万用句型背一背:
1.I think you should consult a lawyer about this problem. 我认为你应该咨询一下律师这个问题。
2.How much do you charge for consultation? 你的咨询费是多少?
3.Do you charge for initial consultation? 你初次咨询收费吗?
身临其境练一练:
本对话选自《Desperate Housewives》(绝望的主妇),本段对话发生在Gabrielle 和她的律师间,Gabrielle想方设法避免家庭财产被法院拿走,律师帮她出主意,让她把东西藏起来。
锦囊妙语学一学:
1.at large 在逃;逍遥法外
The soldier reported that a prisoner was at large.
士兵报告说一名囚犯在逃。
2.flip v. 轻弹,轻击;快速翻转; 急挥
He didn't flip on the headlights until he was two blocks away...
他开出两个街区后才打开车头灯。
Then he walked out, flipping the lights off...
然后他走了出来,把灯关掉了。
3.scare up v.凑合
An all-star game might scare up a little interest...
一场全明星比赛可能勉强会激起一点点兴趣。
Why don't you see if you can scare up a cup of coffee?
你看看能不能好歹沏一杯咖啡?