《365天英语口语大全:日常口语》
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第一章 家庭生活 第一节 日常起居 1 起床
该起床了. It’s time to get up.
快起床. Get up soon.
我星期六通常晚起. I usually sleep late on Saturdays.
快点儿!Hurry up!
时间还早呢. It’s still early.
闹钟响了吗? Did the alarm go off?
我一夜没睡着. I stayed up the whole night.
我还很困. I’m still sleepy.
你昨天晚上打呼噜了. You were snoring last night.
我整晚都在做梦. I’ve been dreaming all the night.
把衣服穿上. Put your clothes on.
把被褥叠好. Fold up your bedding.
把头发梳一下. Comb your hair.
Waking Someone Up
Ann:Hey, Jim, it’s time to wake up and get out of bed.
Jim:Do I have to get up now?
Ann:You’d better get up, or you’ll be late.
Jim: What are you talking about? My alarm hasn’t even gone off yet.
Ann: Yes, it did. It went off 30 minutes ago. You slept right through it. You’re like a dead person while you sleep.
Jim:I must have slept right through it.
Ann:Rise and shine! Sleepyhead!
Jim:Just let me sleep 5 more minutes.
Ann:The early bird gets the worm.
Jim:I know. I know. But I don’t want any worms.
Ann:Ha! Ha! If you don’t make an effort now, later on it’ll be a lot tougher for you.
第一章 家庭生活 第一节 日常起居 2 睡觉
很晚了. It’s late.
我还想看电视. I want to watch more TV.
明天的事情都准备好了吗?Are you ready for tomorrow?
我卸完妆了. I finished taking off my make-up.
该睡觉了. It’s time to go to bed.
把床铺好. Make your bed.
我一点儿也不困. I’m wide awake.
我困了. I’m sleepy.
我要去睡觉了. I’m going to bed.
你定闹钟了吗? Have you set the alarm clock?
做个好梦. Sweet dreams.
Bedtime
Mother:It’s time for bed. 该睡觉了.
Frank:But I’m not sleepy, mom. Can I stay up and watch more TV? 但我一点也不困.我能在呆一会看看电视吗?
Mother:It’s already past 11. You have school tomorrow. You’ll be sleepy all day tomorrow if you don’t sleep well tonight. 已经过11点了.你明天得上学.如果你今晚睡不好,明天整天都会困的.
Frank:I know, but I promise I won’t be sleepy tomorrow. I shall work really hard. 我知道,但是我保证我明天不犯困.我学习真的很刻苦.
Mother: Don’t you have exams coming up soon? I’m sure you could spend more time preparing for those.你不是很快要考试吗?我觉得你应该花更多的时间准备考试.
Frank:Oh, I nearly forgot about the exams. 哦,我差点忘了要考试了.
Mother: You do well in math, but your history is not good enough, am I right? 你数学不错,但是历史不是很好,对吗?
Frank: Yes, I guess so. Maybe I could go to sleep now and get up early to review the lessons tomorrow. 是啊.也许我应该现在睡觉,然后明天早点起床复习功课.
Mother:An excellent idea. Work now and play later. 很棒的主意.先刻苦,后娱乐.
Frank: I know you’re right. School is more important than TV, but can I watch one more show and then go to bed? 我知道你是对的.上学比看电视更重要.但是我能不能再看一个节目,然后就睡觉?
Mother:No, now is bedtime. 不行.现在就睡.
第一章 家庭生活 第一节 日常起居 3 居家住房
- 你觉得这个公寓怎么样?What do you think of this apartment?
- 我喜欢客厅,比较大,而且阳光充足. I love the living room; it’s huge and filled with sunshine.
- 请到客厅来. Please come into the living room.
- 收拾一下你的房间. Clean your room.
- 请用吸尘器把整个房子打扫一下. Please vacuum the whole house.
- 这地方跟猪圈一样. This place is a pigsty.
- 打开窗户,给房间通通风. Open the window and air the room.
- 厨房的水池子堵了. The sink is clogged.
- 抽水马桶漏水了. The toilet is running.
- 这个水龙头在不停地漏水. This faucet leaks day and night.
- 没有电. The electricity isn’t working.
- 没有暖气. There’s no heat.
- 把空调打开/关上. Turn on/off the air conditioner.
- 你打算怎样布置这个房间?How are you going to decorate this room?
- 也许我们应该买些新家具. Maybe we could get some new furniture.
Talking about Apartment 谈论公寓
Jason:What do you think of this flat? 你觉得这间公寓怎么样?
Alice:It’s not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us. 不是特别好。卧室对我们来说太小了。
Jason:Small but it should be enough for our needs, I think. 我想,是小,但是能满足我们的需要了。
Alice:But there’s no hot water after 10 at night. Sometimes I like to have a hot shower before bed, especially in the winter. It feels good. 但是每天晚上10点之后就没有热水了。有时候,特别是在冬天,我喜欢睡觉前洗个热水澡。那感觉真棒。
Jason:That’s true. But I love the living room; it’s huge and filled with sunlight. 的确。但是我喜欢这个起居室,又大又亮堂。
Alice:True, and I like the kitchen. It’s new and well-equipped. 是的,而且我喜欢这个厨房,全新的而且设备齐全。
Jason:It has a balcony with an incredible view of the park. 阳台很棒,能看到很棒的公园风景。
Alice:You’re right. The view is spectacular. But that bedroom is so small. We’d never be able to fit all our stuff in there. 你说的对。风景的确漂亮。但是我是太小了。我们的东西放不下啊。
Jason:Maybe we could get some new furniture. Better stuff. 也许我们可以买些新家具。更好的家具。
Alice:I hadn’t thought of that. 我怎么没想到呢?
第一章 家庭生活 第二节 出入家门 4 离家前
1. 我要上厕所。I’m going to the bathroom.
2. 你刷牙了吗? Have you brushed your teeth?
3. 我看上去怎么样?How do I look?
4. 我要是早半小时起床就好了。If only I had got up thirty minutes earlier.
5. 把垃圾拿出去。太臭了。Take out the garbage. It stinks.
6. 快点儿,要不我们就迟到了。Hurry up, or we’ll be late.
7. 不要着急,还早呢。Don’t hurry. It’s still early.
8. 我得赶紧走了。I have to rush.
9. 记得带上你的包。Remember to take your bag.
10. 别忘了锁门。Don’t forget to lock the door.
11. 糟糕,我把钥匙锁在房子里了。Too bad. I have locked the key in the house.
Before Leaving Home
Carter: Susan, good evening. Why are you so dressed up? 苏珊,晚上好。你怎么穿得这么正式啊?
Susan: I am on my way out to a New Year’s banquet. How do I look? Is my make-up OK? 我要去参加一个新年宴会。我看起来怎么样?化的妆还好吧?
Carter:You look great. Your make-up is perfect. 你看起来很漂亮。化的妆也很完美。
Susan:Do you think I should wear a different dress? 你觉得我是不是应该穿别的裙子啊?
Carter:No, the one you have on looks fabulous, especially with your hair like that. 别,你现在穿的这件挺好看的,特别配你的发型。
Susan: Thanks for saying so. Do you have any ideas which necklace I should wear? 谢谢你这么说。你觉得我该带哪条项链呢?
Carter:With that dress I’d say your white diamond necklace would look perfect. 穿那条裙子的话,我觉得你带白色的钻石项链会很搭配。
Susan:Thanks for helping out. Now that I’m ready, what are you doing tonight? 谢谢帮我拿主意。现在我准备好了。你今晚要干什么呢?
Carter: Not much, just a house party with some friends. 没什么,就是在家和几个朋友聚会。
Susan:Sounds fun. Anyone I know is going? 听起来不错。有我认识的人来吗?
Carter:Yeah, most of the people are from our office. 有,大多数来的都是咱们办公室的。
Susan:Sounds like I'm missing out on a good time. Oh, well, there is always next year. 要错过这么好的聚会了。哎,总是有明年的。
Carter: I’m sure you’ll have fun no matter where you go. Remember to take your bag. 我保证你走到哪里都会开心的。记得拿上你的包哦!
第一章 家庭生活 第二节 出入家门 5回家后
1. 开门!Open the door!
2. 我找不到钥匙了。I can’t find the key.
