英语对话之旅游咨询-4

A: Hello, I'm going sightseeing, but I'd like to get your advice first.
B: I'm only too happy to help. Tourists should always check with their concierge¹ first.
A: Concierge? I'm not familiar with that word.
B: A concierge directs visitors to the city's great tourist, shopping, and eating places.
A: That sounds great. Now, is there any place that I should hit first?
B: Well, if you're like most people, you'll want to go to the Statue of Liberty.
A: I've already seen it, I loved it, but today I want to go somewhere else.
B: Sure! Tell me about your interests.
A: I like to run and I like to see the works of the masters.
B: You'll get along fabulously² at Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art! Have you been to either?
A: No, I just haven't had the opportunity.
B: You'll love Central Park for running. Later on, you can go to the Museum of Modern Art.
A: Thank you. That's what I'll do.
B: This might be the best day of your visit.
 

1 concierge   

n.管理员；门房

参考例句：

• This time the concierge was surprised to the point of bewilderment.这时候看门人惊奇到了困惑不解的地步。
• As I went into the dining-room the concierge brought me a police bulletin to fill out.我走进餐厅的时候，看门人拿来一张警察局发的表格要我填。

2 fabulously   

难以置信地，惊人地

参考例句：

• The couple are said to be fabulously wealthy. 据说这对夫妇家财万贯。
• I should say this shirt matches your trousers fabulously. 我得说这衬衫同你的裤子非常相配。