英孚教育 完全生活英语手册 消闲篇

你的英语有多实用呢？在碰上外国人的时候，能真正地和老外无障碍地沟通吗？
在学校学英语学了好几个年头，由学abc到用英语写文章，经历了不少挑灯夜读为考试的时光。

分数可能是拿到了，可是让我问一下，这些年头来，你学到的有多少真的能应用在生活中呢？
好吧，就让我在这里先考考你？
1. 你会用英语买单吗？
2. 朋友提议〝Go and catch a flick〞，是提议什么呢？
3. 伦敦话〝Bob’s your uncle〞是什么意思呢？
4. 澳洲人说〝Struth!’，他的意思到底是什么呢？
5. 写电邮时，用〝Dear Sir’还是‘Dear Ms/Mr…〞呢?
6. 你能分得清〝Assure’和‘Ensure〞意思的分别吗？
答案呢？我先不告诉你。

其实，有多少人可以真正面对外国人也能对答如流？又有多少是对着人家愣在那里，张口结舌说不出话呢？相信前者是少之又少，而后者却成千上万。

植根中国已经十多年的英语培训专家英孚教育，深深明白中国学生学英语的需要，精心地为中国学生编辑一系列在生活中活学活用的真英语指南，内容覆盖：消闲、旅游、商务、社交等，让你深入浅出的学习地道的英语日常用语。

还在惦记上面问题的答案吗？问题的答案尽在这一系列的真英语指南中，而且，我们可以肯定你在这一系列指南中学到的更多。

Content
P.7能〝喂饱〞你的英语
Survival English for Eating Out
P.9优雅就餐英语须知
How to Mind Your Manners at an
English-speaking Dinner?
P.12英语让夜生活更精彩
Spice up Your Nightlife with English
P.14懂英语买称心好礼
Find the Perfect Gift with English
P.16你的英语需要健身
Give Your English Some Exercise
糟糕了！用英语点菜原来不简单！
不用紧张，学会点菜，再了解英语聚餐应有的仪态及常用对话，便可轻松应付不同宴会场合了。

吃是很简单的。

在饭馆就餐却不是... 如果你在一个陌生国度旅行，的确是不容易！但是不要害怕－我们不会让你挨饿。

请看一看这份一定能帮助你解决饥饿问题的重要用餐短语列表！
Eating is simple. Eating out isn’t…if you’re traveling in a foreign country, that is! But don’t panic – we won’t let you starve. Check out this list of important dining phrases that will surely help you ease those hunger pangs!
I’d like to make a reservation.
在一些餐馆中，你需要事先订位。

准备好告诉餐馆你们一共有多少人，你会到达的时间及你的名字。

”I’d like to make a reservation for four at 8 p.m. for Kristi.”前台接待可能会问你的联系电话或是你是否需要吸烟区，事先考虑好这些信息。

For some restaurants, you’ll need to call in advance to secure a table. Be prepared to give the number of people in your group, the time you will arrive and your name. “I’d like to make a reservation for four at 8 p.m. for Peter.” The receptionist may ask for your phone number or about your smoking preference, so have this information ready. Could you repeat that, please?
这个短语并不止用于在外用餐，但是却是非常之重要。

餐厅可能很吵。

服务生说话也可能很快。

如果你没有听懂什么，就问他们，”Could you repeat that?”当然，简单说，”Excuse me?”也可以。

别怕用的太多！
This phrase isn’t unique to eating out, but it’s very important. Restaurants can be loud. Waiters talk fast. If you don’t understand something, ask them, “Could you repeat that?” Of course, a simple, “Excuse me?” will also work. Don’t be afraid to use it often!
We need another minute.
如果服务生请你点菜而你还没有决定的话你就可以使用这短语。

你会听到，”Are you ready to or-der?”用”Not yet. We need another minute,”或是”Can we have another minute?”回答。

注意”a minute”在一个繁忙的餐馆里通常意味着服务生会在五分钟后回来为你点菜。

Use this phrase if the waiter approaches to take your order, but you’re not ready. You’ll hear, “Are you ready to order?” Respond with, “Not yet. We need another minute,” or “Can we have another minute?” Be aware that “a minute” in a busy restaurant usually means the waiter will return in five.
I’d like / I’ll have…
这是两句最重要的短语！使用”I’d like …”或是”I’ll have …” 在点菜或是点饮料的时候。

