You can pamper yourself in our spa center. They offer the services of exfoliation, aromatherapy, and foot massage. 您可以在我們的水療中心讓自己享受一下。他們提供去角質、芳香療法和腳底按摩服務。
pamper [ˋpæmpɚ] v. 嬌寵 exfoliation [eks͵fəuliˋeiʃən] n. 去角質 aromatherapy [͵ærəməˋθɛrəpɪ] n.芳香療法
Please put the sign on the doorknob if you would like me to clean your room. 如果您想讓我打掃您的房間,請把牌子掛在門把上。
doorknob [ˋdor͵nɑb] n. 球形門把
The instructions on how to arrange a wake-up call are next to the phone in your room. 關於如何安排電話喚醒的服務的操作指南就在您房內的電話旁。
Please put any used towels in the bathtub and I will replace them with fresh ones. 請把用過的毛巾放在浴缸裡,我就會幫您換新毛巾。
< < 情境對話 > >
It’s free of charge for hotel guests.
A : Good morning. Does the hotel have meeting rooms? B : Yes, sir. Would you like to reserve one? A : Yes, please. At 3 p.m. today, please. B : Let me check. Yes, that’s fine. We have one available at that time. I will reserve meeting room number 3. It’s on the 3rd floor. There are directions from the elevator. What’s your room number? A : 801. My name is Tim Stephens. Is there a charge for the room? B : No, sir. It’s free of charge for hotel guests. A : That’s excellent. Thank you for your help. B: You’re welcome.
A : 早安。請問這間飯店有會議室嗎? B : 有的,先生。您要預訂一間嗎? A : 是的,麻煩了。請預訂今天下午3 點的。 B : 讓我查一下。可以,沒問題。那時候我們有一間空的。我將幫您預訂 3 號會議室。在 3 樓。出了電梯以後會有指示牌。您的房號是多少? A : 801。我叫提姆•史蒂芬斯。會議室要收費嗎? B : 沒有,先生。會議室對本飯店的客人是免費提供的。 A : 那太好了。謝謝你的幫忙。 B: 不客氣。
< < 情境對話 > >
Which floor is the swimming pool on, please?
A : Hello. Which floor is the swimming pool on, please? B : It’s on the lower ground floor, madam. It’s next to the gym and spa. There are signs you’ll see when you exit the elevator. A : Thank you. What time does the pool close? B : The pool, gym, and spa are open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. A : OK. Is it free of charge? B : Yes, madam. It’s free for hotel guests. Just show your room key at the reception. Towels are provided, so you don’t need to take one from your room. A : That’s great. Thanks. B : My pleasure.
A : 您好。請問游泳池在幾樓? B : 在地下一樓,女士。就在健身房和水療中心旁邊。您走出電梯後會看到指示牌。 A : 謝謝。游泳池什麼時候關閉? B : 游泳池、健身房和水療中心從早上6 點開放到晚上 9 點。 A : 好的。是免費的嗎? B : 是的,女士。對飯店客人是免費的。只要在服務臺出示您的房間鑰匙就可以。那裡會提供毛巾,所以您不需要從房間帶過去。 A : 太好了。謝謝。 B: 不客氣。
the lower ground floor (英式)地下一樓 = the basement (美式)
the ground floor (英式)一樓 = the first floor (美式)
* 英式英語中 the ground floor 的上面一層稱為 the first floor,但在美式英語中其實已經是二樓了。
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Words in Use
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laundry
[ˋlɔndrɪ]
n. 洗好(或待洗、正在洗滌中)的衣物(不可數)
I used to do the laundry once a week when I lived in a dormitory.
我以前住宿舍時一星期洗一次衣服。
Brian folded the clean laundry and put it away neatly.
布萊恩把洗乾淨的衣物摺好並整齊收好。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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gym
[dʒɪm]
n. 健身房;體育館
=
gymnasium
How often do you work out at the gym?
你多久到健身房運動一次?
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sauna
[ˋsaʊnə]
n. 三溫暖;桑拿浴
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steam
[stim]
vt. 蒸煮(食物)
n. 水蒸氣
Steam engines were developed in the 18th century. 蒸氣引擎是在 18 世紀發展出來的。
I have been working so hard for months. Now I’m running out of steam.
我為工作拼了好幾個月了。現在我快精疲力盡了。
After a hard day at the office, Jack went to the gym to let off some steam.
一整天辛苦工作之後,傑克上健身房來紓解壓力。
It is healthy to steam food as no oil is used in the cooking process.
因為蒸煮食物在烹調過程中不使用油,所以是健康的。
Walking into the hot kitchen steamed up my glasses.
走進充滿熱氣的廚房,把我的眼鏡蒙上了一層霧氣。
高中 Level 3
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lounge
[laʊndʒ]
vi. 懶散地躺 / 坐 ; 消磨時間
n. 會客廳,休息室
Students are not allowed to enter the teachers’ lounge unless there is an emergency.
