你能够随心所欲地安排自己的生活。去创造你自己的生活,要活得无怨无悔。最最重要的是,如果你爱某人,告诉他或她,因为你无从知道明天会发生什么。
居家生活Family Life
It s your turn to ...轮到你……
It s your turn to wash the car.轮到你洗汽车了。
It s your turn to take out the trash.轮到你倒垃圾了。
It s your turn to do the dishes.轮到你洗碗了。
I m used to ...我已经习惯于……
I m used to this haircut.我已经习惯于这个发型了。
I m used to her behavior.我已经习惯了她的行为。
I m used to this small apartment.
我已经习惯了这个小公寓。
I m used to my classes.
我已经习惯了我的课。
We d better ...我们最好……
We d better take the trash out.
我们最好把垃圾拿出去。
We d better go to the store. 我们最好到店里买东西。
We d better get some sleep.我们最好睡一会儿。
We d better turn off the radio.
我们最好把收音机关掉。
to get things straightened up把一切弄干净
I ve got to get things straightened up before then.
我必须在那之前把一切都弄干净。
How can you get it straightened up before your friends come over?在你的朋友来之前你整理得干净吗?
Did you get your mess straightened up?
你都整理好了吗?
at home在家
Dad,is anyone at home at the moment?
爸爸,现在家里有人吗?
I think she s at home.我想她已经回家了。
do the household chores做家务
I hate doing the household chores.It s such a drag!
我讨厌做家务,太费劲了!
Do you have to do any household chores,Richard?
理查德,你需要做家务吗?
I live with ...我与……住。
I live with my brother.我跟我的弟弟一起住。
I live with my parents.我跟我的父母住在一起。
I have ...我有……
I have a lot of relatives.我有很多亲戚。
I have three older brothers and one younger sister.
我有三个哥哥和一个妹妹。
I have a happy family.我有一个幸福的家庭。
I don t have many relatives.我并没有很多亲戚。
have rows 吵架
My husband and I still seem to have rows all the time.我和我的丈夫仍然每天争吵不休。
They often have rows.他们经常吵架。
Stop doing ...别……
Stop pestering your little sister!别逗弄你的小妹妹!
Stop making fun of me.不要来戏弄我。
Stop picking on me.别欺负我。
Do as ...照……做。
Do as I say.照我说的做。
Do as I tell you.照我告诉你的做。
Do as you re told.按你听到的做。
go to bed with the chickens睡得早
I just have a healthy diet,and always go to bed with the chickens.我只是吃得很好,经常睡得早而已。
You need to go to bed with the chickens more often—staying up all night and then going to bed at 4∶00 in the morning is not good for your body.你需要经常早睡——晚上熬夜第二天又4点起床对你的身体不好。
nod off睡着,睡觉
The ceremony is over,you idiot! You nodded off halfway through it!
典礼已经结束了,傻瓜!你中途睡着了!
It s impossible taking you to the movies,you always nod off and start snoring!带你去看电影是不可能的,你总睡觉而且还打呼噜!
put sb.to sleep送某人进入梦乡
Darling,could you put the kids to sleep?
亲爱的,你能让孩子睡觉吗?
I m going to put you to sleep with this injection.You won t feel a thing.
我先打一针让你睡着了,你就什么都感觉不到了。
Do you have ...? 你有……吗?
Do you have a big family?你们家人口多吗?
Do you have any family?你有子女吗?
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
你有兄弟姐妹吗?
Do you have any children?你有孩子吗?
Do you have any relatives in America?
你在美国有亲戚吗?
No dessert unless ...……才能吃甜点。
No dessert unless you clean (up) your plate.
把你盘子里的食物吃光后才能吃甜点。
No dessert unless you finish your dinner.
你要吃完饭后才能吃甜点。
Do you want ...?你想……吗?
Do you want a spanking?你屁股想挨板子不成?
Do you want a time out?你是要我命令你闭嘴吗?
Do you want to be grounded?
你是否要我把你关在家里不许出去?
Get Up
A:Hey,Jack.Wake up.
B:Do I have to get up now?
A:You d better get up or you ll be late.
B:What are you talking about? The alarm hasn t even gone off yet.
A:Yes,it has.It went off 30 minutes ago.
B:I must have slept right through it.
A:Rise and shine,sleepyhead!
B:Just let me sleep 5more minutes.
起床
甲:嘿,杰克,醒醒啦。
乙:我一定得现在起来吗?
甲:你再不起来就要迟到了。
乙:你说什么呀?闹钟都还没响呢?
甲:响了,30分钟前就响了。
乙:我一定是没听到。
甲:起来洗漱,你这贪睡鬼!
乙:让我再多睡5分钟嘛!
Tidy Up the Bedroom
A:Come in,Mike.Your bedroom is in great chaos.
B:Sorry,Mum.What must I do now?
A:Open the window and air the room.
B:OK.
A:Then put these clothes in the wardrobe.I ll make the bed.
B:All right.
A:Now sweep the floor.And I ll dust the table.
B:No problem.
A:Now it looks tidy.
收拾卧室
甲:进来,迈克,你的卧室太乱了。
乙:对不起,妈妈,我现在应该做些什么?
甲:打开窗户,给房间通通风。
乙:好的。
甲:然后把这些衣服放进衣橱里去。我整理床。
乙:好的。
甲:现在把地扫扫,我来掸掉桌子上的灰尘。
乙:没问题。
甲:现在看起来干净了。
家庭成员之间的称呼
在没有兄弟姐妹的情况下说:I m the only child.如果一定要说兄弟或姐妹的排行顺序是在自己的上面还是下面的话(在以英语为母语的国家里,排行高低的概念不像我们的这么重要),使用older和little / younger。
结婚后,丈夫一方和妻子一方的家庭成员使用×× in law。如果只说in law的话,是指丈夫家或妻子家所有的家庭成员。指称妹夫、内弟、大伯、大姑子、连襟、妯娌、大舅子、嫂子、弟媳、婆婆、丈母娘、公公、丈人、侄子、儿媳等的时候,不论是丈夫家还是妻子家的人,都用×× in law来表示。如果是平辈的男性就加上brother,如果是平辈的女性就加上sister,如果是侄子就加上son,如果是儿媳就加上daughter,如果是婆婆或丈母娘就加上mother,如果是公公或是丈人就加father。最后,舅舅、伯伯、姑姑等所有统称为aunt和uncle。
住宿
I live in ...我住在……
I like to live in a home with plenty of natural light.
我们喜欢住在自然光线很充足的家里。
I live in a boarding house.我住在寄宿的房子里。
I live in a detached home.我住在独立式住宅里。
I live in a high rise.我住在高楼里。
How many ...?……有多少?
How many different houses have you lived in?
你已经住过多少房子了?
How many rooms are there in your house?
你家有几间房子?
remodel house改造房子
When are you planning to remodel your house?
你打算何时改造房子?
We should start remodeling our house next week.
我们应该下周开始改造我们的房子。
I m thinking about ...我在考虑……
I m thinking about redecorating my bedroom.
我在考虑重新装修卧室。
I m thinking about repainting the walls and changing the pictures.
我在考虑把墙重新刷一遍,把画也换掉。
I m going to ...after ...做完……后我将去……
I m going to clean the cooker after I finish.
做完后我要清洁餐具。
I m going to mop the floor after I have finished washing.我洗完所有的东西后就去擦地板。
I m looking for ...我想租……
I m looking for a studio (apartment).
我想租一套单室公寓房。
I m looking for an efficiency.我想租一个单室公寓房。
I m looking for a one bedroom(apartment).
我想租一个有一间卧室的公寓。
I m looking for a two bedroom.
我想租一个有两间卧室的公寓。
Do you mind if ...?如果……你介意吗?
Do you mind if it s in a noisy area?
如果在闹市区你介意吗?
Do you mind if it would cost about five hundred dollars a month?如果月租为500美元左右你介意吗?
Do you want ...? 你想要……吗?
Do you want a kitchenette?
你想要一个带小厨房的吗?
Do you want a studio or a one bedroom apartment?
你想要一套小型公寓房间还是要一套只有一间卧室的公寓?
Do you want wall to wall carpeting,one or two bath
rooms,a dishwasher,terrace,air conditioning,and ...?你要铺满地毯、有一个或是两个浴室、一个洗碗机、阳台、空调和……吗?
When can I ...?什么时候我可以……?
When can I take occupancy?
我什么时候可以住进去?
When can I move in?我什么时候可以搬进去住?
Are ...allowed?可不可以……?
Are pets allowed?可以把宠物带来吗?
Are children allowed?孩子可以随我住吗?
Are waterbeds allowed?可不可以用充水床垫?
You have to pay ...你得付……费。
You have to pay for electricity.你得付电费。
You have to pay your own electricity.你得付电费。
You have to pay gas / heat.你得付煤气费/暖气费。
the rent 房租
How much is the rent?房租是多少?
The rent is $250 a month.房租每个月是250美元。
The rent is due no later than the fifth of the month,but we prefer to have it on the first.房租要在每月5号前付清,但是我们希望最好每个月1号付。
The rent includes water and gas but not electricity and telephone.房租里包括了水费和煤气费,但是不包括电费和电话费。
Rent a Room
A:Come on in.Let me show you the house.Isn t it something? Spacious,bright and clean.And the walls were newly painted.Have you ever seen such a nice house?
B:Not really.
A:This is the kitchen.Everything s new.
B:It s great! A nice house is exactly what we re looking for.
A:Well,gentleman,$40 a week if you think that s OK.
B:That sounds just wonderful.
A:When do you want to move in?
B:How about this afternoon?
A:Fine,I ll be expecting you around two.
租房
甲:快请进。我来带你看看房子。漂不漂亮?宽敞、明亮、整洁。墙壁是新刷过的。你见过这么好的房子吗?
乙:还真没见过。
甲:这是厨房,全是新的。
乙:太棒了!我们就是要这样的好房子。
甲:先生,如果你认为可以的话,每周40美元。
乙:完全可以。
甲:想什么时候搬进来?
乙:今天下午怎么样?
