和老外聊天的地道口语第19期:我们去旅行吧!

T:hi, darling! I have a one-month vacation saved up. How about a trip to Europe?

C:I could go for that. But I'm afraid our budget is a little tight this year.

T:oh, but I really need to leave this town for a change. Working day after day has worn me out. Do you have any other suggestions?

C:we should probably think about going somewhere that isn't too far away. How about the countryside? There must be many interesting places, and we could enjoy the fresh air and the delicious local specialties¹.

T:wonderful! I think that's a great idea. How soon until we can make this happen? I can't wait!

C: tomorrow I have an appointment with my dentist. What about next Monday?

T: perfect. I'll start preparing tomorrow. If we're going to drive, I'll need to fill up the tank.

C: no need. I think it's still plenty full. Even so, I'd rather travel by bus or train. It would cost much less than driving. Oil prices are soaring² nowadays, you know.

T: we can take the train, that will be faster. I'll book the tickets tomorrow morning.

C: great! Oh, one more thing, don't forget to check the weather before we go. I'd hate to get caught in the rain.

T: no problem. I'm really looking forward to the coming week.

C: Me, too. Now let's make a list for what we need to take with us.
亲爱的，我攒了一个月的假，咱们去欧洲玩吧？
这主意不错，但我们今年的预算挺紧的。
哦，但我真想出去转转，换换心情，天天工作心情太累了！你有其它建议吗？
我想去附近的地方，郊区游怎么样？肯定挺好玩的，呼吸呼吸新鲜空气，还能尝尝当地特产。
好极了，是个好主意！什么时候去？下周一出发吧。
好的，那我就准备准备。要是开车去的话，就得加满油。
不必了，还有很多呢,而且我想坐公交车或者火车去,那样便宜点。你也知道，现在油价飞涨啊。
那坐火车吧，比较快。明天早上我去订票。
好的。哦，对了，别忘了查查天气，我可不想淋雨。
没问题。 啊，真是期待啊！
嗯，我也是。现在咱们列个清单，看看要带些什么吧。
Countryside  郊区
The English countryside looks at its best in spring.
英国的乡村在春天景色最美.

Budget  预算
The Chancellor³ of the Exchequer⁴ is expected to announce tax cuts in this year's budget.
人们期望财政大臣公布在本年度预算中削减税收.

Speciality⁵  特产
Wood-carvings are a speciality of this village.
木雕是这个村的特殊工艺品.
Home-made ice-cream is one of our specialities⁶.
本店自制的冰激凌别具风味.

Appointment  预约

Soar  猛涨
The prices of new cars have soared⁷.
新车价格暴涨。

Worn-out  筋疲力尽
She had a worn-out look.
她满脸疲倦的样子。

Guidebook  导游书

Brochure  宣传册
a brochure on vacations abroad
国外度假指南册

Flight  航班

Prep  准备

Save up  积攒
It took me a year to save up for a new car.
我花了整整一年的时间才存下足够的钱买一辆新车.

Go on holiday  度假

Fill the tank  给汽车加油

Make a reservation  预订

Travel agent  旅行社

Packaged holiday  跟团游

Start off/set out  出发
They started off to Normandie at midnight.
他们在午夜踏上了开赴诺曼底的征程.
 

1 specialties   

n.专门，特性，特别；专业( specialty的名词复数 )；特性；特制品；盖印的契约

参考例句：

• Great Books are popular, not pedantic. They are not written by specialists about specialties for specialists. 名著绝不引经据典，艰深难懂，而是通俗易读。它们不是专家为专业人员撰写的专业书籍。 来自英汉 - 翻译样例 - 文学
• Brain drains may represent a substantial reduction in some labor force skills and specialties. 智力外流可能表示某种劳动力技能和特长大量减少。 来自辞典例句

2 soaring   

adj.往上爬升的；高耸的

参考例句：

• The house prices in the city seemed soaring up without limit. 这个城市的房价好像在无限制地飞涨。
• They were amazed at the soaring drive of our oil workers. 他们对我国石油工人的冲天干劲感到惊奇。

3 chancellor   

n.(英)大臣；法官；(德、奥)总理；大学校长

参考例句：

• They submitted their reports to the Chancellor yesterday.他们昨天向财政大臣递交了报告。
• He was regarded as the most successful Chancellor of modern times.他被认为是现代最成功的财政大臣。

4 exchequer   

n.财政部；国库

参考例句：

• In Britain the Chancellor of the Exchequer deals with taxes and government spending.英国的财政大臣负责税务和政府的开支。
• This resulted in a considerable loss to the exchequer.这使国库遭受了重大损失。

5 speciality   

n.专业，专长，名产，特产

参考例句：

• Silk is the speciality of this village.丝绸是这村子的特产。
• His speciality is English literature.他的专业是英国文学。

6 specialities   

n.专门研究( speciality的名词复数 )；专业；特制品；特产

参考例句：

• The restaurant's specialities are fried clams. 这个餐厅的特色菜是炸蚌。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The department offers four specialities. 这个系有四个专业。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

7 soared   

v.高飞( soar的过去式和过去分词 )；猛增；（音乐）升高；高耸

参考例句：

• The bird soared high, with outspread wings. 鸟儿展翅高飞。
• The rocket soared skywards. 火箭呼啸着朝天上飞去。