3. 亲爱的,我回来了。Honey, I’m home.
4. 今天怎么样? How did it go today?
5. 累死了! I’m exhausted!
6. 倒霉透了。It’s just not my day.
7. 和平常一样。Just as usual.
8. 我现在情绪很低落。I’m feeling down.
9. 我饿死了,咱们出去吃吧。I’m starving, so let’s dine out.
10. 我太累,不想做饭了。I’m too tired, so I don’t want to cook.
11. 跟家人见面的感觉真好。I feel so good to see my family.
12. 我想先冲个澡。I want to take a shower first.
After Getting Home
Jane: Home at last. Tonight we have a lot of homework though. 终于到家了。但是今晚我们有好多作业。
Tom: Are you saying we don’t have time to watch our favorite show tonight? Jane, you know I really don’t like our teacher all that much. He gives far too much homework. He criticizes me in front of everyone all the time. 你的意思是我们今晚看不成我们最喜欢的电视了?简,知道吗,我真的不喜欢咱们的老师。他给我们布置太多作业了。而且他还总是当众批评我。
Jane: To tell the truth, I don’t really like him either. He’s kind of boring and not very active. He always looks unhappy too. 说句真心话,我也不喜欢他。他有点无聊,也没有活力。而且他总是看起来不开心的样子。
Tom:Yes, and he also… 对,而且他... …
Jane: Do you think we should be talking about him like this behind his back? 你觉得我们应该这样在他背后说坏话吗?
Tom: Probably not. After all he is our teacher. We should try to find something nice to say. If we can’t say something nice, we shouldn’t say anything at all. 不应该。不管怎么样,他是我们的老师。我们应该说些好的。如果没好话,那么我们就什么都不应该说。
Jane: I absolutely agree. It’s getting dark. We should finish our homework now. 我绝对同意。天快黑了。我们应该现在就完成家庭作业。
Tom: All right. I want to take a shower first. I’m exhausted. 好吧。但是我想先洗澡。我累得精疲力尽的。
第一章 家庭生活 第三节 家常美食 6做饭
你需要多少肉?How much meat do you need?
够新鲜吗?Are they fresh enough?
把鱼内脏掏洗干净。Dress the fish.
你在做什么饭?What are you cooking?
肉要烧焦了。The meat will scorch.
把茄子切成丁儿。Dice the eggplant.
煤气灶坏了。The gas cooker doesn’t work.
在橱柜里。It’s in the cabinet.
递给我一个盘子。Hand me a plate.
这里为什么这么多蟑螂啊?Why are there so many cockroaches here?
我想把炖肉煨5分钟。I want to leave the stew to simmer for 5 minutes.
烧点水吧。Boil some water.
我闻到煤气味了。把煤气关了。I smell gas. Turn it off.
还没有完全搅拌好。It’s still not mixed well enough.
打两个鸡蛋。Whisk two eggs.
你能在每个杯子里放些冰吗?Could you put some ice in each glass, please?
这把刀太钝了。This knife is too dull.
Cooking
Adam:I’d like to help pitch in with dinner. 我想帮你做晚餐。
Sophie:Really? You’re joking. 真的吗?别开玩笑了。
Adam:No. I’d like to do something special for you on your birthday. 没开玩笑。我想今天你生日为你做些特别的事。
Sophie:I’d like that. Alright, put on this apron first. 我觉得挺好。好吧,首先戴上这个围裙。
Adam:OK…Now how can I help, honey? 好了,亲爱的,现在怎么做呢?
Sophie:Hmm, let me see… Boil some water and then whisk two eggs. 嗯,我看看... … 烧点水,然后打两个鸡蛋。
Adam:Easy. I could do that with my eyes closed. (after a while)Done. 简单。我眼睛闭着都能做。(过了一会儿)好了。
Sophie:Not bad. Okay, now take some meat and potatoes from the fridge. 不错啊。好了,现在从冰箱拿些肉和土豆。
Adam:How many potatoes do you need? 你需要多少土豆?
Sophie:Three. And bring four bell peppers. 3个。再拿4个灯笼椒。
Adam:Gotcha…OK. Here they are. 知道了... … 好啦。拿来了。
Sophie:Now wash them, then dice the potatoes and bell peppers. Then slice the meat. 现在洗洗,然后把土豆和灯笼椒切成丁。然后把肉切片。
Adam:Where’s the peeler? 刮皮器呢?
Sophie:It’s in the cabinet…Adam, the gas cooker doesn’t work. 在柜子里… … 亚当,煤气炉打不着啊。
Adam:What? Oh! I cut my finger. 什么?哦!我切到手指头了。
Sophie:Let me take a look at that… I can’t stop the bleeding. We need to go to the hospital. 让我看看... … 我止不了血啊。咱们得去医院了。
Adam:I guess cooking’s not as easy as I thought. 看来得做饭没我想得那么容易。
第一章 家庭生活 第三节 家常美食 7吃饭
我饿了。I’m hungry.
我们什么时候吃饭?When shall we eat?
请帮忙递一下胡椒。Please pass the pepper.
来帮忙摆碗筷。Help me set the table.
要是放点儿盐就更好吃了。It would be more delicious if you put some salt in it.
该吃饭了。It’s time to eat.
什么气味?What’s the smell?
叫大家来吃饭。Call everyone to the table.
别说话,吃你的饭。Be quiet and eat your food.
把你盘子里的东西都吃完。Clean up your plate.
再来一点吗?Would you like some more?
很好吃!It's delicious!
要想身体苗条, 你就不能再吃了。To keep slim, you can’t eat any more.
Dining
Linda: Oh, Henry. I haven’t seen you in ages. Come in. Let me take your coat. How are you getting along?
Henry:Very well, thank you.
Linda:Please take a seat. Everything will be ready in a minute.
Henry: Can you bring me a glass of orange juice, please? I am quite thirsty.
Linda:Here you are.
(at the table)
Linda: Here you go. We have your cocktail and there’s salad, fried chicken, French fries and vanilla ice cream for dessert. Eat the chicken while it’s hot. It tastes better.
Henry: Wow! You’re right. Everything is absolutely delicious. Please pass the pepper.
Linda:Here you are. Taste the French fries.
Henry:They’re soft.
Linda:Would you like some more?
Henry:No more. Thank you.
Linda:Here’s to our friendship and health!
Henry:Bottoms up!
第一章 家庭生活 第三节 家常美食 8饮料
1. 专家说偶尔喝杯红酒对人身体有好处。
Experts say that a glass of red wine occasionally will do one’s health a world of good.
2. 多喝茶会让你的牙齿变黄,但是对你的身体有好处。
Too much tea will make your teeth brown, but it’s good for your health.
3. 要加冰吗?Do you want some ice in your drink?
4. 在大热天没有什么能够像冰饮料那样让人神清气爽。
Nothing’s as refreshing as ice-cold drinks on a hot day.
5. 没有咖啡,我早上就起不了床。
Without a coffee, I could never get up in the morning.
6. 除非你完全清醒了,我才会让你开车。
I’m not letting you get behind the wheel until you’ve sobered up.
7. 我已经喝了两三瓶啤酒了。I have had a couple of beers.
8. 你想喝冰茶吗?Do you want some ice-tea?
9. 请加一点点糖。Please add a little sugar.
10. 我的胃受不了冷饮。Cold drinks don’t agree with my stomach.
11. 越凉越好。The cooler, the better.
12. 又开胃又可口。It’s appetizing and tasty.
Drinks
John: Tonight is a party night! What drinks do you think we need?
Lily: Well, not everyone wants to drink beer. Make sure there are some soft drinks and juice. Nothing’s as refreshing as ice drinks on a hot day.
John: I don’t think we need too much in the way of soft drinks. Two super bottles of Cola should cover everyone. What about wine?
Lily:Just buy a cask of wine. Have you bought ice yet?
John: No, once I fill the tub with beer, I’ll get the ice. The beer will be cool if you put the tub under the ice. The cooler, the better.
Lily: I think a bottle of champagne would be a good idea. It’s appetizing and tasty.
John:Well, if you say so. Personally speaking, I’d rather die of thirst than drink champagne.
第一章 家庭生活 第三节 家常美食 9肉类
我通常吃鸡肉、猪肉和牛肉。I usually eat chicken, pork and beef.
