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第4章 社会生活

结交朋友

We are... 我们是……

We are friends.我们是朋友。

We are very close.我们关系非常亲密。

We are pretty tight.我们很亲密。

We are best friends.我们是最好的朋友。

We have... 我们有……

We have the same goal.我们有着共同的目标。

We have similar opinions.我们有相似的看法。

...join you/us? ……和你们/我们在一起吗?

Do you mind if I join you?介意我跟你们一起吗?

May I join you?我可以跟你一起吗?

Care to join us?愿意和我们一起吗?

Could/Can I...? 我可以……吗?

Can I buy you a drink?我可以请你喝一杯吗?

Can I get you something to drink?

我可以给你弄点喝的吗?

...to dance? ……跳舞吗?

Want to dance?想跳舞吗?

Would you like to dance?你愿意跳舞吗?

May I have the next dance?可以邀你跳下一支舞吗?

Do you have...? 你有……吗?

Do you have a light/smoke?有火/烟吗?

Let s... 让我们……吧。

Let s call it a night.让我们今晚就到这儿吧。

Let s get out of here.让我们离开这儿吧。

Let s say our goodbyes.让我们道别吧。

...with you. 和你在一起……

Nice talking with you.跟你聊得真开心。

I had a happy time with you.和你一起玩,我很愉快。

I have to say it,but... 我不想说,但是……

I have to say it,but I ve got some bad news.

我不想说,但是我有坏消息。

I have to say it,but this room is a mess.

我不想说,但是这个房间真是一团糟。

I have to say it,but things need to be changed around here.我不想说,但是这里的事情还是得有所改变。

You d...for me? 你肯为我……吗?

You d do that for me?你肯为我做那些事吗?

You d got through so much trouble for me?

你肯为我解决这些麻烦的事吗?

You d endure all that for me?

你肯为我忍受这一切吗?

Jane,I ve got this problem that s

been...me. 简,我一直有个问题……我。

Jane,I ve got this problem that s been bugging/disturbing/troubling me.简,我一直有个问题困扰我。

Well,the other day,Tom asked me... 嗯,几天前汤姆邀我……

Well,the other day,Tom asked me to go bowling with him.嗯,几天前汤姆邀我跟他去打保龄球。

Well,the other day,Tom asked me out on a date.

嗯,几天前汤姆邀我出去约会。

Well,the other day,Tom asked me if I want to have dinner with him.

嗯,几天前汤姆问我能否和他一起吃晚餐。

You know,I m not one to whine... 你知道,我不是一个……就会抱怨的人。

You know,I m not one to whine when things get tough.

你知道,我不是一个一有困难就会抱怨的人。

You know,I m not one to whine in difficult situations.

你知道,我不是一个一陷入困境就会抱怨的人。

You know,I m not one to whine just because I have a problem.

你知道,我不是一个一有问题就会抱怨的人。

Let Me Go with You

A:You look worried,Xiao Hong. What s wrong with you?

B:I ve lost my wallet and my passport, credit card and foreign currency are in it.

A:Oh, what a pity! Have you reported it?

B:No, not yet.

A:You d better go to the police station and the bank at once.

B:Yes, I will.

A:You d better also inform your embassy and your corporation about it.

B:You re very considerate, thanks a lot.

A:Let me go with you,all right?

B:It s so nice of you!

A:Don t mention it.Let s go.

让我和你一起去

甲:你看上去有些焦虑,小红。你怎么啦?

乙:我的钱包丢了。里面有我的护照、信用证和外币。

甲:唉,真遗憾!你报案了吗?

乙:还没有。

甲:你最好马上到警察局和银行去一趟。

乙:是的,我要去的。

甲:你最好也将此事通知你们的大使馆和你们公司。

乙:你考虑得很周到,非常感谢你。

甲:让我和你一起去,好吗?

乙:你太好了!

甲:没关系的,咱们走吧。

Help Sb.Study

A:I am always running into problems when I learn the computer.But I don t know whom I can turn to for help.

B:You can get on line and turn to computer specialists who are generous in aiding people.

A:Are there warmhearted people who help me?

B:I will recommend to you one web address,http://

www.cce.com.cn.OK,it is open.

A:Wah!Splendid dialogues!

B:You can try and see if there is anything you want.

A:This problem won t trouble me any more.I am saved.

B:Did you find many teachers easy to approach?

A:I won t have any troubles in solving the computer problems any more.

B:Do remember to add the web address to your collection.

A:Thanks a lot for your help.

帮助某人学习

甲:学电脑经常遇到一些问题,苦于无师可教。

乙:你可以上网请教那些乐于助人的电脑专家。

甲:有这样的热心人来帮忙吗?

乙:给你推荐个网址,http://www.cce.com.cn。好了,

打开了。

甲:哇,有这么精彩的对话。

乙:找找看有没有你需要的内容。

甲:这个问题不再困扰我了!有救了!

乙:你是不是找到很多平易近人的老师呀!

