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第6章 购物

1.超市购物

Welcome,miss.May I help you?

I want a lipsticks.欢迎光临,小姐。能为您效劳吗?

我想买口红。

Can you give discounts?

That s our rock bottom price.能打折吗?

这已经是最低价了。

What s the difference in the prices between the two kinds?

Of course.These hand embroidered ones are all first class goods.They are more expensive than the machine woven ones.这两种在价格上有区别吗?

当然。这些手工编织品都是一等品,比机编的要贵。

How much is it?

118 dollars.多少钱?

118美元。

Do you want some assistance,madam?

I d like to see an overcoat for the autumn.Not too heavy and not too light.您需要帮助吗,夫人?

我想看看秋天穿的风衣,不要太厚也不要太薄。

How do you like this,madam?

It s much too light in color for the autumn.I d rather have something darker,and a bit heavier.夫人,这件您喜欢吗?

对于秋天来说,颜色太淡了。我想要件深一点颜色的,并且再厚一点的。

What about this then? It s made of exceptionally good quality,pure wool,very soft.

Very good.May I try this on?那么这件怎么样?它是用特质纯羊毛做的,非常柔软。

很好。我可以试一下吗?

Let me see the crimson one,in my size,please.

Yes,madam.This is your size.让我看看深红色的吧,请拿一个适合我穿的尺寸。

好的,夫人。这是您要的尺寸。

All right,I ll take it.I expect it s worth it.Can I pay by Visa Card?

We don t accept Visa Card,you have to pay cash.好吧,我买了。我希望它货真价实。可以用签证卡支付吗?

我们不接受签证卡,您得付现金。

Will you accept Master Card?

Yes,we do.Please go to the cash counter and pay for it.I ll wrap it up for you.你们这儿用“贵宾卡”吗?

用的。请您到收款台去支付。我给您包装好。

I d like to buy a bottle of wine or liquor for my father. You have so many kinds here that I can t decide which one to buy.

How about this Scotch whisky? It s distilled from a pure barley malt mash and is aged in cherry casks.我要买瓶酒给我老爸,种类那么多,我不知道买哪一种好。

这种苏格兰威士忌怎么样?这是麦芽泥蒸馏做的,已经多年贮放在樱桃木酒桶内。

Would you tell me something about, rum,please?

Sure. Rums are distilled from the fermented juice of the sugar cane or from fermented molasses. 你介绍一下朗姆酒好吗?

没问题。朗姆酒是用发酵的甘蔗汁或发酵的糖蜜蒸馏而成的。

Let s go into this shoe store, I need some shoes to match my new dress.

That s a good idea. 我们进这家鞋店看看吧,我得买双鞋来配我的新衣服。

这主意不错。

Good afternoon,ladies. May I help you?

I hope so. I m interested in seeing a pair of shoes to match my new red dress.下午好,女士们。想买鞋吗?

是的,我想买一双鞋来配我的新红裙子。

Do you want high heels or low heels?

Low heels are more comfortable.您想要高跟的还是低跟的?

低跟的会更舒服些。

Excuse me, where can I find a cart?

Right over there.对不起,手推车在哪里?

在那边。

Thank you. Can you tell me where your cereal section is? I want to get some rice.

Two rows up on the left.谢谢。谷制品在哪边?我想买点大米。

左边前面两排货架。

I want some biscuit.

Oh, go straight down to the end and then turn right, you ll find the sign “Seafood”.我想买点饼干。

噢,一直向前走到头,然后向右拐,你就会发现标有“海鲜”的货架了。

Looking around 随便看看

I m just looking (around).我只是看看。

I want to see some ties.我想看一些领带。

I m looking for something to match these checkered trousers.我在找能配这格子裤的东西。

Please show me the one in the window.请给我看橱窗里的那个。

That s it.那就是。

May I see the things in the case?我可以看看盒子里面的东西吗?

Asking for Locations 询问地点

Where is the men s goods department?男用品部在哪里?