我们就着酱汁吃。We eat it with sauce.
牛排你要几分熟? How would you like your steak?
我想要熟透的牛排。I’d like my steak well-done.
这肉太肥了。This meat is too fatty.
这肉太老了。This meat is too tough.
我到肉店里买些肉,就给你做。
I’ll buy some meat from the butcher’s and cook it for you.
我是吃素的。I am a vegetarian.
你准备要给肉里加什么佐料?What spices are you going to add to the meat?
羊排非常好吃。Mutton chops taste so good.
The Meat
Frank: What kind of meat is most popular in your country?
June:We usually eat chicken, pork and beef. You eat this type of meat in your country too, don’t you?
Frank:Yes, we do. We also eat lamb.
Jane: I’ve heard that people in your country like lamb chops.
Frank: That’s right. Lamb chops taste so good. We eat them with sauce. Have you ever tried lamb chops?
Jane: Yes, I have. I tried once when I visited your country last year. I think they were very tasty. Can you cook them?
Frank: Certainly I can. I’lI buy some from the butcher’s and cook for you next Sunday.
Jane: That sounds great. I’ll bring a bottle of wine then.
第一章 家庭生活 第三节 家常美食 10一日三餐
晚餐吃什么?What’s for supper?
你早餐想吃什么?What would you like to have for breakfast?
差不多做好了。It’s almost ready.
你想喝咖啡、果汁还是牛奶?Would you like some coffee, juice or milk?
早餐准备好了。Breakfast is ready.
你要不要来些甜点?Do you care for some dessert?
我一口也吃不下了。I couldn’t eat another bite.
你要喝汤吗?Do you want some soup?
我不想吃了。I don’t feel like eating anything.
我在附近一家快餐店吃过午饭了。I’ve had my lunch in a snack bar nearby.
我吃了一个汉堡,一个炸鸡腿。
I had a hamburger and a fried chicken leg.
Breakfast
Mom:John, come and get it; breakfast is ready.
John:I’m still getting ready for school. I can’t find my schoolbag.
Mom:Take it easy. Can you remember what you did with it last night?
John:I packed it up. But I used something in the bag later.
Mom:Anyway, hurry up! Here is your carrot juice.
John:Can I have apple juice, Mom?
Mom:How about having apple juice tomorrow morning?
John:Ok, Mom.
Mom:Do you want your fried egg sunny-side up?
John:Yes. I’ll make it myself. Thank you, Mom!
Mom:Good. I’ll butter your toast.
John:Thank you for preparing it for me, mom!
第一章 家庭生活 第三节 家常美食 11收拾餐桌碗碟
轮到谁来洗碗了?Whose turn is it to do the dishes?
轮到你洗碗了。It’s your turn to wash the dishes.
吃完饭你洗碗吗?Will you do the dishes after the meal?
把你的餐具放到水槽里。Put your dishes in the sink.
我来洗碗,你来擦/烘干。I’ll wash and you dry them.
把椅子放回去。Put the chairs back.
这些污渍怎么洗都洗不掉。These stains just won’t come off.
我会把洗好的东西都放在架子上晾干。I will put everything on the drying rack.
餐桌布脏了。The tablecloth is dirty.
你清理炉灶时用点力。Use a little muscle when you clean the stove.
在我看来,洗碗就是服事全家人。The way I see it, doing dishes is serving the whole family.
你洗碗时要小心。Be careful when you wash the dishes.
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第一章 家庭生活 第四节 理财规划 12花销
我真的需要平衡预算并改善我的用钱方式了. I really need to balance my budget and handle my money better.
把你的信用卡给我,你花钱总是寅吃卯粮的. Give me your credit cards. You’re living beyond your means.
我想更好地控制我的开销。I want to control my spending better.
你需要更好地控制自己。You need to have more self-control.
你花钱太多了,而且大多数花费都是不太有必要的。You did spend too much, and most of the expense was kind of unnecessary.
我现在花钱太多了。I have been spending too much money.
我超出我的底限了。I am living above my limit.
这要一大笔开销的。That’ll cost you an arm and a leg.
你知道,钱不是从天上掉下来的。You know, money doesn’t grow on trees.
我必须得控制自己,因为我经常出去乱花钱。I have to control myself because I always go out and spend like crazy.
Expenses
Harry:I’m running out of money again. I really need to balance my budget and handle my money better.
Lily:You did spend too much, and most of the expense was unnecessary.
Harry:Still, I made it.
Lily:You don’t have to spend every dollar you make, though. You could save something every month, like a lot of other people do.
Harry:I work hard so I deserve to enjoy life but that costs money.
Lily:You should save in case of an emergency. You need to have more self-control. What things did you spend your money on?
Harry:The problem is that I have no idea. I didn’t pay attention.
Lily:Let bygones be bygones. Start saving right now.
第一章第四节:理财规划
13储蓄
我想把这笔钱存到银行里。I want to deposit this money in the bank.
现在利息很高,我们应该在银行存点钱。The interest is rather high, so we should save some money in the bank.
我们没有钱可以攒起来。We have no money to save.
我们可以把我们收入的20%存入银行。We can save 20% of all our earnings and put it in the bank.
我们应该做个存款计划。We should make a plan for saving money.
我们得开始存些钱以备不时之需了。We need to start saving money for a rainy day.
我们得省吃俭用勒紧裤腰带。We’ve got to tighten our belt.
我攒够钱了。I’ve got enough saved up.
我们得留意收支情况。We need to watch our money.
这次我要动用储蓄了。I’ll dip into my savings this time.
Saving Money and Depositing It
Abby:We need to start saving money for a rainy day. 我们应该未雨绸缪存点钱了。
Rick:Yeah, I know, but we still need to live too. I don’t want to work just to save. 是啊,我知道,但是我们也得生活啊!我不想只是为了存钱而工作。
Abby:Well, we can save 20% of all our earnings and put it in the bank. 那么,我们把收入的五分之一存到银行怎么样?
Rick:20% sounds too high. How about 10%?五分之一也太多了。十分之一怎么样?
Abby:If we start saving and keeping it in the bank now, we’ll have enough money to retire comfortably. 如果我们从现在就开始把钱存进银行,我们退休时就能有足够的钱过得舒舒服服的。
Rick:I don’t think about retirement too often. It seems so far off in the future.我现在不怎么想退休的事。感觉还太遥远了。
Abby:If we don’t put money in the bank now, we’ll have to work right up until the day we die. I don’t want to be working when I’m in my 70s.要是我们现在不开始把钱存进银行,我们得工作到死。我不想到70多岁时还在工作。
Rick: I never thought about it that way. 我从来不这么想。
第二章 日常生活 第一节 电话往来 14接电话
喂!我是汤姆。Hello! This is Tom.
我就是。It's me.
哪位?Who’s speaking?
请稍等,我看他在不在。Hang on a moment, please. I’ll see if he’s in.
莉莉,有你的电话。 Lily, there’s a phone call for you.
抱歉,他不在。Sorry, he’s out.
他现在正忙着呢。He is tied up right now.
对不起,让你久等了。I’m sorry to have kept you waiting.
我把电话给你转过去。Let me transfer your call.
你要跟谁通话?Who do you want to talk to?
Answering the Telephone
Linda:Hello! Who is speaking?
John:Hello! This is John. I want to speak to Linda.
Linda:This is me.
John: Hi, Linda. I’m just calling to invite you to a dinner party tomorrow evening.
Linda:Really? What time and where?
John: 7:30 pm, at Longding Chinese restaurant. I’ll be at your place at 7:00 to pick you up if you need a ride.
Linda:Yes, please. I’ll need a ride. I’ll be waiting for you then.
John: See you tomorrow at 7:00. Make sure you dress a little formally. I heard the restaurant is kind of upscale.
Linda:Thank you. See you then.
John:See you.
第二章 日常生活 第一节 电话往来 15打电话
简在家吗?Is Jane at home?
我想和托马斯先生通话。I’d like to speak to Mr. Thomas.
接线员,我的电话断了。Operator, I was cut off.
我需要打一个急救电话。I need to make an emergency call.
我会再打的。I’ll call back.
他什么时候回来?When will he come back?
