(单词翻译:单击)
对话文本
F: What kind of car is best for me?
M: For you, I would recommend this one here.
F: The compact? Why do you think that one is better than the others?
M: This automobile is just right for your needs because not only is it compact for ease in city driving, but also, it has many safety features. I know that as a parent, you are concerned about safety in driving your kids to and from school.
F: That's true. What kind of safety features are we talking about?
M: This model features anti-lock brakes, airbags on both driver and passenger sides, and impact collision design. But that's not all. This car isn't only safe but it's also very economical.
F: You mean it has a cheaper price than similar models?
M: Yes, this price is very affordable, but driving this car you'll also notice a significant annual saving in gas consumption. The main attraction for this model is the fuel economy.
F: With the cost of gasoline these days, that is a big plus. I think this model may be just what I'm looking for.
M: Why don't you take it for a test drive, and think it over.
参考翻译
什么样的汽车最适合我呢?
对你来说,我推荐这一款.
小型汽车?你为什么认为这一款比其他款更适合我?
这种车正符合你的需求,因为在城里开小汽车不但轻松容易,而且还有很多安全性能.我知道,开车接送孩子上下学,父母比较关心的就是安全问题.
是这样.你所说的是什么样的安全性能?
这一款有防锁装置,针对司机和乘客的安全气囊和防撞设计.而且不止这些,这种汽车不但安全而且还经济实惠.
你的意思是说这款车比其他类似款式的汽车价格要便宜吗?
是的,价格绝对能承受.而且开这款车,你会发现每年还能节约很多汽油费.这款车最大的优点就是省油.
考虑到最近汽油的费用问题,这还真是个不小的优点,我想我要找的就是这款汽车了.
你为什么不试开一下呢?然后再好好想想.
核心词汇词组
Compact: a small car 小汽车
Economical: providing good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spent 经济的;实惠的
an economical car to run(= one that does not use too much petrol/gas) 节油型汽车
It would be more economical to buy the bigger size. 买尺寸大点的更实惠.
Feature: to include a particular person or thing as a special feature 以...为特色;是...的特征 VN ~ sb/sth (as sb/sth)
The film features Anthony Hopkins as Picasso. 这部电影由安东尼 霍普金斯扮演毕加索.
The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. 最新款式的特色是合金车轮和电子报警器.
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. 小册子列举的多家旅馆都有周末假日特别优待.
Think sth over: 仔细考虑
I'll think over your suggestion again. 我将再次仔细考虑你的建议.