流利美国口语2.6

M: Do you see anything you like?

W: Yes, that dress looks really nice.

M: Would you like to try it on?

W: Yes, I think I’ll do that. All right I’ll take this one. Please wrap¹ it up.

M: Thanks.

Dialogue 2.

M: Lucy. You look nice with that blouse today. It goes so well with your skirt.

W: Thank you. I happen to catch sight of it yesterday in the fashion shop. There is only one left in my size. And what’s cool is that it only cost me 18 pounds.

M: Really? Did you get that on sale?

W: I sure did. There is a big sale at the store.

M: That’s great. Is the sale still going on?

W: It’s going to last until Saturday.

Dialogue 3.

M: Hi, how much do you ask for it?

W: 150 RMB.

M: Don’t try to rip² me off. I know what this is worth. 50 RMB tops.

W: Are you kidding? It cost me more than that. 120 RMB.

M: Come on. If you don’t give me a better price I won’t buy this from you.

W: Wait, wait. OK. 85 RMB. Final price. Take it or leave it.

M: If that’s the lowest you willing³ to go I am leaving. I’ll pay 65 RMB. Final offer.

W: You drive a hard bargain. I am losing money on this, but all right I’ll let you have it for 65.

Dialogue 4.

W: May I help you?

M: Yes, I am wondering if you have embroider⁴ dresses?

W: Yes, we do. We have a good range of embroider dresses over there. Is this one with flowers OK?

M: The embroider is lovely. But I am afraid yellow is not the color for my wife.

W: What do you think of this one?

M: Mm, the style is not right. I’d like to look around myself.

W: Sure. If you need help just let me know.

M: Excuse me? Do you have this one of large size in blue?

W: One moment please. Sorry, we are out of the blue ones in large. Would you please look at this one? It’s new arrival⁵, silk and hand made, 200 dollars.

M: It’s a little expensive. But I think I’ll take it.

W: Will it be cash or charge?

M: Charge.

Dialogue 5.

W: Excuse me? I want to return this shirt.

M: What’s the problem with it?

W: It’s too small.

M: Didn’t you try it on before you bought it?

W: Well, as a matter of fact, I received it as a gift.

M: Then you are sure it came from our store?

W: Yes, I am pretty sure. Don’t you sell this item⁶?

M: Yes, we do. I am afraid we don’t give a refund⁷, but we can give you credit⁸ towards another purchase in our store.

W: No refunds⁹? Well, in that case I’ll accept the credit.

Exercise.

1. Is there a fitting¹⁰ room around here?

2. With the 20 percent discount it comes to 55 dollars 20 cents.

3. Today there are several items¹¹ on sale.

4. Are there any drugstores around here?

5. Can I pay by traveler’s check?

6. Could you please gift wrap it?

7. This is a small size shirt.

8. This is a capital air-conditioner.

9. What is in fashion?

10. This skirt goes well with your jacket.

11. This sweater is in the wrong size. Can I get a refund?

12. Excuse me? I want to return this skirt.

13. Hey, come on. Give a break.

14. The color is a bit loud.

15. The lowest price to go is 20 yuan. Take it or leave it.

1 wrap   

n.外套，围巾，包裹，限制，约束，秘密；vt.包装，卷，缠绕，包，裹，覆盖，遮蔽，隐藏

参考例句：

• You'd better wrap it with a piece of clean cloth.你最好用一块干净的布把它包起来。
• You can wrap the skirt around your waist.你可以把裙子围在腰间。

2 rip   

n.拉裂，破绽，激流，浪荡子；vt.撕裂，激昂地说，贬损；vi.裂开，仓促地冲过...

参考例句：

• He had seen the rip in the book.他看到了书里的裂缝。
• I tried not to rip the paper as I unwrapped it.我把纸打开的时候，尽量不把它撕破。

3 willing   

adj.愿意的，自愿的，乐意的，心甘情愿的

参考例句：

• We never lack food and clothing if we're willing to work.如果我们愿意工作,就不会缺吃少穿。
• He's quite willing to pay the price I ask.他很愿意照我的要价付钱。

4 embroider   

v.刺绣于(布)上；给…添枝加叶，润饰

参考例句：

• The editor would take a theme and embroider upon it with drollery.编辑会将一篇文章，以调侃式的幽默笔调加以渲染。
• She wants to embroider a coverlet with flowers and birds.她想给床罩绣上花鸟。

5 arrival   

n.到达，达到，到达者

参考例句：

• She's impatient for her father's arrival.她急切地盼望着父亲的到来。
• The new arrival was none other than the President.刚到的不是别人，正是总统。

6 item   

n.项目；条款；（消息，情报等的）一条

参考例句：

• We should go on to the next item for time is short.时间不多了，我们应该谈下一项内容。
• Put this item on our daily work schedule.把这项工作提到议事日程上来。

7 refund   

v.退还，偿还；n.归还，偿还额，退款

参考例句：

• They demand a refund on unsatisfactory goods.他们对不满意的货品要求退款。
• We'll refund your money if you aren't satisfied.你若不满意，我们愿意退款给你。

8 credit   

n.信用，荣誉，贷款，学分；v.归功于，赞颂，信任

参考例句：

• I credit him with a certain amount of sense.我认为他有一定的见识。
• He got the credit,and we did the dirty work.他得荣誉，我们做不讨好的工作。

9 refunds   

n.归还，偿还额，退款( refund的名词复数 )v.归还，退还( refund的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• Tomorrow he would return them to the store and claim refunds. 明天他要把它们退还给商店并要求退款。 来自辞典例句
• The new method means that taxpayers get refunds much faster. 这种新办法意味着纳税人可以较快地领到退还款。 来自辞典例句

10 fitting   

n.[pl.]设备，家具，配件，试穿；adj.适合的

参考例句：

• I'm going to a fitting tomorrow.明天我要去试穿新衣。
• The President's address was a fitting end to a bitter campaign.总统的讲话为一场激烈的竞选运动适时画上了句号。

11 items   

n.物料项目 （任何一种自制或采购的零部件或组装件，如最终产品、部件、子部件、零件或原材料）；条( item的名词复数 )；一项；一则；一件商品（或物品）

参考例句：

• Bulky items will be collected separately. 大件物品将分开收集。
• Customers with ten items or less can use the express lane. 购买十件商品以内的顾客可使用快速购物通道。