例如， “I’d like the spaghetti and some tea,”或是”I’ll have a sandwich and a soft drink.”手指着菜单也总是能让人明白的！
These are the two most important phrases! Use “I’d like…” or “I’ll have…” when ordering your food and drinks. For example, “I’d like the spaghetti and some tea,” or, “I’ll have a sandwich and a soft drink.” Pointing at the menu always works, too!
This isn’t what I ordered.
如果服务生送错了菜，就说，”This isn’t what I ordered, I ordered …”接着说你点的菜。

这并不常见，但是如果真的发生的话，注意要说些什么来纠正 。

If the server brings you the wrong dish, say, “This isn’t what I ordered, I ordered…” and continue with the name of the dish you wanted. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, make sure you do something about it.
Check, please!
当你准备要走时，捕捉到服务生的注意同时
说， “Check, please!”作为你用餐短小而简单
的结束语。

Check, please! When you’re ready to go, catch the
waiter’s attention and say, “Check, please!” for a short
and simple end to your meal.
在说英语的国家，cutlery是指刀，叉和勺子（也就是进餐时用的器具）。

人们经常会搞不清到
底该用哪种餐具来吃哪道菜。

基本的规则是从外到里（从离盘子最远的地方开始）。

In an English-speaking country, cutlery refers to knives, forks and spoons (eating utensils). Everyone gets confused from time to time about which utensil to use. The basic rule is to start from the outside and work inwards (towards your plate).
在进餐时，如果你需要接电话或是离开餐桌去洗手间，你可以简单地说一声”Please excuse
me for a moment.”你可以将你的电话设置成静音模式，如果能关机的话会更为礼貌。

During the meal, if you need to leave the table to go to the bathroom, simply say “Please excuse me for a moment.” You should also do this if you need to answer a phone call. While you can leave your cell phone on silent mode, it is more polite to turn it off.
当你在国外就餐的时候，只能读懂菜单是远远不够的。

得体的餐桌礼仪意味你需要知道该说些什么，做些什么。

继续往下读，看看你在用英语进餐的环境中是否表现的大方得体。

Eating in a foreign country is not only about understanding the menu! Good table etiquette means knowing both what to say and how to behave. Read on to make sure you’re behaving properly at an English-speaking dinner table!1
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即使你已经吃了很多，主人可能还是要你再吃一点。

如果你真的已经吃饱了，你可以
说：”Thank you, but I really couldn’t eat another bite”（谢谢，但是我真得吃不下了）或者是”I’m stuffed!”（我太饱了），这是’very full’的非正式说法。

Even if you have eaten a lot, your host will often try to encourage you to eat more. If you’ve really had enough, say “Thank you, but I really couldn’t eat another bite” or “I’m stuffed!”, which is an informal way of saying ‘very full’.
如果你想表明你已经吃饱了，你可以把你的刀叉并拢（一起放在你的盘子上）。

你可以
说：”What a delicious meal! Thank you so much.”，以此表达你的谢意。

在所有人都吃完后，你才可以离开餐桌。

Indicate you have finished eating by ‘closing’ your knife and fork, (putting them together on your plate). You can say “What a delicious meal! Thank you so much.” to show your appreciation. Wait for everyone to finish before leaving the table.
探过身子伸到桌子的另一边够东西是非常不礼貌的。

如果你需要盐，或是你想吃某道菜，而你
又够不到，你就可以说”Please pass the ...（“请把……递给我，好吗？）
It is considered rude to reach across the table. If you need the salt, or would like a dish that is not in your im-mediate area, you can say “Please pass the ...”.
最后，其实你并不需要对每个细节都谨小慎微。

现代礼仪更多传达是个人的优雅和姿态。

当你
不确定该怎么做的时候，你只需看看周边的人是怎么做的就可以了！
Finally, don’t worry about every little detail. Nowadays, etiquette is more about displaying graciousness and poise. And when in doubt, just look to your neighbor for clues!
无论如何，你一定要避免发出咂嘴的声
音！特别是当你在喝汤和吃面条的时
候！
Slurping (making a ‘slurp’ sound with your
mouth) is something you should avoid at all
costs! Be especially careful not to slurp when
you are having soup or noodles!34657
Dressed to the nines
任何重要的夜晚外出活动都以家里满满的衣柜，镜子和一些想象开始！当你dressed to the nines时意思是你正穿着非常时髦的服装。

例如，你可能说，”If we’re going to the cocktail party we’d bet -ter get dressed to the nines!”
Any big night out begins at home with a wardrobe full of clothes, a mirror and some imagination! When you are dres sed to the nines it means that you are wearing some seriously fashionable clothes. For example, you might say, “If we’re going to the cocktail party we’d better get dressed to the nines!”
Grab a bite to eat
你可能想要以饭店或咖啡点一顿快速的晚餐开始一晚的活动，我们把这就叫做grabbing a bite to eat。

