惯用口语

1.惯用口语句子：

The internet expands our shopping options like never before.
网络前所未有地扩大了我们对于购物的选择。
expand v. 扩张，扩大
option n. 选择
like never before“前所未有地”；like before“像以前一样”

What are the benefits and drawbacks of shopping online?
网上购物的优点和缺点是什么？
benefit n. 利益，好处
drawback n. 缺点，缺陷，瑕疵
online shopping“网上购物”（在含义上等于shopping online）
online既可以做“副词”也可以做“形容词”，意思是“在线上（的），在网上（的）”。其反义词是“offline”。

Shopping online is quick, easy, convenient and economical.
网上购物快捷、轻松、方便而且经济。
convenient a. 方便的，便利的（其名词形式是convenience）
economical a．经济的，节约的

Giving out your ID card number could lead to having your identity stolen.
把你的身份证号给出去可能导致你的身份被盗用。
identity n. 身份，特征
steal v. 偷，窃取（其过去式为stole，过去分词为stolen）。
ID card意思是“身份证”，其中ID是“identity”的缩写。

You need to choose a highly credible website and be careful when presenting your personal information.
你需要选择非常可信的网站，而且递交个人信息时要小心。
credible a. 可信的
website n. 网站(=site)
present v. 给出，呈现

How can I determine whether or not a site is legitimate?
我怎样才能判断出一个网站是否合法呢？
determine v. 判定，确定，决定
legitimate a. 合法的，合理的，正统的

How to ensure the security of my payment?
怎样才能确保我的付款安全呢？
ensure v. 确保，保证

Usually I pay on arrival.
我一般情况下货到付款。
arrival n. 到来，到达

Don't provide information that isn't necessary for your shopping.
不要透漏与购物无关的信息。
provide v. 提供，供应，供给

Your computer should have anti-virus and anti-spyware software.
你的电脑应该有防病毒和反间谍软件。
You'd better upgrade your computer.
你最好把你电脑升级一下。
upgrade v. 使升级，提升

Security software must be updated regularly to help protect against the latest threats.
防卫软件必须定期更新，以防止最新的威胁。
update v. 更新

Make sure to print or save electronically any records related to your online transactions.
一定要把任何与网上交易有关的记录打印或以电子版的形式保存起来。
record n. 记录
transaction n. 交易

实用对话

2.实用对话

Talking about Online Shopping

Anna: I'm gonna buy something on the Internet, but I've never shopped online before. What are the benefits and drawbacks?
安娜：我要在网上买点东西，但是我从来没在网上买过东西。网上购物有什么优点和缺点呢？
Ben: Now, with only a few clicks of a mouse, you can go online to buy just about anything you want. It's quick, easy, convenient and economical. But, just as in the bricks-and-mortar world, the Internet shopping experience can be marred by unscrupulous dealers who constantly devise new ways to deceive consumers out of their money.
本：现如今，你只要点几下鼠标，就差不多可以在网上买任何你想要的东西了。网上购物快捷、轻松、方便、而且经济。但是，就像在现实世界中一样，那些不择手段不断翻新花样骗取消费者钱财的经销商都会破坏人们的购物体验。
Anna: So how to shop safely and wisely online?
安娜：那么怎样才能使网上购物既安全又明智呢？
Ben: You need to keep a few tips in mind. First, always shop on secure sites. Second, be familiar with the name or reputation of any company you're dealing with. Third, check for expected delivery dates, shipping and handling fees, warranties, return policies and other important information. Fourth, secure your computer. At a minimum, your computer should have anti-virus and anti-spyware software and a firewall. Finally, be wary of identity theft. Never give out your ID card number.
本：你要记住几个小提示。首先，只到安全的网站买东西。第二，要熟悉任何与你做交易的公司的名字和信誉。第三，核对交货日期、运输及手续费、保修事宜、退货制度和其他重要信息。第四，保证
你的计算机的安全。至少应该装有防病毒、反间谍软件和防火墙。最后，要当心身份被盗。永远不要透漏你的身份证号。
Anna: Wow, you know a lot about this.
安娜：哇，你懂得可真多。
Ben: Yeah, I do a lot of online shopping. I hope you enjoy your first online shopping experience.
本：是的，我经常在网上买东西。希望你的首次网上购物之旅愉快。

详细解说

3.详细解说

1“I'm gonna do sth.”是“I'm going to do sth.”的口语形式。
2.“bricks and mortar”是名词短语，意为“做投资用的房屋、房产”，“bricks-and-mortar”是形容词，指“有实体房屋的，在现实世界中有实体店面的”，可引申为“实体的，具体的”，与
“online”相对。
3.“at a/the minimum”的意思是“最低限度，最小，最少”。
4.“be wary of sth．”的意思是“小心…，留意…，谨防…”。

文化洗礼

4.文化洗礼