At the Department Store (2)

 　　At the Department Store 在百货公司

　　Key Sentences（重点句子）

　　I'd like to see an overcoat for the autumn.

　　我想看看秋天穿的大衣。

　　Not too heavy and not too light.

　　既不要太厚也不要太薄。

　　How do you like this，ma'am？

　　夫人，这件您喜欢吗？

　　It's much too light in color for the autumn.

　　这件衣服秋天穿颜色太浅。

　　It's made of exceptionally¹ good quality，pure wool，very soft.

　　这件衣服质量特别好，全毛的，非常柔软。

　　Please come with me to the fitting² room.

　　请随我到试衣间。

　　I like this style， but I don't care for the color.

　　我喜欢这个式样，但是不喜欢这颜色。

　　Let me see the crimson³ one， in my size， please.

　　请拿件深红色的给我看看，要合我的尺寸。

　　This is your size， it's a lovely dress and very smart.

　　这是您要的尺寸，这件衣服很漂亮，非常时髦。

　　It's in fashion now.

　　现在正流行。

　　Would you like to try it？

　　您要不要试试？

　　It just suits me，I'll take it.

　　这件衣服正合我身，我买了。

　　How much do I have to pay？

　　我该付多少钱？

　　That's rather more than I thought of paying.

　　这价钱比我想的要贵些。

　　I should have like something cheaper.

　　我想买较为便宜的。

　　Maybe a little dearer， but the quality is very good.

　　价格可能稍贵些，不过，质量非常好。

　　It's exceptionally good in material and the handicraft is more exquisite⁴.

　　这件衣服的料子质地特别好，做工精细。

　　Here's a gorgeous⁵ outfit⁶.

　　这儿有套华丽的服装。

　　It looks just great on you.

　　您穿这衣服真是棒极了。

　　Dialogue A

　　A：Do you want some assistance，ma'am？

　　B：I'd like to see an overcoat for the autumn. Not too heavy and not too light.

　　A：How do you like this， ma'am？

　　B：It's much too light in color for the autumn. I'd rather havesomething darker， and a bit heavier.

　　A：What about this then？ It's made of exceptionally good quality， pure wool， very soft.

　　B：Very good. May I try this on？

　　A：Please come with me to the fitting room.

　　B：I like this style， but I don't care for the color. It's loose at the waist， and it's a bit too large.

　　A：What about this one？ We have this model in several sizes and colors，dark brown， light green， light yellow， crimson.

　　B：Let me see the crimson one， in my size， please.

　　A：Yes， ma'am. This is your size， it's a lovely dress and very smart. It's in fashion now. Would you like to try it？

　　B：All right， it just suits me， I'll take it. How much do I have to pay？

　　A：Three hundred yuan.

　　B：That's rather more than I thought of paying. I should have something cheaper.

　　A：Maybe a little dearer， but the quality is very good. ma'am. It's exceptionally good in material and the handicraft is more exquisite. It wears very well and keeps its shape.

　　B：All right， I'll take it. I expect it's worth it. Can I pay by Visa Card？

　　A：We don't accept Visa Card，you have to pay cash.

　　B：OK. Will you accept Master Card？

　　A：Yes， we do. Please go to the cash counter and pay for it. I'll wrap it up for you.

　　B：All right， thank you.

　　Dialogue B

　　Rosa：I never expected there would be so many people.

　　Miss Liu：Oh， this is nothing. On weekends， you won't even be able to move around. Don't forget you're in China.

　　Rosa：You're right. Let's go upstairs. It might be less crowded on the second floor. I want to look for an outfit for myself.

　　Miss Liu：Oh，there is the directory⁷ over by the escalator.

　　Rosa： Yeah， but can't read all the characters.

　　Miss Liu： Let's see… first floor， cosmetics⁹， footwear， traveling bags. Second floor… sportswear， ladies clothing…

　　Rosa：Let's go directly to the second floor.

　　（At the ladies section on the second floor. ）

　　Rosa：Here's a gorgeous outfit. Jacket and pants to match. They look the right size. It'll probably fit me.

　　Miss Liu：Why don't you try it on？ The fitting－room is over there.

　　Rosa：I think I will. （Trying the clothes on. ） Well，what do you think， Liu？

　　Miss Liu：Terrific¹⁰. It looks just great on you.

　　Rosa：Thanks. I think I'll take it. Let's go and pay.

　　Words and Expressions

　　exceptionally    ad. 异常地

　　crimson    n. 深红

　　directory    n. 购物指南；电话簿

　　cosmetic⁸    n.化妆品

　　footwear     n. 鞋类

　　gorgeous/    a. 好看的；华丽的

　　terrific    a. 好极了；棒极了

1 exceptionally   

ad.异常地

参考例句：

• The weather, even for January, was exceptionally cold. 这种天气即使在一月份也算得上非常寒冷。
• An exceptionally violent cyclone hit the town last night. 昨晚异常猛烈的旋风吹袭了那个小镇。

2 fitting   

n.[pl.]设备，家具，配件，试穿；adj.适合的

参考例句：

• I'm going to a fitting tomorrow.明天我要去试穿新衣。
• The President's address was a fitting end to a bitter campaign.总统的讲话为一场激烈的竞选运动适时画上了句号。

3 crimson   

n./adj.深(绯)红色(的)；vi.脸变绯红色

参考例句：

• She went crimson with embarrassment.她羞得满脸通红。
• Maple leaves have turned crimson.枫叶已经红了。

4 exquisite   

adj.精美的；敏锐的；剧烈的，感觉强烈的

参考例句：

• I was admiring the exquisite workmanship in the mosaic.我当时正在欣赏镶嵌画的精致做工。
• I still remember the exquisite pleasure I experienced in Bali.我依然记得在巴厘岛所经历的那种剧烈的快感。

5 gorgeous   

adj.华丽的，灿烂的，美丽的，宜人的，棒的

参考例句：

• The gorgeous costume added to the brilliance of the dance.华丽的服装使舞蹈更加光彩夺目。
• What a gorgeous day it is today!今天天气多好啊！

6 outfit   

n.（为特殊用途的）全套装备，全套服装

参考例句：

• Jenney bought a new outfit for her daughter's wedding.珍妮为参加女儿的婚礼买了一套新装。
• His father bought a ski outfit for him on his birthday.他父亲在他生日那天给他买了一套滑雪用具。

7 directory   

n.目录，工商名录，指南；n.目录

参考例句：

• Her name is listed in the telephone directory.她的名字被列在了电话号码簿上。
• You can check the directory near the elevator over there.您可以到电梯旁的指南上查找。

8 cosmetic   

n.化妆品；adj.化妆用的；装门面的；装饰性的

参考例句：

• These changes are purely cosmetic.这些改变纯粹是装饰门面。
• Laughter is the best cosmetic,so grin and wear it!微笑是最好的化妆品，所以请尽情微笑吧！

9 cosmetics   

n.化妆品

参考例句：

• We sell a wide range of cosmetics at a very reasonable price. 我们以公道的价格出售各种化妆品。
• Cosmetics do not always cover up the deficiencies of nature. 化妆品未能掩饰天生的缺陷。

10 terrific   

adj.可怕的，极好的，非常的

参考例句：

• The game was terrific.那场比赛棒极了。
• Darren drove at a terrific speed.达伦以惊人的速度驾车。