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第4章 购物天地

女装世界

服饰的变迁是一部历史,是一个时代发展的缩影,它是这个时代进步、文明、兴旺发达、繁荣昌盛的象征。它在记录历史变革的同时,也映衬着一种民族的精神,传承着当地的历史文化,女装更是其中不可缺少的一部分,女装品牌与款式的多元化推动了时装的发展。女装为产业增添亮点。有一句俗话说,女人的衣柜中总是少一件衣服,可见穿不同的衣服来展现美丽是女人的最爱。

典型对话

1.购买旗袍

A: I'd like to buy a Qipao for myself. Are there any ready made ones of my size?A:我要买旗袍。你们这儿有没有我这种尺寸的成衣?B:Yes, there are. You may choose the style you like from this book. I suggest you buy a sleeveless style. It would display your youth.B:有的。您可以从这本书里挑选喜欢的式样。我建议您买无袖的式样,它能展现您的青春活力。A:Oh, this one. I like this style. Better dark green, with some embroidery on the front.A:啊,这种!我要这种式样的,最好是墨绿的,胸前有一点绣花的。B:Fine. How about this one? It's made from precious Suzhou silk, and sells pretty well.B:好的。这件怎么样?料子是苏州名贵绸缎,也很畅销。A:Wow, terrific! Can I try it on?How does it look on me? Do you think the slits are a bit too high?A:噢,真是好看极了。可以试试吗?你看还可以吗?开衩是否太高了一点?B:No, not at all. You seem to have an excellent figure in it as if the dress was made specially for you.B:一点都不高。您穿着身材好极了,就像是特意为您定做的。

2.挑选裙子

A:Can I help you,madam?A:夫人,我能效劳吗?B:Yes,I want to buy a skirt.B:好,我想买条裙子。A:What color did you have in mind?A:你想要什么颜色?B:Khaki green.B:卡其绿。A:Here are some khaki green skirts.What size are you?A:这里有一些卡其绿的裙子,你穿几号?B:I think I'm a three or a four.B:我想是3号或4号。A:Let me see.Yes,here's a size four.A:让我看看。对了,这里有4号的。

3.牛仔裤

A:I love this pair of jeans.A:我觉得这条牛仔裤挺不错的。B:Please try them on if you like.The fitting room is right over there.B:喜欢就试试吧。试衣间就在那边。A:Thank you.A:谢谢。B:Do they fit?B:怎么样?A:No,this size is a little too large for me.Have you got anything smaller?A:不太合适。有点长。还有短一点的吗?B:Yes,I'll show you.Oh,sorry,they are all sold out.B:应该有。我给你找一下。哦,很抱歉,小号的都卖光了。

4.浅颜色

A:Light colors make me look fatter.A:浅颜色会使我看起来更胖。B:You're not fat.Just plump.B:你才不胖。只是丰满。A:I can't possibly squeeze into that dress,Linda.My waist is at lest three inches wider than yours.A:我根本不可能挤进那件衣服里,琳达。我的腰起码比你粗3英寸。B:I'm too skinny!I wish I had your bust.B:我太瘦了!我希望有你那样的胸围。A:Do you also wish to be overweight like me?A:你也希望像我这样体重过重吗?B:Who is overweight or not is a matter of opinion.B:什么人是否过重,是见仁见智的。

5.新款上市

A:I am looking for a T-shirt.A:我想买件T恤。B:How do you like this one?It is a new style for this summer and it's very popular.B:这件怎么样?这是今年夏季的新款,很流行。A:Well,may I try this on?A:不错,我可以试穿一下吗?B:This is size 12.The fitting room is right there,at the corner.B:这件是12号的。试衣间就在那边的角落。A:Well,it looks strange on me,I think.A:我觉得我穿起来看上去很别扭。B:I think maybe it is the color that doesn't suit you.Why don't you try on this brown one?B:我想或许是这个颜色不太适合您。您试试这件棕色的呢?A:It looks much better now.A:现在看起来好多了。

6.试穿

A:Hello, can I help you?A:您好,能为您效劳吗?B:No, thank you.I'm just looking.B:不用了,谢谢。我只是看看而已。A:OK, just tell me if you need a hand with anything.A:好的,如果您需要什么,尽管告诉我。B:(After a while)Can I try these on?B:(稍后)我可以试穿这些吗?A:Sure, the dressing room's here.You can take in three things at a time.A:当然,试衣间在这里。您一次可以拿三件衣物进去。B:(Coming out) I think I need a larger size for this skirt.Do you have it in medium?B:(出来后)我想这件裙子我需要大一点的尺寸,你们有中号吗?A:Let me check.I'll be right back.(Returns)Here you are.A:让我找找。马上回来。(回来)给您。

7.准备购买

A:Do you have this size in any other styles?A:你们这种尺码有其他的款式吗?B:Yes.How about this flared skirt?B:有。这件宽下摆裙子如何?A:How much is it?A:多少钱?B:Sixty dollars and eighty cents.B:60美元80分。A:OK.I'll try it on. Yes,this fits very well.I'll take it.A:好,我来试穿。是的,这很合身,我要了。B:Fine,madam.This way,please.B:好,夫人,这边请。

