实用口语天天学 第72期:我可以指点你
日期:2011-04-15 09:19
(单词翻译:单击)
情景对话
Robert: You're right--Italian! Ha! Ha! I was trying to trick you, but you didn't fall for it!
Rita: I almost did! Actually, I don't know that much about coffee, even though I sell it.
Robert: I could give you a few pointers if you want. I know a lot about coffee.
Rita: Thanks. Maybe if things slow down later I'll stop by your table.
Robert: I'm Robert, at your service.
Rita: Rita. Nice to meet you.
词汇注释和参考译文
★ trick (v.)戏弄
★ fall for上...的当
★ pointer (n.) 指点,提示
★ slow down 放慢
★ at your service 任你差遣
【参考译文】
罗伯:没错——意大利文!哈!我本来想骗你的,可是你没有中计!
莉塔:我差点就相信了!其实我不太懂咖啡,虽然我在卖咖啡。
罗伯:愿意的话,我可以指点指点你。我很懂咖啡。
莉塔:谢谢。或许待会儿等客人少一点的时候,我可以去你桌子那里。
罗伯:我是罗伯,任你差遣。
莉塔:我是莉塔。幸会。