Pubs
酒吧
Pubs play an important part in the social structure of the UK.
在英国,酒吧是社会结构的重要组成部分。
They are places where all ages and social classes mix to talk, do business,or just spend a couple of quiet hours before heading home in the evening.
各个年龄和社会阶层的人聚集在此聊天,做生意或者待上几个小时的悠闲时光再回家。
There are many different types of beer available in pubs.
酒吧里卖着不同种类的啤酒。
Traditional British beer is called bitter, or ale,and is usually served at room temperature.
传统英国啤酒也称苦啤酒或麦芽酒,一般在室温下供应。
If you prefer a cold beer, ask for stout,which is a cold, black beer and takes a long time to pour.
如果你想要来杯冰镇啤酒,就叫黑啤酒吧。但这种酒需要花很长时间才能倒出来。
So don't be surprised if you have to wait for it.
如果你需要等就别为此感到惊讶。
Another drink is cider.
还有一种像啤酒的苹果酒,
This is like beer, but it is made from apples so it can taste sweet.
由苹果制成的,甜甜的。
Wine, red or white, is normally available in all pubs,as are spirits such as whisky or gin.
红色或白色的酒通常在所有的酒有售,还有如威士忌和杜松子酒等的烈酒。
It is not, however, necessary to drink alcohol.
然而,饮酒并不是必须的。
Non-alcoholic drinks are called soft drinks.
不含酒精的饮品被称为软饮料。
You can have juice, lemonade or cola, among others.
你可以喝果汁、柠檬汁或可乐等等。