旅游英语对话-Luggage Limits(3)

A: I heard that the airlines are changing the luggage restrictions¹, and I need to find out what they are.
B: There are online sites that list the general restrictions of the airlines.
A: Because I fly a lot, I need to pack in a way that will be suitable for most airlines.
B: Except for the discount carriers, you almost always have to pay a fee for checked baggage if you fly economy within the U.S.
A: Do they charge a fee for baggage on an international flight?
B: Almost all international carriers charge for excessive luggage. You are limited in weight and size.
A: Is carry-on luggage allowed?
B: You are restricted in what you may carry on. You almost always can bring one small piece for free.
A: What do you think is the most important thing to remember when packing for a trip?
B: Pack lightly! You don’t want to haul² around or pay fees on things that aren’t essential.

 

1 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

2 haul   

vt./n.（用力）拖，拉，（用车等）拖运，运送

参考例句：

• It was a long haul home and we arrived exhausted.搬运回家的这段路程特别长,到家时我们已筋疲力尽。
• The rope stood up under the strain of the haul.这绳子经受不住紧拉。