除非有緊急狀況,否則學生不准進教師休息室。
After a long day at work, Steven was eager to enjoy a cold drink while lounging in his beach chair.
史蒂芬經過一天漫長的工作後,迫不及待想要躺在他的海灘椅上享用一杯冷飲。
With so many comfy sofas, the café is a great place to lounge on a Saturday afternoon.
這間咖啡廳有這麼多舒適的沙發,是個可以在週六午後消磨時間的好地方。
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英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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rooftop
[ˋruf͵tɑp]
n. 屋頂
adj. 屋頂上的
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dry-clean
[ˋdraɪˋklin]
vt. 乾洗(衣物)
Is it possible to get this coat dry-cleaned?
有可能替我乾洗這件大衣嗎?
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toothbrush
[ˋtuθ͵brʌʃ]
n. 牙刷
I need to buy a new toothbrush.
我需要買一支新牙刷。
高中 Level 2
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toothpaste
[ˋtuθ͵pest]
n. 牙膏(不可數)
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comb
[kom]
n. 梳子
vt. 梳髮
George always carries a comb in his pocket.
喬治總是會在口袋裡放把梳子。
Did you not have time to comb your hair?
你沒時間梳頭髮嗎?
高中 Level 2
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razor
[ˋrezɚ]
n. 剃刀;刮鬍刀
=
shaver
I bought some disposable razors for my trip overseas.
為了要海外旅遊,我買了一些拋棄式刮鬍刀。
The razor blade is dull, so you have to replace it with a new one.
這片刮鬍刀片鈍了,你需要更換一片新的。
高中 Level 3
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pamper
[ˋpæmpɚ]
vt. 寵愛,縱容
Don't pamper the baby by buying too many toys.
別買太多玩具給小寶寶,把他寵壞。
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exfoliation
[eks͵fəuliˋeiʃən]
n. 去角質
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aromatherapy
[͵ærəməˋθɛrəpɪ]
n. 芳香療法 (芳療)
They offer the services of exfoliation, aromatherapy, and foot massage.
他們提供去角質、芳香療法和腳底按摩服務。
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complimentary
[͵kɑmpləˋmɛntərɪ]
adj. 贈送的,免費的
There is a complimentary breakfast served from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
(早上 7 點至 10 點半提供免費早餐。)
Every guest was very complimentary about the hotel service.
每個房客對於旅館服務都讚譽有加。
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doorknob
[ˋdor͵nɑb]
n. 球形門把
Please put the sign on the doorknob if you would like me to clean your room.
如果您想讓我打掃您的房間,請把牌子掛在門把上。
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instruction
[ɪnˋstrʌkʃən]
n. 教 / 指導(不可數);指示(常用複數);(機器等)使用說明 (常用複數)
This church offers English instruction to immigrants.
這間教堂為移民提供英語指導。
Follow my instructionscarefully, or you’re likely to make mistakes.
小心地遵從我的指示,否則你可能會犯錯。
Read the instructions carefully before operating the machine.
仔細看完說明書後再操作機器。
高中 Level 2
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arrange
[əˋrendʒ]
vt. & vi. 安排,籌劃
vt. 排列,布置
Books on the shelf were arranged alphabetically.
架上的書是依字母順序排列。
I’ll arrange for a car to pick you up at the airport.
我會安排一臺車去機場接你的。
I’ll arrange a picnic, so don’t forget to come.
我會安排野餐的,所以別忘了要來哦。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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replace
[rɪˋples]
vt. 替換,取代
I'm considering replacing my old PC with a notebook.
我正考慮把舊的個人電腦換成一臺新的筆記型電腦。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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reserve
[rɪˋzɝv]
vt. 預訂;保留
n. 儲備;保護區
=
preserve
I'd like to reserve a room for three nights.
我要訂房住三晚。
You should keep some money in reserve for a rainy day.
你應儲備一些錢以備不時之需。
This area is a wildlife reserve and hunting is strictly prohibited.
這裡是野生動物保護區,嚴禁打獵。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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elevator
[ˋɛlə͵vetɚ]
n. 電梯(= lift〔英〕)
=
escalator
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
我們搭電梯到 10 樓。
高中 Level 3
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toiletries
[ˋtɔɪlɪtrɪs]
n. 盥洗用品(恆用複數)
Does the room have toiletries?
這間房有盆洗用品嗎?
Practical Phrases
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a swimming pool
游泳池
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get to + 地方名詞
到達某處
= arrive at + 建築物(如車站、郵局 等)
= arrive in + 大地方(如城市、國家 等)
Dan got to the department store five minutes after it closed.
丹到百貨公司時,已經打烊五分鐘了。
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free of charge
免費
= for free
The booklet is free of charge.
這本小冊子是免費的。
The elderly can get in the museum free of charge.
年長者可以免費進入博物館。
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wake-up call
電話叫醒服務
Can I have a wake-up call in the morning, please?
請問我早上可以有電話喚醒的服務報紙嗎?