甲:很好,我2点钟左右等你。
Furnishing
A:You ve already furnished your apartment?
B:Oh,no.I didn t know the furniture was so expensive.
A:I ve found some used furniture that was dirt cheap.
B:Second hand?
A:Yes.
B:That sounds good,but ...
A:Hey,it s high time economized.
家具摆放
甲:你为你的公寓配备家具了吗?
乙:哦,还没有。我真不知道家具会那么贵。
甲:我找到了一些旧家具,非常便宜。
乙:你指二手货?
甲:是的。
乙:听上去不错,可是……
甲:嗨,现在是应该节省的时候。
如何寻找住房
寻找住房的方法很多,但正规渠道是从当地报纸上查询。在分类广告(classified ad.)中的房屋出租(apartment for rent)这一栏内寻找合适的房子,然后打电话或按地址上门直接与房主联系。
理发
How would you like ...?你想如何……?
How would you like it cut,sir?
先生,你要理成什么样子?
How do you like your hair done?
你喜欢什么样的发式?
How do you like your sideburns?两鬓怎么剪?
Do you want ...? 你要……吗?
Do you want a perm like you had last time?
您要像上次那样烫吗?
Do you want a haircut?你要理发吗?
Do you want it curled?你喜欢卷发吗?
I d like ...我想……
I d like to change a style.我想换个发型。
I d like my hair done in the usual way.
我的头发还是像平常那样做。
I d like a permanent wave,please.我想烫个卷发。
My hair ...我的头发……
My hair splits very badly.What should I do?
我头发分叉很严重,我该怎么办?
My hair has lost its shape.I need to get a haircut.
我的头发都没型了,得修剪一下。
My hair is naturally wavy,so it gets fuzzy easily.
我的头发自然卷,所以容易毛毛的。
Could you ...?你能……吗?
Could you cut a little more off at the temples?
你可不可以把两鬓处再剪掉一点儿?
Could you cut the sides a bit shorter,please?
请你把两边的头发再剪短一点儿好吗?
Could you take a little bit more off the side?
请将侧面的头发多剪一点儿好吗?
Could you change my hairstyle?
你能改变一下我的发型吗?
I think ...我想/认为……
I think an ordinary perm will do.
我想普通电烫就行了。
I think the fringe is too long.Take a little more off it,please.我想刘海太长了。请剪掉一点儿。
Would you like ...?你想……吗?
Would you like a haircut?您想理发吗?
Would you like to have a shampoo / wash the hair first first?您先洗一下头好吗?
Would you like a shampoo or a haircut?
您要洗头还是理发?
Would you like to have you hair cut thin?
要不要把头发削薄一点儿?
How do you ...?您想怎样……?
How do you like it cut?您喜欢理个什么样的?
How do you want it cut?您想怎么理呢?
This style ...这种发型……
This style really suits you fine.
这种发式真的很适合您。
This style fits you.还是这种样式适合您。
What color ...to dye?要染成……颜色的?
What color would you dye it?您要染什么颜色?
What color do you want to dye.
您想火局成什么颜色的?
I want ...我想要……
I want to leave my hair long.我想留个长发。
I want my ears to be showing.我想让耳朵露出来。
I want a crew cut.我想留个小平头。
I want my hair combed back.我想把头发向后梳。
I want to change my hair style.我想改变一下发型。
Don t ...不要……
Don t make it too wavy.不要弄得太卷。
I don t want any parting.不要给我的头发分缝。
Don t take too much off the sides.两侧不要剪太多。
Trim a little off the ...把……再剪剪。
Trim a little off the back / sides / top.
后面的/两边的/头顶的头发再剪剪。
Trim a little off the sideburns.两边的鬓角再剪剪。
I part my hair ...我的头发在……分开。
I part my hair on the right / left / middle.
我的头发在右边/左边/中间分。
I d like to ...我想要……
I d like to restyle my hair.我想做一个新发型。
I d like to get a layer cut.我想把头发打薄。
I ll like to ...我要……
I ll like to have my moustache trimmed.
我想修剪一下小胡须。
I ll like to have a face massage.我要做面部按摩。
Dye the Hair
A:I d like to have my hair thinned out and trimmed,please.
B:Yes.Would you like me to shampoo and set it after that?
A:No,thank you.But I have too many white hairs.What shall I do with that?
B:You may have your hair dyed.Black hair is the most attractive.
A:Could you make me a blond?
B:Your skin color is wrong for blond.To be honest,it wouldn t suit you at all.
A:OK.I ll follow your advice and dye my hair black.
染发
甲:请把我的头发打薄、修剪一下。
乙:好。然后是不是要洗一下,或者定一下型?
甲:不用了,谢谢。但我的白头发有点儿多。我应该怎么打理呢?
乙:你可以染发,黑头发是很迷人的。
甲:你能给我染成金发吗?
乙:金发跟你的肤色不相配。坦白说,那种颜色根本不适合你。
甲:好吧,我接受你的建议,把头发染成黑色。
A New Hairdo
A:I m ready for a new hairdo.Do you have any suggestions?
B:Have you taken a look at any of the new styles lately?
A:Yes,I brought a magazine to show you.I like this one.
B:Oh,that is pretty.Do you want to keep your hair this long?Or do you want to take it shorter? I think you would look cute with short hair.Perhaps you should go even shorter than in the picture.
A:I ll leave it up to you.Like I said,I m ready for a change.
B:OK.You should really think about getting highlights put in,too.
A:Do you think that would look good? I m worried it will make my hair look unnatural.
B:No,it won t.The highlights are very subtle.We can do a little bit this time.If you like it,we can do more next time.Otherwise,the highlights should grow out in about four weeks.
A:OK,just do what you want.I count on you.By the way,how much do you charge for a shampoo and set?
B:Forty dollars in total.
新发型
甲:我准备换个新发型,你有什么建议吗?
乙:你最近有没有看到什么新的发型?
甲:有,我带了一本杂志给你看。我喜欢这个发型。
乙:哦,它很漂亮。你的头发要继续留这么长吗?还是要剪短一点儿?我认为你剪短发一定很好看。或许你该剪得比杂志上更短些才好。
甲:你来决定吧。我说过的,我已经准备好要改变一下自己了。
乙:好。你还应该认真考虑把头发外层颜色染一点儿。
甲:你认为那样会好看吗?我担心那会使我的头发看起来不自然。
乙:不会。只是稍微染一下。这次我们可以稍微染一点儿。如果你喜欢的话,下一次可以染多一点儿。要不然,染过的颜色四个星期就会淡下去了。
甲:好的,我听你的。顺便问一下,洗头、做头发要多少钱?
乙:一共40美元。
在国外理发应该注意的事项
在英美等国要理发或做头发,一般都要提前一两天打电话跟理发店预约,否则临时去只好在理发厅排队等候了。很多人不愿意光顾理发店,主要是因为收费相当昂贵,因为在西方,凡涉及到以人工工时计价的收费都要比机器工作的高出许多。理发店里的各道工序都分别收费,最后合计算账。此外还必须给小费,而且不但要给理发师或美容师小费,甚至别人给你脱递大衣、送上热毛巾等,你也得付给他们小费,理发店的小费一般为理发费的10%到35%,甚至更高。
为了节省开支,大多数西方人都自备电吹风(hair dryer),自己整理发型。特别是女士,常常自己动手整理头发,她们的设备齐全,电吹风、电梳子、卷发器、烫发器等都一应俱全。
看病
...go to see a doctor……去看医生
I m going to see a doctor today.我今天要去看医生。
He went to see a doctor and the doctor said it was the flu.他去看了医生,医生说是流行性感冒。
You d better go to see a doctor.你最好去看医生。
Mary told me you went to see a doctor.
玛丽告诉我你去看过医生。
shake off ...摆脱
I ll shake them off in no time flat.
我马上就把他们甩掉。
It s this cold! I just can t seem to shake it off!
是这可恶的感冒,我看起来好不了了!
break out with pimples长满小痘痘的
They re very oily—you ll probably break out with heaps of pimples!这些东西太油腻——你脸上很可能会出小痘痘的。
You shouldn t have all that chocolate,your face will break out with pimples badly!你不应该吃完那些巧克力,你的脸上会长满小痘痘的。
break out ...出了皮疹
I spilt something on my leg a few days ago,and now it seems to have broken out in a rash.
我前几天腿上溅了一些东西,现在出了好多皮疹。
I couldn t see anything,and after a while I broke out into a cold sweat—I was so scared!伸手不见五指。过一会儿我就浑身出冷汗——我太害怕了!
turn the corner渡过危险期
He s turned the corner.The doctors say he should be out of bed tomorrow,and back home next week.
他已经渡过危险期了。医生说他明天就能起床了,下星期就能回家。
When is this damn company going to turn the corner?这个破公司什么时候才能渡过难关呢?
I have a pain in ...我……痛。
I have a pain in my stomach.我的腹部有点儿痛。
I have a dull pain in the stomach.
我的腹部有点儿隐痛。
I have a pain in the lower abdomen.
我的下腹部有点儿痛。
I have a pain in my side.我这边有点儿痛。
I have a ...我的……
I have a sore throat.我的喉咙有点儿痛。
I have a stomachache.我有点儿胃痛。
I have a toothache.我牙痛。
Do I have to ...? 我必须……吗?
Do I have to come to the hospital every day?
我每天都要到医院来吗?
Do I have to stay in a hospital?我一定要住院吗?
Do I have to stay in bed?我必须躺在床上吗?
Do I have to keep still?我必须保持不动吗?
I want a specimen of your ...我要采一下你的……
I want a specimen of your blood / poop / urine.
我要采一下你的血样/大便样/尿样。
Can you recommend a good ...?你能推荐一位好的……吗?
Can you recommend a good dentist / eye specialist / surgeon / physician?你能推荐一位好的牙科医生/眼科医生/外科医生/内科医生吗?
The chemist gives me ...药剂师给了我……
The chemist gave me ointment / capsule / powder.
药剂师给了我油膏/胶囊/粉剂。
How often ...?多长时间……?
How often must I take it?我该多长时间吃一次药?
How often am I supposed to take this pill?
