旅馆英语对话-Wireless Connection(5)

A: Hello! How do I get online with my laptop?
B: Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and you'll be online in a heartbeat.
A: Well, I see the cable. But my computer runs on wireless¹ only.
B: No problem. I'll tell you about our alternatives.
A: Yes, I'd love to hear what the alternatives are.
B: Our state-of-the-art computer lab is on the first floor.
A: Great! But is it free?
B: Sir, the computers are free to guests, but you do have to pay a nominal² printing fee.
A: You said there were other alternatives?
B: Just use your computer here in the lobby. It's set up for wireless.
A: Okay. That sounds like a winner. Now if I need to print something in the lobby?
B: We might have a printer here next month. But for now, you'll have to go to the lab.
 

1 wireless   

adj.无线的；n.无线电

参考例句：

• There are a lot of wireless links in a radio.收音机里有许多无线电线路。
• Wireless messages tell us that the ship was sinking.无线电报告知我们那艘船正在下沉。

2 nominal   

adj.名义上的；(金额、租金)微不足道的

参考例句：

• The king was only the nominal head of the state. 国王只是这个国家名义上的元首。
• The charge of the box lunch was nominal.午餐盒饭收费很少。