8.付账

A:These are all perfect.I'll take them.A:这些全都非常合适。我买了。B:OK.Let me just ring you up.Would you like to pay by cash, credit card, or check?B:好。让我来为您结账。您要用现金、信用卡,还是支票付账呢?A:Master Card, if that's all right.A:万事达卡,如果可以的话。B:Sure.B:可以。

精品男装

男装有休闲装和正装分区,而男人的衣服要尽量体现出稳重与气度,因而相应的男人的衣服价格与女士的差别很大。中式、西式服装在进行结构设计时,由于选取人体的姿态不同,故形成服装的结构也就不同。中式服装的结构是按照人体站立时的静态姿势设计的。我国传统的中式服装从古代深衣制时就采用了人体两臂平展、两腿稍劈站立姿态的结构形式,因此,裁制成的服装是直线状、整片式、平面型的。穿在身上平直宽松、朴素简便、利于劳动。西式服装非常强调符合体型,因而服装的结构较为复杂。

典型对话

1.外套部

A:Is there anything I could help you with,sir?A:先生,有什么能为您效劳的吗?B:Yes,could you show me to your coat section?B:你能领我去外套部吗?A:This way,please.A:请跟我来。B:Oh,these are exactly what I'm looking for.B:噢,这些正是我要找的。A:These are French coats,sir.They are quite fashionable these days.A:先生,这些是法国外套,最近相当流行。

2.挑选皮夹克

A:Can I help you?A:您要买什么?B:I want a leather jacket.B:我想买件皮夹克。A:What size, please?A:请问多大号的?B:Size 40.B:40号的。A:What color would you prefer?A:您喜欢什么颜色?B:Let me see. Do you think a brown one will do?B:让我想想。您认为褐色的可以吗?A:Well, the brown one is beautiful indeed. But I think the black one will suit you better.A:褐色的当然很漂亮。但我想黑色的更适合您。

3.改短衣物

A:Miss,can I try on the trousers?A:小姐,我能试穿这条裤子吗?B:Yes,sir.The fitting room is over there.B:可以,先生。更衣室在那里。A:(Come back) Could you shorten them for me? They're too long.A:(试完回来)你能帮我改短吗?它太长了。B:Of course,but I have to take your measurements first.B:当然可以,但我先得量一下你的尺寸。A:Sure.A:当然。B:I think I'll shorten them by one inch.B:我觉得要改短一英寸。A:One inch is fine.A:就改短一英寸吧。

4.有点紧

A:How does this shirt feel?A:您觉得这件衬衫怎么样?B:Well,it's a little tight.B:我觉得有点紧。A:Would you like to try a larger size?A:您想要大一码的吗?B:Yeah,can I try a larger?B:是的,我可以试一件大点的吗?A:Sure.Just a second.I'll get one for you.A:好的。请稍等。我给您去拿。B:Thanks.B:谢谢。

5.是否买毛衣

A:What do you think of this dress? Do you think it suits me?A:你觉得这件衣服怎么样?适合我吗?B:Sure.Why don't you try it on?B:当然。要不试试?A:It's just the right size—a perfect fit! Have you seen anything you like?A:大小正合适,很合身!你有没有看到你喜欢的东西?B:I'm thinking about buying this sweater.I know it's June now,but it will be perfect for autumn and winter.B:我在考虑买不买这件毛衣。我知道现在是6月,可秋冬穿正好。

6.真丝

A:Is this dress made of pure silk?A:这件衣服是真丝的吗?B:Yes, it is. It's velvety and brilliant.B:是的。它柔软而且有光泽。A:Is it washable?A:它可以洗吗?B:Yes, it is. But you have to be careful.B:可以。但您必须仔细点。

7.询问价格

A:May I try on this coat?A:我可以试穿一下么?B:Yes.Step this way,please.Here's a looking glass for you.B:可以。请到这边来。这里有一面穿衣镜。A:Thanks.A:谢谢。B:Let me help you a bit.Oh,it fits you nicely.B:让我帮帮您。噢,您穿上很合身。A:Yes,I'll take it.How much is it?A:是的,我就要这件。多少钱?B:Two hundred and fifty dollars.B:250美元。

8.决定买下

A:I'd like to try them on for size.A:我想试穿看看我的尺寸。B:How does this fit,sir?B:这件适合吗,先生?A:This seems to be my size.A:这件好像合我的尺寸。B:It looks good on you.B:您穿起来很合适。A:Do you really think this so?A:你真的这样想吗?B:I'd get it myself if I could.B:如果可能的话,我自己也要把它买下来。A:All right,I'll get it.A:好吧,我买下了。

9.修改衣服

A:Do you suppose there's any way I can have this tailored?A:你认为有没有什么方法可以修改这件衣服呢?B:No,sir.B:先生,没有。A:It's such a shame.A:真可惜。B:Well,sir.How about having our Tailoring Department make one up for you?There's not much difference in the price between a ready made suit and a tailored one.B:嗯,先生,让我们的裁缝部为您定制一套如何?定制的衣服和成衣在价格上没有多大差别。A:OK.A:好吧。