Which floor is the souvenir department on?纪念品部在哪一楼?

I want a new battery for my watch.Which floor should I go to?我的表要一个新电池,我该上哪一楼?

Package Requirement 包装要求

Wrap it,please.请包起来。

Will you gift wrap it,please?请当礼物包起来。

Please wrap it as a gift.请分开包。

Please package it carefully so that it will not be damaged.请好好包,以免损坏。

Asking for Delivery 请求寄送

Can you mail this for me?能寄给我吗?

Can you deliver them to our hotel?可以送到我们住的旅馆吗?

Do you have an overseas shipment service?你们有寄到海外的服务吗?

Please send this by air mail to this address.请用航空寄到这个地址。

When can I expect to have it?我什么时候可以拿到?

A:We ve got terrycloth robes on sale.Buy one, get one free!And they come in 10 different colors.

B:Great.I could use one myself.

A:And you could get everything in maroon.Red will bring good luck!

B:Good idea...

A:And slippers!These are made of satin.Aren t they dainty?

B:Oh!I really like those!How much are they?

A:Well, if you get three pairs, you get a pair of laced pants for free.

B:I guess I could give them to my other friends as gifts...

A:我们的毛巾布浴袍正在特价销售。买一送一!而且共有十种颜色。

B:太好了。可以留一件给自己穿。

A:而且你可以都买红棕色的。红色会带来好运!

B:好主意……

A:还有拖鞋!这些是用缎做的。够俏丽吧?

B:噢!我很喜欢!多少钱?

A:如果你买三双,就可以免费获赠一件蕾丝边的内裤。

B:我可以把它们当礼物送给其他朋友……

A:Can I help you?

B:I want a Japanese Sony walkman, please.

A:What about this one? It s handy and only seventy five dollars.

B:Do you have a cheaper one?

A:Have a look at this one, then.It s only 45 dollars.

B:How do I switch it on?

A:Press the play button on the top and turn on the volume knob.

B:I see. It sounds very good. I take it.

A:您想买点什么?

B:我要一台日本产的索尼牌随身听。

A:这台怎么样?它携带方便而且只要75美元。

B:还有便宜些的吗?

A:那就看看这台吧。这台只有45美元。

B:怎样开法呢?

A:按下上边的播放键,打开音量开关。

B:我明白了。听起来效果还不错,我买下了。

department store百货公司;百货店;

shopping center购物中心;

flea market廉价市场;地摊;

supermarket超级市场;

dress shop女装店;

tailor shop男装店;

shoe shop鞋店;

sports shop运动用品商店;

gift shop礼品店;

curios shop古董店;

jewelry store;jeweller珠宝店;

watchmaker钟表店;

electric appliance shop电器行;

camera shop;studio照相馆;

toy shop玩具店;

tobacconist烟店;

musical instrument shop乐器行;

book store书店;

stationery store文具店;

furniture shop家具店;

drugstore药房(兼卖杂货);

bakery面包店;

florist shop花店;

fortune财产;

extravagant奢侈的;铺张的;

deliver送货;

satin缎;

dainty小巧玲珑的;

amount to总数到达……;

tableware shop餐具店;

glassware shop玻璃店;

cutlery shop刀剪利器店;

discount shop折扣店;

optician眼镜店;

specialty store专门产品店;

liquor store酒品店;

I m the Boss!The boss was complaining in our staff meeting the other day that he wasn t getting any respect.Later that morning he went to a local sign shop and bought a small sign that read:“I m the Boss!”He then taped it to his office door.Later that day when he returned from lunch,he found that someone had taped a note to the sign that said:“Your wife called,she wants her sign back!”

我是老板!有一天,老板在全体职员会议抱怨说他得不到尊重。当天早上晚些时候,他到当地的一家招牌店,买回一个小牌子,上面写着:“我是老板。”然后,他把牌子粘在办公室的门上。再晚些时候,他吃过午饭回来时,发现有人在牌上粘了一张字条,上面写着:“你妻子打来电话,她想要回她的牌子。”2.网上购物

Does shopping on line have the same procedures as shopping in the supermarket?

