Chapter 2 购物
购物计划
01 Why don't we go shopping during the time for promotion?
我们为什么不在商店促销时去购物呢?
解析 ▲ why don't表示提建议,意思是“为什么不……”,与之相类似的表达为why not,not后面直接跟动词原形。
学学这样说
1. Do you like going shopping on weekends? 您喜欢周末购物吗?
2. On Sundays I do some shopping. 每个星期天我都去购物。
3. I am going to the mall the day after tomorrow. 我后天去购物中心。
4. I went shopping the day before yesterday. 我前天去购物了。
随机测验
A: Shall we go shopping tomorrow?
B: Why not ______ shopping the day after tomorrow? I hate all the hustle and bustle of Saturday shopping.
A. going B. go C. to go D. goes
翻译
A:我们明天去购物好吗?
B:为何不后天去呢?我讨厌星期六购物时挤来挤去的感觉。
答案:B
提示:why not后跟动词原形,表示提建议。
02 Would you mind going to supermarket with me?
你陪我去超市买东西好吗?
解析 ▲ mind作动词时,可以用在would you mind...结构中,表示礼貌地征求对方同意或者请求对方做某事,译为“你是否介意”,mind后的动词要用V-ing形式。
常用单词
mind [maɪnd] v. 介意,愿意做,专心于
supermarket ['sju:pə'mɑ:kɪt] n. 超级市场
学学这样说
1. Would you like to go with me? 你想和我一起去吗?
2. Can you go shopping with me? 你能和我一起去购物吗?
3. Lydia, Eden and I will go shopping this afternoon. Will you join us?
莉迪亚,伊登和我今天下午要去购物,你要一起来吗?
4. Why do I have to go shopping with you? 为什么我得陪你去购物?
03 I'll go shopping with you just to keep you company.
我就是给你作个伴,陪你一起去买东西。
语法TIPS
go+doing结构可用来表示进行一项活动或动作,如go sight-seeing,go swimming,go fishing,go hiking等。
学学这样说
1. I will go to the shopping mall with you tomorrow and help you pick something out. 我明天陪你去商场,帮你挑一挑。
2. I like to hang out at mall with my friends. 我喜欢和我的朋友一起去购物中心闲晃。
3. I'm not sacrificing my day off just to go shopping with Jenny.
我可不愿意牺牲一天只陪詹妮去买东西。
4. I am not sure if my wife wants me to go shopping with her on Sunday.
我还不知道星期天我太太是否要我陪她去买东西。
5. He made a long face when his wife asked him to go shopping with her.
当他妻子叫他一起去购物时,他拉下脸来。
补充短语
pick out 挑选,取出,了解
hang out 闲逛,伸出
04 By the way, what kind of stores do we need to go?
顺便问一下,我们要去哪些商店呢?
常用单词
store [stɔ:(r)] n. 商店,贮存物,仓库
学学这样说
1. Do you want to buy some fresh lemons in the fruit store?
你想在水果店买一些新鲜柠檬吗?
2. Which supermarket do you want to go? 你想去哪个超市?
3. Do you want to go to the cosmetics shop with me? 你想和我一起去化妆品店吗?
4. How about going to the Wal-Mart Store? 去联华商店怎么样?
补充短语
cosmetics shop 化妆品店
05 You can do some shopping in the clothing stores, if you like.
你愿意的话,不妨去服装店买些东西。
语法TIPS
do+some+doing一般用来表示进行某项日常活动,如do some reading,do some washing,do some cleaning等。
学学这样说
1. When we are going to be back, go to the supermarket and buy some mutton.
当我们要回来时,去超市买些羊肉。
2. I suggest that we go to the shopping mall. 我提议我们去商场。
3. They intended to go shopping in the downtown district, but were put off by reports of traffic jam. 他们原打算到市中心去购物,但因听说交通拥挤而作罢。
4. In fact, I prefer shopping online to going to the mall.
事实上,我比较喜欢上网买东西,而不喜欢去购物中心。
5. She usually shops at supermarkets. 她经常在超市购物。
补充短语
intend to 打算……,想要……
06 Make a shopping list and try to keep to it.
列一张购物清单,然后尽量按清单买。
解析 ▲ keep to作“遵守,履行”之意讲时,后多跟表示规定、计划、协议等方面的词汇。与之相似的表达还有stick to,adhere to,abide by。
学学这样说
1. It's smart to make a shopping list before going to the store.
去商店之前写一份购物清单是明智的。
2. Before going shopping, we had better make out a shopping list.
购物前我们最好先拟订一份购物清单。
3. Why not make a shopping list? 为什么不列一个购物清单呢?
4. I need to make a list of the things that we need. 我要列一个所需物品的清单。
补充短语
make a shopping list 列一张购物清单
07 How much ham shall we get?
我们要买多少火腿?
