旅游英语对话-Carry-on Luggage(2)

A: How can I find out what I can carry in my luggage on an airline flight?
B: You have to think about Customs¹ regulations² and airline regulations.
A: What is the best place to get information about the Customs regulations for a country?
B: It is easier to go online, but if you can’t do that, you can write the Customs Office for the country you are interested in.
A: What is the most important thing I should keep in mind as far as Customs is concerned?
B: Always be honest in declaring everything you are carrying. Otherwise, you can be fined for not declaring everything.
A: How do you find out what you can carry in your luggage for a particular airline?
B: You can always call the airline you are flying, and they can give you specific³ information.
A: Can I at least bring my own bottled water with me?
B: You can’t bring your own water. You must buy it at the airport.

 

1 customs   

n.海关，关税

参考例句：

• The customs officials turned the man over to the French police.海关官员把那个人移交给了法国警察。
• They are collecting customs.他们正在收缴关税。

2 regulations   

规程； 规章； 守则； 条例； 管理( regulation的名词复数 )； 控制； 规章； 规则

参考例句：

• The new regulations will not make an appreciable difference to most people. 新的规定对大多数人将无大影响。
• The company was found guilty of contravening safety regulations. 那家公司被判违反了安全条例。

3 specific   

adj.明确的；具体的；特定的

参考例句：

• The money is to be used for specific purposes.这笔钱有专门用途。
• We haven't fixed a specific date for our meeting.我们会议的具体日期还没有定下来。