旅馆英语对话-Get a Taxi via(5)

A: I need a taxi.
B: We could easily provide you with a private¹ vehicle², if you'd prefer.
A: No, the taxi will do.
B: Perhaps you'd like to take a beautiful limousine³.
A: No, thank you. Taxis and I get along just fine.
B: No private vehicle, no limo. Got it. Where are you going?
A: I'm seeing a show at Rockefeller Center.
B: What time should the taxi be here to pick you up?
A: I'm ready to go right now.
B: I'll have a taxi for you momentarily, sir.
A: Great! As soon as I brush my teeth, I'll be downstairs.
B: You'll enjoy our new, clean taxis, sir.
 

1 private   

adj.私人的，私有的，个人的

参考例句：

• She never spoke about her private life.她从未谈论她的私生活。
• He was being followed by a private detective.他正被私家侦探跟踪。

2 vehicle   

n.车辆，交通工具，运载工具；媒介，表现手段

参考例句：

• Air is the vehicle of sound.空气是声音传播的媒介。
• The power plant burns used vehicle tyres as fuel.这家电厂用废弃轮胎作燃料。

3 limousine   

n.豪华轿车

参考例句：

• A chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady.司机为这个高贵的女士打开了豪华轿车的车门。
• We arrived in fine style in a hired limousine.我们很气派地乘坐出租的豪华汽车到达那里。