英语对话之旅游咨询-5

A: Hi! I need some sightseeing advice. I was told to come to see you.
B: As your concierge¹, it is my pleasure to help you, sir.
A: Concierge? Are we speaking English here?
B: A concierge helps you find all the great places for visiting, shopping, and eating.
A: Well, what would you suggest² that I visit first?
B: How about starting at the Statue³ of Liberty⁴? Many people like to begin there.
A: The last time I was here, I visited the Statue. So do you have another place in mind?
B: I think so. Tell me what interests you.
A: I'm big on running, although maybe I like art even more than running.
B: Then you must go to Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art! Have you been to either one?
A: No. I haven't had a chance to go to either of them.
B: Both places are usually crowded with natives⁵ and tourists. You'll love the Park and the Museum.
A: Thank you. That's great advice.
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 suggest   

vt.提议，建议，促成，暗示，启发，使人想起

参考例句：

• I suggest trying once more.我建议再试一次。
• I suggest you save your breath.我劝你少开口。

3 statue   

n.塑像；雕像

参考例句：

• Whose statue is that over there?那边的雕像是谁？
• He had molded a statue.他已塑了一尊塑像。

4 liberty   

n.自由，自由权；冒昧行为

参考例句：

• He stood for the cause of liberty and justice.他为自由和正义的事业而奋斗。
• You are at liberty to do as you please.你可以随意行事。

5 natives   

n.当地人( native的名词复数 )；（旧时欧洲人用以称呼先于白人居住在某地的人）土著；出生于某国（或某地）的人；本地的动物（或植物）

参考例句：

• The natives used to hammer the metal into arrowheads using heavy stones. 土著人以前总是用沉重的石头把这种金属锤打成箭头。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The natives make excellent boats from the tree trunks. 当地人用树干造出了非常漂亮的小船。 来自《简明英汉词典》