旅游英语对话-Ordering Food and Drink(1)

A: I was wondering if I could order something to drink.
B: Yes, we have alcoholic¹ beverages² as well as coffee, tea, or soda³.
A: How much do drinks cost?
B: Our alcoholic beverages are five dollars each. All others are complimentary⁴.
A: When will our meals be served?
B: We will serve a snack with the beverages. Dinner will be served a few hours into our flight.
A: What are our dinner choices?
B: You will have a choice of chicken, fish, or beef. I will be bringing a menu by shortly.
A: I am a vegetarian⁵ and need a vegetarian meal.
B: Vegetarian meals need to be requested at least two days before your flight. I might be able to find you extra servings of vegetables, however.
 

 

1 alcoholic   

adj.（含）酒精的，由酒精引起的；n.酗酒者

参考例句：

• The alcoholic strength of brandy far exceeds that of wine.白兰地的酒精浓度远远超过葡萄酒。
• Alcoholic drinks act as a poison to a child.酒精饮料对小孩犹如毒药。

2 beverages   

n.饮料( beverage的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• laws governing the sale of alcoholic beverages 控制酒类销售的法规
• regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages 含酒精饮料的销售管理条例

3 soda   

n.苏打水；汽水

参考例句：

• She doesn't enjoy drinking chocolate soda.她不喜欢喝巧克力汽水。
• I will freshen your drink with more soda and ice cubes.我给你的饮料重加一些苏打水和冰块。

4 complimentary   

adj.赠送的，免费的，赞美的，恭维的

参考例句：

• She made some highly complimentary remarks about their school.她对他们的学校给予高度的评价。
• The supermarket operates a complimentary shuttle service.这家超市提供免费购物班车。

5 vegetarian   

n.素食者；adj.素食的

参考例句：

• She got used gradually to the vegetarian diet.她逐渐习惯吃素食。
• I didn't realize you were a vegetarian.我不知道你是个素食者。