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延伸閱讀 >> 粉圓、珍珠、波霸傻傻分不清
最近很多旅居海外的親友陸續回來台灣，準備跟台灣的親戚朋友一起過農曆新年^_^
如果你出國一個月以上，回來最想吃甚麼呢？是媽媽的味道？還是熱鬧的夜市小吃？刈包（gua bao）？肉圓（Taiwanese meatballs）？滷肉飯（braised pork rice）？還是聞名國際的珍珠奶茶（bubble tea）？小孩才做選擇，我通通都要 (๑´ڡ`๑)
在吃之前我們先一起來學跟外國朋友一起去夜市會用到的英文吧~
邀請一起去的實用句
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Night markets have been an important part of Taiwan for over 100 years. Many got their start near fishing docks or temples.
一百多年來，夜市一直是台灣重要的一部分。許多夜市是在漁港或寺廟附近發跡。 -
Let’s try some street food. It’ll be a good experience.
我們吃吃看路邊小吃吧。這將是一次很好的體驗。 -
I want to eat street food. When in Rome!
我想吃路邊小吃。入境隨俗！
*When in Rome, do as the Romans do.入境隨俗。（註：因為此諺語很有名，人們口語常簡化為只說前三字） -
Would you be willing to try something different?
你願意嘗試不同的東西嗎？
吃之前的實用句
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It is usually dipped in soy sauce and/or hot sauce.
這通常是沾醬油／辣醬來吃。* dip (v.) 沾 -
May I take a picture of that?
我可以拍那個的照片嗎？ -
I don’t have guts to try stinky tofu. I’m afraid it will disagree with me.
我沒有膽量試吃臭豆腐。我怕我吃了會拉肚子。
*disagree with sb （食物）使人不舒服
吃之後的實用句
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The food is out of this world. It’s finger-licking good.
這食物真是太棒了。好吃得讓人吮指回味。
*be out of this world 很棒的 -
I’m a big fan of soybean milk and deep-fried dough sticks.
我很喜歡喝豆漿和吃油條。
*deep-fried a. 油炸的
實用對話：
(一)
Pan：What shall we eat tonight?
Anna：Let’s try some street food.
Pan： Are you sure it’s safe to eat?
Anna：Yes, of course. I always eat street food when I travel. It’s so cheap, and it’s a good experience.
Pan：OK then. I’ll try. What shall we eat?
Anna：There’s a night market which is famous for street food. Let’s just go there and try some different snacks.
Pan：Good idea. I hope I don’t get sick.
Anna：Trust me. I’ve been there quite a few times, and I haven’t had the runs after eating food there.
Pan： 我們今晚要吃什麼？
Anna： 我們嚐嚐路邊小吃吧。
Pan： 你確定吃起來安全衛生嗎？
Anna：當然安全。我旅行時總吃路邊攤。它很便宜，而且是很好的體驗。
Pan：好的。我試試看。我們要吃什麼呢？
Anna： 有一個以路邊小吃聞名的夜市。我們去那裡吃點不同的小吃吧。
Pan：好主意。希望我不會生病。
Anna： 相信我。我去過那裡很多次了，在那裡吃完後也沒有拉過肚子。
(二)
Tina: How do you feel about going to a night market for dinner this evening?
Randy: Sounds like a good idea. What do you want to get?
Tina: I’m craving some spare ribs in medicinal broth. What about you?
Randy: I want something light. I think I’ll just have some steamed dumplings.
蒂娜： 你覺得今天晚餐去夜市吃如何？
藍迪： 聽起來是個好主意。你想吃什麼？
蒂娜： 我很渴望藥燉排骨。你呢？
藍迪： 我想吃點清淡的。我想我只會吃點蒸餃。
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Words in Use
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fried
fry的動詞過去式、過去分詞
Practical Phrases
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a night market
夜市
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be willing to V
願意做……
Sally is willing to help her mother with the chores.
莎莉願意幫母親做家事。
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dip in / into...
浸入……
Mary dipped her handkerchief in soapy water and gently washed it.
瑪莉把手帕浸在肥皂水裡，輕柔地洗滌。
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soy sauce
醬油
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have the guts to V
有勇氣做......
= have the courage to V
The manager didn ’t have the guts to admit that he had made a bad decision.
經理沒勇氣承認他做了一個差勁的決定。
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I’m afraid + (that) 子句
恐怕⋯⋯
I'm afraid that Mark is not able to take over the job.
恐怕馬克是無法接下這份工作了。
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disagree with sb
與某人意見相左
If you disagree with me, please tell me.
如果你不同意我的話，請告訴我。
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a bolt out of the blue
出乎意料之外的事情