甲:以后电脑方面的问题我就不用发愁了。

乙:记得把网址保存到收藏夹中去哟。

甲:谢谢你的帮助。

外国友人的礼物

同我们一样,老外也会根据不同的对象而送不同的礼物,即考虑对方的年龄、经历以及社会背景等,不过他们有时想不出送什么礼物好时,就一样也不送,而在过后回请对方。他们所送的礼物通常不大,比如一束鲜花、一瓶酒或一盒巧克力。鲜花会立即被女主人插进花瓶放在桌上。如果主人没备酒,那么这瓶酒马上就开了。巧克力则有时饭后拿出来让大伙吃,有时因为食物充足而放在一边。总之,不带礼物,也不会被人议论。作为中国人,我们可以备一些具有中国文化传统的小礼物,比如剪纸、印有中国画的书签或小泥人等。把这些东西送给外国朋友,有助于他们深入了解中国文化,这是大多数西方人乐意接受的。

休闲娱乐

Do you like to play...? 你喜欢玩……吗?

Do you like to play badminton/basketball/tennis?

你喜欢打羽毛球/篮球/网球吗?

Now the score is... 现在比分是……

Now the score is three to one.现在比分是3:1。

Now the score is in our favor.

现在的比分对我们有利。

What s the score?比分是多少?

I ve signed up for... 我已报名参加了……

I ve signed up for 100meter dash.

我已报名参加了100米短跑。

I ve signed up for 800meter relay.

我已报名参加了800米接力跑。

I ve signed up for 10000meter long distance run.

我已报名参加了万米长跑。

Let s go for... 我们去……吧

Let s go for wrestling/camping/bodybuilding/fishing/hunting.我们去摔跤/野营/健美/钓鱼/打猎吧。

Is there any...around here? 这附近有……吗?

Is there any golf course around here?

这附近有高尔夫球场吗?

Is there any grass/badminton court around here?

这附近有草地网球场/羽毛球场吗?

Is there any velodrome around here?

这附近有(自行车等的)室内赛车场吗?

Is there any football field around here?

这附近有足球场吗?

The...is an “icon”attraction of... ……是……标志性的旅游点。

The Temple of Heavenly Peace is an “icon”attraction of China.天坛是中国标志性的旅游点。

The Big Ben is an “icon”attraction of UK.

大本钟是英国标志性的旅游点。

The Arch of Triumph is an “icon”attraction of France.

凯旋门是法国标志性的旅游点。

The Sydney Opera House is an “icon”attraction of Australia.悉尼歌剧院是澳大利亚标志性的旅游点。

We are interested in... 我们对……感兴趣。

We are interested in history/antiques/painting/art/sculpture.

我们对历史/文物/绘画/艺术/雕塑感兴趣。

Will you...me with a dance? 请你和我跳个舞,好吗?

Will you favor/oblige/honor me with a dance?

请你和我跳个舞,好吗?

I do love... 我非常喜欢……

I do love Waltz/social dance/foxtrot.

我非常喜欢华尔兹/交际舞/狐步舞。

We...all the time. 我们老是……

We go to the movies all the time.

我们老是去看电影。

We go shopping all the time.我们老是去逛街。

We eat out all the time.我们老是在外面吃饭。

...is on TV in a few minutes. 再过几分钟,电视就要播出……

Wide World of Wrestling is on TV in a few minutes.

再过几分钟,电视就要播出世界摔跤赛。

A program about dogs is on TV in a few minutes.

再过几分钟,电视就要播出一个跟狗有关的节目。

The baseball game is on TV in a few minutes.

再过几分钟,电视就要播出棒球比赛。

Dancing

A:May I have the first dance?

B:Sure,with my pleasure!

A:What dance do you like?

B:I like the old styles of dance.

A:Which do you prefer,waltz or tango?

B:Waltz.

A:Why don t you like modern dance?

B:I think the steps are too fast.

A:Well,the music has started.It s a slow waltz.

B:Let s go and dance.

A:OK.

跳舞

甲:能请你跳第一支舞吗?

乙:当然可以,我甚感荣幸。

甲:你喜欢跳什么舞?

乙:我喜欢跳古典舞。

甲:对于华尔兹和探戈,你更喜欢跳哪一种?

乙:我更喜欢跳华尔兹。

甲:你为什么不喜欢跳现代舞?

乙:我认为它们的节奏太快了。

甲:音乐开始了,是慢华尔兹。

乙:我们去跳吧。

甲:好。

Playing Chess

A:What games do you like?

B:I like word games.

A:How about a game of bridge?

B:I don t like it at all.

A:What about guessing games?

B:I m not one for the games.

A:Let s play other game.

B:What about playing go?

A:OK.

下棋

甲:你喜欢什么游戏?

乙:我喜欢猜字游戏。

甲:玩玩桥牌如何?

乙:我对玩桥牌没有一点兴趣。

甲:猜谜怎么样?

乙:我不擅长猜谜。

甲:那我们就玩点别的游戏吧。

乙:下围棋如何?

甲:好吧。

外出旅游时应注意的事项

旅游已成了西方人生活中不可或缺的一部分。当然,由于各方面的差异,各个国家、各个阶层的人对旅游的投入程度不尽相同。

开车旅行要带足旅途必备品,驾驶者还要注意安全。不同的国家和地区间的交通规则不尽相同,驾驶者在动身前应对即将游览的城市进行一番了解,以免到时不小心违反了交通规则。

无论是自助旅游,还是随团旅游,安全应放在第一位。随团旅游是集体活动,途中的食宿、游乐均由旅游团负责安排,旅游团的成员必须遵从导游的安排,切忌自由行事,以免脱队给个人和旅游团带来不必要的麻烦。自助旅行者的个人自由度较大,一切由自己负责,途中的活动可以根据情况自行调整。无论到哪里旅行,旅游者都应尊重当地的风俗习惯和规章制度,尤其是少数民族部落的习俗和制度,千万不能违反当地的禁忌,以免引起不必要的麻烦。

Domestic Help 家政服务

Everything is... 一切都……

Everything is clean.一切都很干净。

Everything is order.一切都井然有序。

Everything is as neat as a pin in the house.