鞋帽天地

穿鞋戴帽应避免只穿戴单一的品种,要尽可能地根据不同场合和需要,经常调换穿用各种功能、各种式样的鞋帽。就穿鞋而言,如在专业性较强的工作场所,就应穿劳动保护鞋或职业用鞋;健身运动和外出旅游时,则应穿运动鞋和旅游鞋;公共场所和社交场合要注重仪表,可选皮鞋等。

典型对话

1.购物计划

A:Let's go into this shoe store,and I need some shoes to match my new dress.A:我们进这家鞋店看看吧,我得买双鞋来配我的新衣服。B:That's a good idea.I'm so tired from shopping that I'll be glad to sit down,but I don't need any shoes.B:这主意不错。逛了半天商店,我已经很累了,倒真高兴有个地方能坐下歇歇,可我不需要买什么鞋。

2.布鞋

A:Can I help you,madam?A:夫人,我能帮您点儿什么?B:Yes,please.I'd like a pair of cloth shoes,made here in Beijing.B:我要买一双布鞋,北京本地做的。A:Sorry,we only have leather shoes.The cloth shoes are in the department over there.A:对不起,我们只卖皮鞋,布鞋在那边那个部门。B:Thank you.B:谢谢!A:You're welcome.A:不谢。

3.试穿

A:This is the cloth shoes department,isn't it?A:这是布鞋柜台,是吗?B:That's right,madam.Would you like to look at some of these shoes?B:是的,夫人。您想看看这些鞋吗?A:Yes,I want to buy a pair of black cloth shoes.A:是的,我想买一双黑布鞋。B:Right...Will this pair do?B:好的……您看这双行吗?A:Yes,they look really nice.A:嗯,这双看起来不错。B:Would you try them on,please?...Please sit here.There's a mirror.B:请您穿上试试。请坐这儿,这儿有面镜子。A:Thank you...They look all right,but pinch a little.A:谢谢……这双看起来不错,可是有点儿挤脚。B:Then try this pair,a size larger.B:那请试这双,大一号的。

4.皮子质量

A:I see that the leather is not of good quality.A:我看这皮子质量不好。B:That is the best leather.B:这是最好的皮子了。A:How about the soles?A:鞋底怎么样?B:They are thin but strong.B:薄,但很结实。A:I'll try them on.A:我试试。B:You will wear them easily.B:很好穿的。A:The tips are too narrow.I'm afraid I will get corns.A:鞋尖太窄了。恐怕我会长鸡眼的。

5.没有合适的

A:Good afternoon,ladies.May I help you?A:下午好,女士们。想买鞋吗?B:I hope so.I'm interested in seeing a pair of shoes to match my new red dress.B:是的,我想买一双鞋来配我的红色新裙子。 A:Do you want high heels or low heels?A:您想要高跟的,还是平跟的?B:Low heels are more comfortable,but I think I should wear high heels with that dress.B:平跟的虽然会更舒服些,不过我看我还是得穿双高跟的鞋才和我那件裙子相配。A:Let me measure your foot.Fine.Here are several different styles in your size.Try these on.They're on sale today.A:请让我看看您穿多少号的鞋。好了,这里有几双您能穿的,风格式样各不相同,请试试吧,今天特价优惠。B:They fit perfectly,but they aren't exactly what I want,I don't see any that I really like.Thanks anyway.B:大小倒是完全合适,不过不是我想要的那种样式的。我看没有一双是我真正喜欢的。不过,还是多谢您了。

6.脱销

A:Do you need any help?A:我能帮您什么吗?B:Yes,do you have these shoes in size 6?B:是的,这种样式的鞋有 6 码的吗?A:I'm not sure.We may be out of stock.A:我不能确定,或许已经脱销了。

7.购买草帽

A:I want to buy a straw hat,can you show me some?A:我想买一顶草帽,你能给我看一些吗?B:Yes,This is the most popular sort.B:好的,这种是最流行的一种。A:Good.It looks nice.A:嗯,很好看。B:Yes,many college students like them,and it's not expensive,only 1.99.B:是的,许多大学生都喜欢这种,而且不贵,仅1.99美元。A:Let me try it on.Oh,it's a little bit tight.Could you change for a bigger one.A:让我试一下,噢,有点紧。你能给我换大一点的吗?B:How about this one?B:这个怎么样?A:Oh,this one is perfect.A:这个太好了!B:You look extremely smart.B:您看起来真漂亮。

8.中号的

A:This cap is too small for you.I think a medium size will fit you better.A:这顶帽子太小了,你戴不了。我想中号的会更适合你。B:Do you have the medium size?B:你这儿有中号的吗?A:Yes.The blue one is a medium size.A:是的。那顶蓝色的帽子就是中号的。B:Is it a foreign product?B:它是外国产品吗?A:No.It is made in China.A:不是,它是中国制造的。B:Can you guarantee the quality?B:你能确保它的质量吗?A:Absolutely.A:当然,完全可以。

9.欢迎再来

A:How much does this coat cost?A:这个多少钱?B:It's 2.99 plus tax 0.01.the total is 3.B:2.99美元,加0.01元税金,总共是3美元。A:Here's 3.5,the rest is tip.A:这是3.5美元,剩下是小费。B:Thank you.Welcome to come again.B:谢谢,欢迎再来!

