2013年ESL之日常生活 11 Talking to a Bank Teller

 

Talking to a Bank Teller¹ 

Bank Teller: Can I help you? 

Antonio: Yes, I’d like to deposit this check. 

Bank Teller: Please fill out a deposit slip and be sure to endorse² the check on the back. 

Antonio: Here you are. I’ve already filled out a slip and signed the check. I’d also like to cash this other check. 

Bank Teller: Sure, I can help you with that. Here you are. Here’s a receipt for your deposit and I’ve cashed your check. Let me count out your $100: 20, 40, 60, 80, 100. 

Antonio: Thanks. Could I also check my bank balance for my other account? 

Bank Teller: No problem. You just have to swipe your ATM card and enter your PIN. It looks like you have a balance of $1,752. Will that be all? 

Antonio: Oh, I have that much? I’d like to withdraw $80. 

Bank Teller: All right. You’ll need to fill out a withdrawal³ slip. Why don’t you step aside while you do that so I can help the next customer, and when you’re done, come back to this window and I’ll help you. 

Antonio: Okay, I’ll do that. And if I want to transfer money between accounts? 

Bank Teller: You’ll need to fill out a withdrawal slip for the first account and a deposit slip for the second. 

Antonio: Got it. This might take awhile. 

Bank Teller: No problem, sir. We’re here all day – at least until 5:00. 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 teller   

n.银行出纳员；(选举)计票员

参考例句：

• The bank started her as a teller.银行起用她当出纳员。
• The teller tried to remain aloof and calm.出纳员力图保持冷漠和镇静。

2 endorse   

vt.(支票、汇票等)背书，背署；批注；同意

参考例句：

• No one is foolish enough to endorse it.没有哪个人会傻得赞成它。
• I fully endorse your opinions on this subject.我完全拥护你对此课题的主张。

3 withdrawal   

n.取回，提款；撤退，撤军；收回，撤销

参考例句：

• The police were forced to make a tactical withdrawal.警方被迫进行战术撤退。
• They insisted upon a withdrawal of the statement and a public apology.他们坚持要收回那些话并公开道歉。