屋里一切都极为清洁雅致。

You do/did... 你做得……

You did a good job.您做得很好。

You do such nice work.您干得真漂亮。

Please... 请……

Please clean the floors.请您打扫一下地面。

Please vacuum and dust the whole house.

请您给整个房间吸一下尘。

I need more... 我还需要……

I need more plastic garbage bags.

我还需要些塑料垃圾袋。

I need more furniture polish.

我还得要些家具上光剂。

I need more cleaner.我还需要些清洗剂。

It looks... 看起来……

It looks nice/good/great.

看很漂亮/太好了/太棒了。

Place... 把……放到……

Place the clippings in the plastic garbage bags.

您把垃圾放在塑料垃圾袋里。

Place the bags at the curb.

把垃圾袋放到路缘围栏边。

Do you want me to...? 你想让我……吗?

Do you want me to fertilize/edge?

要我给草施肥/修剪吗?

Repairing Pipeline

A:Excuse me,could you do something about the bathroom?

B:Yes,sir.What s wrong with it?

A:The washbasin leaks.

B:I see.I ll call in the maintenance man.Anything else?

A:Yes,sir.Even worse,the water closet is clogged and it overflows when I flush.Could someone come to repair them immediately?

B:No problem.They ll be there very soon.

修理管道

甲:对不起,你能修修我的卫生间吗?

乙:可以,先生。出了什么问题?

甲:洗脸池漏水。

乙:我知道了。我叫维修工人来瞧瞧。还有别的问题吗?

甲:有,先生。更糟的是抽水马桶堵了,我一冲水,水就冒出来。能马上来修修吗?

乙:没问题,他们马上就到。

House Repairing

A:The pump is noisy and it also leaks.Could you come as soon as possible?

B:No problem.What s your address?

A:No.14Lincoln Street.

B:OK.I ll be over as soon as I can.

房屋修缮

甲:水泵有噪声,还漏水。你能尽快来吗?

乙:没问题。请问您的地址?

甲:林肯大街14号。

乙:好的,我会尽快到您那儿的。

修理东西怎样表达

日常生活中常会有些东西需要修理。因此,学会如何表达是很重要的。譬如,不知道哪里可以修理,可以问:Where can I get this repaired?想要知道什么时候可以修好,可以说:When will it be ready?只要学会一些基本句型,就可以运用自如了。

在理发店

Don t... 不要……

Don t make it too wavy.不要弄得太卷。

Don t take too much off the sides.

两侧不要剪太多。

Trim a little off... ……再剪剪

Trim a little off the sides/sideburns.

两边的头发/鬓角再剪剪。

How would you like...? 您想要……?

How would you like your haircut,sir?

先生,你喜欢什么发式?

How would you like it cut,sir?

先生,你喜欢理成什么式样?

How would you like your hair done,madam? Permanent,cold wave,or washed and dressed?您的头发要电烫、冷烫,还是洗一洗、做一做呢,夫人?

Would you like...? 您想……吗?

Would you like a new hairstyle,or do you want to keep it the way you have it now?

您喜欢新发式,还是想保留您现在的样子?

Would you like a shave?您要刮脸吗?

Would you like it washed?您要洗一洗头吗?

What color...? ……什么颜色?

What color do you want,madam?

夫人,您(的头发)要染什么颜色?

What color would you dye it?

你(的头发)要染什么颜色?

I d like to get a...cut. 我要剃……

I d like to get a razor/crew cut.我要剃光/平头。

Would you please trim my... 给我修剪一下……好吗?

Would you please trim my beard/sideburns/moustache? 给我修剪一下胡须/鬓角/小胡子好吗?

Can you...my hair? 你能……我的头发吗?

Can you dye my hair?你能给我的头发染色吗?

Can you blowdry and style my hair?

你能把我的头发吹干定型吗?

Can you color and rinse my hair?

你能将我的头发染发冲洗吗?

Could you take a little bit more off the...? 请将……的头发多剪一点好吗?

Could you take a little bit more off the side/top/back?

请将侧面/头顶/后面的头发多剪一点好吗?

I need... 我需要……

I need my hair washed.我想洗一下头发。

I need it a cut short.我想把头发剪短些。

I need a little off.我需要把头发剪掉一点。

I d like my hair... 我想要我的头发……

I d like my hair dyed.我想染发。

I d like my hair a little bouncy.

我想我的头发有些弹性。

Washing the Hair

A:How do you like giving your hair some shampoo?

B:Will it take long?

A:Probably around thirty minutes.

B:That s alright then.Go ahead.

A:Your hair has a lot of dandruff.

B:I guess it s because of the dry weather here.What do you advise I should do about it?

A:Well,using the right shampoo will sometimes do the trick.There are a lot of antidandruff shampoos available in the market now.You can try shampooing every day also as you have oily hair.

B:Thanks for your advice.

A:It s my pleasure.

洗头发

甲:你想不想洗洗头发?

乙:要很久吗?

