最In导购口语 第176期:娱乐休闲(4)

　　Conversation 4
A: Good morning, madam. Anything I can do for you?
A：早上好，女士，有什么能效劳的吗？
B: Can you suggest a toy for a three-year0old boy? I've got to buy a birthday present for my friends' son.
B：你可以建议一分送给3岁小孩的玩具给我吗？我要买一份生日礼物送给朋友的儿子。
A: Well, how about this wooden rocking horse? I'm sure he'll enjoy riding on it.
A：这个摇动木马怎样？我想他一定会喜欢骑的。
B: It's interesting. But it's too heavy to carry.
B：很有趣，但这东西拿起来太沉了。
A: We can have it delivered, madam.
A：我们可以安排送货的，女士。
B: No, thanks. I need something which can be picked up right away.
B：不用了，谢谢，我想要一些能立刻取走的东西。
A: Then would you like this model lorry¹? It's operated by batteries² and can carry light things such as rubbers and pencils.
A：那你喜欢这架模型货车吗？这是用电池推动的，而且可承载轻巧的东西如橡皮及钱币。
B: It's cute, but is it safe?
B：很可爱，但安全吗？
A: Sure, madam. It meets international safety standards. You can see, the edge³ is round and the car speed is low.
当然，女士。 这模型车是符合国际安全标准的。你看，车边是圆的，而且车速也不快。
B: Then I'll take it. Please give me a new one.
B：那么我就买这个，请给我一个新的。
A: Here you are, madam.
A：给你，女士。
B: (Examines the toy) There is a scratch⁴ on it.
B：（检查玩具）上面有道划痕。
A: Just a minute, madam. I'll change it for you right away... Here's a new one. Please double check it.
A：请稍等，我理科给你换另一个……这是新的，请你再检查一下。
B: This one is perfect. Where shall I pay?
B：这儿完全没问题。我应该在哪儿付款？
A: The cashier⁵ is just over there, madam.
A：收银处就在那边，女士。

1 lorry   

n.（英）卡车；（=<美>truck）

参考例句：

• The old man was run down by a big lorry.那个老人被一辆大卡车撞倒了。
• A lorry ran down the hill out of control.卡车失去了控制，直往山下冲去。

2 batteries   

n.电池；（蓄）电池（组）( battery的名词复数 )；一系列；排炮；层架式鸡笼

参考例句：

• to replace the batteries 更换电池
• He is certain that this TV set will operate on batteries. 他肯定这个电视机可以用电池。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 edge   

n.边(缘)；刃；优势；v.侧着移动，徐徐移动

参考例句：

• Sight along the edge to see if it's straight.顺着边目测，看看直不直。
• She lived on the extreme edge of the forest.她住在森林的最边缘。

4 scratch   

n.草稿，抓痕，搔，抓，擦伤，刮擦声，乱写，零，起跑线，未中的一击；vt.搔，抓，挖出，擦

参考例句：

• Scratch my name out please.请把我的名字划掉。
• The suggestion is that they should start from scratch.提出的建议是，他们从头开始。

5 cashier   

n.出纳员，收银员

参考例句：

• The young cashier gave a patient sigh.年轻的出纳员忍耐地叹了一口气。
• One brother is a cashier and the other sells.两个兄弟一位当出纳，另一位当店员。