语法TIPS
shall用于疑问句时,表示征求对方意见,可译为“要不要……”,语气比较委婉,句子主语一般用第一人称I/we。
常用单词
ham [hæm] n. 火腿
学学这样说
1. How many pieces do we want? 我们买几块?
2. Have you written down tea, eggs and potatoes? 你写茶叶、鸡蛋和土豆了吗?
3. Do you want to buy a camera? 你想买一台照相机吗?
4. What kind of tea do you prefer? 你想买什么茶?
5. What about buying some whisky? 买些威士忌如何?
6. Is there anything else you might need? 您还有什么要买的吗?
08 This time we must buy a pressure cooker.
这次我们必须买一个高压锅。
常用单词
cooker ['kʊkə(r)] n. 炊具,锅,炉灶
学学这样说
1. I want a lipstick. 我想买支口红。
2. Please buy me an electric razor. 请给我买个电动剃须刀。
3. Get a tie for me when you go shopping. 你买东西时替我买一条领带。
4. I want to have a pair of cloth shoes. 我想要买双布鞋。
5. Buy some soap, please. 请买些肥皂。
6. Don't forget to buy a pair of shoes for me. 别忘了给我买双鞋。
7. We have to get some stationery for our daughter. 我们必须为我们的女儿买些文具。
8. We need some fruit and a new iron. 我们需要买一些水果和一个新熨斗。
9. Oh, I almost forget that we need a microwave oven badly.
哦,我差点忘了,我们急需一个微波炉。
补充短语
buy sb sth 给某人买某物
a pair of 一双,一副,一对
商场选购
01 Would you please deposit your bag at our checkroom?
请到寄存处寄存您的包好吗?
语法TIPS
Would you please...用于表示请求,此处would并不表示过去,可与will互换,但用would更加礼貌委婉。
常用单词
deposit [dɪ'pɒzɪt] v. 寄存,放置,储蓄
checkroom ['tʃekru:m] n. 衣帽寄放处,行李存放处
学学这样说
1. Excuse me, bags aren't permitted inside the supermarket.
抱歉,您不能把包带进超市。
2. The checkroom is just behind the front door. 寄存处就在前门后面。
3. You can deposit your bag beside the entrance. 你可以把包寄放在入口处的旁边。
02 Could you tell me where I should deposit my bag?
请问在什么地方存包?
常用单词
could [kud] n. 能够,可能
学学这样说
1. Where can I check in my bag? 存包处在哪儿?
2. Can I leave my bag somewhere? 我能存一下包吗?
3. Could you deposit my bag for me? 能帮我存一下包吗?
4. Where can I find the information desk? 服务台在哪里?
应用对话
Steven: Could you tell me where I should deposit my bag?
Security man: The checkroom is just behind the front door.
史蒂文:请问在什么地方存包?
保安:寄存处就在前门后面。
03 Could you please tell me where I can find a shopping cart?
请问哪儿有手推车?
语法TIPS
在英语中,“购物车”的表达有shopping cart/trolley,而在商场里购物时所用的“购物篮”为shopping basket。
常用单词
shopping ['ʃɒpɪŋ] n. 购物,买东西
cart [kɑ:t] n. 运货马车,手推车
学学这样说
1. Where is your shopping trolley? 你们的购物车在哪里呢?
2. Are there any more shopping carts? 还有购物车吗?
3. Do you have any shopping basket? 有购物篮吗?
4. It is necessary for us to take a shopping basket. 我们有必要去拿个购物篮。
04 Could you tell me where cereals are shelved?
能否告诉我谷类食品在哪个架子上?
常用单词
cereal ['sɪərɪəl] n. 谷类植物,谷物,粮食,麦片
shelve [ʃelv] v. 将……放置在架子上,将……搁在一边
学学这样说
1. Where can I purchase baby supplies? 我在哪里可以买到婴儿用品?
2. Could you tell me where the women's clothes department is?
能告诉我女装部在哪儿吗?
3. Which floor are sporting goods on? 运动用品在几楼?
4. Where can I find a curtain? 窗帘在哪里?
5. Could you tell me how I can find the men's goods section?
可以告诉我如何找到男士用品专区吗?
补充短语
clothes department 服装部
sporting goods 体育用品
05 The cereal section is on those two racks.
谷类食品就放在那两个架子上。
常用单词
section ['sekʃn] n. 部分,节,部门
rack [ræk] n. 搁物架,行李架,支架
学学这样说
1. The discount shelf is in the center of the supermarket.
减价商品的货架在超市的中心位置。
2. The notebook is on the topmost shelf. 笔记本在最高的架子上。
3. We have special shelves for discountable goods. 我们有专门摆放减价商品的货架。
4. Look at the rack on your right. 看一看你右边的架子。
随机测验
Articles for babies are ______ the toy shelf.
A. opposite B. oppose C. opposition D. opponent
翻译
婴儿用品在玩具货架的对面。
答案:A
提示:opposite作介词讲时,可表示位置,表示“在……的对面”。oppose为动词,意为“反对,抗争”,opposition为其名词形式。opponent指“对手,反对者”。
06 What can I do for you?
您需要什么?
语法TIPS
售货员或服务员招呼顾客时一般会说:What can I do for you?或Can I help you?但其表示的具体含义应根据对话发生的实际场景而定。
学学这样说
1. Welcome to pick and buy. 欢迎选购!
2. Welcome to our shop. 欢迎到我们商店来!
3. Did you find anything you like? 找到你喜欢的了吗?
4. Thank you for coming. 感谢光临!
5. Welcome to come again. 欢迎下次光临。
应用对话
Sales person: Good morning. What can I do for you, sir?
Steven: I'd like to see some coats. Would you recommend me some?
售货员:早上好!先生,您需要什么?
史蒂文:我想看看外套,你能给我推荐一些吗?
07 May I introduce this new model of camera?
我可以向您推荐这种新型照相机吗?
