E19.Buying suit
买西装
对话场景
Elvin下周有个非常重要的面试,所以准备去买一套西装。
Elvin has an important interview next week,so he is going to buy a new suit.
Salesclerk:Hello, sir, what can I do for you today?
(你好先生,请问您需要买什么吗?)
Elvin:Hello, I need a new suit. I have an important interview next week, so I really need to look sharp.
(你好,我需要买一件新西装。我下个星期有一个重要的面试,所以我需要看起来神清气爽。)
Salesclerk:No problem! We have a broad selection of suits, all tailor-made so that it will fit perfectly.
(没问题!我们有很多西装款式可供选择,都是手工制品所以有很好的贴合性。)
Elvin:Great! I want a three-piece suit, preferably made from Italian cashmere or wool.
(太好了!我想要一套三件套的西装,最好是意大利手工制的开士米或是羊毛的西装。)
Salesclerk:Very well, sir. Would you like to have some shirts made also?
(好的先生。你需不需要也做几件衬衫呢?)
Elvin:Sure. I'll also take some silver cuff links and a pair of silk ties.
(好啊。我还想买一些银质的袖扣和两条丝质领带。)
Salesclerk:Very good. Now, if you will accompany me, we can take your measurements and choose the patterns for your suit and shirts.
(非常好。现在请您跟我来量一量尺寸,然后挑选一下您要的西装和衬衫的图样。)
语言剖析
1. I really need to look sharp.
I really need to look sharp. 我需要看起来神清气爽。
Sharp本意是锋利的意思,在这里表示穿着精神的的意思Dan really looks sharp today. I think he has an important meeting.Dan今天看起来真是精神抖擞啊。我想他今天肯定是有课重要的会议。I always try to look sharp on Mondays.每周一我都试着让自己看起来神清气爽一点。
2. We have a broad selection of suits.
We have a broad selection of suits. 我们有很多西装款式可供选择
这句话的用法也非常棒!很多的,这里并没有用many,a lots of等俗套的表达,而是broad,一下子就把可供选择种类范围之广给表现了出来!我们也可以学着使用这样的表达,for example:大学里面有很多的社团供你选择,We have a broad selection of clubs in university.英语学得好的话,将来会有很多的就业机会可供选择。If we can master English very well,we will have a broad selection of employment opportunities.
3. all tailor-made
all tailor-made 纯手工制作
瞧,我的车可是纯手工打造的,Look,my car is all tailor-make.
一般情况下纯手工皮鞋都会有些贵哦,Normally all tailor-make leather shoes are a bit pricey.(Pricey贵的)
4. preferably
preferably 更好的,更合适的
我们在找一家KTV,可以吃火锅会更好
We are looking for a KTV,preferably with hot pot service.
小E老师讲到现在有点渴了,我想喝点东西,要是有可乐就最好不过了。
I wanna get something to drink,preferably Coca Cola.
5. How to wear a suit?
1.Check the fit of your jacket. (合身)
2.Check the length of your tie. (领带长度触及皮带)
3.Get the right shoes. (穿皮鞋)
4.With proper socks. (穿长袜,勿选白色)
5. Personal image is very important.
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