经典配饰

配饰一般起装饰的作用,但有些饰品可以起到芳香、清洁、净化等等的作用。好的饰品可以让人耳目一新、心旷神怡,在街上诸多的精品店也越来越注重到饰品的市场,现在服装、生日礼物等都离不开饰品,饰品在如今宣扬个性的情况下更成为不可缺少的元素,成为画龙点睛的一笔。

典型对话

1.看手镯

A:What can I do for you,sir?A:先生,您要买什么?B:I would like to look at some bracelets.B:我想看看手镯。A:May I show you gold ones or platinum ones?A:我给您拿黄金的还是白金的?B:Gold ones.B:黄金的。A:Pure gold or carat gold?A:纯金的还是K金的?B:Pure gold,please.B:请拿纯金的。A:Certainly.A:好的。

2.买钻戒

A:I wish to buy a diamond ring.A:我想买只钻戒。B:How many carats would you like it to be?B:您要几克拉的?A:I want three carats.A:我要3克拉的。B:Is this one suitable for you?B:这只适合您吗?A:Yes.A:是的。

3.超低价

A:Look at this necklace! Is this real amethyst?A:看这条项链!这是真的紫水晶吗?B:Of course.Isn't this amethyst necklace beautiful? And it looks great on you.B:当然啦。这条紫水晶项链很美,不是吗?戴在你身上很好看。C:Wow,it does look great on you,Ma Hua.C:哇!马华,你戴起来的确很好看。A:It looks...pricey.A:看起来……好贵。B:Come on! I can say that at 99 dollars this necklace is a steal.B:哎哟!这条项链才 99 美元,我敢说是超低价了。

4.预订

A:I'd like to have a 24K gold necklace.A:我打算买一条24K金的项链。B:I think we sell out.B:我想我们没有货。A:So,can you order one for me?A:那么,你能帮我订一条吗?B:I think so.Check back next week.B:我想可以,请下周再来看看吧。

5.配太阳镜

A:I need a pair of sunglasses to accent the beauty of my face. Can you prepare some good lenses for me?A:我要用太阳镜来增加脸部的美感,你能帮我配一副吗?B:Sure. Let me examine your eyes first... Your visual acuity is not poor. You are not near sighted nor far sighted. You have no eye disease either. Look... Which color would you like to have for your sunglasses?B:当然,我得先检查一下你的眼睛……你的视力不差,没有近视或远视,眼睛也没有毛病。你看看……要哪种颜色的?A:Dark green, please. A:暗绿色的。

6.购买潜水用具

A:Do you also sell goggles and diving masks?A:你这儿卖护目镜和潜水面具吗?B:Sure. If you buy a diving mask, we'll give you a snorkel free of charge and a ticket to Fu Jiang Beach. The scene under the water is fantastic.B:当然。买潜水面具,我们就送通气管和福降海滩的门票,那里的水底景色很美。A:That's very nice.A:那很棒。B:Wear them with a stylish swimming suit and you'll keep all the boys eyeing you on the beach.B:穿戴这些加上一件款式漂亮的泳衣,海滩上的男孩子们都会盯着你不放的。

7.是否搭配

A:Do you think this necklace goes with my shirt?A:觉得这条项链和我的衬衣相配吗?B:I think so.The style of shirt is out this year,though.B:我觉得可以,不过今年不流行这种衬衣样式了。A:I know.But I like this shirt.It feels comfortable.A:我知道,可我喜欢这件衬衣,穿着舒服。B:What about wearing a belt with it?B:配条腰带怎么样?A:Great idea! I just bought a golden belt last week,and it's in the thing now.A:好主意!我上星期才买了条金色的腰带,现在正流行呢。

8.开账单

A:Excuse me.I'd like to double check the bill.A:劳驾,我想仔细核对一下账单。B:Here you are.B:给您。A:A pearl 320 Yuan.A topaz,1090 Yuan...The bill is added up wrong.A:一颗珍珠,320元;一块黄玉,1090元……这账单算错了。

购买礼物

礼物就是在节日里朋友之间或亲人之间互相赠送的东西,表达了人与人之间最温馨最美好的心意。最好的礼物不一定是最贵重的,而是别人急需却又一时无法获得的。礼物不一定是实质物品,也可以是一个行为或是一件事。礼物的最终目的是送礼物的人希望把自己的心意传达给被送礼物的人,要针对不同的受礼对象区别对待。一般说来,对家贫者,以实惠实用为佳;富裕者,以精巧创意为佳;对夫妻,情侣、以纪念浪漫为佳;对朋友,以趣味性为佳;对老人,以健康实用为佳;对孩子,以启智新颖为佳;对外宾,以特色为佳。

典型对话

1.挑选礼物

A:What can I do for you?A:需要我帮忙吗?B:I want to find something typically Chinese as a gift.B:我想找一些典型的中国饰品作为礼物。A:How about this artistic tapestry and this cloisonne vase?A:这件艺术挂毯和这个景泰蓝花瓶怎么样?B:Well,I'm looking for something a little different.These teapots are beautiful.Are they made of procelain?B:嗯,我在找稍微不一样的东西。这些茶壶真漂亮,它们是瓷器做的吗?A:No,they are made of clay.They are Yixing purple clay teapots.This kind of tea ware is very famous in China.A:不,它们是用黏土做成的。它们是宜兴紫砂壶。这种茶具在中国非常有名。B:Ah,I see.B:啊!我明白了。