解析 ▲ introduce此处意为“介绍,使了解”,常用的搭配为introduce sb to sth,如:I was introduced to the green food by him.(他向我介绍了绿色食品。)
常用单词
model ['mɒdl] n.(机器等的)型号,模型,模特
camera ['kæmərə] n. 照相机,摄影机
学学这样说
1. Do you want any orange juice today? 你今天想喝橙汁吗?
2. Do you want some bananas? 你想要一些香蕉吗?
3. Do you like this dress, madam? 夫人,你喜欢这件衣服吗?
4. What about this one? 这件怎么样?
5. Why not try on this fashionable dress? 为何不试试这条时尚的裙子呢?
6. Please come and see the beautiful and cheap hats, madam.
夫人,来看看这些既漂亮又便宜的帽子吧!
08 I'm looking for a sweater.
我在找一件毛衣。
语法TIPS
短语look for作“寻找”之意时,与find的区别在于:look for强调“找”这个动作,而find则侧重于“找到”这个结果。
学学这样说
1. I am interested in buying a new computer. 我想买一台新电脑。
2. I'd like to have a look at that coat. 我想看看那件外套。
3. I want a pair of shoes for my son. 我要为我儿子买一双鞋。
4. I am fond of the skirt of deep green velvet. 我喜欢这件深绿色的天鹅绒裙子。
补充短语
be fond of... 喜爱……
09 Would you recommend me some trousers?
你能推荐一些裤子给我吗?
常用单词
recommend [ˌrekə'mend] v. 推荐,劝告
trousers ['traʊzəz] n. 裤子
学学这样说
1. Will you show me some pure silk dresses? 请拿几件真丝连衣裙给我看看好吗?
2. Do you have pants to go with the jacket? 你们有和这件夹克搭配的裤子吗?
3. Have you any shirts in stock? 你们店里有衬衣卖吗?
4. Do you have this in stock? 这个还有存货吗?
5. Have you any shoes like these? 你们有这种鞋子吗?
6. Which models do you sell the most? 哪些款式你们卖得最好?
7. Do you have this in other sizes? 这个你们还有其他尺码吗?
8. Do you have any on sale? 你们有什么特卖品吗?
应用对话
Steven: Would you recommend me some trousers?
Sales person: Sure. Come to look at these styles. They sell very well.
史蒂文:你能推荐一些裤子给我吗?
售货员:当然可以,来看看这些款式,它们销量很好。
10 It's made of good quality pure wool.
这是由质量很好的纯羊毛制成的。
常用单词
quality ['kwɒlətɪ] n. 质量,品质
pure [pjʊə(r)] adj. 纯的,单纯的,纯真的
wool [wʊl] n. 羊毛,羊毛制品
学学这样说
1. This kind of material has been treated by means of a new technology, so it is colorfast. 这种面料用新工艺处理过,不褪色。
2. Come to see these styles as they all sell very well. 来看看这些款式,它们销量都很好。
3. It's exceptionally good in material and the handicraft is very exquisite.
它的料子质地特别好,做工十分精细。
4. The skin of Suzhou-style cakes is fluffy, and they’re filled with nuts.
苏式糕点的外皮酥松,里面塞满了坚果。
5. This is the latest model. 这是最新的款式。
补充短语
by means of... 借由,通过
11 A red tie will match that suit.
红领带很配那件西服。
常用单词
tie [taɪ] n. 领带,关系,平局
match [mætʃ] v. 相配,相称
学学这样说
1. This is your size; it's lovely and looks very smart.
这是您要的尺寸,这件衣服很漂亮,非常时髦。
2. You will get your money's worth. 你会觉得物有所值。
3. We will discount depending on the model number. 我们将根据型号给予优惠。
4. We have a clearance sale today. 我们今天清仓大甩卖。
5. Hard to pass up. 不买可惜了。
补充短语
clearance sale 清仓甩卖
12 Will you try on this one for size, please?
您穿上试试大小,好吗?
语法TIPS
在“动词+副词”短语中,如果宾语为名词,则该名词可以放在短语中间或后面,如put on the shirt/put the shirt on;若宾语为代词,代词应放在短语中间,如put it on。
学学这样说
1. What size do you wear? 你穿多大号?
2. Try it on for size. 试试它的大小合不合适。
3. What color do you like? 你喜欢什么颜色的?
4. I suggest that you try both styles and see which one fits you better.
我建议您两种样式都试一下,看看哪种比较合适。
5. Which one do you prefer, this sweater or that blouse?
你喜欢哪个,这件毛衣还是那件上衣?
6. I think this one will fit you well. 我看这一件很适合您。
应用对话
Steven: This shirt is really nice.
Saleswoman: You have a very good taste, sir. Would you like to try it on?
Steven: OK. I'll try on a medium size.
史蒂文:这件衬衫很不错。
售货员:你的眼光真不错,先生。你想试穿一下吗?
史蒂文:好的,给我一个中号。
13 Do you have this in my size?
这款有适合我的尺码吗?