请给我接分机605好吗?Can you put me through to extension 605?
如果他不在,请叫他的秘书来接电话.
If he’s not in, please ask his secretary to talk to me.
Making a Telephone Call
Clerk:Good morning. Wilson Associates.
Brown:This is Mr. Brown speaking. I’d like to speak to Mr. Thomas.
Clerk:I’m sorry, but Mr. Thomas left here just a few minutes ago.
Brown:I’ve been trying to call him for the last ten minutes, but your line was busy. Will he be back soon?
Clerk:I’m afraid not. He is away for the rest of the day.
Brown:Is there any other way I can reach him?
Clerk:I’m afraid not. He has gone out of town on business. May I take a message?
Brown:I have a business appointment with him at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning, but I’m afraid I can’t make it.
Clerk:Would you like to make another appointment?
Brown:Unfortunately, I’m leaving here unexpectedly, and I may be away for several days.
Clerk:I see. I’ll tell Mr. Thomas that you’ve called.
Brown:Thank you.
第二章 日常生活 第一节 电话往来 16电话留言
我能替您捎个口信吗?May I take a message?
我会把口信转达给他的。I’ll give him the message.
我会告诉他你来过电话。I’ll tell him that you called.
我会尽力和他取得联系的。I’ll do my utmost to make contact with him.
你可以给他留个口信,他一有空就给你打回去。You can leave him a message, and he’ll get back to you the moment he’s free.
请让他给我回个电话。Please have him return my call.
我能留个口信吗? Can I leave a message?
都是些不重要的事,不用留言了。It’s all about something unimportant, so there’s no need to leave a message.
Leaving a Message
Frank:This is Frank speaking. May I ask who is calling?
Jane:This is Jane. I would like to speak with Mr. Wang, please.
Frank:I’m sorry, he’s not here at the moment. He’s gone to the International Business Centre.
Jane:When do you expect him back?
Frank:I’m not sure. He didn’t say when he’d return. If you’d like, you can leave him a message, and he’ll get back to you as soon as he’s free.
Jane:Yes, thank you. When he gets back, please let him know that Jane called and I need him to call me back.
Frank:Does he have your number?
Jane:Yes, he does. But I’ll give it to you again, 5-2-6-4-4-5-3-6.
Frank:That was 5-2-6-4-4-5-3-6, right?
Jane:Yes. Thank you very much.
Frank:You’re welcome.
第二章 日常生活 第一节 电话往来 17 打错电话
我准是拨错号了。l must have dialled the wrong number.
这儿没有这个人。Nobody here by that name.
对不起,你打错了。Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
我肯定你打错电话了。I’m sure that you have the wrong number.
他也许是换新号码了。对不起打扰了。
He probably changed to a new number. I’m sorry I bothered you.
你打错电话了。请到电话簿里去查询正确的电话号码吧。
You have dialled the wrong number. Please look up the correct number in the telephone directory.
对不起,打扰了。I’m sorry that I have disturbed you.
没关系。That’s all right.
第二章 日常生活 第一节 电话往来 18挂断电话
我现在有点急事。Something urgent has come up.
都讲完了吗?Is that all?
回头我给你打回去好吗?这儿有点急事。Can I call you back? There is an emergency.
谢谢你打电话过来。Thank you for calling!
很高兴跟你通话。It’s nice talking to you.
请代我向大家问好。Please say hello to everyone for me.
我的另一部电话响了。My other line is ringing.
给我你的号码,我过会儿给你打过去。Give me your number, and I’ll call you back.
我不再占用你的时间了。I won’t keep you any longer.
抱歉,我要挂电话了。Sorry, I’d better go now.
现在我太累了,我得去睡觉了。再见。I’m too tired now. I have to go to sleep. Goodbye.
第二章 日常生活 第一节 电话往来 19 手机座机通话障碍
我的手机电池没电了。The battery of my cellphone is dead.
我的电话快没电了。The battery on my phone is running low.
我忘了给电池充电了。I forgot to recharge the battery.
我忘记带手机充电器了。I forgot to take the mobile charger.
我把手机给关了。I turned my cellphone off.
没有信号。There is no signal.
我不会发短信。I don’t know how to send messages.
我的电话余额不足了。My balance is not enough.
我忘记买充值卡了。I forgot to buy a top-up card.
你的手机无法接通。Your cellphone could not be reached.
你的手机停机了。Your number is out of service.
我忘记你的号码了。I forgot your number.
我打不通。I couldn’t get through.
我不会用电话卡。I don’t know how to use a calling card.
电话占线。The line is busy.
她正在通话。Her line is busy at the moment.
你过一会儿再打来好吗? Could you call back later?
我听不清你说话。I can’t hear you clearly.
你能大点儿声吗? Could you please speak up a little?
我的电话坏了。My phone is out of order.
有好多杂音。There is a lot of noise.
听上去我们的线路有问题。Sounds like a problem with our line.
你真应该换一部电话机。You really should change to a new phone.
他换电话号码了。He has changed his number.
Telephone Connection Difficulties
Doris:You’re late.
Leo:I’m sorry. It was too cold and my car wouldn’t start. I had to warm it up in the garage with a heater. I tried to call you, but couldn’t get a connection.
Doris:Couldn’t get a connection?
Leo:Yes. Your number is out of service.
Doris:Really? I didn’t know. Let me check. You’re right.
Leo:So that is why I couldn’t get through.
Doris:It’s a serious problem. I’m expecting an important call. My boss is supposed to call me this evening and discuss my salary. What will happen if he can’t reach me?
Leo:Well, the only thing you can do is pay the fee to recover your service.
第二章 日常生活 第二节 休闲娱乐 20 看电视
请把电视打开。Turn on the TV, please.
请把遥控器给我。Give me the remote control, please.
电视上有什么节目?What’s on TV?
我喜欢这个节目。I like this program.
现在电视里的暴力内容太多了。There’s too much violence on TV nowadays.
电视报在哪儿?Where is the TV Guide?
你看什么节目了?What did you watch?
我调到了六频道,看了一部很好的电影。I switched to Channel 6, and watched a terrific movie.
有什么好节目吗?Is there anything good on?
请换个频道。Change the channel, please.
不要把频道换来换去。Stop flipping channels.
离电视机远点。Move back from the TV.
你真是个电视迷。You are really a couch potato.
把音量调小些。Turn it down.
这是现场直播节目。It’s live TV.
Watching TV
Blair:How are you feeling, Flora?
Flora: Much better. Thanks. I’ve been resting all day, only with the television as my companion. In fact, in the whole week, the only thing I felt like doing was watching TV.
Blair:What did you watch today?
Flora: I started with some game shows this morning. I really enjoy them and even answered most of the questions correctly.
Blair:And next?
Flora: At 2 o’clock, I switched to Channel 6, and watched a terrific movie without commercials.
Blair:I know what you mean. There was an old action movie next. I don’t think you would have liked it.
Flora:I wanted to watch it, but I was really tired by the time it came on. I had a rest instead. Then I watched the news on Channel 11.
Blair:Anything important happened?
Flora:A bank was robbed this afternoon. A reporter on the scene covered the event.
第二章 日常生活 第二节 休闲娱乐 21看电影
今晚去看电影怎么样? How about going to a movie tonight?
这是一部热门电影。The movie is a big hit.
我是个电影迷。I’m a big movie fan.
你喜欢看什么电影?What kind of movie do you like?
这部电影的女主角是谁?Who is the main female character of this movie?
是什么剧情?What’s the plot?
我已经¬很长时间没看电影了。It’s been a long time since I last saw a movie.
我有两张电影票。I have two movie tickets.
我有两张首都电影院的赠券。I have two coupons for the Capital Theatre.
我们去哪家电影院?Which theatre shall we go to?
你想看哪部片子?Which movie do you want to see?
我们要看哪一场?Which showtime shall we choose?
我们可以从网上订票。We can book the tickets online.
我们应该早点动身去电影院。We should head for the movie theatre early.
否则我们肯定就找不到好位子了。
Or else we would definitely have problems getting good seats.
电影院里污浊的空气让我讨厌。The foul air in the movie theatre disgusts me。
这么多票贩子!So many scalpers!
这部电影下午10点那场还有票吗?
Do you still have the tickets for the movie at 10 am?
