Wisdom is to the mind what health is to the body.
At the Electric Appliance Counter
A: What can I do for you, madam?
B: I am looking for an automatic washing machine which is not very complicatedcomplicated adj.复杂的, 难解的 and difficult to operate. You see, the washing machine will be handled by my childrens nurse.
A: Madam, this machine is automatic and very easy to handle.
知识之于心灵,犹如健康之于身体。
在电器用品柜台上
A: 我能为你做些什么吗,夫人?
B: 我在找一种不太复杂,不难操作的自动洗衣机。你看,这个洗衣机是让我孩子的保姆来使用的。
A: 夫人,这种洗衣机是自动的,而且容易操作。
B: Can you explain it to me?
A: Sure. This is the pilot lamppilot lamp n.指示灯, 领航灯 to show that the power supply is on. From this selector board you select according to the type and quantity of your wash load. The 3rd button is the control buzzer that tells you that the washing is completed. You can control the sound to high or low pitch.
B: Well, this sounds like a suitable machine. The price is reasonablereasonable adj.合理的, 有道理的, 通情达理的, 讲道理的, and it is a nice compact size. What is that knob for?
A: That is to control the water quantity. High is 10 gallons and low is 7 gallons. You can also reset your machine, and you can select from these 3 buttons. 1 is for heavily soiled washing, 2 for normal, and 3 for lighted soiled.
B: 你能给我解释一下吗?
A: 当然可以。这是指示灯,表示已接通电源。从这个选择板上,你可以根据衣服的类型和数量来选择。第三个按钮是控制蜂音器,它告诉你衣服已经洗完。你可以把声音控制得高或低。
B: 噢,看起来倒像是适合我们家用的洗衣机。价格合理,美观结实。那个按钮是用来干什么的呢?
A: 那是用来控制水量的。最高可容10加仑水,最低7加仑水。你同时还可以重新设置这个洗衣机。你可以从这三个按钮中选择。1.是洗很污秽的衣物,2.是洗一般的衣物,3.是洗轻微污秽的衣物。
B: Well, Ill take this machine. By the way, if the machine goes on the blinkon the blink (机器、仪表)出毛病, 坏了, what should I do?
A: You can call our Home Service Center downstairs, and our technician will be happy to come to your house to check and fix the machine.
B: I see. Thank you.
B:好的,我就买这台了。顺便问一句,要是出了问题,我该怎么办呢?
A:你可以给我们楼下的家庭服务中心打电话,我们的技术员将乐意上门检修。
B:我懂了,谢谢你。