语法TIPS
英语中衣服的大小一般用size表示,分类有XS,S,M,L,XL,XXL。其分别代表的是:Extra Small,Small,Medium,Large,Extra Large,Extra Extra Large。
学学这样说
1. May I try on this sweater? 我可以试穿这件毛衣吗?
2. I wear size ten. 我穿十码的。
3. Can I have a larger size? 可以给我一个大一点儿的吗?
4. Do you have this dress in a smaller size? 这条裙子有没有小一码的?
5. I like this one and let me have a try. 我喜欢这一件,让我试一下。
6. How does this look on me? 我穿这件看起来怎么样?
7. Where is the fitting room? 请问试衣间在哪儿?
补充短语
have a try 试试看,尝试一下
fitting room 试衣间
14 The shoes are too tight, and they push my toes.
鞋太紧了,夹脚。
解析 ▲ push(推动,对……施加压力,按)在不同的语境中可翻译为不同的意思,此处描述的是鞋,因此翻译为“夹脚”最为合适。
常用单词
tight [taɪt] adj. 紧的,牢固的,绷紧的
toe [təʊ] n. 脚趾,脚尖
学学这样说
1. It looks a little tight around the waist. 腰部看起来紧了点。
2. The fit isn't good. 尺寸不太合适。
3. It's too big for me. 我穿着太大。
4. It's too long for me. 我穿着太长。
5. It's too flashy. 这件太艳了。
6. It's too plain. 这件太普通了。
7. This is the right size. 这件大小挺合适的。
8. They are very comfortable. 很舒服。
9. It looks nice on me. 我穿这件看起来不错。
15 What do you think of this T-shirt?
你觉得这件T恤怎么样?
语法TIPS
询问对方的意见时,常用的表达为:What do you think of/about...?或How do you like...?
学学这样说
1. How do you feel? 你觉得怎么样?
2. I'll find a larger pair. 我再找一双大一点的。
3. Here's a bigger size. 这儿有更大号的。
4. You really look beautiful in this one. 您穿上这一件真是漂亮极了。
5. They'll stretch a bit with use. 穿穿会撑大一些。
应用对话
Saleswoman: What do you think of this T-shirt?
Steven: It's too big for me. Do you have a smaller one?
Saleswoman: Yes. One moment, please.
售货员:你觉得这件T恤怎么样?
史蒂文:我穿着太大,你们有小一点的吗?
售货员:有的,请稍等。
16 This skirt matches this blouse, doesn't it?
这条裙子和这件上衣挺配的,不是吗?
解析 ▲ 此处match作动词,指“(颜色、样式等)与……相称,与……相配”。
随机测验
This skirt and this blouse go ______ well.
A. on B. along C. up D. together
翻译
这条裙子和这件上衣挺配的。
答案:D
提示:go together为固定搭配,有“协调,相配”之意。
17 How much does it come to?
总共多少钱?
语法TIPS
how much有两层意思:一是询问量,后接不可数名词;二是询问价钱。
学学这样说
1. How much is it? 这个多少钱?
2. Could you tell me how much it is? 你能告诉我这个多少钱吗?
3. There is no price tag on this. 这个商品上没有贴标价。
4. It comes to US$100. 总共是100美元。
5. You will get it on the price tag. 标价上写着呢。
补充短语
price tag 价格标签,价格
come to 共计,到达,苏醒
18 It's a little overpriced.
这有点贵。
语法TIPS
英语中表达“有点儿,略微”的意思,除了a little外,还可以用a bit,a little bit,somewhat,kind of等。
常用单词
little ['lɪtl] adv. 略微,一点
overpriced [ˌəʊvə'praɪst] adj. 价格过高的,定价太高的
学学这样说
1. That much? 太贵了吧?
2. That's too much. 太贵了。
3. That set of combs is very beautiful and special, but it costs too much.
那套梳子非常漂亮,也非常特别,但是太贵了。
4. Is this shampoo on sale today? 这种洗发水今天减价出售吗?
19 Can you cut down the price for me?
你们可以降低价格吗?
解析 ▲ cut down指“削减,减少使用”,cut down the price指“降低价格”,类似的表达还有 reduce/lower the price。
学学这样说
1. Can I get a discount? 能打个折吗?
2. Would you consider a wholesale discount? 批发有优惠吗?
3. Can I take five yuan off? 可以给我减5元吗?
4. If I buy more, will you give me a discount? 多买一点有折扣吗?
5. Is it the final price? 不能再少了吗?
补充短语
wholesale discount 批发折扣
final price 最终价格
20 I'd buy this if it were cheaper.
再便宜一点我就买。
解析 ▲ 本句表示对现实情况的假设,故使用了虚拟语气,从句使用过去时,主句则用“would/ could/might/should +动词原形”结构。
学学这样说
1. Come on, give me a discount on this. 别这样,给我个折扣吧。
2. We have to ask for another price reduction. 再给我们优惠点儿吧。
3. Lower the price, and I'll consider it. 价钱低一点我才会考虑。
4. I can get this cheaper at other places. 这样东西我在别的地方可以买到更便宜的。
5. Make it cheaper. 便宜一点吧!
6. I'd take it for 5 US dollars. 如果5美元的话我就买。
7. I think I can get a cheaper one in other places. 我想我在别家能买到更便宜的。
补充短语
come on (表示鼓励)来吧,别这样
21 I'm sorry, this is our rock bottom price.
对不起,这是我们的最低价了。
解析 ▲ rock bottom price指“最低价”。类似的表达还有lowest/minimum price。而“最高价”可以用peak price,maximum price,ceiling price,top price等来表达。
学学这样说
1. What's the lowest price you're willing to go? 最低你能给我什么价?
2. You can get it at a 30% discount. 你可以以7折的价格买下它。
3. Buy one and get one free. 买一送一。
4. Items on this rack are 50% off. 这个架子上的东西打5折。
5. We don't give discounts. 我们不打折。
6. Our price can't be matched. 我们的价格无人可比。
7. That's as cheap as it can get. 不能再便宜了。
8. It's already very cheap. 这已经很便宜了。
应用对话
Steven: How about 1,000 US dollars?