甲:可能要30分钟左右。

乙:那没关系。洗吧。

甲:你的头发有很多头皮屑。

乙:我想是因为这儿气候干燥的缘故。你说我该怎么办?

甲:嗯,用对了洗发香波有时候可以达到目的,现在市场上有很多去头皮屑的洗发香波。由于你是油性发质,你可以试着每天洗头发。

乙:谢谢你的建议。

甲:不客气。

Styling the Hair

A:I want my hair set.

B:Very well,madam.

A:Have you any pictures of new hairstyles?I d like to try something new.

B:Yes,madam.Here are the latest styles.Look at this one.It s very much in vogue now.Your hair is long and such a lovely auburn that it ll look perfect in a knot at the back.

A:But won t it make my face look too round?

B:Oh,no,I m sure it ll look quite nice on you,madam.

A:All right,do my hair like that,and if it doesn t suit me,you ll simply have to restyle it.

B:Very well,madam.

设计发型

甲:我想做头发。

乙:好的,夫人。

甲:你们有没有新发型的照片?我想试做一个新的发型。

乙:有的,夫人。这些都是最新的发型。请看这个。现在十分流行。您的头发长,而且是好看的红褐色,如果把您的头发在后脑勺挽成一个蝴蝶结,那真是漂亮极了。

甲:可是,这样的发型会不会使我的脸看起来太圆了?

乙:噢,不会的,我认为这样的发型对您很合适,夫人。

甲:好吧,就按这个发型给我做吧。不过,如果它对我不合适,你就得重新设计。

乙:好的,夫人。

国外理发的小知识

生活中,男子需经常理发、修面、剃须;女子则经常要做头发、修指甲。这不但是为了整洁美观,而且也是人际交流的需要。于是,Barber s shop(男子理发店)和Beauty s Saloon(女子理发店)也就应运而生了。

如果你的确需要去理发店理发时,有一点要注意,就是千万别忘记给小费。不但要给理发师或美容师小费,甚至别人给你脱递大衣,给你送上热毛巾,你也得给小费。理发店的小费一般为理发费用的10%到35%,但实际上,人们所给的往往超过这个数目。

在医院

What s...? 怎么了?

What s the trouble with you?你哪里不舒服?

What s your complaint?你哪里不舒服?

What s bothering you?你哪里不舒服?

What s up with you?你生什么病了?

What s the matter with you?你哪里不舒服?

When did...? ……是什么时候……?

When did the trouble start?

什么时候开始不舒服的?

When did the pain start?什么时候开始痛的?

When did it happen?什么时候发生的?

When did your diarrhea start?

你什么时候开始腹泻的?

When did you begin feeling unwell?

你什么时候开始觉得身体不适?

What kind of...? ……是什么样的?

What kind of pain do you feel?你觉得怎么个痛法?

What kind of stool did you notice,watery of mucus?

你注意大便了吗?是水样的还是黏液样?

What kind of treatment have you had?

你过去用什么方法治疗过?

How long...? ……多久了?

How long have you been feeling like this?

你有这样的感觉多长时间了?

How long have you been going on?

你这样持续多久了?

How long have you been ill?你病多久了?

How long has this been going on?

这种情况持续多长时间了?

How long have you had it?

你得这病多长时间了?

How long have you had these symptoms?

你有这些症状多久了?

How long have you suffered from all these?

这种不适有多久了?

How s...? ……怎么样?

How s your appetite those days?

你近来食欲如何?

How s your heart trouble,Mr. Smith?

史密斯先生,你的心脏病怎么样了?

How s your sleep?你的睡眠怎么样?

How was your leg hurt?你的腿怎么受伤的?

Have you...? 你以前……?

Have you ever had any trouble before?

你以前得过什么病吗?

Have you vomited?你呕吐过没有?

Have you lost weight recently?

你最近体重减轻了吗?

Have you been losing any weight?

你的体重一直在减轻吗?

Have you been coughing and sneezing?

你是不是一直咳嗽、打喷嚏?

Have you got a high fever?你发烧吗?

Do you feel...? 你感觉……吗?

Do you feel short of breath?你觉得气短吗?

Do you feel pain after meals?你是饭后觉得痛的吗?

Do you feel abdominal pain when you go to the toilet?

你去厕所时感到腹痛吗?

Do you have...? 你有……症状吗?

Do you have a pain in you stomach?你肚子痛吗?

Do you have a cough?你咳嗽吗?

Can you bend...? 你……能弯吗?

Can you bend over?你能弯腰吗?

Can you bend your knees?你的膝盖能弯曲吗?

I ve got a... 我得了……

I ve got a pain in my back.我的背痛。

I ve got a terrible cough.我咳嗽得厉害。

I ve got a headache.我头痛。

I ve got a pain in my chest.我胸口疼。

I ve got a stomach ache.我胃疼。

I m... 我正在……

I m bleeding like a stuck pig.我的血流个不停。

I m running a fever.我在发烧。

I m feeling rather out of sorts these days.

我这几天很难受。

My eardrum/knees/eyes/nose... 我的耳鼓/膝盖/眼睛/鼻子……

My left eardrum has become infected.

我左耳的耳鼓感染了。

My knees have not been right lately.

我的膝盖近来一直不好。

My eyes are feeling deadly distended pain.

我的眼睛痛极了。

My eyes water when I face the wind.

我的眼睛迎风流泪。

My nose bleeds often.我的鼻子常出血。

I feel... 我感觉……

I feel weak/dizzy.我感到虚弱/头晕目眩。

I can t... 我无法……

I can t put pressure on my foot.