这种药丸我该多长时间喝一次?
I want you to go to ...for a general check up.我希望你到……进行全面检查。
I want you to go to the hospital for a general check up.我希望你到医院进行全面检查。
I want you to go to the hospital surgery for a general check up.希望你到外科医生的诊所进行全面检查。
I want you to go to the clinic for a general check up.
我希望你到诊所进行全面检查。
The doctor advised me to ...医生劝我……
The doctor advised me to give up smoking and wine.
医生劝我戒烟戒酒。
The doctor advised me to have a good rest.
医生劝我注意休息。
The doctor advised me to go into training.
医生劝我参加锻炼。
The doctor advised me to cultivate flowers.
医生劝我种种花。
The doctor advised me to take part in social activities.医生劝我参加社交活动。
I m allergic to ...我对……过敏。
I m allergic to sulphur.我对磺胺制剂过敏。
I m allergic to penicillin.我对青霉素过敏。
I m allergic to dogs.我对狗过敏。
I m allergic to pollen.我对花粉过敏。
I m allergic to bee stings.我对蜜蜂螫刺过敏。
I can t ...我不能……
I can t have chocolate.我不能吃巧克力。
I can t eat strawberries.我不能吃草莓。
I can t drink milk.我不能喝牛奶。
I can t have dairy products.我不能吃乳制品。
I can t digest milk.我喝牛奶会消化不良。
I feel ...我感觉……
I feel sick.我感到不舒服。
I feel funny.我感到有点儿不舒服。
I feel downright awful.我感到难过死了。
I feel lousy.我感到极不舒服。
I feel rotten.我感到身体不适。
I need ...我需要……
I need some rest.我需要休息一下。
I need a map.我需要打个盹。
I need to take a day off.我需要休假一天。
I need a vacation.我需要休假。
At the Clinic
A:What s wrong with you?
B:I ve got a bad cough and there s an ache in my chest.
A:(After examination) You ve got bronchitis.
B:Oh,is it serious?
A:No,but you ve got to be careful about it.Are you allergic to penicillin?
B:No,usually not.
A:Then you ll have an injection.
在诊所
甲:哪里不舒服?
乙:我咳嗽得很厉害,胸口痛。
甲:(检查后)你得了气管炎。
乙:哦,很严重吗?
甲:不严重,但你得当心点儿。你对青霉素过敏吗?
乙:不,平常不会过敏。
甲:那就给你打一针。
The Emergency
A:Is this the Friendship Hospital?Please send an ambulance to 68Xing Hua Road, the 3rd floor.
B:Is it urgent?Our ambulances are not enough to meet every call.
A:Of course it s urgent.I think the patient is suffering from a cute appendicitis. He may die if not treated in time.
B:All right, we ll come right away.
(After a while ...)
B:Where s the patient?
A:He s there in the room. He s very ill.
B:Don t worry. We ll put him in the stretcher. You are coming with us? Step in please ...Carry him into the emergency ward. Here we are ... Help the patient bathe and change his clothes, Nurse. Then bring him into the operating room.
急诊
甲:是友谊医院吗?请派一辆救护车到星华路68号,三楼。
乙:是不是很紧急?我们的救护车不是很宽裕。
甲:当然很紧急。我想这个病人是患了急性阑尾炎。如果救护不及时,他可能会有生命危险。
乙:好吧。我们立刻就来。
(过了一会儿……)
乙:病人在哪儿?
甲:在房间里。他病得很厉害。
乙:不用担心,我们会把他放在担架床上的。你也跟着来吗?请上来吧……把他抬到急救室去。好,到了……护士,替病人清洗一下身子,换上衣服,然后把他送进手术室。
国内外看病的差别
在国内,有不少人去医院就诊就好像进餐馆点菜一样:“我只是感冒,配点儿感冒冲剂就可以了”。“给我服一片安乃近,睡一觉发汗就行了”。这样的做法在国外可就行不通了。感觉不适去医院就诊,不得先对医生下结论说:“I have a cold.”(我感冒了。)而必须对医生述说你的症状让医生作出判断,也不能自己点药,医生会根据你的病情开药给你。如果你自作主张,医生会认为你不尊重他,你既然自己会给自己看病,为什么还去找医生呢?
购物
beat ...(价钱)高于……
We can beat that price.
我们可以卖得比那个价钱低。
I can beat the deal he gave you.
我们可以用比他给你的更优惠的条件卖给你。
I can t beat that.我无法超越那个条件。
Do you have ...available?你们有……吗?
Do you have any mid size cars available?
你们现在有中型汽车吗?
Do you have a room available for this weekend?
你们这个周末还有空余的座位吗?
Do you have any big screen TV available?
你们现在有大屏幕电视吗?
How much ...?多少……?
How much money did you make?你赚了多少钱?
How many votes did you get?你得到了几张选票?
How much food did you get?你买了多少食物?
How much electricity did you use last month?
上个月你用了多少电?
How much does it cost to ...?……要多少钱?
How much does it cost to go bowling?
打保龄球要多少钱?
How much does it cost to get a ticket for the football game?买一张球赛的票要多少钱?
How much does it cost to rent a room?
租一个房间要多少钱?
How much does it cost to go to Hawaii?
去夏威夷要多少钱?
Which one do sb. like better?……比较喜欢哪一个?
Look at these skirts.Which one do you like better?
看看这些裙子。你比较喜欢哪一件?
They are business plans for the new stores.Which one do you like better?
是开新店的计划。你比较喜欢看哪一个?
Which one did your client like better, though?
那么你的客户比较喜欢哪一个?
The style is ... 这种样式……
The style is [CS〗 appreciated by young men.
这种式样很受年轻人欢迎。
The style is[CS〗 in fashion now.
这种式样现在相当流行。
The style is [CS〗 out of fashion.这种式样已经过时了。
Can I ...?我可以……吗?
Can I get this outfit tailor made?
我可以定做这件衣服吗?
Can I [CS〗 try on this dress?我可以试穿这件衣服吗?
Can I see some men s suits?Size thirty six.
我想看些男士的西装。36号的。
We have ...我们有……
We have a large selection of short sleeve shirts.
我们有很多可供挑选的短袖衬衫。
We don t have any long sleeve shirts.
我们没有长袖衬衫。
We have many patterns and shades for you to choose from.我们有许多图案和颜色供你选择。
We have some really good buys.
我们有些真正的好货。
Look,we have various styles and different sizes of trousers at present.
瞧,我们现在有不同样式和尺寸的裤子。
try on 试穿
Would you like to try it on,miss?您要试穿吗,小姐?
I d like to try on this blouse,please.
我想试一下这件上衣,好吗?
May I try this on?我可以试一下吗?
I ll try it on ...What do you think?
我试试看……你觉得怎么样?
I d like to try on the gray pair.我想试试灰色的。
What colour ...? 什么颜色……?
What colour do these T shirts come in?
目前正在流行什么颜色的T恤?
Please show me something in fashion.Oh,I like this one.What colors are there in this style?
请拿出比较流行的给我看看。哦,我喜欢这一件,这种款式有什么颜色?
What color of a tie do you think goes well with this shirt?你觉得什么颜色的领带配这件衬衫?
What color are you looking for?您想找什么颜色的?
be ...size合……尺寸
This is your size.这是您穿的号。
This seems to be my size.这件好像合我的尺寸。
be for ...适合 ……
The top hat is for formal occasions.
这种高顶帽只有在正式场合才能戴。
The hat will be good for cold winter days.
这顶帽子冬天戴上非常暖和。
I m interested in seeing a pair of shoes to be for my new red dress.我想买一双鞋来配我的新红裙子。
make one s decision 做决定……
I ll show you several kinds and you can compare them and make your decision.
我拿几种您选一选,比较一下,再做决定。
It s big enough.It s the right size for my husband.I make my decision to by them.
够大了,这个尺码我丈夫穿正合适。我买了。
I think I have made my decision and I ll leave it.Thank you just the same.
我想我已经做了决定,这个我就不要了。谢谢你。
Without trying them on,I can t make my decision whether I should buy these fitted leather tall boot or not.不试穿,我没有办法决定要不要买这些合身的高筒靴。
in the display window 在橱窗里
I want to try on a pair of shoes in the display window.我想试一双橱窗内的鞋子。
I m looking for walking shoes in the display window.
我在橱窗内找一种散步穿的鞋子。
Here s a pair of shoes in your size in the display window.They are very good for the price.
橱窗里有一双适合您穿的鞋,价格实在便宜。
I d like to see what a figure I am in the suit in the display window.
我想看看穿上橱窗里的这种衣服身材怎么样。
I m sorry,but you may not try these hats in the display window on,as they are easy to get dirty.
对不起,橱窗里的这些帽子不能试戴,因为容易脏。
catch one s eyes 吸引某人注意
I just passed by your store,and this beautiful scarf in the window caught my eyes.我刚经过您的店门口,橱窗里这条漂亮的围巾吸引了我的视线。
Good. And then,try this Mongolian wool scarf and this black velvet tote.I m sure they will catch others eyes.很好。然后,再试一下这条蒙古式羊毛围巾和这个黑丝绒的手袋。我确定它们会引人注目的。
I like this “furry hat and slim long coat” match.It gives me a romantic and sexy look,let alone catch others eyes.
我喜欢这顶毛皮帽和修身长大衣的组合,它让我看起来既浪漫又性感,更不用说吸引别人注意了。
just browsing只是逛逛
No,thanks.Just browsing.Maybe later I might need your help.不,谢谢。我只是逛逛。可能过一会儿需要你帮忙。
No,just browsing.I have nothing to buy.
不,我只是逛逛,不想买什么。
sample of ... ……样品
Do you have some samples of good woolen fabrics?
你有好的羊毛制品的样品吗?
There re some samples of cloth in the show window.
橱窗里有些布料样品。
Please show me some samples of cloth.
请把衣料样子给我看看。
If you want to make “Qipao”, you need the satin. Good satin products are a bit thicker.There are some samples of them.如果你想做旗袍,就要买缎子。好缎子面料比较厚一些。这是一些样品。
Can you show me some samples of nylon cloth?
