lesson 07 征询与确认
    inquiry and confirmatio
    01 could you tell me where the nearest bookstore is?
    你能告诉我最近的书店在哪儿吗？
    类似表达
    how can i get to the nearest bookstore? / could you tell me the way to the nearest bookstore? / excuse me, can you direct me to the nearest bookstore?
    02 where can i post the parcel?
    请问在哪儿可以邮寄包裹？
    单词释义 post [p??st] vt. 邮寄，张贴，宣布
    03 how long will it take?
    有多远？
    语法提要
    特殊疑问词how long可以用来询问时间或距离的长短，当用来询问距离时，相当于how far。
    04 what is the itinerary?
    旅游路线是什么？
    单词释义 itinerary [a??t?n?r?r?] n. 路线，旅行指南，旅程 adj. 巡回的，旅程的
    05 how much do i need to pay for it?
    我需要付多少钱？
    类似表达
    how much does it cost? / how much is it? / how much is required for it?
    06 could you tell me when the next bus is?
    你能告诉我下一班公交车是什么时候吗？
    语法提要 定冠词the在这里指的是谈话双方都知道的事物，即下一班公交车。
    07 is there any express bus?
    这里有直达车吗？
    词组释义 express bus 直达车
    08 please confirm that your seat belt is fastened.
    请确认你的安全带是否系好了。
    单词释义 fasten [?fɑ:sn] vt. 系牢，使稳固 vi. 紧握，集中注意力
    09 may i look up the flight-table first?
    我能先看一下航班表吗？
    词组释义 look up 查阅
    10 it's for deluxe suites, is it right?
    你订的是豪华套房，对吗？
    词组释义 deluxe suites 豪华套房
    11 we are anxious to know how long it will take you to deliver the goods.
    我们急于想知道贵方什么时候可以交货。
    单词释义 deliver [d??l?v?(r)] vt. 递送，发表，交付 vi. 投递，传送
    12 i'm going to be late. could you put your foot down?
    我赶时间，你能开快一点吗？
    类似表达 i'm in a hurry; please step on it. / i'm pressed for time. could you speed it up?
    13 would you mind telling me where i should get off?
    你能告诉我在哪一站下车吗？
    注意事项
    这句话常用于某人刚到一个地方，对那儿并不熟悉。mind作动词表示“介意”的时候，后面要用动名词。
    14 do you know what i mean?
    你明白我的意思吗？
    类似表达
    do you understand me? / do you catch my meaning? / do you know what i am talking about? / have you got it?
    15 you need to consult with your doctor about your health.
    你需要向你的医生咨询一下你的健康状况。
    单词释义 consult [k?n?s?lt] vt. 查阅，请教 vi. 咨询，商议
    16 you'd better confirm the correct cooking time before cooking.
    你最好在烹饪之前确认一下正确的烹调时间。
    语法提要
    before可以当介词，表示“在……之前”；可以当副词，表示“以前”；还可以当连词，表示“在……以前”。当介词时后面可以直接加名词或动名词。
    17 someone confirmed that tom and mary fell in love at the first sight.
    有人向我们证实汤姆和玛丽是一见钟情。
    词组释义 fall in love at the first sight 一见钟情
    18 it was proved that he is the man who broke his leg in maneuver.
    事实证明他就是在演习中摔断腿的那个人。
    单词释义 maneuver [m?'nu:v?] n. 演习，策略，花招 vt.vi. 演习，调遣，机动
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