例如，你的朋友可能问你，”Do you want to grab a bite to eat before we go out?”
You may want to start the night with a quick dinner at a restaurant or cafe, which we call grabbing a bite to eat. For example, your friend might ask you, “Do you want to grab a bite to eat before we go out?”
Go and catch a flick
夜晚的开始是去当地电影院看部最新大片的
最佳时间。

非正式的来说，我们说going to
catch a flick当我们要去看电影时。

例如，你
的朋友可能说，”Let’s go and catch a flick at
the cinema tonight!”
Early evening is a great time to pay a visit to the lo-
cal cinema and catch up on the latest big movie. In-
formally, we say that we are going to catch a flick
when we are going to watch a movie. For example,
your friends may say, “Let’s go and catch a flick at the
cinema tonight!”
是周末了，还该是好好享受一下的时间了！有这么多的娱乐选择，该学几种你可以使用的娱乐表达方式了。

It’s the weekend, and it’s time to have some good times! With so many entertainment possibili-
ties, it’s good to be armed with a variety of fun expressions that you can use.
Paint the town red
現在，大家應準備好去輕鬆一下盡興狂歡了！這就是「painting the town red」的意思──與朋友渡過美好的晚上！ 所以當朋友問你：「Do you want to go and paint the town red?」，他們並不是要你帶油漆和油漆掃呢！
By now, everyone is probably ready to let loose and have some fun! This is what we call painting the town red, having a really great night out with friends! So, when your friends ask “Do you want to go and paint the town red?” they’re not expecting you to bring paint and paintbrushes!
Go bar-hopping
作为你重大的夜晚活动可能会包括
去好几个酒吧放松的喝酒并和朋友
见面。

bar-hopping我们的意思是
每个酒吧你去一会儿，并且然后
hop，或是继续去其他的，更多的
酒吧。

Part of your big night out might include
stopping off at a few bars for some
relaxing drinks and to meet up with
friends. By bar-hopping we mean that
you go to one bar for a while, and then
hop, or move on, to several more.
Shoot some pool
当bar-hopping时你可能会看到一个桌球台并想要快速的来上一两盘。

别担心，这并不象听起来这么危险－ shooting some pool只是意味着打桌球！
While bar-hopping you might spot a pool table and feel like having a quick game or two. Don’t worry, it’s not as dangerous as it sounds - shooting some pool simply means to play pool!
Dance the night away
在 Hearing lots of music while bar-hopping时听到了很多的音乐自然而然让每个人都有跳舞的冲动！Dancing the night away意思是连跳几个小时的舞直到第二天的早上。

因此第二天当某人问你为什么这么累时，你就可以告诉他们， “Because last night I danced the night away!”
Hearing lots of music while bar-hopping has probably got everyone in the mood for a disco! Dancing the night away means to dance for hours and hours until the early hours of the next morning. So when someone asks you the next day why you are so tired, you can tell them, “Because last night I danced the night away!”
I’m just looking.
I’m just looking.如果你还不知道你想买什么，
这是对”Can I help you find anything?”最佳
回答。

“I’m just looking.” This is a great response to “Can I
help you find anything?” if you are not sure what you
want to buy.
Where are your fitting rooms?
如果在你买下衣服之前想试穿的话向售货员
提这个问题。

然而在英国，你可以要问的是
changing rooms。

Ask the salesperson this question if you want to try on
that outfit before you buy it. In the UK, though, you
might want to ask for the changing rooms.
Does this come in other colors?
不是每个人都喜欢朴素陈旧的黑色白色的。

如
果你发现你很喜欢某件商品，但想要不同的颜
色，就问售货员以上的问题。

Not everybody likes plain old black and white. Ask a
salesperson this if you’ve found something you really
like, but want it in a different color.
Do you have this in other sizes?
你找到了绝佳的假日服装。

只要他们有你的尺码！ 象以上那样问售货员，他或她就有可能向你提供最合适的着装。

You’ve found the perfect holiday outfit if only they had your size! Ask this to a shop assistant, and he or she may be able to locate one that’s the perfect fit.
是给特别的人的完美礼物还是买给自己的物品呢，这儿有一份有用的表达方式的列表能帮助你在逛商场或是流连在精致小店时找到你所寻找的东西。

Whether it’s the perfect gift for someone special or something for yourself, here is a list of use-ful expressions to help you find just what you’re looking for as you stroll through the malls and
check out chic boutiques.
Do you have any of these in stock?
你看到橱窗中有，但是商店中却没有这种商品！不要怕。

