速成英语口语第四册 Lesson6:Selecting a Ring

Lesson 6 Key Conversation Selecting a Ring

Sales Clerk: Can I help you find something special today?

Mattie: Yes, we're looking for diamond engagement rings, just starting out and getting ideas.

Sales Clerk: Well, we have many styles to choose from. Have you decided¹ on a particular metal yet?

Mattie: I definitely want something in white gold but am open as to the setting – and I want to get it engraved².

Sales Clerk: What kind of cut are you looking for?

Mattie: I've always had my heart set on a princess cut diamond.

Sales Clerk: Take a look at these. We have solitaires and rings with multiple stones.

Mattie: I think I'd like to get a wedding set that will match whatever band we get for my fiancée. I'm a size 6.

Sales Clerk: Why don't you try this one on?

Mattie: It's just gorgeous! Can I see this one here as well? It's such a hard decision!

1 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

2 engraved   

v.在（硬物）上雕刻（字，画等）( engrave的过去式和过去分词 )；将某事物深深印在（记忆或头脑中）

参考例句：

• The silver cup was engraved with his name. 银杯上刻有他的名字。
• It was prettily engraved with flowers on the back. 此件雕刻精美，背面有花饰图案。 来自《简明英汉词典》