我的腿不能用力。

I can t step down on my foot.

我的腿发软,站不起来。

I can t sleep.我睡不着觉。

I can t seem to stay awake.我好像眼皮很沉。

I can t bend over.我弯不下身子。

It hurts when... 当……时就疼。

It hurts when I breathe.我呼吸时这儿就痛。

It hurts when I do this.做这个动作时,我这儿就痛。

He has got an(a)... 他得了……。

He has got an infection/AIDS.

他得了传染病/艾滋病。

He has got a SARS/bird flu/venereal disease.

他得了非典/禽流感/性病。

I want you to go to the...for a general checkup. 希望你到……做个全面检查。

I want you to go to the hospital/clinic/surgery for a general checkup.我希望你到医院/诊所/外科医生的诊所做个全面检查。

Can you recommend a (an) good...? 你能推荐一位好的……吗?

Can you recommend a good dentist/general practitioner/children s poiatrist/eye specialist/surgeon?你能推荐一位好的牙科/全科/儿科/眼科/外科医生吗?

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。

The chemist gave me... 药剂师给我……

The chemist gave me ointment/capsule/tablet/powder/injection.

药剂师给了我油膏/胶囊/片剂/粉剂/针剂。

tie...down 绑住……

I m going to have to tie you down just to see what s wrong with you.

我得把你绑起来,看看你到底生了什么病。

At the Clinic

A:Hello,Mr.Bob! Come in and sit down.

B:Hello,doctor.

A:What s the matter?

B:I ve got a headache.

A:Do you often have headache?

B:No,I don t.

A:When did it start?

B:About one day ago.Can you give me some medicine? It s very painful.

A:Yes,I ll give you some pills.Take one three times a day,and come back in three days.

在诊所

甲:你好,鲍勃先生,请进来坐下。

乙:你好,医生。

甲:你怎么啦?

乙:我头痛。

甲:你经常头痛吗?

乙:不,不经常头痛。

甲:头痛什么时候开始?

乙:大概一天前。你能给我一些药吗?头痛极了。

甲:我给你开些药。一天三次,每次吃一片。过三天后你再来看看。

At the Emergency Room

A:Hello.I m Dr.Jones.What brings you to the emergency room?

B:I ve got terrible pains in my belly.And I feel like I m going to throw up all the time.I feel awful.

A:How long have you had this pain?

B:It started last night,up here,but this morning it s here,and it really hurts.

A:How was it last night?

B:Oh,it wasn t too bad.The pain came and went,and I managed to get a little sleep.It s been painful down here for the past four hours or so.

A:How has your appetite been?

B:I haven t eaten anything since yesterday afternoon.I just couldn t stand to look at food.

在急诊室

甲:你好。我是琼斯医生。什么原因使你到急诊室来?

乙:我腹部疼得厉害。我总觉得要吐。我感觉很不好。

甲:这种疼痛有多久了?

乙:昨天晚上开始的,在上面这儿,可是今天早晨是这儿,确实很痛。

甲:昨天夜里怎么样?

乙:噢,还不太坏。一会儿痛,一会儿不痛。我设法睡一会儿,可是睡不着。就是下面这里疼,疼了有四个小时左右。

甲:你的食欲怎么样?

乙:自从昨天下午我就没吃一点东西。我真的不能忍受看到食物。

国外看病要预约

在国外看病,一般要预约,到约定的时间才来。和医生预约(make an appointment),通常是打电话与医院护士或秘书约定时间。什么时候能看医生,视医生情况而定;一般在一两天之内就可以,但也有需要一星期以后才行的。若是私人诊所,到了约定时间去看,不会等太久。若上医院门诊,可能要花较长的时间等候。

美国有私人医生(private doctors)和私人诊所(private clinics),还有公家诊所(public clinics)、医院(hospital)和医院急诊中心(hospital emergency wards)等。

购物

This shirt... 这件衣服……

This shirt doesn t match your trousers.

这件衣服与你的裤子不相配。

This shirt is one size smaller on you.

你穿这衣服小一号。

This color is... 这种颜色……

This color is too dark.这种颜色太深。

This color is a bit light.这种颜色有点浅。

I want to order... 我要订购……

I want to order silk underwear.我要订丝质内衣。

I want to order two pairs of arctic hiking boots,one men s and one women s.

我要订两双御寒登山靴,一双男用的,一双女用的。

I am interested in getting... 我想要买……

I am interested in getting a blue nylon sport coat.

我想要买一件蓝色尼龙运动外套。

I am interested in getting two shirts with the twoforone special.我想要买两件买二送一的衣服。

Do you have...at your store? 你们店里有……吗?

Do you have children s toothpaste at your store?

你们店里有儿童牙膏吗?

Do you have a return and exchange policy at your store?你们店里有退还和更换货物的规定吗?

Can you order...for me? 你能帮我订……吗?

Can you order a blue one for me?

你能帮我订一个蓝色的吗?

Can you order the complete set for me?

你能帮我订一整套系列吗?

When...back in stock? ……什么时候会再有现货?

When will you have it back in stock?

你们什么时候会再有现货?

When do you think the textbook will be back in stock?

你想教科书什么时候会再有现货?

We currently have...in stock. 我们现在……的现货。

We currently have only one type in stock.