Seller: I'm sorry, this is our rock bottom price.
史蒂文:1千美元怎么样?
卖家:对不起,这是我们的最低价了。
22 It's a good buy.
买得真划算。
解析 ▲ 此处buy作名词讲,意为“交易,便宜货”,a good buy指“划算的东西,性价比高的商品”。
语法TIPS
英语中形容“买划算”还可以说:You got a good deal.或It is good value for money.其中good value for money意为“物有所值”。
学学这样说
1. Alright, I'll buy this one. 好吧,我就要这个。
2. I'll take it. 我买下它了。
3. I will buy it. 我买了。
23 I want to check out.
我要结账。
解析 ▲ check out在这里指“结账离开”,此外该短语还有“了解清楚,经证实是对的”之意,如:He wanted to check out the call(他想要追查那通电话).或Does her story check out(她的叙述核查了吗)?
语法TIPS
除了check out,英语中关于结账的表达还有pay for sth/settle the bill等。
应用对话
Steven: Hi, I want to check out.
Salesperson: Okay. Come with me.
史蒂文:嘿,我要结账。
售货员:好的,跟我来。
24 Can I pay by credit card?
能刷卡吗?
常用单词
pay [peɪ] v. 付款,偿还,补偿
credit ['kredɪt] n. 信誉,信用
card [kɑ:d] n. 卡片,纸牌,明信片,信用卡
学学这样说
1. How can I pay? 我要如何付钱?
2. Can I buy it in installments? 我可以分期付款吗?
3. May I pay by cheque? 我可以用支票付款吗?
4. Do you take traveler's checks? 你们接受旅行支票吗?
5. Do you accept cheque? 你们收支票吗?
6. Do you accept foreign currency? 你们收外币吗?
补充短语
traveler's checks 旅行支票
foreign currency 外币,外汇
25 Will that be cash or credit card?
您是用现金付账还是用信用卡?
解析 ▲ 该句为收银员问顾客支付方式时的话语,此处的that指代的是“结账方式”。
学学这样说
1. How are you going to pay? 您要怎么付款呢?
2. Sorry sir, you can't use your check here. 对不起,先生,这里不能用支票。
3. Sorry, you can only pay cash. 对不起,只能付现金。
4. You can pay a deposit of two hundred US dollars, and then one hundred US dollars a week. 你可以先付200美元订金,然后每周付100美元。
5. We cannot accept foreign currency as payment here.
我们这里不接受外币付款。
6. We accept credit cards and cash. 我们接收信用卡和现金付账。
7. I'm sorry, sir. We don't accept personal checks.
对不起,先生,我们不收个人支票。
8. I'll check the exchange rate. 我看一下汇率。
9. Your bill comes to US$105. 总共是105美元。
10. Here is your change of US$20. 这是找你的20美元。
补充短语
personal check 私人支票,个人支票
exchange rate 汇率,兑换率
26 Keep the change, please.
不必找零了。
常用单词
keep [ki:p] v. 保持,保留
change [tʃeɪndʒ] n. 零钱,找零
学学这样说
1. I'll pay it in cash. 我用现金付款。
2. Here is the money. 给你钱。
3. I have no cash on me. 我没带现金。
4. I haven't got enough cash. 我没带那么多现金。
5. I'm afraid there is a mistake on this bill. 恐怕这张账单上有错误。
补充短语
in cash 用现金
27 Would you wrap it for me?
你能帮我包起来吗?
学学这样说
1. Can you give me the invoice? 能不能给我发票?
2. Add a pack of these, will you? 给我个袋子装起来,好吗?
3. Can I bother you to carry it to my car? 我能麻烦你把它搬到我车上吗?
4. Please do me a favor to put it in my car trunk. 请帮忙把它放进我车的后备厢里。
补充短语
bother sb to do sth 麻烦某人做某事
会员优惠
01 Would you like to apply for membership discount?
请问你想申请会员优惠吗?
常用单词
membership ['membəʃɪp] n. 会员
学学这样说
1. Customers of our store can apply for a membership card to get discounts.
我们商店的顾客可以申办会员卡,获得打折优惠。
2. If you apply for a membership card at 40 US dollars per year, you can save at least 200 US dollars.
如果您每年花40美元办一张会员卡,你可以省下至少200美元。
3. You can apply for a VIP card to enjoy the discount next time.
您可以办理一张贵宾卡,下次消费时可以享受折扣。
4. Member's friends may enjoy the member preferential benefit.
成为会员后,你的朋友来店里的同样可享受会员待遇。
5. Member's preferential policy is effective in each activity.
会员的优惠政策在各类活动中都有效。
6. On production of your membership card, you will receive a discount.
持会员卡购物可享受折扣。
补充短语
VIP card 贵宾卡
preferential policy 优惠措施,优惠政策
02 The holder should not lend or attorn the card.
持卡者不能转借或转让该卡。
常用单词
holder ['həʊldə(r)] n. 持有者,支持物
lend [lend] v. 把……借给,贷(款)
attorn [ə'tɜ:n] v. 转让
学学这样说
1. Please fill in the form below, and select which preference item you want.
填写下面的表格,并选出你所希望的优惠项目。
2. If you lose your membership card, please notice us in time and apply for a replacement. 若您遗失了您的会员卡,请及时通知我们并补办新卡。
3. Here is your membership card and please hold it next time.
这是你的会员卡,下次请持卡过来。
4. This is a membership card. You can get a 20 percent discount next time.
这是会员卡,下次来能打八折。
补充短语
in time 及时,迟早,最后
03 Can I have your membership card, please?
请出示会员卡,好吗?
