纯正地道美语(外教讲解)235：旅游服务

　　A: Welcome to Perfect Getaway Tours. How can I help you?
B:I would like to plan a surprise getaway for me and my wife.
A: Very well, we have a couple of different options such as beaches, the wilderness¹, the countryside or even going to a spa for the weekend.
B: I think something in the countryside would be nice.
A: Perfect!  This package includes round-trip flights to New Hampshire . A free airport pick- up is included.  Our VIP limousine² will pick you up and provide you with complimentary³ champagne⁴ and  finger foods to soften⁵ the thirty-minute ride to the countryside.
B: Sounds good!  What is the hotel that we will be staying at like?
A:  That is the best part.  Your hotel is actually an  old country villa⁶ that has been restored and refurbished to accommodate a maximum of that is guests. You will enjoy an intimate and private time in this very spacious⁷ and warm N Included in the price is three meals a day, excluding beverages⁸. You can choose to eat at the fabulous⁹ restaurant that offers a stunning¹⁰ view of the lush, green gardens.  If you prefer, your own private butler can  arrange your meal to be served in your room or  outside on our terrace.
B: Wow! This sounds like something my wife would really enjoy!  Are there any outdoor activities we can take part in?
A: Of course!  The hotel has a stable with beautiful stallions for a very romantic horseback ride along the country trail.  You can also go fishing to the nearby lake or visit the local vineyard.
B: I’m sold ! I want to book this trip. I don’t care what it costs! Money is no object!
 

　　getaway n.适合旅行的地方
package n.系列服务
round-trip 往返
complimentary adj.令人称赞的
restore vt.恢复
accommodate vt.供给住宿
be sold 被说服了
 

　　A: 欢迎来到Perfect Getaway Tours，您需要什么服务？
B: 我想为我和妻子寻找一个神奇的地方。
A: 很好，我们能提供很多选择，比如海滩，野外，乡村或是去温泉浴场度周末。
B: 我觉得乡村会比较好。
A: 这个形成包括往返双飞New Hampshire。包括机场免费接送。我们的VIP大型豪华轿车将会去接您，并为你提供优质香槟和美食来使你前往乡村的30分钟路程更有意思。
B: 听起来不错。我们会住在什么样的旅馆中？
A: 这是最棒的部分。你们的旅馆实际上一所整修翻新过的旧别墅，能容纳很多客人。你会享受这个宽敞的温馨的私人空间。每日三餐的价格已经包含在费用里，但饮料费用要另算。你可以选择在能饱览花园景色的饭店中就餐。如果你喜欢，你的私人管家可以安排将餐饭送到你的房间中或是在露台上就餐。
B: 听起来我妻子一定会很西化。有什么户外活动我们能参加吗？
A: 当然有，旅馆设有马厩，那儿有很多漂亮的马，你们可以骑着吗沿乡村小路闲逛。也可以去附近的湖钓鱼或是参观当地的 葡萄园。
B: 我被说服了。我想预定这个旅程。我不管花什么钱，钱不是问题。
 

 

1 wilderness   

n.杳无人烟的一片陆地、水等，荒漠

参考例句：

• She drove the herd of cattle through the wilderness.她赶着牛群穿过荒野。
• Education in the wilderness is not a matter of monetary means.荒凉地区的教育不是钱财问题。

2 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。

3 complimentary   

adj.赠送的，免费的，赞美的，恭维的

参考例句：

• She made some highly complimentary remarks about their school.她对他们的学校给予高度的评价。
• The supermarket operates a complimentary shuttle service.这家超市提供免费购物班车。

4 champagne   

n.香槟酒；微黄色

参考例句：

• There were two glasses of champagne on the tray.托盘里有两杯香槟酒。
• They sat there swilling champagne.他们坐在那里大喝香槟酒。

5 soften   

v.(使)变柔软；(使)变柔和

参考例句：

• Plastics will soften when exposed to heat.塑料适当加热就可以软化。
• This special cream will help to soften up our skin.这种特殊的护肤霜有助于使皮肤变得柔软。

6 villa   

n.别墅，城郊小屋

参考例句：

• We rented a villa in France for the summer holidays.我们在法国租了一幢别墅消夏。
• We are quartered in a beautiful villa.我们住在一栋漂亮的别墅里。

7 spacious   

adj.广阔的，宽敞的

参考例句：

• Our yard is spacious enough for a swimming pool.我们的院子很宽敞，足够建一座游泳池。
• The room is bright and spacious.这房间很豁亮。

8 beverages   

n.饮料( beverage的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• laws governing the sale of alcoholic beverages 控制酒类销售的法规
• regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages 含酒精饮料的销售管理条例

9 fabulous   

adj.极好的；极为巨大的；寓言中的，传说中的

参考例句：

• We had a fabulous time at the party.我们在晚会上玩得很痛快。
• This is a fabulous sum of money.这是一笔巨款。

10 stunning   

adj.极好的；使人晕倒的

参考例句：

• His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇。
• The finished effect was absolutely stunning.完工后的效果非常美。