我们现在只有一种有现货。

We currently have summer clothes in stock.

我们现在有夏季衣服的现货。

...specialize in... ……专门……

The company specializes in highend home entertainment systems.

这家公司专门做高端家庭娱乐设备。

The store specializes in clothes for the young professional.这家店专门卖年轻专业人士的衣物。

If you do not have...,then... 如果你没有……,那就……

If you do not have the orginal receipt,then we are unable to process your return.如果你没有原始的收据,我们就无法为您办理退货。

If you do not have all the original Styrofoam packaging,then use the original box and pack the product carefully.如果你没有原来的塑料包装,那就用原来的箱子,仔细地包起来。

Please refer to/check your packing slip for... 请从您的送货单上看……

Please refer to/check your packing slip for the list of items included in this order.

请从您的送货单上看这次订购的物品清单。

Please refer to/check your packing slip for the name and address of the distributor nearest you.

请从您的送货单上查找离你最近的送货人的名字和住址。

works well for/on... 对……很有用

This shampoo works well for dandruff.

这种洗发液对头皮很有用。

This toothpaste works well on smoke s teeth.

这种牙膏对吸烟者的牙齿很有效。

be made of/from 由……制成

This dress is made of pure silk.

这条裙子是真丝做的。

Paper is made from wood.纸是由木材制成的。

What/How about...? ……怎么样?

What about this grey one?这件灰色的怎么样?

How about the trousers?这条裤子怎么样?

May/Could/Can I...? 我可以……吗?

May I touch the ceramic?

我可以触摸一下这件瓷器吗?

Could I have a closer look at them?我能仔细看看吗?

Can I look at that one?我能看看那件吗?

Could I possibly touch it?我可以触摸一下吗?

engage in 从事于

Our corporation has engaged in ceramic production for many years.我们公司从事陶瓷生产已经多年。

They also engage in various kinds of sideline production.他们也从事各种副业的生产。

The style is... 这种式样……

The style is the fashion now.

这种式样现在相当流行。

The style is appreciated by young people.

这种式样很受年轻人欢迎。

I like...dresses. 我喜欢……衣服。

I like darker/brighter/longer dresses.

我喜欢颜色暗一点/颜色亮一点/长一点的衣服。

Let s go find a... 我们去找……

Let s go find a matching belt.

我们去找条相配的皮带吧。

Let s go find a pair of shoes.我们去找双鞋子吧。

Let s go find a pay phone.我们去找个公共电话吧。

For some reason,... 由于某些原因,……

For some reason, the total was 75.

由于某些原因,总共要75美元。

For some reason, the cashier didn t give me a receipt.

由于某些原因,出纳没有给我发票。

For some reason, I got a 20% discount.

由于某些原因,我享有八折的优惠。

I don t think...should have cost that much. 我不认为……得花那么多钱。

I don t think the CDs/records/clothes should have cost that much.

我不认为这些CD/唱片/衣服得花那么多钱。

Buying Overcoat

A:Do you want some assistance,madam?

B:I d like to see an overcoat for the autumn.

A:How do you like this,madam?

B:It s much too light in color for the autumn.I d rather have something darker,and a bit thicker.

A:What about this then? It s made of exceptionally good quality,pure wool,very soft.

B:Very good.May I try this on?

A:Please come with me to the fitting room.

B:I like this style,but I don t satisfy the color.Let me see the yellow one,in my size,please.

A:Yes,madam.This is your size,and it s a lovely dress and very smart.It s in fashion now.Would you like to try it?

B:All right,it just suits me.I ll take it.

买大衣

甲:需要帮助吗?女士?

乙:我想看一下秋天穿的大衣。

甲:这件怎么样,女士?

乙:秋天穿这个颜色有点太浅了。我想要一件深点的,还要厚一些。

甲:那这件怎么样?它是由上等质量的纯羊毛制成的,非常柔软。

乙:很好。我可以试试吗?

甲:请跟我来试衣间。

乙:我喜欢这个样式,但颜色不是很满意。请让我看看那件黄色的,我的号码。

甲:好的,女士。这是你的号,它非常漂亮也非常精神,现在正流行呢。您想试一试吗?

乙:好的,正合适,我要这件了。

Refunding

A:Excuse me.Do you think I can return these gloves?

B:What s the problem with them?

A:They re too small.

B:Didn t you try them on before you bought them?

A:Well,as a matter of fact,I received them a gift.

B:Then are you sure they came from this store?

A:Yes,I m pretty sure.

B:But do you have the receipt for the gloves?

A:Yes.Here you are.

B:In this case,you can get the money.

A:Thank you very much.

退款

甲:对不起,我可以退回这双手套吗?

乙:手套有什么毛病吗?

甲:太小了。

乙:您买之前难道没戴上试试吗?

甲:实际上这副手套是别人送给我的礼物。

乙:那么您能肯定这手套是在这个店买的吗?

甲:我肯定是在这儿买的。

乙:请问您有发票吗?

甲:是的。给你。

乙:这样的话,我可以给您退款。

甲:非常感谢。

怎样在超市购物

在超级市场购物,入口处设有专门为顾客准备的小车(wheeled basket)。顾客手推小车穿梭于货架之间的过道(aisle)。遇到有人挡道,说声“Excuse me.”(对不起。),别人就会让道。

选好货物后,选一结账台(check out counter) 排队等待结账。超级市场一般都有一个称为Express 的快速转账台,凡购物在三五件内的均可由此通过。收款员(cashier)将你所购货物装袋,用计算机结账,然后给你一张打着你所购货物的详细清单。

邮递

I d like to... 我要……

I d like to have some commemorative stamps.