语法TIPS
“会员卡”的表达方式有membership/member/loyalty card。
常用单词
card [kɑ:d] n. 卡片,纸牌,明信片
学学这样说
1. If you want a special favour, you have to hold your member card.
如果你想要特别优惠,就得持有会员卡。
2. You can show your membership card and get two soft drinks.
你可以出示会员卡领取两瓶软饮料。
3. We allow our members a special discount of 5% against cash.
对于付现金的会员,我们予以5%的特别折扣。
4. If you already have a loyalty card, please fill in the following form.
如果你已经有会员卡,请把下面的表填一下。
5. I am sorry, you lapsed your membership. 对不起,你的会员资格已失效。
6. Only a VIP card of our store can have the discount.
只有拥有本店贵宾卡才能享受折扣。
04 Do you think it is necessary to apply for a membership card?
你认为申请会员卡有必要吗?
解析 ▲ it is necessary to do sth是一个比较常用的句型,指“做……很有必要”,其中it为形式主语,而真正的主语为to do结构。类似的用法还有it is important/vital/urgent to do。
常用单词
necessary ['nesəsərɪ] adj. 必要的,强制的
apply [ə'plaɪ] v. 申请,请求
学学这样说
1. How can I get a membership card? 怎样能得到一张会员卡?
2. My membership has just been renewed. 我刚刚恢复了会员资格。
3. Members have preference over non-members. 会员比起非会员能得到更多的优惠。
4. I can lend you my membership card. 我可以把我的会员卡借给你。
5. I can also get a special discount with my membership card.
用我的会员卡,我也可以有特别的折扣。
05 Excuse me, how can I get special discount coupons?
麻烦问一下,我怎样才能得到打折优惠券?
语法TIPS
excuse me在英语口语中使用十分普遍,一般在打扰别人、吸引别人注意或打断别人谈话时使用,常用的翻译有“请问,劳驾,对不起”。
常用单词
special ['speʃl] adj. 特殊的,专门的,专用的
coupon ['ku:pɒn] n. 优惠券
学学这样说
1. If you buy these goods, you'll get special discount coupons.
如果你买这些商品,你就会得到打折优惠券。
2. It can be exchanged for shopping coupons. 它可以换成购物券来用。
3. You get a coupon for every 3 gallons of petrol. 每买3加仑的汽油就可获得1张优惠券。
4. I will take 9 bags of sugar so that I can get 3 coupons.
我要买9袋糖,这样就可以得到3张优惠券。
应用对话
Steven: Excuse me, how can I get special discount coupons?
Salesperson: Buy more and you will get more.
史蒂文:麻烦问一下,我怎样才能得到打折优惠券?
售货员:多买多送。
06 Sorry, your coupons are beyond their expiry date.
对不起,你的优惠券过期了。
常用单词
beyond [bɪ'jɒnd] prep. 超过,越过
expiry [ɪk'spaɪərɪ] n. 终止,满期
学学这样说
1. Can I buy these by shopping coupons? 我能用购物优惠券买这些吗?
2. I kept the coupon from the fast food restaurant, so that I can get my next box cheaper. 我留下了快餐店上的优惠券,这样我下次买时可以便宜些。
3. I want to take advantage of this coupon before it expires.
我想在这个优惠券到期之前用掉它。
4. I have a coupon for ten pence off a packet of soap.
我有一张优惠券,买一盒肥皂可以便宜10便士。
5. Tear off this coupon and use it to get 25 pence off your next jar of coffee.
撕下这张优惠券,用它再买一罐咖啡可省25便士。
补充短语
take advantage of 利用
tear off 撕掉,揭
07 Shopping vouchers are often a good means of attracting customers.
购物优惠券通常是吸引顾客的好方法。
语法TIPS
表达“一种方法”除了a means of外,还可以用a method of,a way of。
常用单词
voucher ['vaʊtʃə(r)] n. 代金券,证件
attract [ə'trækt] v. 吸引,诱惑
customer ['kʌstəmə(r)] n. 顾客,客户
学学这样说
1. The coupon can be used at least one year. 这张优惠券至少可以用一年。
2. You need to use it within its expiry date. 你需要在过期之前把它用了。
3. Each year 58 percent consumers pay in coupons.
每年有58%的消费者用优惠券结账。
4. The voucher can be used at most supermarkets. 这张优惠券可在大多数超市里用。
5. They are not common discount vouchers. 它们不是普通的优惠券。
6. You can save much if you buy these goods by discount vouchers.
如果你用优惠券买这些东西,可以省下好多钱。
08 How much discount can I get if I use it to buy goods next time?
如果我下次用它去买东西,会优惠多少钱呢?
学学这样说
1. He redeemed several coupons from store. 他从商店里兑现了几张优惠券。
2. I have a coupon for buying one hamburger with one free.
我有一张优惠券,可以买一个汉堡送一个汉堡。
3. "Two for one" coupon means 50% off?