Just as its name implies, online shopping is to conduct the shopping activities on line.网上购物与超市购物过程一样吗?

顾名思义,“网上购物”就是购物活动在网上进行。

Is a browser a super flier to go to the E supermarket.

Yes,you are right.浏览器就是去网上超市的超级快车了。

是的,你说对了。

Can I get into the market if I register successfully and I am a legal affiliate?

Once you are an affiliate, you can buy anything you want.注册成功成为合法的会员后就可以进入商场了吗?

成为会员后就可以大买特买了。

Things are chosen and what shall I do now?

You may order according to the instructions.东西挑完了,我该做什么?

按照说明下定单。

What shall I do now?

Fork over the money, surely.Click “go to the check out counter”in the cart.现在什么呢?

交钱呗。在购物车里点击“去收银台”。

Can I only change from the cart page to the paying page?

Yes.Commonly the E stores are designed to be like this.我只能从购物车页面上转去付款页面吗?

是的。一般网上商店都做成这样。

Just now we chose cash on delivery, but can I choose other manners?

Yes.You can turn to the helping center to find out how to operate.我们刚才选择的是货到付款,别的方式也可以吗?

可以。你可到帮助中心查看一下如何操作。

I want to pick up my package.This is the notice.

Let me see.Hmm..Just a minute.Here it is.We need your signature on this note.我还想取我的包裹,这是通知单。

我看一下……嗯……请稍等。给,请在这个单子上签字。

Do you want us to make them a bunch or a basket?

A basket,please.您希望我们把花系成捆还是插在篮子里?

插在篮子里。

How would you like to pay?

Do you take credit cards?您准备用什么形式付款?

可以用信用卡吗?

We accept Mastercard,American Express and VISA.

I d like to pay by Mastercard.我们收万通、运通、维萨三种信用卡。

我想用万通信用卡付款。

What is the item number?

The item number is HS 982.那个条目的号码是什么?

那个条目的号码是HS982。

Would you like to pay in cash or credit card?

Credit card will be OK.您付现金还是用信用卡?

信用卡。

What time should I expect the delivery?

On 14:00.货物什么时候能送到?

下午两点。

When will the delivery go out?

Yesterday afternoon.货物什么时间送出?

昨天下午。

Steps to Buy 购物步骤

Pick up things.挑东西。

Click “go to the check out counter”in the cart.在购物车里点击“去收银台”。

Fill in the user information.填写用户信息。

Fill the receiver s information form.填写收货人信息单。

Experience 经验之谈

Although shopping on line is easy, some steps are in need of attention.网上购物虽然简单,但有些步骤还是要谨慎小心。

You should care about the selection of your goods, and not order everything you see, for you have to pay for every commodity.选择货物要精心,可不能见什么要什么,要记住每件商品你都需付款。

You d better use the credit card and the debit card to get the protection of the law.最好使用信用卡和借记卡,以便得到法律保护。

A:Today I got e mail from a person named Mafiaboy.

B:Mafiaboy?It s him again.

A:Who is Mafiaboy?You know him?

B:Yes, quite well.Mafiaboy is a notorious Canadian hacker.He has sent the same e mail to over 1000 addressees.What is worth mentioning is the hacker is only sixteen.

A:Sixteen?I can t believe it!Can a 16 year old boy commit such serious crimes?

B:It s possible.Technology is already changing the way criminals operate.

A:If this is true, then the Internet must be a dangerous place to go.

B:You re right.The big worry is network crime exists widely in the Internet world, and it shades into a teen trend.

A:I wonder why the young kids would put themselves at risk to do such bad things.Are they simply short of money?

B:Maybe yes and maybe no.Maybe just for fun.

A:今天我收到一个自称“黑手党男孩”的人发来的电子邮件。

B:“黑手党男孩”?又是他。

A:谁是“黑手党男孩”?你认识他?

