英语情景对话-Being Seated at the Restaurant(3)

A: Thank you for joining us this evening at Chez Attitude.
B: I am Mr. Foster, and we have a 7:00 dinner reservation tonight for four people.
A: Welcome, Mr. Foster, if you would have a seat in the lounge area, our hostess will be ready to seat you in just a moment.
B: We are going to have a drink while we are waiting. Please let the hostess know that she can find us there.
A: She will come and let you know when your table is prepared.
B: Those patio¹ tables are new, aren't they? Would it be possible to be seated out there?
A: An outside table is available right now if you would like to be seated immediately.
B: We would love to sit outside. Thanks for your help!
A: Here is your table, and now may I take your drink order while you are considering what to have for dinner?
B: Yes, could you please bring us a pitcher² of margaritas and four glasses while we are figuring out our dinner order?
A: I'll put your drink order in and be right back to get your dinner order.
B: We'll be ready to order by the time you get back!

1 patio   

n.庭院，平台

参考例句：

• Suddenly, the thought of my beautiful patio came to mind. I can be quiet out there,I thought.我又忽然想到家里漂亮的院子，我能够在这里宁静地呆会。
• They had a barbecue on their patio on Sunday.星期天他们在院子里进行烧烤。

2 pitcher   

n.(有嘴和柄的)大水罐；(棒球)投手

参考例句：

• He poured the milk out of the pitcher.他从大罐中倒出牛奶。
• Any pitcher is liable to crack during a tight game.任何投手在紧张的比赛中都可能会失常。