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。

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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.