重点单词和短语
consult /kən'sʌlt/ 咨询 n.
experience /ɪk'spɪrɪəns/ 经历;经验 n.
air brush /ɛr brʌʃ/ 喷枪;喷漆器 n.
traditional /trə'dɪʃənl/ 传统的,惯例的 adj.
symmetrical /sɪ'mɛtrɪkl/ 对称的;匀称的 adj.
logistics /lə'dʒɪstɪks/ 后勤;物流 n.
实战对话
Nicole: Hello, may I consult you on something?
你好,我能咨询点事儿吗?
Shopkeeper: Of course! At your service.
当然!乐意效劳。
Nicole: I plan to paint my bedroom, but I have no experience at all.
我计划粉刷一下我的卧室,但是我完全没有经验。
Shopkeeper: Well, have you decided your color yet?
那您决定好颜色了吗?
Nicole: Yes, I want to paint it into light blue.
是的,我想要涂成浅蓝色。
Shopkeeper: Then, I think you need a brush and an air brush.
那么,我想您需要一把刷子和一把喷枪。
Nicole: What is an air brush?
喷枪是什么?
Shopkeeper: An air brush is different from traditional brushes, which can paint more symmetrical. And the color will be more beautiful.
喷枪和传统的刷子不一样,它能够让油漆的颜色更加均匀,颜色也会更加漂亮。
Nicole: That may be helpful. How long can I get it if I order now?
听起来好像很有用。如果我现在下单多久能拿到货呢?
Shopkeeper: It depends on the speed of logistics.
这就要看物流的速度了。
重点笔记
一. experience用作名词,表示“经验” “体验”,是不可数名词;而表示“经历” ,通常是可数名词。
1. experience is the best teacher.
经验是最好的老师。
2. He had many interesting experiences while traveling Africa.
他在非洲旅行时,有很多有趣的经历。
experience的过去式experienced本身也是个形容词。意为经验丰富的,有过经验的。
1. The child had never experienced kindness.
这孩子从未受过善待。
experience的过去式experienced本身也是个形容词。意为经验丰富的,有过经验的。
二. depend on 表示“依靠;依据;依赖于”
1. Health depends on good food, fresh air and enough sleep.
健康的身体依赖于优良的食物,清新的空气和充足的睡眠。
It (all) depends. = That depends. 意为“这都难说;得看情况”,常用在口语中。
作业精选
1. May I consult you on something?
我能咨询点事儿吗?
2. I want to paint it into light blue.
我想要涂成浅蓝色。
3. It depends on the speed of logistics.
这就要看物流的速度了。