B:何止认识。“黑手党男孩”是个臭名昭著的加拿大黑客。他已经向1000多个收件人发了同样的邮件。值得一提的是,这个电脑黑客只有16岁。

A:16岁?!我简直无法相信!一个16岁的男孩能犯下那么严重的罪行?

B:这是有可能的。科学技术已经改变了犯罪分子的作案方式。

A:如果这是真的,那网络也太危险了!

B:你说得很对。最令人担忧的是网络犯罪现在十分普遍,而且罪犯还趋于年轻化。

A:我想知道为什么这些孩子会铤而走险?难道他们缺钱花吗?

B:可能是,也可能不是。或许只是为了取乐。

A:I received an anonymous e mail today. It composed some strange attachments!

B:Quick! Delete it! It might have a virus! If your computer gets infected, hackers might be able to break into your computer!

A:How would they break into my computer?

B:Some hackers will send a mail bomb, and others will try to get into your system s hard drive and erase all your data!

A:Ah, this entire computer s screwed up!

A:我今天收到一封匿名的电子邮件。里面还包括一些奇怪的附件!

B:赶快删掉!很可能含有病毒!你的电脑一旦中毒,黑客就有可能入侵你的电脑了!

A:他会如何侵入我的电脑?

B:有人会施放邮件炸弹,有人则会侵入你的硬盘,把资料全部删掉。

A:啊,这整台电脑全毁了呀!

E supermarket 网上超市;

show sb.around 带领;

browser 浏览器;

super flier 超级快车;

fork over 交钱;支付;

click 点击;

check out 结账走人;

cart小车;购物车;

essential必须的,不可缺少的;

dispute纠纷;争论;

legal法律的;

abide遵守;履行;

click off 关闭;

retailer 零售商;

annoying讨厌的;烦人的;

I Want Her to Go Nuts Mrs. Flinders decided to have her portrait painted. She told the artist, “Paint me with diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets and a ruby pendant.” “But you’re not wearing any of those things.” “I know," said Mrs. Flinders. “It’s in case I should die before my husband. I’m sure he’d remarry right away, and I want her to go nuts looking for the jewelry.”

我要让她发疯福林德斯夫人决定让人给她画肖像。她告诉那位肖像画家说:“把我画成带着钻石耳环,钻石项链,祖母绿手镯,还有红宝石垂饰。”“但你现在没带这其中的任何一样饰品。”“我知道。”福林德斯夫人说,“万一我先我丈夫死去,我肯定他会立刻再婚。我要让那个女人为寻找这些珠宝而发疯。”3.购买纪念品

Is this the marvellous landscape in Guilin?

Yes.sir.挂毯上是不是美丽的桂林山水?

是的先生。

Are you being served,sir?

I d like to buy a medium sized cloisonne vase with a light blue background.先生,有人接待你吗?

我想买一个中等尺寸的景泰蓝花瓶,底色要淡蓝的。

May I help you?

Yes.I m wondering if you have embroidered dresses.您想买点什么?

嗯,有刺绣的裙子吗?

It is the best quality procelain—the famous egg shell china.

No wonder it s so expensive.这种瓷器质量最好,是著名的薄胎瓷器。

怪不得这么贵。

The flower vases are made of porcelain and covered with tiny bamboo sticks.

Are they breakable?花瓶是瓷器做的,上面有细竹丝。

它们容易碎吗?

It was made in Jingdezhen.

This is the very thing I ve been dreaming of.这种茶具产于景德镇。

这正是我想要的。

Is this one with flowers OK?这件绣花的怎么样?

The embroidery is lovely but I m afraid yellow is not the color for my wife.刺绣倒挺漂亮,但黄颜色不太适合我太太。

What do you think of this one?

Hmm,the style is not right.I d like to look around myself.这件怎么样?

嗯,样式不合适。我还是自己看看吧。

Would you please look at this one? It s new arrival,silk and handmade.50.