2.买瓶酒

A: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.A:我要买瓶酒给我老爸,种类那么多,我不知道买哪一种好。B:How about this Scotch whisky? It's distilled from a pure barley malt mash and is aged in cherry casks. Or you may buy this XO cognac brandy. It's 10 years old and contains about 45% alcohol.B:这种苏格兰威士忌怎么样?这是麦芽泥蒸馏做的,贮放在樱桃木酒桶内已经长年累月。不然,买这种XO 甘邑白兰地。10 年老酒,大约含45%的酒精。A:I see. Would you tell me something about gin, rum and vodka, please?A:原来如此。你介绍一下杜松子酒、兰姆酒和伏特加,好吗?B:Sure. Rums are distilled from the fermented juice of the sugar cane or from fermented molasses. This one is distilled in Jamaica, and bottled in London. Gin is made from a mash of grain and juniper berries and Vodka is distilled from a mash of rye, wheat or potatoes. Vodka mixes easily with fruit juices.B:没问题。兰姆酒是用发酵的甘蔗汁或发酵的糖蜜蒸馏而成的。这一瓶在牙买加酿造,在伦敦装瓶。杜松子酒是谷类糊浆和杜松子酱果酿造的,而伏特加则是燕麦、大麦或马铃薯蒸馏而成的,伏特加可以和果汁搭配。

3.谈论礼物

A:I have many friends in the US.But I don't know what I should buy them for gifts.A:我有很多朋友在美国,但是我不知道该为他们买些什么礼物。B:It's unnecessary to buy anything.B:没必要买什么礼物。A:Really?You are kidding.How can I go empty handed to visit my friends?I would be embarrassed.A:是吗?你不是在开玩笑吧。我怎么能空手去拜访我的朋友呢?我会很难堪的。B:If you really want to bring something,it should be a small,inexpensive item.You should bring some candy,toys,Chinese paper cutting or fancy bookmarks.B:如果你真的要买,买些便宜的小东西就行了。例如糖果、玩具、中国剪纸或者是漂亮的书签。A:Such a small gift?A:这么小的礼物?B:Yes,Americans are different from Chinese.The American idea of a gift is to bring a nice“token”that says“I have thought of you,”not a gift that says“Look,how much money I have spent!”B:是的,美国人和中国人不同。在美国人眼里,送礼物是送一份“诚意”,表明“我一直惦念你”,而不是说“看,我花了多少钱”!

4.征求意见

A:How about Chinese tea?A:中国的茶叶怎么样?B:Tea is a good gift.B:茶叶作为礼物不错。A:Thanks for your advice.A:谢谢你的指点!B:You're welcome.B:不客气。

5.降价销售

A:Can I help you,madam?A:夫人,您要买点什么?B:I'd like to buy some presents for my friends.B:我想为朋友买些礼物。A:Would you like jewellery?Today is Mother's Day and all the jewellery is on sale at Rich's.A:您要不要首饰?今天是母亲节,瑞奇首饰专柜的所有首饰都降价销售。B:That's great.Do you have gold jewels?B:那太好了。你们有黄金饰品吗?A:Yes,we have 24K and 18K gold neck laces,chains and earrings.A:有,我们有24K和18K的金项链、手链和耳环。B:May I have a look?B:我可以看看吗?A:Sure.A:可以。

6.打折

A:What is the price of this tea set?A:这套茶具多少钱?B:It is 600 yuan.B:600元钱。A:That's too much,I'll take it if you give me a 50% discount.A:太贵了,如果给我打5折,我就买了它。B:Well,I can just take 100 yuan off the price.B:嗯,我只可以便宜100元。A:All right,I will take this set.A:好吧,我要买这一套。

7.剪纸

A:What is the design of this paper cut?A:这个剪纸的图案是什么?B:They are lotus flowers.B:它们是荷花。A:Ah,how beautiful!How much is it?A:啊,多美啊!多少钱?B:It is 20 yuan.B:20元钱。A:I will take it.Can I have it framed.I want to send it to my friend.A:我要买了它。你可以把它装进框子里吗?我想把它送给我朋友。B:Yes,but you will have to pay for the frame.It is 30 yuan.B:可以,但是框子要付钱,框子30元。A:All right.Here is the money.It is 50 yuan altogether.A:好吧。给你钱,总共是50元。B:Thank you.B:谢谢。

8.结婚礼物

A:So,your friend's getting married on Saturday.What have you bought her as a wedding gift? I find it so hard to choose the right gift.A:你朋友周六结婚。你给她买了什么结婚礼物?我发现挑选一个合适的礼物很难。B:My friend and her fiance had a really good idea.They have cut out pictures from catalogues and pasted them in a notebook.The pictures are of the things they want.People sign their name by the item they will buy.B:我朋友和她的未婚夫有很不错的想法。他们把图片从目录中剪下来,粘到笔记本上。他们想要的就是照片上的那些东西。别人就在他们准备买的东西旁写上名字。A:That's clever!What things were in the notebook?A:真聪明!本上有些什么东西呢?B:Most of the things were household appliances.You know,everything from an iron through a vacuum cleaner to a cooker.B:大部分都是家用设备。你知道的,从熨斗到吸尘器到灶具。