我要买一些纪念邮票。

I d like to cash my money order.我要取汇款。

I want to... 我想要……

I want to pick up my package.我想要取包裹。

I want to post the package in special delivery.

我要以特别投递方式寄送这个包裹。

the value of... ……的价值

You ll have to fill in the value of the item.

你必须填写物品的价值。

The insurance is 2% of the total value of the thing.

保险金是投保物品价值的2%。

Do you...? 你想……吗?

Do you insure this parcel?

你要给这个包裹投保吗?

Do you want this parcel insured?

你要给这个包裹投保吗?

Do you wish to insure this parcel?

你要给这个包裹投保吗?

Do you have...? 你们有……吗?

Do you have new stamps for sale?

你们有新邮票出售吗?

Do you have any readymade packets of nice stamps for sale?你们有装好整套的漂亮邮票出售吗?

Can I...? 我可以……吗?

Can I have the ZIP code for New York?

能告诉我纽约的邮编吗?

Can I pick up my package here?

我可以在这儿取包裹吗?

Can I rent a post office box?我想租用一个邮箱吗?

mail a letter/package 寄信/包裹

How much does it cost to mail a regular letter to a domestic address?寄一封国内平信要多少钱?

What is the size and weight limit for mailing a package overseas?邮寄国际包裹的体积和重量有什么规定?

send by...mail 以……邮件的方式寄……

I need to send this by registered mail.

我想寄封挂号信。

I need to send this by certified mail.

我需要以保证邮件的方式来投寄。

Sorry,you will have to... 抱歉,您必须……

Sorry,you will have to stand/take a place in line.

抱歉,您必须排队。

Please... 请……

Please print legible.请您用印刷体写清楚。

Please fill out a form and bring it back to me.

请您先去填张表,然后送给我。

Do you wish to send it (by)...? 您想寄……吗?

Do you wish to send it as an ordinary or a registered letter?你希望寄平信还是挂号信?

Do you wish to send it by regular mail?

您想寄普通邮递吗?

by airmail 航空邮递

May I send this letter by airmail?

我可以航空邮寄这封信吗?

Can you tell me how much it costs to send a letter by airmail from here to New York?你能不能告诉我,从这儿寄一封航空信到纽约要多少邮资?

It usually takes about 4days by airmail.

航空邮寄通常需要4天时间。

overweight 超重

This letter is ten grams overweight.

这封信超重10克。

It s a little overweight.略微超重了一点。

We demand a surcharge of four cents per gram for the overweight.

我们另外要收每克4美分的超重费。

You ll have to pay 80 cents extra for the overweight.

您得另付80美分超重费。

The first mail... 头班邮件……

The first mail goes out at 7:50 in the morning.

头班邮件上午7:50发出。

The first mail hasn t gone out yet.

头班邮件还没有发出。

The first mail is at 8a.m.

第一次投递时间是上午8点。

Buying Stamps

A:I d like to buy some stamps for this letter.

B:Let me just weigh it first.

A:How much will it be?

B:Are you sending it by regular or by speed?

A:Just the regular.

B:That ll be 4yuan.

A:How long will it take for my mail to reach its destination?

B:Just two days.

A:Thanks.

B:Good day.

A:Good day also to you.

购买邮票

甲:我想买这封信的邮票。

乙:请先让我称一称。

甲:要多少钱?

乙:你要寄平信还是快递?

甲:平信就好了。

乙:4元。

甲:我的信件到达目的地要多久?

乙:只要两天。

甲:谢谢。

乙:再见!

甲:再见!

Picking up a Parcel

A:Excuse me,is it the parcel post counter?

B:Yes,what can I do for you,madam?

A:I got a parcel arrival notice a few days ago.Can I get it now?

B:No problem.Let me see the notice.First of all,did you bring you ID card with you now?

A:Yes,I ve brought it with me.Here you are.

B:Is this parcel for you? The name in the notice is different from that in your ID card.

A:Oh,I forgot to say it.This is a parcel for my husband.He is too busy to fetch it himself.

B:Have you brought his ID card?

A:Sorry,I haven t.Is it important?

B:Unfortunately,I think so.As a result,I m afraid that you can not take the parcel without his ID card this time.

A:It doesn t matter.I will come here again.

B:Wait a moment,madam.The parcel arrived 4days ago,I noticed.Beyond three days you should be charged 0.2yuan a day for the keeping.

A:Yes,I see.Thank you very much.

取包裹

甲:麻烦您,这是包裹邮寄处吗?

乙:是的,需要帮忙吗,女士?

甲:几天前我拿到了一张邮包到达通知单,我能现在领取吗?

乙:没问题。让我看一看包裹单。首先,你现在带身份证了吗?

甲:是的,我带了。给你。

乙:这是你的包裹吗?包裹单上的名字和身份证上的不一样。

甲:噢,我忘说了。这是我丈夫的包裹。他太忙了,没时间来取。

乙:您带他的身份证了吗?

甲:对不起,我忘带了。这重要吗?