你能给我看些尼龙布料的样品吗?
What material ...? 什么料子……?
Since it s getting warmer this time of year,I want something lightweight.What material do you think would be best?这个时候天越来越暖和了,我想买轻便一点儿的。你认为什么料子的最好?
What material is it?是什么料子做的?
What material do you like?你喜欢什么料子?
Could you tell me what material it is made of?
你能告诉我这是什么料子做的吗?
What material is this dress made of?
这种衣服是什么料子做的呢?
be made from/ of ... 由……做成
Is it made of pure woolen cloth?
它是由纯羊毛料做成的吗?
What is this dress made from?
这件连衣裙是什么布料做的?
It s made of leather,not plastic.
这是皮革做的,不是塑料做的。
Her dress was made of the finest silk.
她的裙子是用高档丝绸做成的。
It s made of exceptionally good quality pure wool,and it s very soft.它是用高质量纯羊毛做的,非常柔软。
be on sale特价
Peaches are on sale now,do you want some?
现在桃子特价,要不要买一些?
Here are some fruit on sale.这里有些特价水果。
Have you ever ...?你曾经……?
Have you ever bought fruit at street fruit stands?
你曾在街边水果摊上买过水果吗?
Have you ever bought pears at the farmers market?
你曾在农贸市场买过梨吗?
in season应季
Is watermelon in season now?
现在是吃西瓜的季节了吗?
What kinds of fruit are in season now?
现在有什么季节性水果?
Try On Clothes
A:May I try this jumper?
B:Yeah,sure.The fitting room is over there.
A:(Tries it on) What do you think? Is it a little tight?
B:It suits you very well.Why not try on this hat too? It s the trendy look.
A:No,thank you.Well,I d like to try another one,it s really a little tight.
B:Then how about this one?
A:Let me try it on.
B:How do you feel?
A:It suits me well.
试衣服
甲:我可以试穿这件无袖罩衫吗?
乙:当然可以。试衣间在那边。
甲:(试穿后)你认为怎样?有点儿紧是吗?
乙:很适合你呀。为何不一同试试这顶帽子?这是时髦的搭配。
甲:不用了,谢谢。我想试另一件,这件确实有点儿紧。
乙:那么这件怎么样?
甲:我穿上试试。
乙:感觉怎么样?
甲:很合适。
A Special Price
A:We are making a special offer to you.And this could be your only chance.
B:Why do you say that?
A:Well,today is the last day we sell them at this low price.
B:It s still too much.Can t you make it any cheaper than that?
A:Sorry,but this is the best price.You can t get it any cheaper than here.
B:Are you sure?
A:Of course.
打特价
甲:我们现在给您打特价。这可能是您唯一的机会。
乙:这话怎么说?
甲:今天是我们最后一天以这么低的价格出售。
乙:价钱还是太贵了,就不能多降点儿吗?
甲:抱歉,这是最低的价钱了,您买不到比这儿更便宜的了。
乙:你确定吗?
甲:当然了。
买衣服时怎样用英语表达
买衣服最重要的是合身,所以购买时,最好要求试穿:“Where can I try on this dress?”购买昂贵的衣服时,要确定其品质,问店员“What kind of material is this dress made from?”或“Will it shrink after I wash it?”“Will the color fade?”并问明如何洗涤:“How should I wash this dress?”以免处理不当,糟蹋了好东西。
邀请与聚会
Would you like to ...?你想要……吗?
Would you like to try it?你要不要试一下?
Would you like to go to the seminar?
你要不要去参加研讨会?
Would you like to take the computer course?
你要不要选修电脑课?
Would you like to go to a movie?
你要不要去看电影?
get together ...聚在一起……
Let s get together for lunch.
让我们聚在一起吃顿午餐吧。
We need to get together more often.
我们要更经常聚在一起才好。
Let s get together for a drink.我们一起喝杯酒吧。
When are we going to get together and have some fun? 我们几时可以聚一聚,好好地玩一玩呢?
He called ...他拜访……
He called on me.他来看我。
They called at the office.他们到办公室造访。
Call in, or ring me up.
来见我,要不然就打个电话来。
Do you want to ...?你想要……吗?
Do you want to come along (with us)?
你想(和我们)一起去吗?
Do you want to join us?你想不想和我们一起去?
I d like to invite you to ...我想邀请你参加……
I d like to invite you to our dancing party,are you free?我想邀请你参加我们的晚会,有空吗?
I d like to invite you to our dress party tonight.Would you care to join us?
我想邀你参加今晚的化装舞会,你愿意参加吗?
I d like to invite you to my new house for a visit.
我想请你到我的新房子看看。
I ll take you up on that.我接受你的邀请。
Let me check my schedule.OK,I ll take you up on that.让我看看我的时间表,好,我接受你的邀请。
Thank you.I ll take you up on that.But I ll be a little late,is that OK?谢谢你,我接受你的邀请,但是我会晚到一会儿,可以吗?
I m sorry.I can t take you up on that.I happen to be on a trip this Sunday.很抱歉,我不能接受你的邀请,我这个星期日正好要出差。
May we have the pleasure of your company at dinner?我们可以请你一起进餐吗?
Mr.Smith,may we have the pleasure of your company at dinner?史密斯先生,我们可以请你一起进餐吗?
We re going to have a dinner to congratulate on your promotion.May we have the pleasure of your company at dinner?我们将举行一个宴会,以庆祝你升迁。我们可以请你一起进餐吗?
We re going to hold a conference on the protection of environment.May we have the pleasure of your pre sence at the meeting?我们将举行一个保护环境的会议,我们能有幸邀请您参加吗?
Do you fancy coming along?你想一起来吗?
We re having a party this weekend.Do you fancy coming along?
本周末我们要举行一个聚会,你想一起来吗?
Good news.There s a fancy dress party on Sunday.Mr.Green will attend it.Do you fancy coming along?
有一个好消息。星期日将举行一个化装舞会,格林先生也会去,你想一起来吗?
I guess I ll have to pass.我想我得错过了。
I have to leave by 2∶30 to get there on time.I guess I ll have to pass.我必须两点半离开才能准时到达那里。我想我得错过这回了。
I d love to,but I guess I ll have to pass,for I have to study for a test tomorrow night.
我是想过来,不过我明晚有个考试,得看书。
What if ...?要是……怎么办?
What if I can t go?要是我去不了怎么办?
What if he does not want to go?
要是他不想去怎么办?
Why don t you ...?……怎么样?
Why don t you join me for beer?
我俩儿去喝一杯怎么样?
Why don t you come to my place for wine?
到我家来喝酒怎么样?
Why don t we have a party together?
我们聚一次怎么样?
Can you come ...?……你能来吗?
Can you come tonight?今晚你能不能来?
Can you come to our ball this Saturday?
你这个星期六能否来参加我们的舞会?
Let s go ...我们去……
Let s go for a concert.让我们一起去听音乐会。
Let s go to a bar,shall we?
我们一起到酒吧去怎么样?
I want to ...我想……
I want to have you dance with me tonight.Are you free?我想约你今晚和我跳舞去。你有时间吗?
I want to know if you would come and have a chat with me.你是否愿意来和我聊天。
I want to invite you to a fashion show.
我想邀请你去看一次时装表演。
Thank you for ...谢谢你……
Thank you very much for your invitation.
非常感谢你的邀请。
Thank you for inviting me.I m happy to.
谢谢你的邀请。我很高兴赴约。
That ...那……
That sounds fine.That would be fine.挺好。挺好的。
That s perfect.That sounds great.真棒。棒极了。
That would be fun.那一定很有趣。
That s all right.No problem.好的,没问题。
I won t ...我不能……
I won t be free until next week,sorry.
对不起,下周以前我没时间。
I won t be back until next month,sorry.
对不起,我下个月才能回来。
I won t be able to keep my 10∶30 appointment,but I can come at 11∶30.我10∶30那个约会不能按时到,但我可以11∶30到。
I m afraid ...我恐怕……
I m afraid I can t manage it.我恐怕安排不了。
I m afraid I can t.我恐怕不能去。
I m afraid Sunday s a bit difficult for me.But another time perhaps.
我星期天恐怕有点儿困难。换个时间也许行。
I m sorry ...我很抱歉……
I m sorry to say that I have a previous appointment.
对不起,我已经有个约会了。
I m sorry,but Saturday won t be so convenient for me.对不起,星期六我觉得不太方便。
I m sorry.I have another appointment this Monday.
对不起,本周一我另有约会。
Invite for Dinner
A:When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come over this evening?
B:Not this evening.I promised to go to a concert with some of my colleagues.
A:Well,how about Friday?
B:Oh,I m afraid I can t make it.I ve got an appointment with a student.
A:Hm ...How about Saturday?
B:That sounds fine.
A:Good.Shall we say eight o clock?
B:OK.I ll be there.
邀请吃饭
甲:我们什么时候能请你来吃晚饭?今天晚上你能来吗?
乙:今天晚上不行。我答应和几位同事去听音乐会。
甲:那么星期五怎么样?
乙:哦,恐怕我不行。我和学生有约会。
甲:嗯,星期六怎么样?
乙:星期六可以。
甲:好的,8点行吗?
乙:行。我会准时去的。
Hold a Party
A:Shall we have a dinner party for Rose tonight?
B:All right.Where and when?
A:Just at our home tonight.
B:That is just what I wanted to suggest.
A:Do you think we should invite Peter over for the party?
B:No.I don t think his wife would let him join us.
A:How about inviting Mary and Jane?
B:That sounds like a good idea.
A:How many people should be invited to the party?
B:In my opinion,the more the merrier.But our house is limited.
A:Are twelve people all right?
B:At most twelve,I think.
A:When you send the invitation,tell them not to take too many presents.
B:Oh,dear.It sounds that you want to remind them of taking many presents with them.
举办宴会
甲:今晚我们为罗斯举行一个宴会好吗?
乙:好的,什么时间,在哪里举行?
甲:就在我们家里,今晚。
乙:这正是我要建议的。
甲:我们邀请彼得过来参加宴会好吗?