去问营业员是否有left in stock。

可能舱库还有些呢。

You see it in the display, but you can’t find it in the store! Don’t panic. Ask an assistant if there are any left in stock. Maybe there are some in the storage room.
Can I put this on hold?
不确定你是否找到了最好的礼物？只要让售货员”put it on hold”，那么他们会将商品为你保留一到两天。

那样的话，在你继续到处看看的时候，那件商品不至于马上消失。

Not sure if you’ve found the perfect gift? Just ask the sales assistants to “put it on hold”, and they will put the item aside for you for one or two days. That way, it can’t disappear as you continue your search.
I’d like a gift receipt for this.
根据你的要求，大多数的商店提供一张gift receipt，上面没有任何的价钱。

因此，如果你的朋友觉得你的礼物不合适，他或她可以随时调换。

但是，如果不这样的话，他们将永远不知道你付了多少钱！
Upon your request, most stores provide a gift receipt, which does not list any prices. So, just in case your friend decides that gift of yours isn’t so perfect after all, he or she can exchange or return it without a problem. But, if not, they’ll never know how much you paid!
Do you provide gift-wrapping?
没有时间为你买的礼物包装？别急！ 许多商店
为他们的顾客特别是在繁忙的假日期间提供包
装服务。

No time to wrap your gifts? No worries! Many stores
provide gift-wrapping services for their customers, es-
pecially during the busy holiday season.
Can I get a price check for this?
找不到你看的商品的价格？那就问售货员这个
问题，他或她会为你查价格。

Can’t find a price tag on the item you’re looking at?
Ask the cashier this question, and he or she will check
the price for you.
你知道warm up和cool down之间的区别吗？或是你知道aerobics是什么意思吗？就像是我们的身体需要运动来保持健康一样，我们的英文也是如此！用这些经常表达的方式来锻炼你的身体和大脑！
Do you know the difference between warm up and cool down? Or what it means to do aerobics? Just like our bodies need exercise to stay healthy, so does our English! Give your mind and your body a workout with hot expressions!
Get fit
如果你想要更健康，你可以说I want to get fit. 或I want to get in shape。

If you want to become healthier, you can say “I want to get fit.” or “I want to get in shape.”
Workout
意思是进行规律的训练。

如果你在健身房已经练了很久，你可以说I’ve had a really good workout 。

This means an exercise routine. If you’ve been at the gym for a long time, you can say “I’ve had a really good workout today!”
Warm up & cool down
这些是常规训练的基本要素。

warm up是健身开始前的一些暖身活动。

cool down指通过逐渐缓慢运动的节奏而减轻健身的强度。

通常接下来是stretching，目的是为了防止肌肉僵硬。

These are essential elements of any workout routine. A warm up is a period of light exercise to get the body ready for a workout. A cool down involves reducing the intensity of your exercise by gradually slowing down. It is usually followed by stretching, which prevents the muscles from getting stiff.
Circuit training
是一种健身技巧，通常指你在从一个项目到另一个项目(通常是力量的训练)之前休息时间很短，在锻炼你的肌肉同时锻炼你的心肺。

This is a workout technique where you go from one exercise (usually strength training) to another with little rest in between, to exercise the muscles as well as the heart and lungs.
Aerobic exercise
是一种增加肺活量以及加快心跳，像跑步或骑单车这类的运动。

Aerobics是一种运动项目，类似跳舞，而且通常配合音乐。

This is exercise that increases the need for oxygen and speeds up the heart rate, like running or cycling. Aerobics is an example of this type of exercise, similar to dancing and usually done to music.
Cardiovascular training
Cardiovascular training (通常被称作 Cardio) 类似于 aerobic 锻炼。

这是一种力量的训练以增强心脏的功能并燃烧卡路里。

Cardiovascular training (usually called Cardio) is similar to aerobic exercise. It is vigorous exercise that strengthens the heart and allows you to burn calories.
Gym equipment
有很多种的gym equipment或是你可以用来健身的机器，像 treadmill (跑步机) 或 stationary bike (脚踏车机)。

There are many different types of gym equipment or machines that you can use to keep fit, like a treadmill (used for running on the spot) or a stationary bike (cycling machine).
在全球经济一体化的大环境下，英语也悄悄地飞到了寻常百姓家。

