美国英语情景对话大全（三十八）

（38）At Dinner 吃晚餐

    Dinner time varies somewhat in the United States. In small towns it may be as early as 5：00, while in large cities it may be as late as 9：00. It's best to call for a reservation in expensive or well-known restaurants.

    在美国吃晚餐的时间不尽相同。在小城镇可能早在下午五点就吃晚餐，而在大城市可能晚到九点才吃。如果上高级餐厅或有名的饭店去吃晚饭，最好是先打电话预定。

    1.A： Would you like to order now？

    B： Yes. I'll have the shrimp cocktail to start.

    A： What would you like for your main course？

    B： I'll have a sirloin steak, medium rare.

    2.A： May I take your order？

    B： Yes. I'd like a cup of onion soup.

    A： And what would you like after that？

    B： I'd like the roast chicken, please.

    3.A： Are you ready to order？

    B： Yes. I'll have the fresh fruit cocktail.

    A： And for your entree？

    B： I think I'll try the broiled sole.

    4.A： Have you decided what you'd like？

    B： Yes. First I'll have tomato juice.

    A： And then？

    B： I'll have the lamb chops, well-done, please.