It s a little expensive,but i think I ll take it.看看这件吧,是新到的货,真丝的手工制作。50美元。

有点儿贵,不过我还是买了吧。

They re thirty percent off,right?

Yes.它们打7折,对吧?

对。

Look at all this stuff,Abby. There must be something we can take back as souvenirs.

I m sure there is.I ve seen some interesting pieces.阿比,瞧这么多东西。一定有我们可以带回去当作纪念品的东西。

我确信有的。我看到了一些有趣的东西。

An old woman was selling hand knitted caps and scarves.They would come in handy for our cold London winters.

That is a good idea.It seems ridiculous buying winter wear in summer,though.有一名老妇人在出售手织的软帽和围巾。对我们寒冷的伦敦的冬天来说,它们一定会有用的。

好主意。尽管在夏天购买冬天的服饰似乎很好笑。

Look at these coasters over there.They have pictures of Copenhagen on the bottom of each one.They re covered with plastic but have cork on the bottoms.

No too bad.瞧那边的杯垫。每个杯垫底部都有哥本哈根的图案。他们的顶部是塑料的,但底部是软木做的。

不错。

I prefer to buy the hand knitted winter wear.You can buy these for your family and friends.

OK.我想买手织的冬天服饰。你可以买这些杯垫送给你的亲朋好友。

This vase is very exquisite and elegant.I'll give you a 8% discount on your total purchases.

Thank you.这个花瓶非常精巧漂亮。价格也已经很合理了,但是为了鼓励您再选其他的商品,我给您买的物品打9.2折。

谢谢。

I m also looking for some lacquer ware and embroidered tablecloth.

They are on the first floor.Please follow me.我想要一些漆制品和刺绣桌布。

漆制品和刺绣桌布在一楼。请跟我来。

Introduction to the Product 产品介绍

Artistic tapestry is the highest form of expression of the rug weaving art,an exquisite handicraft of super artistry in typical Chinese style.艺术挂毯体现了地毯纺织艺术的最高水平,是具有典型中国风格的手工艺精品。

The background is pale blue with traditional Chinese paintings of flowers and birds.底色是浅蓝的,还是中国花鸟画。

They are made from different materials—dolomite,tough silk,organdie etc.它们是用不同的材料做的,白云石、绡、蝉翼纱等。

This is made of wild goose feather and this is made of skylark feather.这把是用雁毛做的,这把是用云雀毛做的。

Customers Questions 顾客询问

You haven t anything cheaper,have you?你们没有再便宜一点儿的吗?

Where do these flower vases come from?这些花瓶是哪里生产的?

Are they light in weight?它们轻吗?

Is the colour fast?不褪色吗?

A:Good morning,Madam.What can I do for you?

B:Can you show me some traditional Chinese arts and crafts that can be a gift for my friend?

A:You know the sandalwood fan is one of the typical Chinese arts and crafts.Many foreigners like to buy them for gifts.

B:Would you show me some?

A:Of course.These are made of real sandalwood.Those are made of mahogany with scent added.

B:They really smell fragrant.How much is a real sandalwood fan?

A:The small ones are fifty yuan for each.The medium one are eighty yuan.These big ones are one hundred and fifty yuan.

B:I ll take two medium ones and three big ones.

A:早上好,您买点什么?

B:您能给我介绍一下儿能作为礼物送给朋友的典型中国工艺品吗?

A:檀香扇就是其中一种,不少外国人喜欢买了作为礼品。

B:我能看看吗?

A:可以,这些都是真正檀香木做的,那些是红木做的,上边喷上香水。

B:闻起来挺香,真正檀香扇多少钱一把?

A:小的50元一把,中等的80元,大的要150元。

B:我要两把中等的,三把大的。

A:What beautiful silk products they are!

B:Have you found anything special? They are all made of pure silk.

A:The colours are so brilliant and dazzling.I want to buy a piece of silk for my foreign friend to make“Qipao.”

B:If you want to make “Qipao”you need the satin.These satin products are a bit thicker.

