《英語輕鬆學》學好中級口語 #Lesson 12：Tips on Tipping 給小費的訣竅

The tip of the pencil needs to be sharpened.
鉛筆頭該削尖了。

I gave the taxi driver a tip of five dollars for his service.
我給計程車司機 5 美元小費以感謝他的服務。

I tipped the taxi driver five dollars for his service.
我給計程車司機 5 美元小費以感謝他的服務。

Thank you for giving me some tips on how to ski.
謝謝你告訴我一些滑雪的祕訣。

The informant tipped off the police about the robbery.
線民向警方密報這樁搶案。

Some of the following courses are compulsory, while others are optional.
下列課程有一些是必修的，而其他則是選修的。

Because of the rising flood waters, we had no option but to evacuate our home and head for higher ground.
由於洪水水位持續升高，我們除了離開家園前往地勢較高之處以外別無選擇。

Military service is mandatory for all young men in Korea.
在韓國，服兵役對所有年輕人來說是強制性的。

Sophie is in a dilemma about whether to quit her job or not.
蘇菲在是否要辭職的決定當中進退兩難。

The airline has very strict safety standards.
該航空公司採取很嚴格的安全標準。

That country has a very high living standard.
那國有很高的生活水準。

Howard’s work is not up to standard.
霍華的工作未達到標準。

Try to speak standard English.
試著說標準的英文。

In America, it is customary to tip the bellboy after he 
takes your baggage to your room. 
在美國，當行李員把行李拿到你房間後，按慣例是要給他小
費的。

 We sat down at the table and were greeted by the 
waiter’s customary smile. 
我們在餐桌前坐下，服務生以他慣有的微笑歡迎我們。

It is a Chinese custom for adults to give red envelopes to children during Chinese New Year.
大人過年給小孩紅包是華人的習俗。

Judy had breakfast in bed, as was her custom.
茱蒂在床上吃早餐，這是她的習慣。

The weather here varies between cool and very hot.
這裡的天氣變化很大，忽而涼爽忽而酷熱。

Tom varied the games he played with the children so as not to bore them.
湯姆更換和孩子們玩的遊戲，以免使他們感到無聊。

Your question is an insult to my intelligence. 
你的問題對我的智力是種汙辱。

Abby is very angry because Jennifer insulted her 
艾比非常生氣，因為珍妮佛侮辱了她。

It is likely that John and Lulu will get married.
約翰和露露可能會結婚。

John and Lulu are likely to get married.
約翰和露露可能會結婚。

You’re late because your dog is sick? That’s a likely story!
你遲到是因為你的狗生病了？說得倒像是真的一樣！

Most likely, Sam will lose all his money.
極有可能山姆會輸光全部的錢。

You’ll never succeed without hard work.
你不努力就絕不會成功。

Adam succeeded in borrowing a large amount of money from the bank.
亞當順利從銀行借了一大筆錢。

The young prince succeeded his father as king.
年輕的王子繼承他的父親，當上了國王。

Whom will the people of this country choose to be president?
這國家的人民將選擇誰擔任總統呢？

Hank didn’t know whom he should talk to about his problem.
漢克不知道他應該和誰談談自己的問題。

I’ll do the cooking; meanwhile, you can do the laundry for me.
我來煮飯；在此同時你可幫我洗衣服。

I’ll do the cooking; in the meanwhile, you can do the laundry for me.
我來煮飯；在此同時你可幫我洗衣服。

I’ll do the cooking. In the meantime, you can do the laundry.
我來煮飯。在此期間，你可以洗衣服。

I’ll do the cooking. Meantime, you can do the laundry.
我來煮飯。在此期間，你可以洗衣服。

I’ll do the cooking. Meanwhile, you can do the laundry.
我來煮飯。在此期間，你可以洗衣服。