家用电器

家用电器的分类方法在世界上尚未统一,但按产品的功能、用途分类较常见,大致分为8类:①制冷电器。包括家用冰箱、冷饮机等。②空调器。包括房间空调器、电扇、换气扇、冷热风器、空气去湿器等。③清洁电器。包括洗衣机、干衣机、电熨斗、吸尘器、地板打蜡机等。④厨房电器。包括电灶,微波炉、电磁灶、电烤箱、电饭锅、洗碟机、电热水器、食物加工机等。⑤电暖器具。包括电热毯、电热被、电热服、空间加热器。⑥整容保健电器。包括电动剃须刀、电吹风、整发器、超声波洗面器、电动按摩器、空气负离子发生器等。⑦声像电器。包括电视机、收音机、录音机、录像机、摄像机、组合音响等。⑧其他电器,如烟火报警器、电铃等。

典型对话

1.想买电视机

A:May I help you?A:需要我帮忙吗?B:Yes,I'd like to buy a color TV.B:是的,我想买一台彩色电视机。A:We carry products from three manufacturers and some imported ones,too.Do you have a specific model in mind?A:我们的产品来自3家大厂商,也有一些是进口的。您有没有特别想要的样式?B:No.Which one do you recommend?B:没有。您能推荐一种吗?A:This one from Sony gives a very sharp picture.A:这台索尼的画面很鲜艳。B:Thank you,but I'd prefer to buy a China made TV.B:谢谢你,可我想买中国产的电视机。

2.推荐

A:Welcome.Which brand of air conditioners are you interested in?A:欢迎光临。您喜欢什么牌子的空调?B:I haven't made up my mind.What would you recommend?B:我还拿不定主意,你推荐什么样的?A:Do you prefer an imported one or an America made one?A:您喜欢进口的还是美国产的?B:Maybe an America made one.B:美国产的吧。A:How about this one?It is both cheap and of high quality.A:那么这台空调怎么样?它价廉物美。

3.介绍功能

A:Are you looking for something,madam?A:想买什么吗,夫人?B:I want to buy a refrigerator.B:我想买一台冰箱。A:How about this one?It has a deodorizer to keep the fridge free of bad smells.A:这个怎样?它有一个除臭系统,防止冰箱出现异味。B:This one is too big.I think a two door is all right.We only have a small open kitchen.B:这个太大,我想双门的已经可以了,我们只有一个小型开放式厨房。A:Then how about this one?It's low noise design,reduces the offensive operating noise to a minimum.You won't be disturbed even it is placed in the living room.A:那么这个可以吗?它的静音设计将恼人的运作声减至最低,即使放在客厅也不会被打扰。

4.大减价

A:The sign says you're having a sale right now?A:牌子上写着你们正在大减价?B:That's right.Can I help you with something?B:是的,我能为您效劳吗?A:I'm looking for a microware oven.Do you have any in this store?A:我想买一个微波炉,你们店里有吗?B:Of course.Come with me,please.B:当然有。请跟我来。A:These are really cheap.But is it automatic?A:这些真便宜。但是自动的吗?B:Certainly,when the heat comes to a certain degree,the electricity will be cut off automatically.B:当然,当加热到一定程度时电源会自动切断。

5.保质期

A:Do you have a warranty on this one?A:这个有质保吗?B:Yes,we do.It's good for two year.B:有的。保质期二年。A:Everything seems OK.I'll just have lunch and I'll come back for it later.A:每一样似乎都不错。我正要去吃午饭,待会儿再过来好了。B:Won't you buy it now?B:您不现在就买下来吗?A:No,I never make purchases at first sight.A:不,我从不看第一眼就买东西。B:That's OK.Whatever will suit you.B:好吧。不管怎样我们都会让您满意。A:Thanks.A:谢谢。

6.付款

A:This is too expensive.It's over my budget.A:这个太贵了,超出了我的预算。B:We have a convenient installment scheme,madam.B:我们有一个便利的分期付款方案,夫人。A:Really?How does it work?A:真的?是怎样的?B:You pay a downpayment of two thousand yuan,and then within a year,three hundred each month.B:您首先支付2000元的首付,然后在1年内每月付300元。A:That's fine.I'll take it.A:很好,那我就买下这个吧。B:Would you please fill out this form and pay the down payment now?B:请您填写这份表格及支付首期。A:Here you are.A:给你。

7.送货

A:I buy this washing machine.A:我买这台洗衣机。B:When do you want it delivered?B:您想什么时候送货?A:The day after tomorrow,please.A:后天吧。B:Fine.We will deliver and install it for you.Here's your receipt,madam.B:好的,我们会送货和安装的。这是您的收据,夫人。A:Thank you.A:谢谢你。B:You are welcome.B:不客气。

电子器材

一般电子商城都会有比较大的商业面积,会集中全国很多主流的IT品牌的经销商,有着很全面的电子服务项目,在地区内有一定的代表性。现在国内较知名的电子商场有上海电子商城、海威电子商城、鼎好电子商城、新亚洲电子商城等。

