闪电式商务英语会话-宴请

　　[00:00.00]N:This is a graceful¹ place with good atmosphere,pleasant decoration,and high-quality service.Do you come here often?
[00:03.91]这是个雅致的地方，气氛好、装饰美、服务质量高。你常来吗？
[00:07.81]S:Yes.There are all kinds of food cooked to different taste,whether western or eastern.
[00:10.66]是的。这里有东西方各种口味的食物。
[00:13.50]N:Seems they've chosen a good place downtown in the city center.
[00:15.62]这家餐厅的地点似乎也选得很对－－正位于市中心。
[00:17.75]S:Indeed.They've opened many small shops,that is a big business.
[00:20.09]没错，他们开了许多家分店。生意很大。
[00:22.43]N:They abound² in money,judging from customers's presence.
[00:24.30]从顾客光顾情况来看，他们赚了很多钱。
[00:26.17]S:You know,their speed of money coming in is unbelievable.They meet needs of all the local customers.
[00:29.14]你知道，他们赚的钱相当惊人，因为他们符合本地许多顾客的需要。
[00:32.11]N:Sounds like they've made a big fortune here.
[00:33.52]听起好像他们发了大财了。
[00:34.92]Waiter:May I take your orders now,gentlemen?
[00:36.20]待者：先生，现在要点菜了吗？
[00:37.48]S:Would you like to order first,Nancy?I know the shop is famous for its lobsters³.
[00:39.74]南茜，你要不要点菜？我知道该店以龙虾最为有名。
[00:42.01]B:Can we count on your choice of wines,Nancy?
[00:43.42]南茜，你会选酒吧？
[00:44.82]N:Well,I'm not an expert,but I do like white wine once in a while.
[00:46.98]唔，我可不是这方面的专家，但偶尔我喜欢喝白酒。
[00:49.14]B:I'm sure it will be to our satisfaction.
[00:50.60]我想我们都会很满意的。
[00:52.06]S:I know both of you ordered Main dishes,but I recommend you to order a traditional dish.
[00:54.68]我知道你们两位点了主菜，但我建议要道传统菜。
[00:57.31]B:Make yourself at home.People nowadays seem not to be particular about the rules of ordering dishes.
[01:00.12]别客气。现在的人似乎不讲究点菜的规矩了。
[01:02.93]N:I know I'm your guest here in Hong Kong,gentlemen,but I'd really like to pay the bill in order to express my thanks.
[01:06.31]先生们，我知道在香港我是客人，但这一顿饭就由我请客，以表达我的谢意。
[01:09.70]S:I'm afraid I have to disappoint you,Nancy.I am the host in the invitation at this restaurant.
[01:12.23]南茜，恐怕这一回我会让你失望，请你来这家餐厅当然由我做东。
[01:14.77]N:You are always thoughtful!
[01:16.18]你们可真周到啊！
[01:17.58]S:Nancy!Welcome,Hi,William.
[01:18.70]南茜！欢迎，你好，威廉。
[01:19.81]N:It's very kind of William to give me a lift,a big and nice house!
[01:22.44]威廉真好，开车来接我。你们的房子好大好漂亮噢！
[01:25.07]S:Thanks.It owes a lot to my wife.She's waiting to meet you.
[01:26.92]谢谢。这些都是我妻子的功劳，她正等着见你呢。
[01:28.78]N:Well then,I just want to see my hostess,so she can show me around.
[01:31.44]那好，我正想见见女主人，让她可以带我四周看看。
[01:34.10]B:Nancy.This is Mr.David,our director of marketing⁴.
[01:35.71]南茜，这是我们的营销部主任，戴维先生。
[01:37.31]D:It's very nice to meet you,Mrs.Smith.I hope you're having a pleasant stay in Hong Kong.
[01:39.65]很高兴认识您，史密斯女士，我希望您的香港之行非常愉快。
[01:41.99]N:Indeed I am.I'm inpressed by your hospitality⁵.(they chitchat about small,safe topics for a minute or two.)
[01:43.95]我的确很愉快。你们的好客给我留下了很深的印象。（彼此闲聊了一两分钟。）
[01:45.91]D:Well,I don't want to take up too much of your time.Nice to meet you,Mrs.Smith.
[01:48.22]那么，就不多占用您的时间了。我很高兴认识您，史密斯女士。
[01:50.52]S:Excuse me,everyone!Can I have your attention for a minute?Dinner is ready,please be seated(he approaches Nathan).
[01:53.69]对不起，请大家注意一下！晚餐准备好了，请就坐。（他走向南茜）
[01:56.86]S:Nancy,since you're the guest of honor,please sit in the honor-guest seat.
[01:59.23]南茜，你是贵宾，请你坐在上座。
[02:01.61]S:Ladies and gentlemen,I'd like to offer a toast to our guest of honor,Mrs.Nancy Smith.
[02:04.20]各位女士先生们，我要向我们的贵宾－南茜·史密斯女士举杯致意。
[02:06.79]B:Nancy let's propose a toast to our firm partnership⁶ and friendship between ourselves. Nancy,I'd like to present you with a traditional Chinese painting and a bottle of Chinese wine as a gift.
[02:12.75]南茜，为我们的伙伴关系和友谊关系干杯。南茜，我把这些中国古画和酒送给你作为礼物。
[02:18.71]S:Just accept it.
[02:19.28]就收下吧。
[02:19.86]N:(standing)I appreciate what you've done to me,and I look forward to many visiting Hong Kong and I believe we will see each other again.Cheers everyone!
[02:24.56]（站起来）我很感激你们为我所做的一切，我相信我们不久会见面。各位干杯！

1 graceful   

adj.优美的，优雅的；得体的

参考例句：

• His movements on the parallel bars were very graceful.他的双杠动作可帅了!
• The ballet dancer is so graceful.芭蕾舞演员的姿态是如此的优美。

2 abound   

vi.大量存在；(in，with)充满，富于

参考例句：

• Oranges abound here all the year round.这里一年到头都有很多橙子。
• But problems abound in the management of State-owned companies.但是在国有企业的管理中仍然存在不少问题。

3 lobsters   

龙虾( lobster的名词复数 )； 龙虾肉

参考例句：

• I have no idea about how to prepare those cuttlefish and lobsters. 我对如何烹调那些乌贼和龙虾毫无概念。
• She sold me a couple of live lobsters. 她卖了几只活龙虾给我。

4 marketing   

n.行销，在市场的买卖，买东西

参考例句：

• They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。
• He often goes marketing.他经常去市场做生意。

5 hospitality   

n.好客，殷勤；adj.（气候等）宜人，适宜

参考例句：

• He welcomed you to enjoy his hospitality.他欢迎你去做客。
• Thank you for your kind hospitality.谢谢你的盛情款待。

6 partnership   

n.合作关系，伙伴关系

参考例句：

• The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
• Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。