乙:我觉得他妻子不会让他来参加。
甲:邀请玛丽和简怎么样?
乙:好主意!
甲:邀请多少人参加宴会呢?
乙:就我来看,人越多气氛越好,但是我们的房间不够大。
甲:12人好吗?
乙:我看最多12人。
甲:你发邀请的时候,告诉他们不要多带礼物。
乙:噢,亲爱的,听起来你是想提醒他们多带礼物。
怎样应付邀请
有人邀请你,应该准时到达或在比约定时间晚5分钟或10分钟内到达。假如你到得太早或太晚则被认为是不礼貌。在美国,女主人很可能要自己下厨,她为了准备菜肴,也许要忙到入席之前。要是你可能晚到15分钟以上,应当先打电话通知女主人,告诉她你什么时候可以到。她会为你的仔细周到,为你给她打电话而感激你。
恋爱与婚姻
carry the torch for sb.深深地爱恋着某人
Why don t you love me any more? I still carry the torch for you!
你为什么不再爱我了?我还深深地爱着你!
He ll carry the torch for her for the rest of his life.
他有生之年都在思恋着她。
be crazy about ...为……疯狂,迷恋……
I m crazy about you,baby! I can t get you out of my mind!
我都快为你发疯了!你在我头脑里抹都抹不掉!
That guy is crazy about ice cream.
那个小伙子很喜欢冰激凌。
fall for sb.爱上某人
He s really fallen for her in a big way—he ll do anything for her!
他太爱她了——他愿意为她做任何事情。
Darling,I fell for you the moment I laid eyes on you!亲爱的,我第一眼见到你就爱上了你。
fall in love with ...与……坠入爱河
I fell in love with Mary the second she opened her mouth.玛莉一开口说话我就爱上了她!
I think I ve fallen in love!我想我已经坠入爱河了!
have a crush on ...喜欢上……
I ve had the biggest crush on you ever since I was 17. And now I m finally talking to you!我从17岁就开始偷偷喜欢你!现在我终于开口向你说了!
I think our young John is getting a crush on that girl from accross the road.
我想我们的约翰很喜欢对面街上的女孩。
have a thing going on关系暧昧不清
They two have a thing going on now.
他们俩的关系暧昧不清。
Do you two have a thing going on or something?
你们俩有没有暧昧关系?
love at first sight一见钟情
When our eyes met,it was love at first sight.
当我们的目光相遇时,我们就一见钟情了。
Do you believe in love at first sight,Anthony?
你相信一见钟情吗?安东尼?
I miss you.我思念你。
I m missing you.我想你。
I miss you very much.我很思念你。
I miss you at every beat of my heart.
我无时无刻不在想你。
I miss you so much that I can t sleep all night long.
我想你想得彻夜失眠。
You re my ...你是我的……
You re my dearest love.你是我的挚爱。
You re my true love.你是我的挚爱。
You re my one and only.你是我唯一的恋人。
I love you.我爱你。
I love you so much.我多么爱你。
I love you with all my heart.我全心全意地爱着你。
I love you most of all.我爱你胜于一切。
I love you from the bottom of my heart.
我是真心爱你的。
I love you more than I can say.
纵有千言万语也无法表达我对你的爱。
match般配
They are a well matched couple.他们很般配。
Was it a love match?他们般配吗?
Maybe I don t match you.也许我真的配不上你。
We don t match each other.我们两个不配。
be married结婚
How long have you been married?你结婚多久了?
We ve been married for quite a few years.
我们结婚有些年头了。
Is your daughter married?你女儿结婚了吗?
He s been married for eight years.他已结婚8年了。
marry sb.与某人结婚
Would you marry me?你愿意嫁给我吗?
I want to marry you.我想与你结婚。
I m eager to marry you.我想快点儿和你结婚。
be engaged/ get engaged订婚
Has your niece been engaged?你的侄女订婚了吗?
Has your daughter been engaged?
你的女儿订婚了吗?
We re thinking about getting engaged.
我们在考虑订婚。
Go with Sb.
A:Hi,Bill.I saw you yesterday with a pretty girl.
B:Yes,she is my favorite girl.I ve decided to go steady with her.
A:Are you sure she is the right girl?
B:Sure.She is the ideal girl,the one I had dreamed of.
A:What type of girl is she?
B:She is the mature,stable,feminine type.I hope one day I can marry her.
A:Oh,that s great.You re serious this time.
追求某人
甲:嗨,比尔,我昨天看见你跟一个漂亮的女孩子在一起。
乙:是的,她是我最喜欢的女孩子。我已决定追她。
甲:你确信她就是最适合你的吗?
乙:确信,她是我理想的女孩,是我的梦中情人。
甲:她是哪一种类型的女孩子?
乙:她是那种既成熟,可靠又温柔的女孩。我希望某天我会同她结婚。
甲:噢,那太棒了。看来这次你是认真的了。
Make a Propose
A:Mary,I love you.Will you marry me?
B:I will.I ve been waiting for this moment for a long time.I m so happy.
A:Not as happy as I am.Now I m the happiest man in the world.
B:But,I have a request.
A:What is it?
B:You have to ask for my parents permission.
A:I will,Mary.Let s go and see your parents right away.
求婚
甲:玛莉,我爱你。你愿意嫁给我吗?
乙:我愿意。我等待这个时刻已经很久了。我太高兴了!
甲:但比不上我高兴。现在我是世界上最快乐的人了。
乙:不过,我有个请求。
甲:什么请求?
乙:你要征得我父母的同意。
甲:我会的,玛莉。我们马上就去见你的父母吧。
婚姻中称呼的改变
很多人与人的称呼,随着爱情与婚姻关系的到来,会跟着改变,我们也循着爱情的脚步带着大家了解美语怎么说。在交往阶段时,两人之间是“男朋友”boyfriend 和“女朋友”girlfriend 之间的关系。一旦进展到了订婚阶段这两个人就变成了“未婚夫”fiance 以及“未婚妻” fiancee 的角色。顺利的话,结婚进行曲响起,婚礼进行时的这对新人,就是“新郎”groom 与“新娘”bride 了。当然,结婚后,就是由“老公”husband 与“老婆”wife 共同组成的家庭。那万一不幸离婚了,就只好称对方是“前妻”ex wife 或“前夫”ex husband。
A: Long time no see. How s your girlfriend?
好久不见。你的女朋友还好吧?
B: She s not my girlfriend anymore. She s my wife.
她已经不是女友了。她是我老婆了。
在图书馆
I m reading the ...我正在读……
I m reading the front page.我正在读头版。
I m reading the headlines.我正在读头条新闻。
I m reading the national / international news.
我正在读国内/国际新闻。
I m reading the sports section.我正在读体育版。
Do you ...?你……吗?
Do you agree with the editorial in today s paper?
你同意今天报纸的社论上说的吗?
Did you check out the article on page 3?
你看了第3版的文章了吗?
Do you have any back issues of Newsweek?
你有过期的《新闻周刊》吗?
I prefer to read ...magazines.我比较喜欢阅读……杂志。
I prefer to read entertainment magazines.
我比较喜欢阅读娱乐杂志。
I prefer to read home improvement magazines.
我比较喜欢阅读家庭装饰杂志。
I prefer to read gardening magazines.
我比较喜欢阅读园艺杂志。
I d like to ...我想要……
I d like to apply for a library card.
我想申请一张借书证。
I d like to find a book on geography.
我想找一本地理学方面的书。
I d like to borrow a book on computer technology.
我想借一本计算机技术方面的书。
I d like to keep it for another two weeks.
我想再借两个星期。
I d like to renew it for one more week.
我想再续借一个星期。
Could you ...?你……好吗?
Could you please tell me how to use the card catalogue?
请告诉我怎样使用卡片目录好吗?
Could you recommend me a book on biology?
请您给我推荐一本生物学方面的书可以吗?
Could you show me how to find books in the stacks here?请告诉我怎样在这些书架上找书,好吗?
keep a book借书
How long can I keep it?我可以借多久?
Can I keep this book a little longer?
这本书我能多借一段时间吗?
Please ...first.请先……
Please consult the card catalogue first.
请先查卡片目录。
Please fill out the call slip first. 请先填好索书单。
You can ...你可以……
You can find the book in the card catalogue.
你可以在卡片目录中找到这本书。
You can have a hold in at the library for the book.
你可以在图书馆预约登记借阅那本书。
You can come in and renew it when it is due.
到期你可以来续借。
You may not keep it for over three weeks.
你不能借3个星期以上。
You ll have to ...你得……
You ll have to pay fines if you can t return the book in time.如果你不能按时还书你得付罚款。
This book ...这本书……
I m sorry,but the book is out.
对不起,这本书已经借出了。
The book you want is taken.
你要的那本书已经借出了。
This book is very much in demand.这本书很抢手。
Can I ...?我可以……吗?
Can I borrow these magazines?
我可以借这些杂志吗?
How can I get some help in finding a particular book?我怎样才能得到帮助找到某一本书呢?
Can I keep this book a little longer?
这本书我能多借一段时间吗?
Your book ...你要的书……
I m sorry,your book can t be located.
对不起,你要的书找不到。
Your books are three days overdue.
您借的书过期3天了。
How long ...?多久……?
How long can I keep it?我可以借多久?
How long will you keep it?你要借多久?
Have You Got Your Library Card?
A:I d like to borrow these four books.
B:Have you got your library card?
A:Yes,right here.
B:You ve already had five books out,so you can only take out one more.
A:Then I ll just take out this one.
B:Okay,here s the book and your card.
A:Thanks.Bye.
你带借书证了吗?
甲:我想借这4本书。
乙:你带借书证了吗?
甲:是的,在这儿。
乙:你已借了5本,所以你只能再借1本。
甲:那么我只借这本吧。
乙:好的,这是你的书和借书证。
甲:谢谢。再见。
I d Like to Know How to
Use the Library
A:Good morning.Miss.
B:Morning.Can I help you?
A:Yes,I d like to know how to use the library.You know,I m a new student here.
B:All you need is your student identification card to check out books.
A:Yes.Here s my identification card.
B:That s all you need.