A:Let me feel it.Ah,yes.I think this is what I want.

B:How many metres do you want to buy?

A:She is a little bit shorter than I am.

B:I think three metres will be enough.

A:Is it washable?

B:Yes.Madam,you re lucky.This has been specially polished by an imported technology.It is washable and will not shrink any more.Only five years ago this new technology was invented.

A:Okay.Three metres,please.

A:这些丝绸制品多么漂亮啊!

B:看中什么啦?都是纯丝的。

A:颜色真鲜艳,我都有些眼花缭乱了。我想给我的外国朋友买一块做旗袍的料子。

B:如果你想做旗袍,还是买缎子。好缎子面料比较厚一些。

A:让我摸摸。啊,对,我就是想买这种料子。

B:你想买多少米?

A:她比我稍低一点儿。

B:我想3米够了。

A:耐洗吗?

B:耐洗。您很幸运,夫人。这些料子是用进口技术特殊沙洗过的,既耐洗又不缩水。这种新技术5年以前才发明的。

A:好,给我来3米。

to be popular with受……的喜爱或欢迎;

to owe欠;

to offer提供;

handicraft手工艺品;

superb极好的;

elegant雅致,讲究;

to wrap...up把……包起来;

prices are soaring物价飞涨;

to recommend推荐,介绍;

to be fond of喜欢;

many choices多种选择;

meet one s need满足……要求;

good taste鉴赏力高的;

to fit one well很合适;

to have a close look at仔细地看;

to enjoy a good reputation享有盛誉;

landscape woven in silk织绵缎;

tapestry satin织绵挂毯,织锦台布;

brocade mill织物经纬密度;

wear testing耐磨试验;

durable耐用的;

a warranty on sth.对……能免费维修;

warranty保修担保书;

to take one s measurement 量尺寸;

out of style样子过时了;

a good buy价廉物美的东西;

a good bargain便宜货;

velvety柔软光滑的;(酒)可口的;

brilliant(色彩)鲜明的;

fast不褪色的;

lukewarm微温的;

soapy含有肥皂的;

rinse冲洗;

width宽度;

fashion样子;方式;

in fashion风行,流行;

out of fashion过时,不流行;

measurement衡量,测量;

calculate计算,核算;

brand商标,牌子;

cushion垫子,靠垫;

pink桃红色,粉红色;

fur毛皮,皮子;

lace花边;饰带;

satin缎子;

wring绞,拧;

A Gentle Reminder Having been married a long time, my husband sometimes needs a gentle reminder of a special occasion. On the morning of our 35th anniversary, we were sitting at the breakfast table when I hinted, “Honey, do you realize that we’ve been sitting in these same two seats for exactly 35 years?” Putting down the newspaper, he looked straight at me and said, “So, you want to switch seats?”

委婉提醒婚后已久,我丈夫往往在一个特别事情上需要委婉的提醒。在我们结婚35周年纪念的早上,我们正坐在早餐桌旁,我暗示道:“亲爱的,你意识到我们在这两个相同的座位已坐了整整35年了吗?”他放下报纸,眼睛直直地望着我,“因此,你想交换座位吗?”4.购二手车

Does it have automatic transmission?

Yes,and it also has a power steering,power brakes,and air conditioner.车有自动变速器吗?

有。还有动力方向盘,动力刹车和空调。

Would you start the engine?

Sure,listen,it sounds good,doesn t it?I ll give you a good deal if you are really ready to buy it.你能启动一下发动机吗?

当然可以,听,声音很好吧?如果你真想要的话我会给你打折的。

I ve got a car now,and I need auto insurance.

Yes.Each state has different requirements.But liability is required by every state.我有车了,要买保险。

是啊。每个州的要求不同。但是基本的保险是必需的。

What s liability?

The minimum insurance that covers the damages for the other party.什么是基本的保险呢?

保对方的最低保险。

So how much insurance should I buy?

