旅馆英语对话-Swimming Pool(1)

A: Is there a swimming pool in this hotel?
B: We don't have a full-sized swimming pool, but we do have individual swim stations.
A: What exactly does that mean?
B: Basically, a swim station is like a treadmill¹, except instead of running, you swim.
A: That sounds really neat. Is there an extra charge for these swim stations?
B: If you're a registered guest, you have free access to our swim stations.
A: Are the swim stations open 24 hours, like the rest of the gym?
B: To conserve² electricity, the stations operate only from 7:00 a.m. till 10:00 p.m.
A: I'll go down there as soon as I can!
B: I don't think you'll be disappointed. People really seem to like the swim stations.
 

1 treadmill   

n.踏车；单调的工作

参考例句：

• The treadmill has a heart rate monitor.跑步机上有个脉搏监视器。
• Drugs remove man from the treadmill of routine.药物可以使人摆脱日常单调的工作带来的疲劳。

2 conserve   

vt.保存，保护，节约，节省，守恒，不灭

参考例句：

• He writes on both sides of the sheet to conserve paper.他在纸张的两面都写字以节省用纸。
• Conserve your energy,you'll need it!保存你的精力，你会用得着的！