A:Thank you very much.By the way,how many books am I allowed to check out?
B:You can check out two books at a time.But you can t check out newspapers,magazines and periodicals;they have to be read within the library.
A:How long can I keep the books?
B:For two weeks.After that you must renew the books if you wish to keep them longer.
A:I want a book on physics.Could you show me where I can find it?
B:Yes,over there to your left.
我想知道怎么使用图书馆
甲:早上好,小姐。
乙:早上好,我能帮你什么忙吗?
甲:是的,我想知道怎么使用图书馆,你知道,我是这儿的新生。
乙:只要有学生证,你就能借书。
甲:好的,这是我的学生证。
乙:这就足够了。
甲:非常感谢。顺便问一下,我一次可以借出多少本书?
乙:一次两本,但是你不可以借报纸、杂志和期刊,这些必须在图书馆内阅读。
甲:我可以借多长时间?
乙:两周,如果你想借更长时间的话,你得续借。
甲:我想要一本物理方面的书,你可以告诉我在哪儿能找到它吗?
乙:可以。在你左边,在那儿。
怎样使用图书馆
一般图书馆除了藏书以外,另外附设有期刊室(periodical section),阅览室(reading room)和音乐室(music room)。比较现代的图书馆还提供给读者各种视听设备(audio visual)。随着计算机的发展,现在许多大学的图书馆都设有计算机查书系统,这使得查书更为简便快捷。如果你不知道怎样使用计算机查书,问一下图书馆的工作人员,他们会热情耐心地告诉你。除了参考书(reference works)、珍本书(rare books)或文献(documents)外,学校图书馆大部分的书刊学生都可以借出。
在银行
Your ...is ...你的……已经……
Your deposit is exhausted.你的存款支完了。
Your letter of credit is used up.你的信用证用完了。
Your deposit is overdrawn.你的存款透支了。
Would you please tell me ...?你可不可以告诉我……?
Would you please tell me the exchange rate for US dollar today?可以告诉我今天美元的汇率吗?
Would you please tell me the current rate for sterling,please?能否请您告诉我现在英镑的汇率?
Would you please tell me the current rate for RMB?
请您告诉我人民币的现价好吗?
open an account开账户
Excuse me,I d like to open a cable TV account.
打扰了,我想开一个有线电视账户。
I d like to open a credit card account.
我想开一个信用卡账户。
What kind of account do you want to open?
您想开哪种账户?
How would you like to ...? 你想怎么……?
How would you like to send your money?
你想怎么汇款?
How would you like to have it,USD or RMB?
你要取什么币种,人民币还是美元?
How would you like to deposit your money?
您想怎样存钱?
What s ...rate?……率是多少?
What s the interest rate?利率是多少?
What s the current rate?当前汇率是多少?
What s today s exchange rate for the Japanese Yen?
今天日元的汇率是多少?
You have to ...您必须……
You have to fill in an application form first.
您必须先填写一份申请表。
You have to comply with the agreement of Great Wall Card.您必须遵守长城卡协议。
You have to pay 50 yuan for the handling charge.
你得付50元服务费。
traveler s checks旅行支票
Do you want it traveler s checks?换旅行支票吗?
Do you want it traveler s checks for you right away?
您想让我马上给您换旅行支票吗?
Traveler s checks are not valid until they are countersigned.旅行支票只有在背面签字后才有效。
put money in the bank把钱存进银行
We should put the money in the bank first to let it draw interest before we work out something better to do with it.我们应该把钱先存在银行里,让它产生利息,然后再想出好的方法花它。
I put most of my paycheck in the bank so it can draw interest.I m saving up for a holiday this Christmas!
我把大部分工资都存在银行了,这样就能生利息。我正在为圣诞节假期存钱呢!
take out a loan at the bank从银行贷款
I had to take out a loan at the bank to pay for the house.I ll probably be paying it back for years to come!我从银行贷款买房。我恐怕要花很多年来还了。
Hello,I d like to take out a loan.
你好,我想申请贷款。
Do you ...?你们这里……吗?
Do you like to open a current account?
你想开一个活期存款账户吗?
Do you want a current account?
你想开一个活期存款账户吗?
Do you handle foreign currency here,please?
请问你们这儿兑换外汇吗?
deposit存款(额)
Please tell me how you would like to deposit your money.
请告诉我你想存何种账户?
Five yuan is the minimum original deposit.
最低起存额是5元。
savings account存款账户
Our minimum deposit for a savings account is 100 dollars.我们储蓄存款的最低存款额是100美元。
You can open a savings account at any time with an initial deposit of 50 dollars.
你可随时以50美元的存款额开立储蓄账户。
cash a cheque兑现支票
I d like to know whether I can cash a cheque here.
我想知道我能否在这里兑换支票。
Can you cash a cheque for me,please?
请给我兑现这张支票好吗?
overdraw/ withdraw透支/取款
What if I overdraw?如果透支了怎么办?
Please give me your bankbook and withdrawal order.
请给我存折和取款单。
Loan Business
A:Excuse me.I would like to ask about taking out a loan.
B:OK.Have a seat,please.Do you have an account here?
A:Yes.I ve been a customer here for about a year.
B:How much do you want to borrow?
A:I m thinking of borrowing five thousand dollars.
B:All right.I ve got a few more questions to ask you.Then you need to fill out these application forms.
贷款业务
甲:对不起,我想询问有关贷款的事项。
乙:好的,请坐。您在这儿有账户吗?
甲:是的。我在这儿的账户开了有一年了。
乙:那您想借多少呢?
甲:我想借5000美金。
乙:好,我还有几个问题要问您。然后您必须填写这些申请表。
Opening an Account
A:Good afternoon,sir.What can I do for you?
B:Yes,I d like to open an account.
A:What kind of account do you prefer,fixed or current account?
B:Current,please.I want to draw money at any time when I need.What is the proper procedure?
A:OK.First you should fill in the application form,and then we will issue you a passbook.Did you bring your ID Card?
B:Yeah,I took it with me.Is there any minimum for the first deposit?
A:No,sir.Even one yuan is all right.
B:Here are the application and my ID Card.For the first time I d like to deposit 1,000 yuan.
A:That s no problem.Wait a second,please.
开立账户
甲:下午好,先生,需要帮忙吗?
乙:是的,我想开一个储蓄账户。
甲:您想要什么样的账户,定期还是活期?
乙:活期。我想什么时候用钱什么时候就取。正确的程序是什么?
甲:首先您应该填写这张申请表,然后我们给您存折。您带身份证了吗?
乙:是的,我带着呢。开户最低存款有要求吗?
甲:没有,先生。甚至1元钱都可以。
乙:这是我的申请表和身份证。第一次我想存1000元。
甲:没问题。请稍等一会儿。
英美国家的银行
在英美国家,银行是一个非常发达的行业。其数量之多,效率之高,服务范围之广,无不给人留下深刻的印象。由于电脑已运用于各项银行业务,加之全国各地银行分行或办事处的电脑信息是互通的,储户可在全国各地同一名称银行支行办理各项银行业务手续。这自然与我国的国情不同,储户无须在原开立账户的某个特定储蓄所办理各项手续。因此,你如在英美国家外出时,便无需随身携带大笔现金。只需将你的存折或银行信用卡(credit card)随身带上,便可随时随地存取现款,既安全又方便。此外,几乎所有的银行都设有自动存取机(auto bank)。这种机器,银行门口、各个主要大街、地铁站、超级市场旁,到处都有。使用这种自动存取机你一般只需10多秒时间便可以办完取钱手续离去。这对于学习负担繁重、外汇数量有限而又需合理开销的中国留学人员来说,可省去许多麻烦。
在邮局
Do you want ...?你想要……吗?
Do you want it registered?你要寄挂号的吗?
Do you want to send it by air or ordinary mail?
你要航空邮递还是普通邮递?
That will be ...应当是……
That ll be $1.50.应当是1美元50美分。
Then that will be 29cents only.那只要29美分。
An airmail letter to ...寄往……的航空信
An airmail letter to China normally costs 50 cents,but this letter seems a bit thick.寄往中国的航空信一般是50美分,不过这封信好像厚一点儿。
An airmail letter to China normally costs 50 cents if it s not over weight.如果不超重,一封寄往中国的航空信通常要50美分。
How long will it take ...?……要多久?
How long will it take by sea?寄海运要多久?
How long will it take for an airmail letter to get to China?
航空信寄到中国要多长时间?
How long will it take to get there?
到那儿要多长时间?
I d like to ...我想……
I d like to send this parcel to Australia.
我想把这个包裹寄到澳大利亚去。
I d like to send it as a registered parcel.
我想寄一个挂号的包裹。
I d like to save money in a post office savings account.我想把钱存在邮局的账户里。
I d like to pick up the registered letter for me.
我想取一封寄给我的挂号信。
You can ...你可以……
You can send a fax.你可以发个传真。
You can mail it by Federal Express.
你可以用联邦特快寄。
You can mail this letter by certified mail.
你可以寄保价邮件。
by air空运
I want to send / mail it by air.我想寄航空邮件。
Do you want to send it by sea or air?
你想要寄海运还是空运?
I ll send it by air then.那我寄空运好了。
Do you wish to ...?你希望……吗?
Do you wish to send it by airmail?
您希望寄航空邮件吗?
Do you wish to insure it?希望给它买保险吗?
...would you like ...?你想怎样……?
How would you like to send it?你想怎么寄?
Where would you like to send it?你往哪儿寄?
It takes ...这将花费……时间
It may take about a week at the most.
最多可能要用一周的时间。
It takes about three weeks to go surface mail from here to London.从这儿到伦敦的普通邮件大约要用3周。
registered mail挂号邮件
You d better send it registered airmail.
你最好寄航空挂号。
I m sorry.You ll have to take your letter to the registered mail section next window.
抱歉,你得拿着信到隔壁窗口邮件挂号部去办理。
Sending a Registered Letter
A:Can I help you?
B:Yes,I want to mail this letter.
A:What kind of mail would you like to send?
B:I m not sure.How long does it take for an ordinary letter to Shanghai?