我要两张15排的票。I’d like two tickets in the fifteenth row.
我要7号座位。I’d like seat 7.
咱们进去吧。Let’s get in.
这个电影院的环境和设施还可以。
The conditions and facilities of this theatre are pretty good.
我出去一下。Excuse me for a while.
你小声点讲话。Keep your voice down.
我看不下去了,我走了。I can’t watch it any longer. I’m leaving.
这部影片很感人。This movie is very moving.
这部电影真没劲。This movie is boring.
Going to the Movies
Andrew: Wow, so many students are crowding in — more than I expected. We’re lucky to arrive an hour earlier. Or else we would definitely have problems getting good seats.
Heather: I learned my lesson from the last experience. I didn’t arrive early enough, so I ended up with a terrible seat — all the way up in the front row! It was one of my worst movie experiences ever.
Andrew:Yeah. I hate sitting in the front row.
Heather: By the way, it was really thoughtful of you to get me the ticket. I really appreciate it. I’ll buy some popcorn and a drink for us.
Andrew:That would be great!
放点音乐吧。Put on some music.
我想听音乐。I want to listen to music.
咱们放这张CD吧。Let’s play this CD.
你想听谁的歌?Whose songs do you want to listen to?
哪支曲子?Which piece of music?
这个音量可以吗?Is this volume OK?
把音乐声音调小一点。Turn that music down.
多难听的噪音啊!What a racket!
我的耳朵都嗡嗡地响了。My ears are ringing.
这噪音能把人听聋了。That noise is deafening.
你知道这首歌是谁唱的吗?Do you know who does this song?
这首歌真让我受不了。This song drives me crazy.
他很有音乐天赋。He is talented in music.
我对音乐没有鉴赏力。I have no ear for music.
我是流行音乐迷。I’m a pop music fan.
你喜欢京剧吗?Do you like Beijing Opera?
你喜欢音乐吗?Do you like music?
你觉得那个歌手怎么样?What do you think of that singer?
你更喜欢古典音乐还是流行音乐?Which do you prefer, classical music or pop music?
第二章 日常生活 第二节 休闲娱乐 23 读书看报
请给我晨版的。Morning edition, please.
这是最好的杂志。This is the best magazine.
我喜欢读短篇小说。I really like short stories.
比起诗歌,我更喜欢散文。I prefer essays to poems.
我建议你读《红楼梦》。I advise you to read A Dream of Red Mansions.
我想订一份《时代周刊》杂志。I’d like a subscription to TIME magazine.
我想续订。I’d like to renew my subscription.
你知道这份报纸的发行量吗?
Do you know the circulation of this newspaper?
你对此报的评价如何?How would you comment on this paper?
Reading
Nicholas:What are you reading, Linda?
Linda:I’m reading a novel The Mill on the Floss, written by the famous novelist, George Eliot.
Nicholas:What’s it about?
Linda:It is mainly about the relationship about a brother and a sister.
Nicholas:Is it difficult to understand?
Linda:Not really, I would consider it easy.
Nicholas:Besides novels, are there any other types of literary works that you indulge in?
Linda:I really like short stories.
Nicholas:Have you read anything else besides literature?
Linda:Certainly I have. I like to read books on various subjects, and I read everything I can get my hands on in my spare time.
第二章 日常生活 第二节 休闲娱乐 27 在咖啡馆
这家咖啡馆的环境还不错。This café is nice.
你想喝点什么?What would you like to drink?
今天我请客。It’s my treat today.
喂,服务生!Hi!
请来两杯咖啡。Two coffees, please.
我想要一小杯卡布奇诺咖啡。I’ll have a small cappuccino.
请给我杯无咖啡因的咖啡。Give me a decaf, please.
我要一杯不加奶的咖啡,她要一杯加奶的。A black coffee for me and a white one for her.
不要奶油。No cream.
要加奶油和糖。Cream and sugar.
味道要浓烈一些。Make it strong.
我要大杯的。I’d like a large one.
暂时只要咖啡。Just coffee for the moment.
这里的咖啡很棒。The coffee here is perfect.
这咖啡还行吗?Is the coffee all right?
In a Café
Eric:Do you know why I chose this café?
Lucy:You like the music here.
Eric:No, it’s because it's a good place to talk.
Lucy:Actually, I don’t think it really matters which café we go to.
Eric:Oh, it does. A good café makes a huge difference. A quiet and comfortable environment is more suitable for conversation. At least I think so.
Lucy:Hmm, maybe.
Eric:Well, anyway, let's get something to drink. The coffee here is good. What would you like?
Lucy:I’ll have a medium white coffee. You like black coffee?
Eric:Yes. And I like it strong.
第二章 日常生活 第三节 数字、时间与日期 时间 28 数字
学校里有150名教师。There are a hundred and fifty teachers in the school.
这个数是1.2。This figure is one point two.
房价上涨了10%。There is a ten percent (10%) increase in housing prices.
我是班里的第一名。I’m the first in our class.
一个数能被2整除,像2,4,6,8等等,就是偶数。A number that can be divided by two such as 2, 4, 6, or 8 is an even number.
2加3等于5。Two plus three equals five.
我要一打啤酒。I’d like a dozen beers.
有数百人去听音乐会了。Hundreds of people went to the concert.
Numbers
Teacher:Today we’ll study numbers. What’s this number?
Student:It’s one hundred and forty.
Teacher:Yes. Is it an even number (偶数) or an odd number (奇数)?
Student:Well, a number that can be divided (除)by two is an even number, so it’s an even number.
Teacher:OK. Let’s look at the next one.
Student:This figure is zero point (点) five. It’s a decimal number (小数).
Teacher:Do you know how to change the decimal into a fraction (分数)?
Student:Yes. The number is one half (1/2)。
Teacher:Now pick two numbers between one and ten, including decimal numbers and fractions, then add (加), subtract(减), multiply(乘) or divide (除) them as you like. If there are decimals in your answer, round them up (四舍五入)to the nearest whole number (整数).
Student:Nine minus (减) six is three. Four multiplied by two equals eight. Zero point three six plus (加) one point seven five equals…
Teacher:Two point one one. Rounding it off to the nearest whole number gives you two. It’s easier to add it all up if you use whole numbers. (add… up 加)
Student:I get it. Thank you.
第二章 日常生活 第三节 数字、时间与日期 29时间
几点了?What time is it?
我的表快了。My watch is fast.
你能把闹钟定在六点吗?Could you set the alarm for six?
现在是9点整。It’s exactly nine o’clock.
马上到9点了。It’s almost nine.
现在是9点十分。It’s ten past nine.
现在是9点一刻。It’s nine fifteen.
现在是9点30分。It’s nine thirty.
现在是9点45分。It’s nine forty-five.
现在是9点50分。It’s ten to ten.
现在是中午12点。It’s noon.
现在是上午8点。It’s 8 am.
About the Time
Fred:What time is it?
Dina:8:50 (ten to nine).
Fred:Your watch is 10 minutes slow, so it should be 9:00 (nine sharp). I’m gonna be late again. What will my excuse be this time? We should’ve set the alarm for 7:30.
Dina:Don’t cry over spilt milk. Fred, could you stay with me a few more minutes?
Fred:What, why? What’s wrong with you?
Dina:I just hate being alone at home with nothing to do but listen to the clock ticking. It’s so lonely and boring. My sickness makes it worse. When will I recover?
Fred:You’ll be fine in a couple of months. Just be patient. I’ve got to go to work now or I’ll be late.
Dina:You only care about your work.
Fred:Sorry, baby. You’re everything to me. All I do is for this family.
Dina:Stay just a few minutes longer, okay?
Fred:OK. I’ll leave at 9:15. Is that all right?
Dina:Yes.
Fred:I’ll spend more time with you in the future, Dina.
Dina:Thank you.
第二章 日常生活 第三节 数字、时间与日期 30 日期
今天几号?What’s the date?
今天是10号。It’s the tenth.
今天是8月1日。It’s August 1st.
今天是星期几?What day is it today?
我没有日历,所以不知道日期。
I don’t have a calendar, so I don’t know the date.
今天是2009年10月5日星期一。It’s Monday, October 5th, 2009.
我们打算六月二十号离开这里。We plan to leave this place on June 20th.
