16. Shopping
Word Storm |
greengrocer’s | 蔬菜水果站 |
baker’s | 面包店 |
butcher’s | 生肉铺 |
chemist’s | 药店 |
florist’s | 花店 |
ironmonger’s | 五金店 |
off-licence | 酒行 |
newsagent’s | 报亭 |
chain store | 连锁店 |
branches | 分店 |
mall | 大商场 |
aisle | 通道 |
checkout | 收银台 |
trolley | 超市手推车 |
keep the receipt | 保留收据 |
get a refund | 退货 |
try this on | 试穿 |
fitting room | 试衣间 |
pay by cheque | 支票结算 |
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three for two | 买二送一 |
coupon | 优惠券 |
clearance sale | 清仓甩卖 |
vendor | 卖主 |
errand | 差事、使命 |
roast | 烤 |
prescription | 处方 |
once in a blue moon | 千载难逢 |
gorgeous | 华丽的 |
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Alyssa: It’s such a nice day outside. Let’s take a walk into town and do some window-shopping.
Connor: You know I hate shopping more than anything el in the world.
A: I know. But we could get some exerci in, and we could get some errands run, too. Window-shopping won’t cost you anything.
C: What kind of errands do we need to run?
A: Well, we could go to the newsagent’s to pick up the Sunday paper, go to the butcher’s to pick up a chicken for a roast dinner, and to the chemist’s to pick up your prescription from the doctor.
C: I’ll only go if we can stop at the off-licen to pick up something to drink for tonight.
A: Fine, we’ll do that on the way home, so we don’t have to carry it the whole time.
C: Sounds good. You have to promi not to go into any of the stores in the mall though. I know how you like to try things on in the fitting rooms, especially if the stores have special offers.
A: I promi. We’re only going for a walk to get some exerci and to get some things done that we haven’t had time for.
C: OK, let’s go then!
A: Do you have any money?
C: For what?
A: For our errands, and maybe a little extra for something from a vendor on the street.
C: You said you were only going to window shop!
A: I agreed to not go into the mall, but I can still look at things in the market!
C: I should have known…
C: What do you think about this store? I heard it’s a posh store that’s only got branches in big cities.
A: I love this store! The only problem is that it’s extremely expensive.
C: Don’t worry. I’ve decided that for your birthday I’m going to take you shopping for a new dress.
A: Really? I thought you hated shopping?
C: I do, that’s why you should appreciate this gift!
A: Sure. That’s really nice of you. Let’s go in and try some things on.
C: How about this red dress? I think it would really suit you.
A: That’s gorgeous! Do they have it in a size 8?
C: Here you go. On any other day, it would cost me a fortune, but it’s on special offer today.
A: I think this colour isn’t quite right for me. Do they have the same dress in white?
C: Let me look. Let’s e… they’re got one in blue, green, pink, black… and white. Here you are.
A: This is perfect! What do you think?
C: I think you look fantastic. Happy Birthday!
A: I’m so lucky. You only get a chance like this once in a blue moon! Thanks honey!
17. Clothes and Fashion
Word Storm |
boutique | 时装店 |
blou/top | 女罩衫，上衣 |
scarf | 围巾 |
shawl | 披肩 |
accessories | 饰品 |
earrings | 耳环 |
bracelet | 手链 |
anklet | 脚链 |
high heels | 高跟鞋 |
tights | 长筒袜 |
cuff links | 袖扣 |
name brand | 名牌 |
devotee | 狂爱者 |
casual | 简约 |
elegance | 精致优雅 |
slave of fashion | 盲目追求时尚者 |
consumption ability | 消费能力 |
to dumbfound | 使目瞪口呆 |
by a long way | 非常地 |
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practical | 实用的 |
formal dance | 正装舞会 |
sophisticated | 成熟的风情 |
plain | 普通 |
go overboard | 过分了 |
good n | 判断力强 |
leopard print | 豹纹 |
fabulous | 难以置信的、很漂亮 |
knock-off | 仿制品 |
pattern | 样式 |
a bit subtler | 简单含蓄点的 |
fabric | 布料 |
material | 材料 |
wool/cashmere blend | 羊毛、羊绒混纺（开司米） |
pin-striped | 细条纹 |
funeral | 葬礼 |
tailor | 裁缝 |
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Riley: Alright, tell me what you think.
Jackson: Don’t you think it’s a bit bright?
R: Yeah, maybe you’re right. How about this outfit?
J: The dress looks lovely on you, but it’s not very practical, is it?
R: No, I don’t have any plans to go to a formal dance any time soon, but I love the way it looks. I just had to try it on! What do you think about this? It’s casual, yet sophisticated.
J: I like the jeans, but you need something to go with the top. It’s too plain on its own.
R: How about this scarf, the earrings, and an anklet?
J: That might be going overboard a bit. How about just that scarf with a bracelet?
