旅游英语对话-Talking to a Flight Attendant(1)

A: Can I ask you some questions about the in-flight instructions?
B: I would be happy to help you clarify¹ anything you need help with.
A: Could you help me find out where my nearest exit is?
B: There is a card in your seat pocket that shows you where your nearest exit is. Yours is two rows in front of you.
A: Where is my oxygen mask that you were talking about?
B: Your oxygen mask is above you, next to the reading light. It will drop down when you need it.
A: I am concerned about landing² in the water.
B: The life jackets are under your seat. You can also use your seat cushion as a flotation device³.
A: What is the most important thing we can do to stay safe?
B: The most important thing you can do is keep your seatbelt fastened when the captain asks you to.
 

1 clarify   

v.澄清，阐明，使变得清晰；净化

参考例句：

• I am happy to clarify any points that are still unclear.我愿意说明任何仍然不清楚的地方。
• Can you clarify this long sentence?你能把这个长句子解释清楚吗？

2 landing   

n.登陆；着陆；楼梯平台

参考例句：

• Owing to engine trouble,the plane had to make a forced landing.由于发动机出了毛病，飞机不得不进行迫降。
• When are we landing?我们什么时候着陆？

3 device   

n.器械，装置；计划，策略，诡计

参考例句：

• The device will be in production by the end of the year.该装置将于年底投入生产。
• The device will save much time and effort for us.这种装置会使我们节省大量时间和气力。