你的出生日期是什么时候?What’s your date of birth?
你的生日是哪天?When is your birthday?
About the Date
Paul:I need to go to the bank.
Jenny:But they’re all closed today.
Paul:Closed? Are you kidding? What is it, some kind of holiday today?
Jenny:Have you already forgotten? What’s the date today?
Paul:It’s... Oh, it’s the first of April. April Fool’s Day!
Jenny:You forgot all about it, didn’t you?
Paul:Sort of, but it has reminded me of at least one thing I need to remember.
Jenny:What’s that?
Paul:Tomorrow is my wife’s birthday.
Jenny: Better not forget that, she’ll kill you if you don’t get her something. It’s pretty strange that your wife’s birthday changes every year. Why is that?
Paul:My wife is Chinese. She celebrates her birthday according to the lunar calendar.
Jenny:Ah, I got it.
Paul:It’s quite exotic for me to celebrate a birthday according to the lunar calendar. It’s so different from our culture. I guess it makes life interesting to have different cultures coming together and coexisting.
第三章 餐厅用餐 第一节 外出就餐前 31 商定餐馆
你想到哪里吃晚餐?Where would you like to go for dinner?
你想好去哪家餐馆了吗?Do you have any particular restaurant in mind?
你能介绍几家附近的好餐馆吗?
Could you recommend some good restaurants around here?
我建议你带他们去一家像样的法国餐厅。
I suggest you take them to a decent French restaurant.
这家餐馆供应地道的川菜。This restaurant serves real Sichuan cuisine.
这家餐厅是城里最好的餐厅。It’s considered the best restaurant in town.
这家法国餐厅以甜点闻名。
This French restaurant is famous for its desserts.
那边餐厅里可供选择的葡萄酒较多。
The restaurant over there has a better wine selection.
这家餐馆的菜价比那家贵得多。
This restaurant is more expensive than that one.
Deciding on a Restaurant
Samantha:Hi, Julius. I’m treating Mr. Lee and his team members from Gallup to dinner tomorrow evening. Where do you think I should take them?
Julius:Well, Mr. Lee has a very good taste in wine, and Gallup is one of our biggest clients. I suggest you take them to a decent French restaurant. Make sure you make a really good impression.
Samantha:That’s a good idea. Which one do you recommend? Les Parisians?
Julius:Or La Place. They’re both listed in this year’s Gourmet Magazine for having the most authentic French cuisine in town. But I heard La Place has a better wine selection.
Samantha:We’ll go to La Place. Could you book a table for four at 7 p.m.?
Julius:Sure.
第三章 餐厅用餐 第一节 外出就餐前 32预订餐位
我们可以在你们餐馆提前预订餐位吗?Can we make a reservation at your restaurant in advance?
我想预订餐位。I’d like to make a reservation.
我想预订一张供六人用餐的桌子。I’d like to reserve a table for six.
我想订一个明天晚上的包间。I’d like to book a private room for tomorrow evening.
我想订张靠窗户的桌子。 I want to book a table by the window.
请以威廉姆斯的名义订下。 Please book it under the name of Williams.
我在你们餐厅预订了餐位。I’ve made a reservation at your restaurant.
我打算六点到。I’d like to come at 6.
你们餐馆在什么地方?Where is your restaurant?
Reserving a Table over the Phone
Receptionist:Good afternoon. Pearl Restaurant. May I help you?
Julius:I’d like to reserve a table for two. My wife and I.
Receptionist:Yes, sir. What time would you like, sir?
Julius:I’m not sure… perhaps around 8 p.m.
Receptionist:Fine. I’ll reserve a table for two at 8 p.m. May I have your name, please?
Julius:Julius. Julius Berman.
Receptionist:Thank you, Mr. Berman. Where do you prefer to sit?
Julius:Could you get us a table by the window? It’s our anniversary and I’d like it to be very special.
Receptionist:I’ll try my best. We look forward to having you with us tonight, Mr. Berman.
Julius:Thank you. Good-bye!
Receptionist:Good-bye, and have a good day!
第三章 餐厅用餐 第二节 点菜 35等待上菜
洗手间在哪儿?Where is the washroom?
请给我一些餐巾纸。Please give me some napkins.
我们的菜怎么还没来啊?Where are our dishes?
我们都要饿死了,能快点儿吗?We are starving. Would you please hurry up?
你们忘了我点的菜了吧?Have you forgotten my order?
打扰一下,我半小时前点了金枪鱼沙拉,请问好了吗?Excuse me, I ordered a tuna salad half an hour ago. Is it ready?
我已经等得不耐烦了。I’m fed up with waiting.
十分钟之后能做好吗?Will it be ready in ten minutes?
我还要等多久?How much longer will I have to wait?
我的菜还没上。怎么这么长时间啊?My order still hasn’t come. Why does it take so long?
Complaining about Having to Wait Too Long
Linda:Excuse me.
Waiter:Yes, Miss. What can I do for you?
Linda: I ordered my dish about half an hour ago, but it hasn’t arrived yet.
Waiter:I’m sorry for that. I’m going to check with the chef right now.
(The waiter comes back from the kitchen.)
Waiter:Miss, I just checked with the kitchen and they said your order will be coming right up next. Oh, here it comes.
Linda:Thank you.
Waiter:Miss, I’m very sorry for the delay. Please enjoy this free glass of wine for the inconvenience. Again, I’m terribly sorry to make you wait so long.
Linda:Never mind.
第三节 用餐 36 劝酒夹菜
我来给你倒酒。Let me pour the drinks for you.
干杯!Cheers!
为你的升职干一杯。Here’s to your promotion.
让我们为前途干杯!Let’s drink to our future.
请随便吃。Help yourself to whatever you like, please.
听说这里的意大利面条不错。
It’s said the spaghetti here is very good.
你想来点这个吗?Would you like some of this?
要不要再来一杯¬啤酒?Would you like another drink?
尝尝这个。Try this.
我吃饱了。I’m full.
During Dinner
Paul:Please help yourself to whatever you like. Don’t be shy.
Linda:Yes, thank you. I’ve already been helping myself.
Paul:This dish tastes terrific! Would you like to try a little? It is a little hot, but very good.
Linda:I like hot food, especially Sichuan cuisine.
Paul:Would you like something to drink?
Linda:I’ll have another cup if you like.
Paul: It’s the weekend. Let’s toast to an enjoyable meal. Cheers!
Linda:And you’re right. This meal is incredible. I wish I had known about this restaurant before. Thanks for bringing me here. I know I’ll be back again soon.
第三章 餐厅用餐 第三节 用餐 37 谈论饭菜
这真是一顿非常不错的午餐!This is a very nice lunch!
这里的饭菜果然名不虚传。The food here deserves its popularity.
这道菜合你的口味吗?Is this dish to your taste?
你觉得这里的饭菜怎么样?How do you like the food here?
味道很好。It’s delicious.
饭菜太难吃了!The food is terrible!
肉太肥了。The meat has too much fat.
真辣!It’s hot!
这种食物太难消化了。This food is too heavy for my stomach.
这道菜很鲜美。It has a very exquisite taste.
Discussing Dishes
Brad:Are you satisfied with the dishes?
Jane:Great! The lamb stew tastes incredible!
Brad:I like it too. I like the fish especially. It’s so fresh and the flavour is kind of light for a freshwater fish.
Jane:Yes. The food here deserves its reputation. Chinese food is one of my favourites.
Brad:If you’d like, I’ll take you to a new restaurant next time. I just heard about it from a friend and he was just raving about it. It serves great Sichuan cuisine. Would you like to try that?
Jane:Sure, I’d love to. I heard Sichuan cuisine is very spicy. I think I’ll definitely love it.
Brad:Great! I love spicy food too.
Jane:Well, let’s finish this great dinner first.
Brad:You said it!
第三章 餐厅用餐 第三节 用餐 38 抱怨饭菜
我的沙拉里有只虫子!There’s a bug in my salad!
我能见一下经理吗?Can I see the manager, please?
我的鱼不熟。My fish is raw.
这个不是现榨的橙汁。This is not freshly squeezed orange juice.
这鱼尝起来有点儿变质了。The fish tastes a bit off.
