新概念英语词汇随身听手册二57

Lesson 57
Can I help you, madam?New words and expressions:1. madamCan I help you, madam?What can I do for you, madam?This way, please, madam.2. jeansA woman in jeans stood at the window of an expensive shop.Jeans soon became popular on the campus.It is inappropriate to wear jeans at a party.3. hesitateHe is still hesitating about taking part in the contest.I hesitated over the alternatives. 4. serveThe assistant who served her did not like the way she was dressed.What may I serve you with?She was well-served at the hotel.5. scornfullyGlancing at her scornfully, he told her that the dress was sold.The guard looked at the old man in rags scornfully.He spoke to his junior scornfully.6. punishThe woman walked out of the shop angrily and decided to punish the assistant next day.He was severely punished for his carelessness.The policeman punished the driver for speeding. 7. furShe returned to the shop the following morning dressed in a fur coat, with a handbag in one hand and a long umbrella in the other.The humane society protested against wearing fur coats.She cannot afford furs. 8. eagerNot realizing who she was, the assistant was eager to serve her this time.She is eager to meet her new roommate.There is an eager look on his face.