从在街上问路的游客，到自己出国旅游，再到外企工作的面试，英语就在我们的生活中。

一口流利英语就是你开启梦想之门的钥匙。

面对外国客户，如果你能自信地表达自己，操控大局就更容易。

说一口纯正的英语，把你的竞争对手比下去。

优良的英语水平会倍增你事业成功的机会。

最快最有效的英语学习方法就在你面前 - 英孚教育。

英孚教育通过Englishtown学习系统把全球素质最高、最友好的外籍老师送到你的办公室、出行的酒店甚至是你的家门口，一年365天，24小时不间断。

作为全球最大的网上英语培训机构，我们聘请的不单是好老师，而是最友善最具资格的。

我们的外教可以随时随地的来到你身边，你可以足不出户的直接跟
他们沟通。

这随时随地随心的学习方法不只听起来让人心动，而且
非常奏效。

全球超过1500万学员和超多1000家领先企业， 包括汇
丰银行，雀巢公司等都选择了英孚作为英语培训的伙伴，保证能加
强你的英语能力，使你在老外面前轻轻松松，应对自如。

以你流利的英语和出色的应对技巧让你的老板留下深刻
的印象。

你就将火速成为老板身边的红人。

你会发现自
己已经在事业成功的快车道上，很快就可以享受优越的
贵族生活质量。

英孚教育能助你达到目标！好到难以置信？你可以自己
亲身试一下！你不会失去任何东西，你只会收获更多。

让流利英语成为你成功的最强武器，助你平步青云。

你的成功一触即发！马上采取行动！
Ray, 雷智
我在一家饭店担任采购，在英孚学习之后，不仅职位得到了提升，还增加了20％的工资。

我觉得英孚的教育方式与众不同，老师的教法各有千秋，内容覆盖非常全面，而且照顾到每一个人，不仅帮助我建立了更完善的知识体系，深入地了解外国文化，对于我从事管理工作也非常有帮助。

Bonnie，刘锦
上初中高中的时候英语考试考得满分，但不能和人交流。

在英孚学了短期之后，我觉得英文水平有了很大的提高，特别是听力和口语两方面。

我从事的是销售工作，以前从来不敢和外国人开口，现在也可以轻松用英文和客户进行交流了。

王红
英孚的老师非常专业而且敬职。

平时因为工作忙碌，英孚灵活的课程安排对我非常重要，比如我经常在出差途中或在机场候机时登陆iLab网上英语课练习英语。

最近去哥伦比亚参加一场全英文的技术培训测试，由于我准备充分，在交流环节中应对自如，这些都是和在英孚的学习是分不开的。

Peter Wang
通过英孚的学习，我获得了去哈佛大学攻读博士后学位的机会，并顺利通过面试，拿到了奖学金，这和我英语的巨大进步是分不开的。

开放的教学方式，不同文化背景的英语老师，让我的思想更为开放，增强了和世界交流的能力。

我的口语和听力都有明显的提高，同时在沟通、管理和文化等各个方面都有很大的收获。

我感觉在英孚一年半的学习，如同又一次的大学本科教育。

不仅仅是语言能力的提高，而是获得了全方面的提升。

英孚教育创立于1965年，以“打破人与人之间所有语言，文化和地理上的界限”为目标，自创立之日起一直走在英语教育的前端。

如今，英孚教育已跃居为全球最大的私人英语教育机构，帮助全球1,500多万学员学习外语或游学国外。

在中国，英孚已经在50多个城市设立了80所英语培训中心，并计划于2008年学校数量达200所。

EF英孚为少儿、成人、专业人才及企业客户提供英语培训服务，同时还为学员提供海外游学服务。

EF英孚教育与剑桥大学ESOL联手引领行业标准化
E F英孚教育和世界顶级的英语语言测试机构剑桥大学
外语考试部进行一项全球性的创新合作。

剑桥大学考
试中心正在为英孚研发EF英孚剑桥英语水平考试（EF-
C E L T），它将成为英孚全球课程结业标准的水平认
证。

同时，E F在剑桥大学英语及应用语言学研究中心
（RCEAL）设立专项研究，致力于语言技能研究，探索
语言学习新工具和新技术。

1988年和2008年奥运会语言培训提供商
众所周知，英语是一门“世界语言”。

而我们，就是要保证
给学员提供最高质量的英语培训服务。

支持奥运会、成为
语言培训服务供应商正切合了我们的理念。

英孚在网络
和面授中心为两届奥运的奥委会的骨干、评委、翻译员
等提供高质的语言培训。

在2008年北京奥运，E F为超过
10,000名工作人员提供全球最卓越的英语培训服务。

奥运
会也再一次选择我们，这足以证明英孚的实力。

《完全生活英语手册》总共包括5个篇章，
其它贴近生活，深入浅出的章节将陆续推出：
内容精彩，千万别错过！
To be continued…。