我对这里的饭菜质量不满意。
I’m not very happy with the quality of the food here.
我要取消我点的菜。I’d like to cancel my order.
这道菜尝起来味道很怪。This food tastes very strange.
这菜已经差得不能再差了。The dish can’t be any worse.
Complaining about the Food
Waiter:Is anything wrong with your food this evening, Miss?
Linda: Sorry to trouble you, but I don’t think this fish is fresh. It actually tastes a bit off .
Waiter: Sorry, Miss. I’ll replace it immediately. Can I get you another drink while you wait?
Linda:No, please don’t do that. I’d just like to return it.
Waiter: I’m sorry, Miss, but I’m afraid we can’t do that. But you may order something else instead. I would love to suggest the steak. It’s the house specialty and quite tasty.
Linda:OK, then please bring me the steak medium-rare. Thank you.
Waiter:OK, Miss. I hope you enjoy the rest of your dinner.
第三章 餐厅用餐 第三节 用餐 39买单
请给我账单,好吗?Could I have the check, please?
请结账。Bill, please.
我来付钱。It’s on me.
我请客。Be my guest.
请把账单分开。Separate bills, please.
我们各付各的怎么样?How about going Dutch?
我该付多少钱? How much shall I pay?
请过会儿开账单给我。Please bill me later.
恐怕账单上有个错误。I’m afraid there is a mistake on the bill.
我觉得这个账单不对。I don’t think the bill is correct.
能开一张收据吗?May I have the receipt, please?
Paying the Check
Brad:Let me take care of the check today.
Lucy:Why? It’s unfair. How about going Dutch?
Brad:You paid last time because I didn’t have any money, remember?
Lucy:Oh, come on. I almost forgot. Don’t worry about it. I didn’t mind picking up the tab last time.
Brad:But you really should let me treat one time. I’d feel like I owe you one if I didn’t.
Lucy:OK. But it’s only for this time.
Brad:What’s the damage?
Lucy:It’s 12 dollars and 80 cents altogether. But don’t forget the tip. It’s usually 15%.
Brad:(to the waiter) Check, please.
第三章 餐厅用餐 第四节 其他场所用餐 40 在西餐店
我要一杯冰茶,加一片柠檬。
I’ll have an iced tea with lemon on the side, please.
我要一杯香槟。I’d like a glass of champagne.
这个高脚杯有裂痕。This goblet is cracked.
我的牛排要全熟的。I’d like my steak well-done.
我不要开胃菜。I want to skip the starter.
我要熏肉和煎鸡蛋。I’d like the smoked bacon and fried eggs.
我要两个三明治,一个什么都不加,另一个什么佐料都加。
I want two sandwiches, one plain, the other with all the trimmings.
你们有什么调料?What kinds of dressing do you have?
Dining at a Western Restaurant
Waiter:Would you like to order now, ma’am?
May:Yes, please. I’d like the steak and mushrooms.
Waiter:How would you like your steak, rare, medium, or well-done?
May:I’d like it well-done, please.
Waiter:What kind of potatoes would you like to go with that? Mashed, boiled or baked?
May:I think I’ll have baked potatoes. And I’ll have an iced tea with lemon on the side, please.
第三章 餐厅用餐 第四节 其他场所用餐 42在快餐店
我要一个汉堡、一份薯条和一杯冰茶。
I’d like a hamburger, an order of French fries and an iced-tea.
我要四号套餐,在这儿吃。I’d like the Combo Number 4 for here.
薯条不脆了。The fries are not crisp.
我可以把薯条换成玉米吗?Can I change the fries for corn?
三号套餐带薯条和大杯饮料吗?
Does Combo Number 3 come with fries and a large drink?
我想来一杯雪碧,就不要可乐了。
I’d like a sprite instead of a coke。
我要一小杯可乐。I’d like a small Coke.
我想要两个蓝莓派。I want two blueberry pies.
请问吸管在哪儿?Where are the straws?
At McDonald’s
Clerk:Can I help you?
Susan:I’d like the Double Cheese Burger Meal, please.
Clerk:What kind of drink would you like with that?
Susan:Just a Coke will be fine.
Clerk:Would you like to supersize your meal? For only $2 more, you’ll get a large Coke and fries instead of the medium. And today we are offering free toys in all the meal boxes.
Susan:That sounds good. Thanks. I’d like that. Actually I’d like a Sprite instead of a Coke. Thanks!
Clerk:That’s not a problem, Miss. Will that be it?
Susan:Yes, that’s all.
Clerk:That’ll be $10, please.
Susan:You got it.
第四章 美容美发 第一节 理发 43 准备理发
我要理发。I need a haircut.
我与理发师的预约是在10点。I have an appointment with the barber at 10.
我需要排队等候吗?Do I need to take a place in line?
要很长时间吗?Will it take very long?
在等的时候,我可以看看桌上的杂志吗?
May I read the magazines on the table while I am waiting?
该我了吗? Is it my turn?
理个平头多少钱?How much is a crew cut?
洗头要多少钱?How much do you charge for a shampoo?
我不能再等了。I can’t wait any more.
Waiting at the Hairdresser’s
Receptionist:Hello, Miss. What can I do for you this afternoon?
Customer:I need a haircut. But you seem so busy today.
Receptionist: Yes, it is busy today. We usually have a lot more clients on the weekend. Would you like to take a seat and wait for a while, please?
Customer: OK. But how long will I have to wait? Is it going to be more than 30 minutes?
Receptionist: It should be around that. If you’d like, please feel free to read the magazines while you wait.
Customer:Thank you.
(20 minutes later)
Receptionist: Sorry to keep you waiting, Miss. Our hairdresser, Mr. Lee, is just finishing with a client in a moment or two. Will you have a shampoo first? I’ll get a gown for you.
Customer:OK. Thanks.
第四章 美容美发 第一节 理发 44 开始理发
您想把头发剪成什么样的?How would you like your hair cut?
我想把头发分一下。I want my hair parted.
您想把头发剪掉多少?How much do you want me to take off?
请把头顶的头发再剪掉一点。Please take a little more off the top.
要(者)哩还是营养水?Hair gel or hair tonic?
稍微修剪一下就好。Just trim it a little.
顶上要打薄一点。Thin out the top, please.
留长一点。Leave it long.
我的头发靠左边分。I wear my part to the left.
我想留披肩发。I want to wear shoulder-length hair.
Getting a Haircut
Barber:How would you like your hair cut?
George:Don’t cut it too short on the sides and the back. Just trim it a little.
Barber:How about on top?
George:You can thin the top out a little, just a little.
Barber:You got it.
George:Say, my hair is kind of oily. Dandruff bothers me a lot. I’ve tried several shampoos, but no use. Could you recommend something effective?
Barber:Well, have you tried Head and Shoulders? I recommend it to all of my clients with your problem and they think it’s great.
George:Thanks. I’ll try it.
Barber:And you can try some hair tonic. It’s used after you wash your hair. It’ll keep your hair clean-looking and oil-free.
George:I’ll try that, too. Thank you.
Barber:It’s done. That will be five dollars and thirty cents.
第四章 美容美发 第二节 烫发染发 45烫发
我要烫头发。I’d like a perm.
你需要冷烫还是热烫?Do you want a cold wave or an ordinary perm?
我只需轻烫一下。I just want a light perm.
要大卷儿、中卷儿、还是自然卷儿?
Do you want a tight, medium or naturally curly perm?
我想把卷发拉直。I’d like to have my curly hair straightened.
您烫了头发会更有魅力。You’ll look more attractive with curly hair.
烫这个头发需要多长时间?How long will this perm take?
你们有没有发型图片让我看一下?Do you have pictures of hairdos to show me?
A Haircut and Perm
Hairdresser:Very sorry to have kept you waiting so long. What do you want, madam?
Mrs. Smith:I want a haircut and a perm.
Hairdresser:How long would you like your hair cut today?
Mrs. Smith:Just cut a little off.
Hairdresser:Do you want a tight, medium or naturally curly perm?
Mrs. Smith:I’d like to have it medium.
Hairdresser:How about your hairstyle?
Mrs. Smith: I like to have it in big waves.
(two hours later)
Hairdresser:It looks wonderful.
Mrs. Smith:Turn the chair so that I can see myself in the mirror.