A:About three days.Does it have anything valuable in it?
B:Nothing valuable.But there are some photos in it.
A:In this case,I suggest that you send the letter registered.It is faster and safer than the ordinary one.I think the photos are very important,aren t they?
B:You re right.I ll send this letter registered.How much for the postage?
A:You should pay 50 cents for the registration.
B:All right.Thank you very much.
寄挂号信
甲:能帮忙吗?
乙:是的,我要寄信。
甲:您想寄什么种类的信?
乙:我不确定。到上海寄平信要花多长时间?
甲:大约3天。里面有贵重物品吗?
乙:没什么。但里面有一些照片。
甲:如果这样,我建议您寄挂号信。它更快而且更安全。照片是非常重要的,不是吗?
乙:是呀。那我寄挂号信吧。邮资要多少钱?
甲:您要付50美分的挂号费。
乙:好的。非常感谢。
Sending a Fax
A:Hello,can I help you?
B:I d like to send a fax to New York.
A:Photograph or document?
B:Document.
A:Show me your document,please.
B:There you are.
A:Ah,it is clear enough to send.
B:How long will it take to get to New York?It s urgent.
A:It ll only take a few minutes.
B:Oh,excellent.How much does it cost?
A:It s about forty yuan.
发传真
甲:你好,我能帮你忙吗?
乙:我想往纽约发个传真。
甲:是图像传真还是文字传真?
乙:文字传真。
甲:请给我看一下文件。
乙:给您。
甲:啊,挺清楚的。
乙:往纽约发得多长时间?这是个急件。
甲:只需要几分钟的时间。
乙:噢,好极了。多少钱?
甲:40块钱左右。
美国的邮政服务
美国国内的邮件,除了同一市内或近距离的递送以外,几乎都是航空邮件,所以不必再多写Airmail(航空信件)。
邮票可以由自动贩卖机购得。若在百货公司或超级市场的自动贩卖机购买则要贵一些。
重要的书籍文件,请以挂号(Certified Mail或Registered Mail)寄送。寄Certified Mail的过程为:在邮件上贴上绿色的小纸片,由收件人签名,再将该纸片送还寄件人核对,使其获知对方已确实收到。
如果在附近没有邮局,可将要寄的邮件放在自家信箱中,把信箱旁的旗标竖起,等邮递员来时,请他带走。如搬家,可到邮局填一张地址迁移卡,邮局会直接将你的信件送到你的新地址。
在宾馆
I m here to ...我是来……
I m here to wash the cars.我是来洗汽车的。
I m here to mow the lawn.我是来割草坪的。
I m here to fix your stove.我是来修理炉子的。
I m here to clean the house.我是来清扫房子的。
Do you have ...?你这里有……吗?
Do you have any singles?你们这里有单间吗?
Do you have any vacancies?你们这里还有空房吗?
Do you have a single available?你们这里有单间吗?
Do you have a room with two double beds?
你们这里有带两张双人床的房间吗?
Is there ...?有……吗?
Is there air conditioner?有空调吗?
Was there a mini bar in the room?
房间里有小吧台吗?
Are there vender machines available?
有没有自动售货机?
I need a room. 我需要一个房间。
I need a single room.我要一个单间。
I need a room with a single bed.
我要一个带单人床的单间。
I need a room with a bath,please.
我要一间带盥洗室的客房。
I need a room with two single beds.
我要一间有两张单人床的客房。
I need a room with a double bed.
我要一间有一张双人床的客房。
Can I ...?我能不能……?
Can I reserve a room?我可以预订一个房间吗?
Can I book a room?我想预订一个房间,行吗?
Can I get a rollaway (bed) for the two children?
我能不能要一张供两个孩子睡的滚移式折叠床?
How long ...?……多长时间?
How long will you be staying?您要住多长时间?
How long will you be with us?您要住多长时间?
How long do you intend to stay?您打算待多久?
We have/ offer ...我们提供……
We offer mending service.我们有修补服务。
We offer dyeing service.我们这儿有染衣服务。
Do you offer ...? 你们提供……吗?
Do you offer dyeing service?
你们这儿有染衣服务吗?
Do you offer laundry service?你们有没有洗衣服务?
Get me ...please.请给我……
Get me a blanket please.请给我一个毯子。
Get me some water please.请给我点儿水。
Get me a glass of water please.请给我一杯水。
Get me a drink please.请给我来杯饮料。
Get me a pillow please.请给我个枕头(靠垫)。
Could you please ...?请问您……?
Could you please fill out this registration form?
请您填一下这张登记表好吗?
Could you sign your name,please?
请签上您的姓名,好吗?
May I ...?我可以……吗?
May I have your passport?
我可以看一下您的护照吗?
May I know how you are going to settle your account,by individual or by group?
麻烦问一下你们怎样付账,分开结还是一起结?
Here is ...这是……
Here is your room,room 418.Please.
这是您的房间,418号。您请。
Here is the bathroom.这里是浴室。
Here is your key.这是您的房间钥匙。
Is there ...?有……吗?
Is there express service?有快洗服务吗?
Is there a newspaper provided?酒店提供报纸吗?
check out退房
I m going to check out.Please send someone to room seven seven three to take my luggage.
我要退房。麻烦请人到773号房取行李。
When is the checking out time here?
这里的退房时间是几点?
What s your check out time?
你们酒店的退房时间是何时?
I m checking out now.How much do I owe you?
我现在就要退房,我该付你多少钱?
Make a Reservation
A:Hello,Holiday Hotel.May I help you?
B:I am wondering if you have any vacancies tomorrow?
A:What kind of room would you like?
B:A double with a bath.
A:We happen to have some doubles available.
B:What s the price?
A:Twenty five dollars a night.
B:That will be fine.Please hold it for me.My name is Sally Smith.
A:I ll have the room ready for you,Ms.Smith.Thank you for calling us.
预订房间
甲:您好!假日旅馆,有什么需要我服务的吗?
乙:我想知道你们明天有空房间吗?
甲:您要什么样的房间?
乙:一个带浴盆的双人间就行。
甲:我们正好有一些双人间空着。
乙:价格是多少?
甲:一晚25美元。
乙:好的。请为我留着。我的名字是萨莉·史密斯。
甲:我会为您准备好房间的,史密斯夫人。感谢您来电话。
Check In
A:Excuse me.I m John Smith.I have a reservation here a few days ago.
B:Yes,Mr.Smith.Let me check ...Oh,is for you,a double room with a front view.Is that right?
A:That s right.
B:For the registration,fill in this form,please.
A:Sure.By the way,I d like to confirm the charge for a double.
B:120 dollars per night—plus tax.
A:What services come with that?
B:Basically speaking,it includes fees of the room and three meals a day.
A:OK.Here are the form and the money.
B:Thank you very much.Here is the key.Have a good trip!
入住
甲:打扰了。我是约翰·史密斯。几天前我在这订了一个房间。
乙:好的,史密斯先生。让我查一下……哦,您的房间是阳面双人间,对吗?
甲:对。
乙:为了入住,请您填写这张表格。
甲:当然。顺便问一句,我想确认一下双人房的收费。
乙:包括税金120美元一天。
甲:这个价格包括哪些服务项目?
乙:最基本的,它包括住宿费和一日三餐。
甲:知道了。给你表格和钱。
乙:非常感谢。这是钥匙。祝您旅途愉快!
住宾馆应注意的一些细节
中国人常说:“在家千日好,出外时时难。”其实商务旅游期间,你若能事先知道一些居住上的细节,一定也能“处处为家、日日好”。
首先,在你住进旅馆之前,请注意两个词:
(1)电梯——在美加地区叫elevator;英国人则称之为lift。
(2)一楼——在美国叫main floor或first floor;在英国则说成ground floor,因此美语中的first floor,在英国则指二楼。
在西方,还有一项比较迷信的惯例,就是各饭店都不设第13楼,因为他们认为“13”是个不吉利的数字。这和中国人对“4”的忌讳心态是一样的。
此外,房间格局也必须在订房时就搞清楚:
(1)单人房叫single room;双人房叫double room;不过twin room也是双人房,只不过是房内有一张双人床的那一种。
(2)family room则是家庭式房间,能容纳4张以上的床具,商务旅客大概很少会用到。倒是套房(suite),宽敞舒适,又附带小客厅,可能是最适合商务人士的选择。
在警察局
What s ...?发生……事情?
What s your emergency?你有什么紧急事件?
What s going on?发生什么事情了?
What s happening?发生什么事情了?
What s wrong?发生什么事了?
I want to report ...我想要报告……
I want to report a murder.我要报告一起谋杀事件。
I want to report a car accident.我要报告一起车祸。
I am ...我是……
I am innocent / immaculate.我是无辜的。
I m wronged.我是冤枉的。
The police are doing ...警察正在……
The police are investigating / probing / looking into the case.警察正在调查此案。
The police are paying much attention to the case.
警察正在关注此案。
The police are trying to solve the case.
警察正在设法破案。
The suspect is ...嫌疑犯被……
The suspect is under custody / detention / arrest.
嫌疑犯被拘留。
The suspect is put into prison.嫌疑犯被送进了监狱。
We are conducting ...我们正在执行……
We are conducting a police investigation.
我们警方正在执行调查任务。
We are conducting a search warrant.
我们正在执行搜查令。
We are conducting a raid.我们正在进行突击检查。
Put your hands ...把你的双手……
Put your hands up!把手举起来!
Put your hands behind your head.把双手放在头后。
Put your hands where I can see them!把你的双手放在我可以看见的地方!
We have arrested ...for ...……因为……被逮捕。
We have arrested your son for the violation of the Youth Protection Act.
你的儿子因违反青少年保护法而被逮捕了。
We have arrested your minor son for theft.
你未成年的儿子因偷窃被逮捕了。
We have arrested your minor daughter for drinking.
你未成年的女儿因喝酒被逮捕了。
Did the suspect ...?嫌犯有没有……?
Did the suspects identify themselves?
嫌犯有没有透露自己的身份?
Did the suspect sound like anyone you know?
嫌犯的声音听起来像是你认识的人吗?
Did the suspect threaten you in any way?