乙:很抱歉,这很重要。因此我恐怕这次没有他的身份证,您不能取包裹了。

甲:没关系。我下次再来。

乙:请等一下,女士。我发现包裹是4天前到的。超过4天,每天要收2角钱保存费。

甲:我知道了。非常感谢。

邮局中的打招呼

走进邮局,你首先要用称呼语和招呼语引起对方的注意,然后讲明你的意图。一般都以“Good morning/day,sir/madam”、“Excuse me”或非正式的“Hello”以及“Hi”等起头,紧接着用“I d like to...”或“I want to...”句型。邮局工作人员一般都要在接过邮件时问“How do you like to post?Air mail or surface mail?”(你想如何邮寄?空邮还是平邮?)

Getting a Job 找工作

Please bring/carry... 请带着……

Please bring your resume,two photos,and a sample of your work.请带着你的履历、两张相片以及作品。

Please carry your passport with you at all times.

请随身带着你的护照。

...the original and a copy. ……原件和复印件。

It is necessary to bring the original and a copy.

必须带原件和复印件来。

We need to see the original and a copy.

我们必须看原件和复印件。

Why did you...? 你为什么要……?

Why did you decide to try our company?

你为什么决定到我们公司?

Why did you apply for the position?

你为什么要申请这个职位?

What kind of...do you...? 你……什么样的……?

What kind of work experience do you have?

你有什么样的工作经历?

What kind of work did you do before?

你以前做过什么工作?

Could/Would you tell me...? 你能告诉我……吗?

Could you please tell me something about your family?

你能告诉我有关你家庭的情况吗?

Could you tell me about your work experience?

你能给我说说你的工作经历吗?

Have you...? 你以前……吗?

Have you done any work in this field?

你是否在这一行干过?

Have you got any experience for a salesman/secretary?

你有当推销员/秘书的经验吗?

Have you ever served in a foreign capital enterprise?

你在外企工作过吗?

What work/degrees/subject/position

do you...? 你……什么工作/学位/课程/职位?

What work were you responsible for at your previous work unit?你在原单位负责什么工作?

What degrees do you have?你有什么学位?

What subject do you like best?

你最喜欢的课程是什么?

What position do you hold?你担任什么职位?

What is your...? 你的……是什么?

What was your graduation thesis on?

你的毕业论文是关于什么的?

What s your position?你的职位是什么?

How long...? ……是多久?

How long is the trial period?试用期是多久?

How long shall I work in a week?

我每周工作几个小时?

Is it...or...? 是……还是……?

Is it parttime or fulltime?是兼职还是全职?

Is it salaried or hourly?

是固定薪水还是按小时算薪水?

What s your...? 你有什么……?

What s your major?你的专业是什么?

What s your educational background?你有什么文凭?

What s your highest degree?你的最高学历是什么?

Do you have...experience? 你有……经验吗?

Do you have work experience?你有工作经历吗?

Do you have any practical experience?

你有什么管理方面的经验吗?

They re always...at my job. 他们一直……。

They re always looking for people at my job.

他们一直都在找人。

They re always after new workers at my job.

他们一直都在找新人。

They re always hiring at my job.他们一直都在招人。

About Work Experience

A:Do you have any sales experience?

B:Yes,I worked in a fashion shop as a parttime salesgirl.

A:What kind of work are you doing now?

B:I m working as an export sales staff member for a trade company.

A:Where are you working?

B:I work at Yangshi Trade Company,Ltd.I have been working there since 1997.

关于工作经验

甲:你有销售经验吗?

乙:有,我曾在一家时装店做兼职售货员。

甲:你现在做什么工作?

乙:我在一家贸易公司当外销员。

甲:你在什么地方工作?

乙:我在杨氏贸易有限公司工作。自从1997年我就一直在那里工作。

About Remuneration

A:What is your expected salary?

B:Since this will be my first job and I don t have much experience,I feel hesitant to suggest salary.

A:What figure do you have in mind?

B:I d rather leave that to you,Mr.Brown.

A:Would you consider a starting salary at RMB 3,000 yuan?

B:I think it is reasonable,I can accept it.

关于薪酬

甲:你期望多少薪酬?

乙:由于这是我的第一份工作,又没有工作经验,所以不敢贸然提出待遇要求。

甲:你打算是多少?

乙:薪水问题我愿让您来定,布朗先生。

甲:你认为起薪每月3000元人民币怎么样?

乙:我觉得很合理,我愿意接受。

国外的兼职

在国外,一般人在高中期间便已开始打工,做兼职,一般一天最多只允许做四五个小时,因为西方国家一星期上课5天,每天至下午3点,一般又没太多功课压力。父母喜欢他们的小孩有较多的工作经验,经常是做些速食店(fast food)、清洁工(cleaner)、清洗汽车(car wash)和园丁(gardener)的工作。每样活都有人抢着做,这对学杂费多少有些帮助。这样独自立主并持有坚持学习的态度是很重要的。

There are some common expressions in talking on the phone.Usually you can firstly greet the person on the phone,then give him your name,your workplace,and the purpose for your call.If you want to talk with somebody else,say his or her name directly,avoiding making people feel confused about your purpose.We are supposed to pay attention to two points:1.Be polite;2Be brief.

打电话有一套习惯用语。一般是先向对方问好。而后自报姓名、工作单位,接着说明自己打电话的用意。如果你想找某个人听电话,就直接说出他/她的名字,尽量不要叫接电话的人费神猜测你的意图。我们要注意两点:一是态度和气;二是言语简明扼要。