商务英语情景对话:这辆车最合适你

 　　F: What kind of car is best for me?

　　M: For you, I would recommend this one here.

　　F: The compact? Why do you think that one is better than the others?

　　M: This automobile¹ is just right for your needs because not only is it compact for ease in city driving, but also, it has many safety features. I know that as a parent, you are concerned about safety in driving your kids to and from school.

　　F: That's true. What kind of safety features are we talking about?

　　M: This model features anti-lock brakes, airbags on both driver and passenger sides, and impact collision design. But that's not all. This car isn't only safe but it's also very economical.

　　F: You mean it has a cheaper price than similar models?

　　M: Yes, this price is very affordable², but driving this car you'll also notice a significant annual saving in gas consumption. The main attraction for this model is the fuel economy.

　　F: With the cost of gasoline these days, that is a big plus. I think this model may be just what I'm looking for.

　　M: Why don't you take it for a test drive, and think it over.

　　什么样的汽车最适合我呢?

　　对你来说,我推荐这一款.

　　小型汽车?你为什么认为这一款比其他款更适合我?

　　这种车正符合你的需求,因为在城里开小汽车不但轻松容易,而且还有很多安全性能.我知道,开车接送孩子上下学,父母比较关心的就是安全问题.

　　是这样.你所说的是什么样的安全性能?

　　这一款有防锁装置,针对司机和乘客的安全气囊和防撞设计.而且不止这些,这种汽车不但安全而且还经济实惠.

　　你的意思是说这款车比其他类似款式的汽车价格要便宜吗?

　　是的,价格绝对能承受.而且开这款车,你会发现每年还能节约很多汽油费.这款车最大的优点就是省油.

　　考虑到最近汽油的费用问题,这还真是个不小的优点,我想我要找的就是这款汽车了.

　　你为什么不试开一下呢?然后再好好想想.

　　Compact: a small car 小汽车

　　Economical: providing good service or value in relation to the amount of time or money spent 经济的;实惠的

　　an economical car to run(= one that does not use too much petrol/gas) 节油型汽车

　　It would be more economical to buy the bigger size. 买尺寸大点的更实惠.

　　Feature: to include a particular person or thing as a special feature 以...为特色;是...的特征 VN ~ sb/sth (as sb/sth)

　　The film features Anthony Hopkins as Picasso. 这部电影由安东尼 霍普金斯扮演毕加索.

　　The latest model features alloy³ wheels and an electronic alarm. 最新款式的特色是合金车轮和电子报警器.

　　Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. 小册子列举的多家旅馆都有周末假日特别优待.

　　Think sth over: 仔细考虑

　　I'll think over your suggestion again. 我将再次仔细考虑你的建议.

1 automobile   

n.汽车，机动车

参考例句：

• He is repairing the brake lever of an automobile.他正在修理汽车的刹车杆。
• The automobile slowed down to go around the curves in the road.汽车在路上转弯时放慢了速度。

2 affordable   

adj.支付得起的，不太昂贵的

参考例句：

• The rent for the four-roomed house is affordable.四居室房屋的房租付得起。
• There are few affordable apartments in big cities.在大城市中没有几所公寓是便宜的。

3 alloy   

n.合金，(金属的)成色

参考例句：

• The company produces titanium alloy.该公司生产钛合金。
• Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.青铜是铜和锡的合金。