旅游英语对话-Being Cautious in a Big City(3)

A: Do I need to take any special safety precautions in this city?
B: This is a very large city with a lot of crowds to work your way through. Keep in mind that poverty makes people a little more desperate.
A: What should I watch out for?
B: You have to pay special attention at train stations, airports, and tourist sites. They are known for having a lot of pickpockets¹.
A: There are so many children begging on the street that I don’t know which ones to give money to.
B: It is a natural instinct to want to give money to those children, but it is better to give money to one of the local charities or schools.
A: Are the local food and drink safe?
B: Avoid eating food prepared by street vendors². Use only bottled water.
A: How safe is it to be out at night?
B: You should always travel with others at night and stick to well-lit areas.

 

1 pickpockets   

n.扒手( pickpocket的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Crowded markets are a happy hunting ground for pickpockets. 拥挤的市场是扒手大展身手的好地方。
• He warned me against pickpockets. 他让我提防小偷。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 vendors   

n.摊贩( vendor的名词复数 )；小贩；（房屋等的）卖主；卖方

参考例句：

• The vendors were gazundered at the last minute. 卖主在最后一刻被要求降低房价。
• At the same time, interface standards also benefIt'software vendors. 同时，界面标准也有利于软件开发商。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