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Unit 64 虽然谷歌地图可以精确到一米，虽然网络几乎无所不在，虽然越来越多的手机拥有了GPS定位功能，虽然我们可以像了解自家那样了解北上广……但是，但是！但是我们还是会在另一个城市迷路。迷路了，怎么办？
1 I’m lost. 我迷路了。
A: I’m lost. B: That’s too bad. We need to find the way. A: Let me ask the man over there.甲：我迷路了。乙：太糟糕了。我们得找到路才是。甲：我去问问那边那个男的。
■ Plus Plus:除了“迷路”以外，I’m lost.还可以表示“听不懂、不明白”。例如： A: What are they talking about?他们在说什么？ B: I’m totally lost. 我啥也不知道。 2 I lost my direction. 我都找不着北了。
A: Hey, are you sure we should go this way? I lost my direction. B: Yes, I’m pretty sure. It’s in the next block. A: Oh, still next!甲：哎，你确定是这条路啊？我都找不着北了。乙：我很确定。就在下一个街区。甲：啊，还在下一个啊！
■ Plus Plus:direction的意思是“方向、方位”。与这句意思相近的句子还有：I lost my track. 我不知道往哪儿走。I lost my way. 我迷路了。block是在两个十字路口之间的一段街区。the next block即下个路口之后的那段街区。
3 Am I going north? 我这是往北走吗？
A: Am I going north? B: Haha, no, this way is south.甲：我这是往北走吗？乙：哈哈，不是，这是往南。
■ Plus Plus:与这句意思相近的句子还有： Is this way north? Am I traveling north? 4 I remember we’ve been here just now. 我觉得我们刚才来过这里。
A: I remember we’ve been here just now. B: It must be the No. 1 tower and the No. 2 tower. They are twin towers. A: Indeed. They look alike.甲：我觉得我们刚才来过这里。乙：肯定是一号塔和二号塔的原因。它们是双子塔。甲：真的啊。它俩真像。
5 We are just circling around. 我们一直在绕圈。
A: Why do these streets look familiar? B: Of course they are. We are just circling around. A: But why? B: Because I get lost, OK? I can’t find the exit.甲：这些街道看起来怎么这么熟悉啊？乙：当然了。我们一直在绕圈。甲：为啥啊？乙：因为我迷路了，行了吧？我找不到出口。
6 I can’t find this place on the map. 我在地图上找不到这个地方。
A: Come and help me out. I can’t find this place on the map. B: That’s because you hold the map upside down! A: Oh, really! 甲：过来帮帮我。我在地图上找不到这个地方。乙：那是因为你把地图拿反了！甲：哦，真的！
“颠倒”。此外，这个短语还可以表示“彻底的”。例如：
■ Plus Plus:upside down的意思是The policemen turned the building upside down for more evidence.为了取证，警察彻底搜查了这栋楼。 7We should be a green building by now. 我们现在应该看到一栋绿色的楼了。 A: According to the map, we should be a green building by now. B: I know. But where is it? A: Maybe we should ask someone. 甲：地图上说，我们现在应该看到一栋绿色的楼了。乙：我知道。但是楼呢？甲：我们得找人问问了。
8I’ve been driving for two hours but I am still on the highway.我已经在高速上开了两小时了。 A: Hello, Sam. Where are you? We are all waiting for you. B: I’m so sorry. I’ve been driving for two hours but I am still on the highway. A: Are there any signs? B: Yeah. I’ve seen one. I should be there soon.甲：喂，山姆。你在哪里啊？我们都在等你。乙：真不好意思。我已经在高速上开了两小时了。甲：没有路标吗？乙：有啊。我已经看到一个了。我应该马上就能到。
9I can’t find my way to the railway station. 我找不到去火车站的路了。 A: Can you help me? I can’t find my way to the railway station. B: Sure, let me show you on this map.甲：你能帮我吗？我找不到去火车站的路了。乙：当然，我在地图上指给你看。 ■ Plus Plus:与这句意思相近的句子还有： I don’t know how to get to the train station. I am having trouble getting to the train station. I need to go to the train station but I can’t find it.