“两人同行,一人免费”优惠券的意思是半价吗?
4. To order, fill out the coupon on page 54. 想要订购此商品,请填好第54页上的优惠券。
随机测验
You _____ as well give me some coupons.
A. might B. could C. must D. can
翻译
你不妨给我些优惠券。
答案:A
提示:might/may as well为固定词组,指“不妨,最好……,还是……为好”。
售后服务
01 Can you have this delivered?
你们有送货服务吗?
语法TIPS
have sth done指“使╱请别人做某事”,其中done作sth的宾语补足语,两者之间为被动关系。
学学这样说
1. By the way, do you have delivery service? 顺便问一下,你们有送货服务吗?
2. Can you tell me the delivery time? 能告诉我送货时间吗?
3. Do you charge for delivery? 送货要收费吗?
4. If you deliver it to my door, I wonder if you will charge anything for that.
如果你送货上门,我想知道你们是否会收费。
5. Could you deliver it to this address? 你能把它送到这个地址吗?
补充短语
delivery service 送货服务
charge for 要价,收费
02 Let me confirm your address so that I can give our courier service.
我要确认你的地址以提供快递服务。
解析 ▲ so that引导目的状语从句,指“以便,为了”。而so...that...引导结果状语从句,意为“如此……以至于……”。
常用单词
confirm [kən'fɜ:m] v. 确认,证实
address [ə'dres] n. 地址,演说,称呼
学学这样说
1. I wonder where you live. 我想知道您住在什么地方。
2. Please write down your name and your phone number. 请留下您的姓名和电话号码。
3. Please give me your personal information, especially address.
请留下你的个人信息,尤其是地址。
4. Would you kindly fill in your name and address? 请您填写姓名和住址好吗?
5. This is my address and you can send it there. 这是我的住址,你们可以送到那里。
03 The goods are delivered free of charge within city limits.
市内免费送货上门。
语法TIPS
英语中表达“免费”的词组有free of charge/for free/without charge等。
常用单词
deliver [dɪ'lɪvə(r)] v. 递送,发表,交付
free [fri:] adj. 免费的,自由的,免税的
学学这样说
1. To save customers' time, we offer a free delivery service.
为了节省顾客时间,我们提供免费送货服务。
2. Door-to-door service is the consistent style of our shop.
服务上门,是本店一贯的做法。
3. We offer a nationwide delivery service. 我们提供全国范围的送货服务。
4. We provide free delivery and installation. 我们免费送货和安装。
5. Home delivery is one of our shop's services. 送货上门,是本店的服务内容之一。
6. We will provide a door-step delivery service. 我们会推出送货上门的服务。
7. We make free home delivery for customers during the Spring Festival.
春节期间,我们为顾客提供免费的送货上门服务。
8. Every product purchased from us will be delivered quickly to your door, sometimes in less than 24 hours.
凡从我们公司购买的商品均可快速送货上门,有时会在24小时之内送达。
04 I have arranged for your goods to be delivered to your door.
我已为你安排好送货上门。
解析 ▲ arrange for为固定短语,意为“为……做准备,安顿”。arrange with sb to do sth则指“与某人商定或谈妥做某事”。
常用单词
arrange [ə'reɪndʒ] v. 安排,准备,筹划
door [dɔ:(r)] n. 门,户
学学这样说
1. You don't need to carry the furniture home yourself because we have delivery service. 你不必自己把家具搬回家,因为我们有送货服务。
2. Your sofa will be delivered to your door as scheduled the next day.
您的沙发将于第二天如期送达。
3. We guarantee to deliver tomorrow. 我们保证明天送货。
4. Surcharges may be made for deliveries beyond normal hours.
非规定时间内送货要收取额外费用。
5. Delivery service is available for a slight extra charge.
多付一点费用就可以送货到家。
05 Goods can be exchanged only when a valid sales slip is produced.
只有出示有效发票才能调换商品。
解析 ▲ good作名词时,意为“好处,善良”,为不可数名词。该句中的goods指的是“商品,货物”。
常用单词
valid ['vælɪd] adj. 有效的,有法律效力的
produce [prə'dju:s] v. 出示,制造
学学这样说
1. If it is not damaged by human error, you can exchange it for a new one.
若非人为破坏,你可以换个新的。
2. You can only change it for goods with the same price or lower.
你只能把它调换成同等价位或是较低价位的商品。
3. You can change it if it's within the guarantee period.
如果在质保期内你可以换货。
4. We accept returns within seven days after purchase, but we do not cover shipping and handling. 7天内都可以退换货,但是我们不承担运输和装卸费用。