典型对话

1.电脑设备

A:Can I help you,sir?A:我可以为您服务吗,先生?B:I'm looking for a new computer system.B:我想买新的电脑设备。A:What price range were you thinking of?A:您考虑的预算是多少?B:Something around 8,000 yuan.B:8000元左右。A:OK,take a look at this IBM system.It comes with a monitor.A:好的,您可以看一下这套IBM的附带显示器。B:Can I try it out?B:我可以试试看吗?A:Of course,I'll enter the password.A:当然可以。我来输密码。

2.大减价

A:They're having an electronic equipment sale at Far Eastern.A:远东公司正在搞电子产品大减价。B:Maybe I should go there next week.B:或许我下星期该去那里。A:No,you have to hurry.It's for one day only.A:不,你得赶快。那只有一天。B:Should we go there tonight,then?B:那么,我们今晚去吗?A:Yes,I think so,because it's first come,first served.A:是的,我是这么想,因为早去早买。B:OK.I'll pick you up after work.B:好的,我下班来接你。

3.订购

A:Good morning,sir.Yesterday,I got a call from you,asking me to come today to check and fetch the computer I ordered the other day.A:早上好,先生。昨天我接到你们的电话,叫我今天来取我几天前定购的电脑。B:Well,your name,please?B:请问先生姓名?A:John Smith.A:约翰·史密斯。B:Oh,yes,Mr.Smith.Step this way,please.(A moment later)Here we are.This is the one you ordered.We have been testing it for three days and it works well.And now,you may have a look yourself.Take your time.B:好的,请这边来。(过了一会儿)到了。这是您订的那台电脑,我们连续三天对它进行了测试,性能良好。现在您自己再慢慢看看。

4.售后

A:What if there should occur some mechanical problems?A:万一出了机械问题怎么办呢?B:If it doesn't work properly within two months,you may bring it back.If there is any repair work needed within this time,our service department will see to it free of charge.And we guarantee it for two years.After the expiration of the guarantee,we charge for the parts only.B:两个月内如果运转不灵,您可以退货。在这段时间内,如果需要修理,我们的服务部门会免费为您服务,我们保用2年,保修期过了以后,我们只收取零件费。A:It sounds very attractive.I think I am quite satisfied.A:听上去很有吸引力,我很满意。

5.送货付款

A:Could you have it delivered?A:你们送货吗?B:Yes,of course.All goods purchased here can be delivered free.B:送的,凡在本店购买的商品一律免费送货。A:That's good.Where should I pay,please?A:不错。请问在哪里付款?B:Please pay the cashier over there.B:那边的收银台。A:Thank you.A:谢谢。

6.开收据

A:Excuse me,I want to buy a digital mobile phone.A:劳驾,我想买一部数码手机。B:Good,what kind do you want?B:好的,您想要什么类型的?A:The best,and I need a receipt.A:最好的那种,我还要一张收据。

7.退货

A:I bought this stereo from your shop and it is no longer functioning.A:我从你们店里买了这台立体声收音机,现在它不响了。B:Do you have a receipt?B:你有发票吗?A:Yes.Here it is.A:有,给你。B:Well,normally our customers may claim a full refund within seven days of their purchase.You bought the stereo ten days ago.I'm afraid you'll have to talk it over to the sales manager first.B:嗯,通常情况下,顾客可以在7天内索取全额退款。而你是在10天前买的,恐怕你得先去找一下销售经理。

文化用品

有许多人对于书画艺术非常感兴趣,他们除了喜欢看书展、画展之外,有机会也喜欢自己挥墨作诗作画,因此家中常喜欢备一副文房四宝。当然,学生才是文具用品的主力军,那么如何选购文具用品也成为人们关心的问题。

典型对话

1.购买纸张

A: Are you looking for something? A:您在找什么东西吗? B: Yes,Do you have any A4 size display books? B: 是的,你们有A4的资料夹吗? A: Perhaps you'd like this. A: 或许您会喜欢这一种? B: Anything else? B: 还有别的吗? A: This is the best among them all. A: 这是最好的。 B: OK,I also need some paper. B:好的,我还需要纸。

2.慢慢看

A:Does it have an alarm?A:有闹铃吗?B:Yes,this is with alarm and date.B:有,它有闹铃和日期。A:It's convenient to have the date,but it isn't necessary to have days of week.A:有日期是很方便,但不需要有星期几。B:Please take your time looking.B:请慢慢看。A:Thanks.A:谢谢。

3.介绍功能

A:Please show me some watches for men.A:请给我看一些男用手表。B:The watches in this case are for everyday wear and these are higher priced ones.B:盒子里面的表是实用型的,这些是高级品。A:Which is an automatic one for about one hundred dollars?A:哪个是100元左右的自动表?B:We can recommend this Omega.B:我们推荐这个欧米茄表。A:Do you have a thinner one?A:你们有薄一点的吗?B:Yes,this is an automatic one,too, and it is waterproof and antishock.B:有,这也是个自动表,而且防水、防震。

