transportation system in China is well-developed and efficient, people still want the freedom to go where they want, especially on the weekends when many people will go on a short trip. Having a car offers a more flexible and convenient way to get around, particularly when traveling to places that are not easily accessible by public transport.
* very common：很普遍
* The average family owns a car：普通家庭都有汽车
* electric vehicles：电动汽车
* city dwellers：城市居民
* a must-have:必备品
* well-developed：完善
* go on a short trip：进行一次短途旅行
* more flexible and convenient way to get around：更灵活便捷的出行方式
* not easily accessible：不易到达的 、交通不便抵达的
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