5. Goods in our shop are not exchangeable. 本店商品售出概不退换。
06 You can return most items for a full refund within 30 days.
大部分商品在30天内可以退全款。
常用单词
return [rɪ'tɜ:n] v. 送还,返回,复发
item ['aɪtəm] n. 一件商品(或物品),一则,条款
refund ['ri:fʌnd] n. 资金偿还,退款
学学这样说
1. You must take care of your receipt. 你一定要保管好收据。
2. Our return policy is on the back of the receipt. 我们的退货规定就在收据的背面。
3. If the shoes do not wear well, we will refund them. 如果鞋子不禁穿,我们将退款。
4. It can be refunded if there's something wrong with it. 如果质量有问题,可以退款。
5. Return your purchase within 14 days for a full refund. 购买14天内可以退全款。
补充短语
return policy 退货政策,商品退换细则
07 I found a stain here and I'd like to exchange it for another one.
我发现这里有污渍,我想换一件。
语法TIPS
another,the other和other的区别:another为泛指,表示“总数为三个及三个以上中任意的“另一个”;the other为特指,描述的是两个中的“另一个”;other表示“其他,另外”,之后一般跟复数名词。
常用单词
exchange [ɪks'tʃeɪndʒ] v. 调换,交换
another [ə'nʌðə(r)] adj. 又一个,再一个,另一的
学学这样说
1. Hi, where do I go to return it? 嗨,我该去哪儿办理退货?
2. I'd like to return this. 我想退货。
3. I want to exchange the blue sweater for a red one.
我想把这件蓝色毛衣换成红色的。
4. May I have another brand instead? 可以换另一种牌子的吗?
5. Can I get a refund for this? 我能要求退款吗?
08 We only allow to exchange it rather than give a refund.
我们只允许换货,不允许退货。
解析 ▲ rather than用作连词时,连接两个平行结构,表示“而不是,宁可……也不愿”。注意其不同于other than(不同于,除了)和sooner than(比……更早)。
学学这样说
1. Why do you want to exchange it? 你为什么要换货?
2. Do you have a receipt? 您有收据吗?
3. You can't return it, because it's one day past due. 不能退了,因为已经过期一天了。
4. We only take goods back if you can produce the receipt.
只有你出示收据,我们才能予以退货。
5. OK, we will refund your money in full. 好的,我们将退你全款。
补充短语
take back 收回,领回 in full 充足,十足
09 How long is the warranty?
保修期多久?
语法TIPS
how long,how often和how soon都有“多久”之意,但具体含义有所区别:how long是对一段时间(如two days)提问;how often是对频率(如twice a year)提问,即“每隔多久”;how soon是对将来的一段时间(如in an hour)提问,即“再过多久”。
学学这样说
1. Do you have a warranty on this one? 这件商品有保修吗?
2. How about repairs after the warranty expires? 那过保修期之后的修理怎么办呢?
3. Could you tell me more about your after-sales service?
你能告诉我更多有关你们售后服务的情况吗?
4. Are regular repairs free? 定期维修是免费的吗?
应用对话
Steven: How long is the warranty?
Seller: It is two years and covers parts and free service.
史蒂文:保修多长时间?
卖家:保修期两年,包括提供零部件和免费维修。
10 Attempting to disassemble the product can damage it and thus will void your warranty.
拆开产品可能会对它造成损坏并让您失去保修权利。
常用单词
disassemble ['dɪsə'sembl] v. 解开,分解
void [vɒɪd] v. 使无效,宣布……作废
warranty ['wɒrəntɪ] n.(商品等的)保修单,保证,根据
学学这样说
1. This mobile phone can be returned for repair under warranty.
这个手机在保修期内可以返修。
2. This warranty service applies to the product only, and does not cover installation. 保修服务只适用于产品,不包括安装工序。
3. After the expiration of the guarantee, we only charge for the replacement parts. 保修期过了以后,我们只收取更换零件的费用。
4. Watches to be repaired under warranty must be returned with a complete original warranty card. 保修期交修的手表须附有完整的原始保修卡。
5. This guarantee is valid only when accompanied by dated proof of purchase.
该保修卡只有附上标有购买日期的购物单方可生效。
6. Our shop sells goods with three guarantees—refund, replacement and compensation. 凡本店售出的商品一律实行包退包换包赔制度。
补充短语
under warranty 在保修期内
warranty card 保修卡
11 The warranty period of our products is 18 months from purchase.
我们产品的保修期为购买产品后的18个月。
解析 ▲ warranty period指“保修期”,类似的表达还有guarantee period和maintenance period。
学学这样说
1. The TV set has a one-year guarantee. 这台电视机有一年的保修期。
2. This clock is guaranteed for one year against mechanical failure or faulty workmanship. 这个钟对机械故障或制造缺陷有一年的保修期。
3. This car has a six-month guarantee for all repairs. 这辆车可以保修6个月。
4. This new washing machine carries a two-year guarantee.
这台新洗衣机附带了两年的保修证。
5. If the watch breaks down within a year, we will fix it free of change.
如果这块手表在一年之内出现故障,我们将会免费维修。
6. We guarantee the quality of the product we sold for two years.
对于售出的商品,我们2年内都保证其质量。
7. We provide free delivery and installation, along with a two-year warranty that covers parts and free service.
我们提供免费送货和安装。保修期两年,包括提供零部件和免费维修。
补充短语
break down 损坏,失败
along with 伴随,连同
12 But you have to bring your receipt and the warranty certificate with you.
但你必须带收据和保修卡来。
常用单词
receipt [rɪ'si:t] n. 收据,发票
certificate [sə'tɪfɪkət] n. 证明,文凭
学学这样说
1. Your warranty has expired. 您的保修卡过期了。
2. Our service center is responsible for it. 我们的服务中心负责处理这件事。
3. I'll send a mechanic to repair them immediately. 我会马上派修理工过去修理。
4. We will repair for you without charge. 我们会免费为你修理的。
5. Is it still under warranty? 它还在保修期内吗?
应用对话
Steven: I bought this hair dryer here yesterday, but it broke down today.
Seller: Can you show me the receipt?
史蒂文:我昨天在这儿买了个吹风机,可今天就坏了。
卖家:你能让我看看收据吗?
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