宾馆用语：客房服务（三）

 　　Dialogue B

　　(The Turn-down Service)

　　A: Good evening, madam and sir. May I do the turn down service for you now?

　　B: Oh, thank you. But you see, we are having some friends over. We're going to have a small party here in the room. Could you come back in three hours?

　　A: Certainly, madam. I'll let the overnight¹ staff know. They will come then.

　　B: That's fine. Well, our friends seem to be a little late. Would you tidy up a bit the bathroom? I've just taken a bath and it is quite a mess now. Besides, please bring us a bottle of just boiled water. We'd treat our guests to typical Chinese tea.

　　A: Yes, madam. I'll bring in some fresh towels together with the drinking water.

　　B: OK.

　　A: (Having done all on request) It's growing dark. Would you like me to draw the curtains for you, sir and madam?

　　C: Why not? That would be so cozy².

　　A: May I turn on the lights for you?

　　C: Yes, please. I'd like to do some reading while waiting.

　　A: Yes, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?

　　C: No more. You're a smart girl indeed. Thank you very much.

　　A: I'm always at your service. Goodbye, sir and madam, and do have a very pleasant evening.

　　Words and Expressions

　　flask³ n. 长颈瓶，热水瓶

　　overnight a. 终夜的，一夜间的

　　cozy a. 舒适的，温暖的

　　service n. 服务，帮助

1 overnight   

ad.前一天晚上，一夜间 a.前一天晚上的

参考例句：

• She stayed overnight in the hotel. 她在旅馆过了一夜。
• Our success is not won overnight. 我们的成功不是一夜之间得来的。

2 cozy   

adj.亲如手足的，密切的，暖和舒服的

参考例句：

• I like blankets because they are cozy.我喜欢毛毯，因为他们是舒适的。
• We spent a cozy evening chatting by the fire.我们在炉火旁聊天度过了一个舒适的晚上。

3 flask   

n.瓶，火药筒，砂箱

参考例句：

• There is some deposit in the bottom of the flask.这只烧杯的底部有些沉淀物。
• He took out a metal flask from a canvas bag.他从帆布包里拿出一个金属瓶子。