地道美语听力播客:Checking into a Hotel

I flew into Atlanta the afternoon before a big meeting. I hailed¹ a taxi at

the airport and told the driver the name of the hotel. I asked him how long

it would take to get there. He said it would only be 20 minutes. I sat back

and relaxed.

We got to the hotel and the doorman helped me take my luggage to the check

-in desk . I said to the front-desk employee,

Rob: Hi, I'm checking in. The last name is Rama.

Clerk: Yes, here is your reservation . You have a standard room reserved

for two nights. Is that right?

Rob: Actually, no. It should be a suite². I had booked a non-smoking king.

Clerk: Oh, my mistake. The reservation is for a suite and it is a non-

smoking room with a king bed. I'm sorry for the error.

Rob: That's okay. I'm here a little early. Is it possible to check in right

now?

Clerk: Sure, that's no problem. May I have your credit card? We need a

credit card on file for your room charges and incidentals.

Rob: Here it is.

Clerk: Okay, now if you could please verify the room rate here, initial³

next to the X, and sign right here. How many keys will you need?

Rob: Oh, just one.

Clerk: Okay, you're all set. You're in room 1201. Take the elevators to the

12th floor and it will be on your left. Do you need any help with your

bags?

Rob: No, I'm fine. Thanks.

Clerk: Enjoy your stay.

1 hailed   

下雹子( hail的过去式和过去分词 )； 如冰雹般地降下； 致敬； 打招呼

参考例句：

• The conference was hailed as a great success. 会议被称颂为一次巨大的成功。
• The new manager has been hailed as the saviour of the club. 新任经理被誉为俱乐部的救星。

2 suite   

n.一套(家具)；套房；随从人员

参考例句：

• She has a suite of rooms in the hotel.她在那家旅馆有一套房间。
• That is a nice suite of furniture.那套家具很不错。

3 initial   

adj.最初的，开始的，词首的；n.首字母，姓名的开头字母；vt.标注姓名的首字母于

参考例句：

• After she'd overcome her initial shyness,she became very friendly.她克服了起初的羞怯之后，变得十分友善。
• The experiments have given initial results eventually.那些试验总算初见成效了。