旅游英语对话-Talking to a Seatmate(3)

A: I can’t believe how bad the weather is today!
B: Yes, according to the weather report, we will be flying through a pretty nasty¹ storm.
A: I don’t really like flying in this kind of weather.
B: It is normal to feel a little nervous about flying in bad weather.
A: How long do you think this will last?
B: Usually the pilot can get enough altitude to get above it. I hope that happens this time!
A: What if one of the engines stops working?
B: I trust that the airline wouldn’t let us take off without feeling that all was okay.
A: How much longer do you think that the pilot will leave the Fasten Your Seatbelt sign on?
B: When we are past the turbulence², I am sure that the pilot will shut the light off.
A: Do you think we are headed for an air disaster?
B: Would you like a pillow and blanket so you can take a nap³?

1 nasty   

adj.令人讨厌的，困难的，恶劣的，下流的

参考例句：

• She got a nasty knock on the head when she fell.她跌倒时头部受到严重碰撞。
• When this material burns，it flings off a nasty smell.这种物质燃烧时发出一股难闻的气味。

2 turbulence   

n.喧嚣，狂暴，骚乱，湍流

参考例句：

• The turbulence caused the plane to turn over.空气的激流导致飞机翻转。
• The world advances amidst turbulence.世界在动荡中前进。

3 nap   

n.(白天)打瞌睡，打盹

参考例句：

• The nap of the coat has been worn off.外衣上的绒毛已经磨掉了。
• Don't bother me while I am taking my nap.我小睡的时候不要打扰我。