Hairdresser:What do you think of it?
Mrs. Smith:Beautiful. Many thanks!
第四章 美容美发 第三节 美容 47 皮肤护理
你们有面部护理的服务吗?Do you offer facials?
我要做一下面部按摩。I want a face massage.
大多数面部护理都是从彻底清洁皮肤开始的。
Most facials start with a thorough cleansing.
请注意我的皮肤比较敏感。
Please keep in mind that my skin is very sensitive.
你要给我的皮肤去角质吗?Will you exfoliate my skin?
我的肤色看起来好黯淡。哪一种面部护理可以改善?
My skin looks so dull. What kind of facial treatment will improve it?
蒸脸对长痘痘的肌肤有好处吗?
Is facial steam good for acne-prone skin?
我想尝试一下深层清洁护理来祛除皮肤中的油污。
I’ll try a deep-cleansing facial to get rid of the filth and grease.
我常使用这种活肤面膜。I use this reviving facial mask often.
Getting a Facial
Customer:I’d like a facial.
Beautician:Which kind would you like? We have five different varieties of facials.
Customer:Which would you recommend?
Beautician:Well, since it’s summer and it looks like you’ve had quite a bit of sun, I’d recommend our summer special. It’s especially suited for individuals with sensitive skin.
Customer:What does it include?
Beautician:The facial will start with a thorough cleansing.
Customer:Does it include a facial mask and a massage?
Beautician:Yes. The reviving mask will promote blood circulation and tighten the skin. You can also choose to get a hand or back massage as well.
Customer:Will you exfoliate the skin as well?
Beautician:Yes. We’ll also apply a special Day Cream that will protect the skin from the sun and Night Cream that will moisturize the skin.
Customer:That sounds good.
第四章 美容美发 第三节 美容 48美甲服务
我想修指甲。I’d like a manicure.
我想修脚趾甲。I’d like a pedicure.
我打算待会儿修一下手部和脚部的指甲。
I’m planning on getting a manicure and pedicure later.
我想做法式的指甲修护。I’d like to have a French manicure.
你觉得我的指甲是修成方形好还是修成圆形好?
Do you think my nails would look better pared square or round?
请把我的指甲表面锉光。Please file the surface of my nails smooth.
您喜欢什么颜色的指甲油?
What colour would you prefer your nail polish?
你们有针对干裂指甲的特别治疗吗?
Do you offer a special treatment for dry and cracked nails?
请给我修剪一下指甲周围的表皮。I want my cuticles cut, please.
Getting a Manicure
Customer:Hello. I want to know how much it costs to have a manicure and a pedicure?
Manicurist:Usually, it’s 60 dollars for a manicure and 80 dollars for a pedicure, but with this special discount, the total for both is only 120 dollars. And you can get them painted as well for free.
Customer:That’s nice. I’d like to give it a try. I think I’d like Passion Red please.
Manicurist:All right. Do you want your cuticles cut, too?
Customer:No.
Manicurist:Would you like the shape square or round?
Customer:Square, but with rounded edges, please.
(after a while)
Manicurist:All right, it’s done. Please follow me to the drying section.
Customer:How long will it take to get them dry?
Manicurist:In about five minutes, you’ll be all set.
Customer:I see. Thank you.
第五章 恋爱婚姻 第一节 恋爱生活 49 萌生好感
她很迷人。She is attractive.
我想追求她。I want her to be my girlfriend.
大卫令女人一见倾心。David is a lady-killer.
我想我爱上他了。I think I have a crush on her.
她是个美女。She’s a beauty.
我爱上她了。I’ve fallen in love with her.
我喜欢她好几年了。I’ve been sweet on her for years.
我爱上了一位美丽的姑娘。I fell for a pretty girl.
Falling in Love
John:I saw Lily for the first time and felt like my heart missed a beat. I’m trying to make her my girlfriend. I have a date with her on Friday, but I really can’t decide what to do.
Mary:What about taking her for dinner or for a movie?
John:Not bad. Any other ideas?
Mary:Well, there’s a play on campus this weekend.
John:Good idea. That way she’ll think that I have culture. Do you have any other suggestions?
Mary:What’s the matter with these ideas?
John:They are good, but I still need a few more.
Mary:What about going on a picnic?
John:Cool, but what if the weather isn’ t ideal?
Mary:You could take her to the art museum or a café. Certainly I must have come up with something you can use. How do you like the ideas I’ve given you?
John:They’re all good.
第五章 恋爱婚姻 第一节 恋爱生活 50 表白爱意
你现在有男朋友吗?Do you have a boyfriend now?
你是我所见过的最漂亮的女孩。
You’re the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.
你是我梦寐以求的女孩。You’re the girl of my dreams.
我时时刻刻都想着你。I’m thinking of you every minute.
我对你一见钟情。I fell in love with you at first sight.
你是我的一切。You mean everything to me.
我发现我爱上你了。I find I’ve lost my heart to you.
我全心全意地爱着你。I love you with all my heart.
我爱你胜过爱其他任何人。I love you more than anybody else.
没有你的日子就如同没有阳光一样。
A day without you is like a day without sunshine.
Expressing Love
Tom:I know it’s only been the weekend, but it seems a long time to me. I miss you when we’re not together.
Mary:Me, too.
Tom:Did you have a good time at home this weekend?
Mary:No, just the usual. I watched TV, listened to music, and helped my mother with the housework.
Tom:Sounds like a real good time. I was thinking about it this weekend. Do you know how long we’ve been going together?
Mary:About three months.
Tom:Yeah, three months or so. I want to ask you a question and I hope you’ll answer it as honestly as you can, OK?
Mary:Go ahead.
Tom:What do you think of me?
Mary:I think you’re sincere, enthusiastic, brave…
Tom:You know I really care about you, don’t you? You’re the kindest girl I’ve ever met. You’re beautiful, active and considerate. There are times when I feel that a day without you is like a day without sunshine. I love you…
Mary:I…
第五章 恋爱婚姻 第一节 恋爱生活 51请求约会
我能约你出去吗?Can I ask you out?
出去吃个饭好吗?Would you like to go to dinner?
你愿意今晚跳舞去吗?Would you like to go dancing tonight?
今天上午你有安排吗?Do you have plans for this morning?
周六晚上你有空吗?Are you free Saturday evening?
这个周末你有什么事吗?What are you up to this weekend?
二十四号你忙吗?Are you busy on the 24th?
你什么时候有空?When do you have time?
七点怎么样?Is 7 o’clock OK?
告诉我你想去哪儿。Tell me where you’d like to go.
你来吗?Would you like to come?
我非常高兴你终于约我了。I’m very happy you’re dating me at last.
和你约会一定很棒。It’ll be fantastic to date you.
我有时间。I have time.
到时我会去的。I’ll be there then.
我一整天都会很忙。I will be busy all day long.
我很乐意去,但是我去不了。I’d love to, but I can’t.
推迟到七点半方便吗?Is it convenient to postpone it to 7:30?
咱们换个时间吧。Let’s make it another time.
咱们能多见几次面吗?Can we date more often?
我们能不再偷偷地约会了吗?Can’t we stop dating secretly?
如果你下次还不按时赴约就休想再见到我!
You’ll never see me again if you can’t date me punctually!
我对这种相亲感到有些紧张。
I’m a little nervous about this kind of blind date.
Asking for a Date
Michael:I had a great time on our last date.
Fiona:Me too.
Michael:What are you up to this weekend?
Fiona:Nothing.
Michael:Would you like to go skating? I was thinking of going out to the lake on Saturday. It's great out there. Would you like to go with me?
Fiona:I’d love to, but I don’t care for skating very much.
Michael:OK. There're a bunch of us going bowling on Sunday. Would you like to go?
Fiona:I like bowling, but I prefer to be alone with you.
Michael:Would you like to go dancing tonight?
Fiona:I don’t feel like going out tonight; I’m way too tired. I miss you, sweetheart.
Michael:I miss you too. Then tell me where you’d like to go on our next date.
Fiona:How about the seaside?
Michael:Anything you say, honey.
Fiona:Are you busy on the 24th?
Michael:The 24th… I have time, but I can’t wait that long. I’m dying to see you. Let’s make it another time.
Fiona:OK.