实用口语天天学 第69期:要点男人喝的东西
日期:2011-04-12 09:17
(单词翻译:单击)
情景对话
Hugh: Espresso is made with a machine that forces steam and boiling water through finely ground coffee. It's strong.
Robert: OK, OK, this is good. Keep talking. What about cappuccino and all those other drinks?
Hugh: Cappuccino is one-third espresso and two-thirds a mixture of steamed milk and froth.
Robert: Froth?
Hugh: If you want something manly, stick with the espresso.
Robert: Thanks, Hugh. I owe you one.
词汇注释
★espresso (n.) 浓咖啡
★ steam (n.) 蒸汽
★ ground (a.) 磨碎了的
★cappuccino (n.) 热牛奶咖啡
★ froth (n.)烹煮咖啡时,用蒸汽管在热牛奶中打出的“奶泡”
★manly (a.) 像男人的
★ I owe you one 我欠你一次(人情)
参考译文
阿修:意大利浓缩咖啡是利用机器的蒸汽与滚水,穿透磨细的咖啡豆煮出来的。味道很浓。
罗伯:好,好,这个好。继续说。那卡布其诺跟其它那些咖啡呢?
阿修:卡布其诺就是三分之一的意大利浓缩加上三分之二的热牛奶和奶泡做的。
罗伯:奶泡?
阿修:若要点男人喝的东西,就点意大利浓缩咖啡。
罗伯:多谢,阿修。我欠你一次。