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　　第三章 餐厅用餐 第一节 外出就餐前 32预订餐位

　　我们可以在你们餐馆提前预订餐位吗？

　　Can we make a reservation at your restaurant in advance?

　　我想预订餐位。I’d like to make a reservation。

　　我想预订一张供六人用餐的桌子。

　　I’d like to reserve a table for six

　　我想订一个明天晚上的包间。

　　I’d like to book a private room for tomorrow evening。

　　我想订张靠窗户的桌子。 I want to book a table by the window。

　　请以沃森的名义订下。 Please book it under the name of Watson。

　　我在你们餐厅预订了餐位。I’ve made a reservation at your restaurant。

　　我打算六点到。I’d like to come at 6.

　　你们餐馆在什么地方？Where is your restaurant?

　　Reserving a Table over the Phone

　　Receptionist：Good afternoon. Peace Restaurant. May I help you?

　　Julius：I’d like to reserve a table for two. My wife and I。

　　Receptionist：Yes, sir. What time would you like, sir?

　　Julius：I’m not sure… perhaps around 8 p.m。

　　Receptionist：Fine. I’ll reserve a table for two at 8 p.m., sir. May I have your name, please?

　　Julius：Julius. Julius Berman。

　　Receptionist：Thank you, Mr. Berman. And do you prefer smoking or non-smoking?

　　Julius：Non-smoking will be fine, please. But it is more important that you get us a table by the window. It’s our anniversary and I’d like it to be very special。

　　Receptionist：I’ll try my best. We look forward to having you with us tonight, Mr. Berman。

　　Julius：Thank you. Good-bye。

　　Receptionist：Good-bye, and have a good day!

　　第三章 餐厅用餐 第二节 点菜  33准备点菜

　　请把菜单拿给我看看。Show me the menu, please。

　　我的朋友一会儿就到。My friend will be along shortly。

　　我真的需要再考虑几分钟。I really need a few more minutes to decide。

　　我希望服务员快点来让我们点菜。

　　I wish the waiter would hurry up and take our order。

　　你喜欢吃哪种饭菜？What kind of food do you like?

　　我特别喜欢吃辣的饭菜？I’m partial to hot food。

　　你想吃什么？What would you like?

　　你更喜欢吃肉，还是海鲜？Do you prefer meat or seafood?

　　我不挑食。I’m not particular about food。

　　除了猪肉以外我什么都吃。I eat anything except pork。

　　Arriving at a Restaurant

　　Waitress： How are you doing today? How many in your group today?

　　Customer：Fine, thank you. There will be five of us. The rest will be along shortly。

　　Waitress：Smoking or non?

　　Customer：Non-smoking is fine. Thank you。

　　Waitress：Right this way, please。

　　(At the table)

　　Waitress：Something to drink first?

　　Customer：Just water, please。

　　Waitress： Would you like to see a menu first or wait for your friends?

　　Customer：I’ll wait. But please bring me some bread. Maybe I would like an appetizer before they get here. Please bring me the menu and let me have a look。

　　Waitress：Certainly, sir. If you need anything else, please let me know, and I’ll be happy to get it for you right away。

　　第三章 餐厅用餐 第二节 点菜  34点菜

　　我可以看看酒单吗？May I see the wine list?

　　我对大蒜过敏。I’m allergic to garlic。

　　这道菜不要放大葱。I’d like that without spring onion。

　　你推荐什么？What would you recommend?

　　今天的特色菜是什么？What’s today’s special?

　　我也要同样的。The same for me, please。

　　我比较喜欢清淡一点儿的。I prefer something a little lighter。

　　你们有鸡汤吗？Do you have chicken soup?

　　我不想要甜点。I don’t want dessert。

　　Ordering Food

　　Waiter：Can I take your order now, madam?

　　May：Yes. What would you recommend?

　　Waiter：I am happy to recommend the fish. It tastes delicious and it’s today’s special. Our chef is from the coast and loves seafood. Today’s special is actually his favorite dish. So I’m sure it is absolutely fabulous。

　　May：It does sound wonderful. Maybe I’ll try it。

　　Waiter：Is there anything else? Maybe I could interest you in one of our fine appetizers, such as the escargot。

　　May：Not today, thanks. But I’d like to know if you have any vegetarian dishes。

　　Waiter：Yes. Here’s the menu. And what do you think you’d like to order?

　　May：Maybe I don’t want the fish. I think I’ll have the green bean dish instead。

　　Waiter：What kind of soup would you like?

　　May：I’d like the egg drop soup。

　　Waiter：OK. Is that all?

　　May：Yes。

　　Waiter：Would you like anything to drink while you wait?

　　May：Just an ice water. Thanks!