10 I’ve gotten lost on my way to the hotel. 我找不到回旅馆的路了。 10 I’ve gotten lost on my way to the hotel. 我找不到回旅馆的路了。
A: I was wondering if you could help me. I’ve gotten lost on my way to the hotel. B: No problem. Which hotel is it?甲：劳驾，请帮个忙，我找不到回旅馆的路了。乙：没问题。你住哪家旅馆？
■ Plus Plus:与这句意思相近的句子还有： I’m on my way to the hotel but I’m lost.
direction [di'rek54n] n. 方向 indeed [in'di:d] adv. 确实 pretty ['priti] adv. 相当 alike [4'laik] adj. 相似的 block [bl3k] n. 街区 circle ['s4:kl] v. 绕圈 tower ['tau4(r)] n. 塔 highway ['haiwei] n. 高速
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Unit 65 装备了无数现代科技、携带了无数现代工具的我们都还有在一个现代都市迷路的可能。假若我们身处异国，语言不通，我们又该如何是好呢？一个方法就是依靠“人工智能”，动动嘴皮子就可以解决问题了。
1 What town are we near? 我们靠近哪个城镇？
A: What town are we near? B: The closest town is Snapes.甲：我们靠近哪个城镇？乙：最近的城镇是斯内普。
■ Plus Plus:与这句意思相近的句子还有： What’s the closest town? What town is near here? 2Can you tell me where we are now? 我能问您一下我们现在在什么地方吗？
A: I’m sorry. Can you tell me where we are now? B: Sure, you’re on the corner of 6th and Madison, in downtown.甲：劳驾，我能问您一下我们现在在什么地方吗？乙：当然。你在第六街和麦迪逊大街的拐角处，市中心。
■ Plus Plus:与这句意思相近的句子还有： Excuse me. May I ask where we are now? Excuse me, can I ask you where we are? 3 Where is the post office? 邮局在哪里？
A: Excuse me, where is the post office, please? B: It’s on the third street. A: Thank you. B: You’re welcome.甲：劳驾，请问邮局在哪里？
乙：在第三大街上。甲：谢谢。乙：不用谢。
4Could you show me the way to the Hilton Hotel? 你能告诉我希尔顿酒店怎么走吗？
A: Hello, what can I do for you? B: Yes. Could you show me the way to the Hilton Hotel? A: Of course. A moment, please. Let me get you a map.甲：你好，我能为您效劳吗？乙：是的。你能告诉我希尔顿酒店怎么去吗？甲：当然。请稍等。我帮您取一份地图来。
>>>路人甲乙丙>>>Chapter 12■ Plus Plus:与这句意思相近的句子还有： Do you know how to get the Hilton Hotel? How can we get to the Hilton Hotel? Please kindly tell me where the Hilton Hotel is. 5 Is there any hotel around? 这附近有旅馆吗？
A: Excuse me, but is there any hotel around? B: You can find one at the end of the street. A: Thank you.甲：打扰了，请问这附近有旅馆吗？乙：街道尽头就有一个。甲：谢谢。
■ Plus Plus:出门在外，想必大家都不愿上演“人在囧途”。熟悉周围地形乃是当务之急：Do you know if there is any supermarket in this block? 你知道这个街区有超市没有？Is there any movie center near by? 附近有电影院吗？ 6How can I get to the nearest police station? 最近的警察局在哪里？
A: Excuse me. How can I get to the nearest police station? B: It’s at the next corner. Any trouble? A: I lost my purse.
甲：劳驾，请问最近的警察局在哪里？乙：下一个街角就是。出什么事了？甲：我的钱包丢了。
7Could you kindly tell me where the City Hall is located? 能劳驾您告诉我市政厅在哪里吗？
A: Could you kindly tell me where the City Hall is located? B: It’s located in the Lord’s Garden. Do you want to pay a visit? A: Yes. B: Then I’m afraid you have to wait till Sunday. Today it won’t be open for public.甲：能劳驾您告诉我市政厅在哪里吗？乙：在国王花园里。你想去参观吗？甲：是的。乙：恐怕你得等到周日了。今天它不对外开放。