想学说英语吗？我们的学习美国英语日常对话在这里提供一个很好的练习机会。请点击以下声频链接，收听美国人的对话，并参照英文原文和相关中文解释。今天的对话是来自太阳的能量。
Nick: Happy belated birthday, Jim! Did you have a good birthday yesterday?
Jim: It was great. I spent the day with my family. My mom made a fantastic meal, and my brother gave me this cool solar phone charger. I’ve wanted one for months!
Nick: And that really uses solar power to charge your cellphone?
Jim: Yes! It’s amazing. I’ve been looking for ways to use less energy from dirty sources, and this is perfect. The sun is a renewable energy source, and it’s free!
Nick: You do love free stuff! But, seriously, if solar energy is so great, why aren’t more people using it?
Jim: I don’t know! Solar energy is great for us and for the environment. I love it!
词语解释（程度较高的读者也可以选择听对话词语的英文解释）
Belated意指迟到发生或到来。例如：昨天是你的生日，我忘了，今天才想起来。于是我对你说“Happy belated birthday.”
Solar power （太阳能）或 solar energy（太阳能源） 。
Renewable energy （可再生能源）指来自可以自然再生资源的能源。 “Replenish” 指可以将消耗掉的东西再补充、再充满。
The environment指人类和动植物生活的自然世界，即环境。
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“日常对话”由国务院教育与文化事务局英语语言项目处（Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs）资深项目官员海蒂·豪兰（Heidi Howland）编写。