嫌犯威胁过你吗?
Passport Is Missing
A:Sergeant Jones? I m Jack White.I called you about a lost passport this morning.
B:Yes,Mr.White.Where did you last see it?
A:At the reception counter of the hotel where I am staying.
B:Have you checked everywhere you were this morning?
A:Yes.There s no trace at all.
B:Then please fill out this form.I am afraid you ll have to go to your country s consulate.
A:Thank you.
护照丢了
甲:琼斯警官吗?我是杰克·怀特,我上午为我丢护照的事打过电话。
乙:是的,怀特先生。你最后一次看见它是在哪儿?
甲:在我下榻的旅馆的服务台。
乙:你今天早上去过的地方你都查过了吗?
甲:都查了。一点儿痕迹都没有。
乙:请填一下这张表,恐怕你得去一趟你们国家的领事馆。
甲:谢谢。
Inquire the Suspect
A:Is English acceptable for you?
B:Yes.
A:What s your name?
B:John White.
A:What s your nationality?
B:Nigerian.
A:What s your date of birth?
B:15th April,1975.
A:And your occupation?
B:I m a painter.
A:What s your passport number?
B:78346234643367.
A:Where do you live in China?
B:In the Golden Mountain Hotel in Beijing.
A:You are suspected of smuggling.Do you understand your right?
B:Yes.
A:OK,sign here.
审讯嫌疑犯
甲:和你说英语可以吗?
乙:可以。
甲:你的姓名?
乙:约翰·怀特。
甲:你的国籍?
乙:尼日利亚。
甲:你的出生日期?
乙:1975年4月15日。
甲:你的职业是什么?
乙:我是一个画家。
甲:你的护照号码是多少?
乙:78346234643367。
甲:你在中国住什么地方?
乙:北京的金山饭店。
甲:你被怀疑犯有走私罪。你知道你所拥有的权利吗?
乙:知道。
甲:好的,在这里签字。
美国的警察
除负责调查违反联邦法律的联邦调查局以外,美国没有全国性的警察部队。警察是市或地方一级的机构。警察局长这一职是选举产生的。当然对违章和执法的概念在某些方面各州之间有所不同,但任命的条件、训练、职责、工资和晋级等标准是相似的。
大部分新征来的警察执行巡逻任务。巡逻警察可能分派到拥挤的商业区、边远的居民区或同一区的某些地段地巡逻。他们可能单独或者和其他巡逻警察一起按一定的路线巡逻,有时开车,有时步行。巡逻警察也监视被偷的汽车的动态,加强执行交通规则。他们还要写报告汇报他们的活动情况,如果案件需要按法律程序审理,他们有可能被传到法庭作证。
Call打电话
I m calling to ...我打电话来……
I m calling to confirm a reservation.
我打电话来确认我预订的房间。
I m calling to get details about your car.
我打电话来想知道有关你们的汽车的详细情况。
I m calling to speak with Jane.我想跟简讲话。
I m calling to tell you about a great opportunity.
我打电话来告诉你有一个好机会。
Give sb.a call.给某人打电话。
It doesn t matter.Just give me a call.
没关系,只要给我打个电话就行。
Don t be scared.Give her a call.
不要怕,打个电话给她。
Okay,I ll give you a call.好的,我会给你打电话。
Who was that on the phone?刚才电话里是谁?
Who was that on the phone?刚才电话里是谁?
Who was that called earlier?刚才是谁打电话来?
Who called?都是谁打来的?
...make a call to ...……打电话给……
Will it be OK if I make a call to my office in Los Angeles?我可以打个电话到我在洛杉矶的办公室吗?
There is no charge when making a call to a person who has the same mobile operator / cell phone company.
打电话给同一家通讯公司/手机公司的用户是不收费的。
May I speak with/ to ...?我能跟……说话吗?
May I speak with your supervisor?
我能跟你上司说话吗?
May I speak to a sales representative in the auto pro
ducts division?
我能跟汽车产品部门的销售代表说话吗?
This is ...speaking.我是……
This is your son s teacher speaking.
我是你儿子的老师。
This is the Dean of Students at Taiwan University speaking.我是台湾大学的教务主任。
Who are you trying to ...?你想要……谁?
Who are you trying to reach?你想要联络谁?
Who are you trying to call at this hour of the morning?这么一大早,你想打电话找谁?
What is the name of ...?……的名字是?
What is the name of the person you are trying to contact?你想要找的人的名字是?
What is the name of the guy who told you to call him?叫你打电话来找他的人叫什么名字?
What number ...?……号码是多少?
What number are you calling?你打的号码是多少?
What number were you trying to reach?
你想要打的号码是多少?
Are you sure you dialed ...?你确定你是拨……?
Are you sure you dialed extension 407?
你确定你拨了分机407吗?
Are you sure you dialed the right number?
你确定你拨了正确的号码吗?
...if you call again you will probably ...你再打一次,可能就会……
This is a different number so if you call again you will probably get the right number.这个号码跟你要打的不一样,你再打一次,应该就会打对了吧。
He left here 20 minutes ago so if you call again you will probably get him at home.
他20分钟前离开这里了,所以如果你再打一次,可能会在他家里联络到他了。
...hold for ...……稍等……
Would you mind holding for Jim?
你介意稍等吉姆一下吗?
Will / Can you hold for a minute?
你能稍等一分钟吗?
Please hold for John Smith.
请稍等约翰·史密斯一下。
...put someone on hold ...将某人保留
Could I put you on hold?
我能将你(的通话)保留吗?
If you don t mind waiting,I need to put you on hold for a while.
如果你不介意等,我要把你(的通话)保留一下。
...hold on ...……稍等……
Please hold on.请稍等。
I need you to hold on while I get your account on my computer.
当我在用计算机找你的账号时,你需要稍等一下。
...hang on ...……不要挂断……
Could you please hang on for a couple of minutes?
你能等几分钟,先不要挂断吗?
Please hang on while I find Miss Ravel.
我去找拉威尔小姐,请不要挂断。
...redirect someone s call to ...重新转接某人的电话到……
Can I redirect your call to the right person?
我能重新帮你转接到正确的人吗?
I am redirecting your call to the appropriate department.我正在把你的电话重新转接到正确的部门。
I just want to make sure this call was being redirected to the right person.
我只是想确定电话被重新转接到正确的人。
I am sorry ...cut off.很抱歉……挂断。
I am sorry your call was cut off.
我很抱歉你的电话被挂断了。
I am sorry but you were cut off.
我很抱歉,你的电话被挂断了。
...ask someone to call ...……叫某人打电话……
Could you ask Jack to call me on my cell phone to confirm?你能叫杰克打我的手机确认吗?
Could you ask your daughter to call and confirm when she gets a chance?
当你女儿有空时,你能叫她打电话来确认吗?
Please ask Lewis to call his office as soon as possible and approve the changes.请叫刘易斯尽快打到他的办公室来批准一些更改。
...call back later.……稍后再打来。
Can you call Molly back later?
你能等一下再给莫莉打来吗?
You need to call me back later.你等一下再打给我。
May/ Can I take a message for ...?我能帮……留个言吗?
May I take a message for miss Smith?
我能帮史密斯小姐留个言吗?
Can I take a message for you? 我能帮你留言吗?
Wrong Number
A:Hello.Can I talk to Miss Anna Li,please?
B:I beg your pardon?Miss who?
A:Miss Li.Anna Li.
B:I m sorry,but I don t know that name.You must have the wrong number.
A:Come on.I know Anna s there.Let me talk to her.
B:Sorry.There s no one named Anna here.Are you sure you have the right name?
A:Sure.
B:What number are you trying to dial?
A:It s 423-6681.Isn t it right?
B:No.It isn t.It s 423-6631.
A:I m sorry to have bothered you.
B:No problem.
打错电话
甲:喂,请让安娜·李小姐接电话,好吗?
乙:对不起,你说哪个小姐?
甲:李小姐。安娜·李。
乙:对不起, 我不认识这个人。你一定是弄错号码了。
甲:哦,不。我知道安娜在那儿。让我跟她说话。
乙:对不起,这里没有叫安娜的。你肯定没弄错姓名吗?
甲:一定不会错的。
乙:你要的电话是什么号码?
甲:是423-6681。对吗?
乙:不,不是,我的电话号码是423-6631。
甲:对不起,打扰你了。
乙:没什么。
Taking a Message
A:Hello.Is John in?
B:No,can I take a message?
A:No.I really need to talk to him personally.
B:Would you like to leave a message on his voice mail,then?
A:Yes.Thank you.
B:Hold on.I ll transfer you.(Pause)
C:Hi,this is John. I m not available to take your call,but please leave your name,number and a brief message.I ll get back to you as soon as possible.
A:Hi,John.It s Mary and I really need to talk to you.I won t be able to go to the party with you.Please call me at 556-3243when you get back.
留言
甲:喂,约翰在吗?
乙:他不在,我可以给他传个口信吗?
甲:不,我需要亲自跟他说。
乙:那您要不要在他的语音信箱里留言?
甲:好的,谢谢你。
乙:稍候,我帮您转过去。(暂停)
丙:你好,我是约翰。我现在不能接您的电话,但请您留下您的姓名、电话号码和简短留言。我会尽快给您回电话。
甲:你好,约翰。我是玛丽,我真的需要亲自跟您说话。我不能和你一块儿参加晚会了。你回来请打556-3243找我。
打电话的开篇问候
当你拿起话筒用英语打电话时,开头打招呼的第一个词便是Hello。Hello不像中文中的“喂”可以连喊几声,挂电话打招呼时,只要说一次就够了。紧接着可自报姓名,告诉对方你是谁,并告知想与某人通话。例如:Hello,this is John Li speaking.May I speak to Mr.Osborne,please?喂,你好,我是李约翰,我能和奥斯本先生讲几句话吗?
A healthy person can always be energetic and enjoy his life and achieve what he hopes for in his career.We should keep a balanced diet,that is to say,we should not have too much intake of animal fat,but more vegetables and fruit.If everyone can stick to what is mentioned,one can always keep fit and pursue one s career effectively.