That is up to you.You can buy the minimum required by the state,or you can figure out how much usually an accident would cost,and buy for a few times of that amount.那我最少要买多少保险?

这个你要自己决定。你可以只买州里规定的最低值,或者估计一般事故损失多少,就买那个数目的几倍。

I hope I don t hit a Rolls Royce.

That is unlikely.You are more likely to win the lottery than to hit a Rolls Royce.我希望不要撞到一辆劳斯莱斯。

那个几率会比较小。撞上劳斯莱斯比中彩票还难。

Is that the real price? I mean, there s nothing tricky about that price, is there?

Well, you ll have to add in something for taxes, title and license fees.那是实际的价格吗?我是说,这个价格不会有诈吧?

呃,你得要额外负担点儿税金以及办理车主证明及牌照的费用。

What year is your car?

It s the latest model.你的车是哪年生产的?

它是最新款的。

What model is that?

It s a Chevy pickup.它的型号是什么?

它是雪佛莱轻便型。

Why didn t you buy a sports car?

I prefer comfort over speed.你为什么不买辆赛车?

比起速度来我更要求舒适。

Which make do you like best, Mazda or Toyota?

I have no idea. I am a journalist for a local newspaper, you see. I need a car in my work.你对哪种牌子感兴趣,马自达还是丰田?

我不清楚,我是一家地方报纸的记者,工作中需要车。

Then I recommend you a Mazda. A black Mazda is always the best choice to a journalist moving around. It looks luxurious and doesn t need much maintenance.我推荐你买马自达,记者们东奔西走,黑色马自达是最佳选择。马自达看上去气派,又不需要经常维护。

If so, I ll buy a Mazda.

果真如此,我就买辆马自达吧。

How much is it?

It s 19, 000, excluding insurance.多少钱一辆?

19,000一辆,不含保险费。

Can I pay in credit card?

Yes, that s what we prefer.你们接受信用卡吗?

接受。我们希望顾客用信用卡支付。

The emerald green one? I love that color! The sticker price says 5300 dollars!

Wow. That s even less than I thought. We can go for a drive, if you like.祖母绿的那辆?我爱那颜色!标价是5300美元!

哇。比我想得还便宜。想要的话我们可以去试开一下。

Basically,in you opinion,is it good deal?

To be perfectly honest with you,yes.总的来说,以你的意见,这笔交易划算吗?

老实跟你说,是的。

Choosing a Car 挑选汽车

I d like a used one.我要买辆二手车。

I need a good used car.我需要一辆车况较好的二手车。

I d like a car with air conditioning.我要买辆有空调的车。I need a four wheel drive.我要买辆四轮驱动的车。

Options and Features 配置与特点

What are the standard features?这车有什么基本配置?

What comes on it?这款车的特色何在?

What safety features does it have?这款车的安全特点是什么?

Does this car get good mileage?该车的耗油如何?

What sort of mileage does this car get?这车一加仑汽油能跑多少英里?

Test driving a Car 试车

Can I take it for a test drive?试开一下怎么样?

Can I take it for a road test?您能让我开到路上试开一下吗?

A:Hello,is your car on the market?

B:Yes.What would you like to know about it?

A:The make,the year and the mileage.

B:It s a Japanese car,Honda,made in 1999,with 90,000 miles.

A:What price are you quoting for it?

B:4,500 o.b.o.What do you say to that?

A:I cannot make a decision until I ve got its VIN number.Also,before I make a final decision,I d better have it checked at Pep Boys,I think.

B:Whatever.But I ve already got a few offers,and I m going to sell it to the highest bidder.

A:喂,你的车出售吗?

B:是的,你想要了解些什么?

A:汽车的牌子、出产年月和行驶的公里数。

B:这是一辆日本小汽车,本田牌,1999年出产的,行驶了9万英里。

A:你打算卖多少钱?

B:4 500美元或最佳报价,你觉得怎样?

A:我知道它的注册号后才能作决定。而且,我想在作决定前,我要拿它去Pep Boys行检测。

B:怎么都行。但已有几个人向我报价了,我要把它卖给出价最高的人。

A:You picked up a new car,huh?