4.试试看

A:Good afternoon.I should like to get some toys for this girl.A:下午好。我想买些玩具给这个女孩。B:What kind of toy does she like?B:她喜欢什么样的玩具呢?A:Do you have one of those remote control model cars?A:你们有遥控的模型汽车吗?B:I'm afraid not,sir.Would you like a tricycle operated on batteries though?B:恐怕没有,先生。但您要不要使用电池的小三轮车?A:That's something new.It's really for kids to drive.A:那可是新奇的东西,很适合小孩子开。B:Yes.You can try it if you want.B:是的。如果您要的话,可以试试看。

5.雨伞价格

A:Good morning,ladies.What can I do for you?A:早上好,女士们。想买点什么?B:I want to buy an umbrella.B:我想买一把雨伞。A:I can show you some very nice ones.(Talking to Jane )Are you being attended to,young lady?A:我拿一些质量上乘的给您看看。(对珍妮说)小姐,您要买什么?C:Thank you,I am waiting for this lady.C:谢谢,我在等这位太太。A:How do you like this one?A:您喜欢这一把吗?B:No,it's too gay in colour.I like that one.How much is it?B:不,这颜色太鲜艳了。我喜欢那一把,多少钱一把?A:That is 25 dollars.A:25美元。

6.改天再买

A:I should like to see a leather handbag. A:我想看一看皮手袋。 B:Will you just step this way,please?Here is one of the latest fashion.B:请到这边来,好吗?这是一个最新款式的手袋。A:What is the price?A:价格是多少?B:It is 150 dollars.B:150美元。A:That's a little higher than I care to go.A:这个价格高了一点,我不想买。B:I'm sorry we have nothing cheaper in stock at present.B:很抱歉,目前我们的存货中没有比这个更便宜的了。A:Well,I'll come some other time.A:好吧,我改天再来。

7.卖完了

A:Do you have black ink?A:你们卖黑墨水吗?B:The ink should be next to the paper clips and thumb tacks in the stationary section,sir.B:墨水应该在文具部的回形针和图钉旁边,先生。A:I've looked,but I didn't see any black ink.A:我看过了,但没找到黑墨水。B:Then I'm afraid we have sold out.B:那我想是卖完了。A:Well,I'll take blue black.A:嗯,那要蓝黑的也可以。

体育用品

“体育用品”一词随着我国体育事业的蓬勃发展,越来越深入到我们广大消费者生活的方方面面,并愈加和我们人民的生活健康、娱乐消遣紧密相连,在促进人民身体健康、陶冶情操以及培养高尚品格等方面发挥着不可替代的重要的作用。按用途可大致分为七类:1、健身器材、器械2、康体器材、器械3、竞赛项目用品4、运动护具5、运动服饰6、户外运动休闲用品7、其他体育用品。

典型对话

1.挑选泳衣

A:May I help you,Miss?A:小姐,能为您做点什么?B:Yes,I'd like to buy myself a swimming suit.B:我想给自己买件泳衣。A:We have got in many of them recently.You can take your time to choose.A:我们最近进了许多泳装,您可以慢慢挑选。B:This is a one piece swimming suit.But do you have a bikini?B:这是件连身泳衣,你们有比基尼吗?A:Of course,please come with me.A:当然有,请随我来。

2.最新样式

A:May I help you?A:要我帮忙吗?B:I want to see a table tennis net and a couple of bats.B:我想看一下乒乓球网和球拍。A:Yes.They are made in the latest popular shape and improved model.A:好的。它们是最新流行样式,是改进了的样式。B:Ah,yes.I like them very much.B:啊,对。我很喜欢。A:I'm glad to hear it.A:很高兴听您这么说。

3.打折

A:Don't you have a sale going on right now?A:现在没有打折吗?B:Our sale covers only the older items.B:只有比较旧的商品才打折。A:It's a bit too much for what I had in mind.A:这比我的预算超出太多了。B:I think it's worth the price.B:我认为它值这个价钱。A:When do you think this item will go on sale?A:你认为这样的东西什么时候会打折?B:It might take two to three months.B:大概要两三个月吧。

4.付款

A:I want a net and a pair of bats.How much does they come to?A:我想买一张网和一副球拍。多少钱?B:The net sells fifty yuan each and the bats are priced at eighty yuan a pair..B:网是50元一张,拍子是80元一副。A:Well,here are two one hundred yuan notes.A:嗯,这是两张100的。B:Seventy yuan change.B:找您70元。A:Good bye.A:再见。

5.买回家

A:What do you think of this body building machine?A:你觉得这台健身器怎么样?B:It is really neat.B:真不错。A:This is the latest model.I just buy it.A:这是最新的款式。我刚买的。

6.换货

A:Excuse me,but can I change the basketball?I bought it for my son yesterday.A:劳驾,我可以换一下篮球吗?昨天买给儿子的。B:Is there anything wrong with it?B:这篮球有问题吗?A:Nothing wrong with it.But my son likes a football.A:这倒没问题。只是我儿子喜欢足球。B:All right.But the basketball is eighty yuan each and the football is eighty five yuan.B:行。但是篮球每只是80元,而足球却是85元。A:I know.I'll pay the difference.A:知道。我会付给你差额的。B:Here is the football.B:给您足球。