61. Touring by Taxi p.415

 

　　One of the most convenient¹ but expensive ways to get around a city in any country is by taxi. And insome cases, tipping is expected.
A taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand. He can tell you whatever you want to know. Atthe same time he'll be your personal tour guide. He can take you wherever you want to go. So, howeverexpensive the taxi ride may be, the advice you get from the driver will certainly be worth it.

 

 

hire a taxi 租出租车
The plane is taxiing down the runway. 滑行
We toured the city yesterday.  We took a tour in the city yesterday.
The best way to get around New York is by subway.
refreshed² 精力恢复
to get away from it all 摆脱所有
in some cases = in some situations
In most cases, winter is very uncomfortable in New York.
comfy(comfortable口语)     couch³ 长沙发
give me a tip of one dollar = give me a dollar's tip 小费
give me a tip on sth   advice
know sth like sth 熟悉...象...     I lived in the city for 50 years. I know it like the back of my hand.
Tour guide can help you with emergency.
He can take you wherever you want to go = take you anywhere you want to go = take you to anyplace you want
to go
No matter how(However) rich he may be, I don't envy⁴ him.
It's worth it to study English.   worth 介词
some good advice  or  a good piece of advice   advice不可数  不说：a good advice
keep your temper   lose your temper
 

1 convenient   

adj.便利的，方便的

参考例句：

• I have to find a convenient location for the shelves.我得找一合适的地方放这些书架。
• Come at any time that is convenient to you.你哪会儿方便就哪会儿来吧。

2 refreshed   

v.使恢复，使振作( refresh的过去式和过去分词 )；使…记起；重新斟满；爽快

参考例句：

• The long sleep had refreshed her. 一场酣睡使她重又精力充沛。
• I awoke feeling rested and refreshed. 我睡醒后感觉精力充沛，神清气爽。

3 couch   

n.睡椅，长沙发椅；vt.表达，隐含

参考例句：

• Lie down on the couch if you're feeling ill.如果你感觉不舒服就躺到沙发上去。
• The rabbIt'sprang from its grassy couch.兔子从草丛中跳出。

4 envy   

vt.羡慕，忌妒；n.羡慕，忌妒

参考例句：

• I envy your ability to work so fast.我真羡慕你，能干得这么快。
• I was filled with envy at their adventurous lifestyle.我很羨慕他们敢于冒险的生活方式。