B:I got it at an auction.They deliver the equipment right to my door.

A:That s brand new!Who s auctioning stuff like this?

B:Internet auctions.It s the newest and greatest way to get just about anything at rock bottom prices.

A:An auction on the Interenet! What a great idea!

B:This is an Audi A4 with automatic transmission and air conditioning.

A:That must have cost you a pretty penny!

B:It came with a one year warranty for under one 3000 dollars.

A:No way!

B:Way! I knew I wanted an Audi A4 with automatic transmission and I bid in a lot of auctions.

A:That sounds like a really smart way to get great products for a lower price.

A:你买了台新电脑,对吧?

B:我在一个拍卖会上买的。他们直接送货上门。

A:那是全新的!有谁会拍卖这样的东西?

B:网络拍卖,这是最新、最棒的渠道,几乎可以用最低的价格买到任何东西。

A:在网络上拍卖!这主意棒极了!

B:是部奥迪A4,有自动变速器和空调。

A:那一定花了你不少钱吧!

B:保修一年,而且价格不到3000美元。

A:骗人!

B:不骗你!我早就想要一辆带自动变速器的奥迪A4,所以我在很多拍卖网出价投标。

A:听起来的确是个精明的方式,可以用比较低的价格买到很好的产品。

gesture姿势;手势;表示;

congratulation祝贺,恭喜;

decision决定;决心;

check检查,检查;核查,验证;

transmission(车辆)传动系统;

brake闸,刹车;

engine引擎,发动机;

judge判决;审判;

impress使(人)留下深刻印象;

attractive有吸引力的,诱人的,引起兴趣的;

amusement供娱乐或消遣的事物;

insurance保险;保险业;

requirement需要的东西;必要的条件;

plug塞子;栓;

wrench猛扭;猛拉;

additional附加的;另外的;

garage汽车修理厂;

highway高速公路;大路;

super优等的;特级的;极好的;

allow允许;许可;

park停放(车辆);

wonder觉得好奇;想知道;

somewhere在某地;在某处;

luxurious奢侈的;奢华的;

emerald翡翠绿的;亮绿的;

sticker price标价;

tricky狡猾的;

license fee牌照费;

nice and easy慢慢来,别紧张;

rev引擎空转;

put...into gear挂挡;

shifter档把;

reverse倒车,倒退;

Car TalkA young boy had just gotten his driving permit.He asked his father,who was a minister,if they could discuss the use of the car.His father took him to his study and said to him,“I ll make a deal with you.You bring your grades up,study your Bible a little and get your hair cut and we ll talk about it.”After about a month the boy came back and again asked his father if they could discuss the use of the car.They again went to the father s study where his father said,“Son,I ve been real proud of you.You have brought your grades up,you ve studied your Bible diligently,but you didn t get your hair cut!”The young man waited a moment and replied,“You know Dad,I ve been thinking about that.You know,Samson had long hair,Moses had long hair,Noah had long hair,and even Jesus had long hair...”To which his father replied:“Yes,and they WALKED everywhere they went.”

用车谈判一个年轻人刚刚拿到了驾照。他问他做牧师的父亲是否可以与他讨论一下家里那辆车的使用问题。父亲把他带进书房,对他说:“我来与你做个交易。你先提高学习成绩,好好读读《圣经》,把头发剪短,然后我们再谈。”

一个月后,孩子回来了,又问他父亲是否可以讨论车子的使用问题。他们又去了父亲的书房,然后父亲说:“儿子,我真的为你感到骄傲。你学习成绩提高了,也很勤奋地学习《圣经》,但是你并没有理发!”年轻人等了一会儿,回答说:“你知道,爸爸,我想了很长时间,你知道,参孙是长发,摩西是长发,诺亚是长发,甚至耶酥也是长发……。”听到这儿,父亲说:“是的,但是他们去哪儿都是步行呀。”