1. I'd like to book a table for dinner this evening.
我想订一张今晚的餐桌。
还能这样说:
I want to book a table to have dinner in this evening.
Can I book a table for this evening?
应用解析:
an open book 尽人皆知的事情;容易理解的人;
a closed book 未揭开的秘密,高深莫测的事物;
be at one's books 用功学习;
be in sb.'s bad books 失去某人的欢心
2. If possible, we'd like a table in a private room.
如果可能的话,我们希望要一张包间的餐桌。
还能这样说:
We want to book a table in the private room if possible.
If it is possible, we want to reserve a table in a private room.
应用解析:
in private 秘密的,私下的。
例如:I want to meet you in private.
我想单独与你见面。
3. How late are you open?
你们晚上营业到几点?
还能这样说:
When will you close the door?
What's your closing time?
4. Can we order ahead of time?
我们可不可以提前订餐?
还能这样说:
Can we book a table in advance?
Can we make a reservation for the dinner?
n. 预备品,贮存,候补
n. 克制,含蓄