衣食住行实用英语.docx

Verbs for gourmands [gʊəˈmɑ:ndz] 吃货必备动词

fry =在油里炸
boil =在水里煮
bake = 在烤箱里烘焙面包、蛋糕
roast = 在烤箱里烤肉、蔬菜
grill/broil =用烧烤架烤
steam = 蒸
toast =烤面包片
poach =水煮(蛋)
stir-fry = 炒
simmer=炖 慢煮

Adjectives for gourmands吃货必备形容词

Dining phrases for gourmands吃货下馆子必备
We'd like a table for 5 please.当您到达餐厅时，或是打电话定位时就可以这么说。
Smoking or non-smoking?服务生正问您想要坐在吸烟区还是非吸烟区。
Would you like to have a drink first?在考虑要点的食物时，你可以先要一杯aperitif。
aperitif这原先是一个法语单词，现在却常在英语中表示是像 appetizer 这样的含酒精饮料。
appetizer这是主菜前用来促进食欲的一道菜，因此还称作 starter。
Are you ready to order?当你决定了想点的菜时，服务生还可以说"Can I take your order?"。
What do you recommend?如果你不知道想点什么菜是，可以要服务生推荐一下。
What are your specialties?这代表着餐厅中最受欢迎最好的菜肴，例如典型的地方菜。
May we have the bill?当你准备要付钱时可以使用此短语。你还可以说 "Check please"。
Service charge or tip这是除了餐费以外的费用（通常是帐单的 10-15%）
Don’t make a fool of yourself on dining tables别让餐桌礼仪出卖了你
cutlery [ˈkʌtləri]是指刀，叉和勺子（也就是进餐时用的器具）。
如果你需要接电话或是离开餐桌去洗手间，你可以简单地说一声 "Please excuse me for a moment."
如果你真的已经吃饱了，你可以说："Thank you, but I really couldn't eat another bite"（谢谢，但是我真得吃不下了）或者是"I'm stuffed!"（我太饱了），这是 'very full'的非正式说法。
你可以把你的刀叉并拢（把它们一起放在你的盘子上）。你可以说："What a delicious meal! Thank you so much."，以此表达你的谢意。在所有人都 吃完后，你才可以离开餐桌。
6. 探过身子伸到桌子的另一边拿东西是非常不礼貌的。如果你需要盐，或是你想吃某道菜，而你又够不到，你就可以说 "Please pass the...（" 请把……递给我，好吗？）
Healthy food isn’t always expensive贵的比不上健康的
popcorn（爆米花）Crackers（饼干）、tortilla chips（墨西哥玉米片）和 rice cakes（米糕）是一种选择。尽管盐分很高，你也可以吃 pretzels（咸饼干）或 bread sticks（面包棒）。
Low fat cheese（低脂的芝士）很受欢迎yoghurt（酸奶）和 frozen yoghurt（冻酸奶）也有很
多种口味。Chickpeas（鹰嘴豆）、 beans（蚕豆）和nuts（坚果）都是健康的
What to say in a bar酒吧里的那些名堂
On the rocks
这 表 示“ 加 冰 块”, 比 如 说：I'll have a whisky on the rocks。
Single or Double?这表示您要喝的短饮的数量或饮料中酒精的含量。 如果你想喝更烈的酒的话，你可以跟酒吧侍者说，Make it a double。
Spirits意思是烈性酒。比如 vodka, rum, gin, whisky,brandy, tequila。
Straight这表示不加冰或者其它东西的酒饮料。
Mixer 是不含酒精的混合饮料，像苏打水、可乐或者橙汁，这些用来加在烈酒中来调制一杯
Tab这表示晚上结束喝酒时该付的帐单，你可以run a tab（晚上结束喝酒时付帐）或告诉服务生，Put the drinks on my tab。
Happy hour这表示酒吧中所有饮料打折的特定时间，例如，Happy hour isfrom 6pm to 8pm。
Cocktail这是一种混合饮料， 流行的鸡尾酒包括Martini, Margarita or Pina Colada.
It's my round一群人中大家轮流付钱买酒是很普通的事。付钱的人会说，It's my round!
Draft点啤酒的话，你可以点 draft: 例如从啤酒桶或啤酒龙头中倒出的生啤
Afterword写在后面
求职信中的英语English for Cover Letters
要获得梦想中的工作并不只要求有一份书写精美的简历就行了－你还需要一份引人注目求职信正式介绍自己并展示你的价值。根据这里的向导准备一份动人的求职信。
Landing that dream job doesn’t only require a well-written resume - you’ll also need a sparkling cover letter to formally introduce yourself and present your value. Follow this guide to prepare a winning cover letter.
Stay on target
当你开始写你的求职信的时候，直入主题。解释你为什么写这封求职信并将你感兴趣的职位头衔写在里面。你可能还想要说一下你是在哪儿听到这份工作的：〝I am writing to express my interest in theSales Manager position advertised on your website. I have enclosed a copy of my resume for yourreview.〞。
When you begin your cover letter, get to the point immediately. Explain why you’re writing and include the title of the position you’re interested in. You may even want to say where you heard of the opening: “I am writing to express my interest in the Sales Manager position advertised on your website. I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review.”
Match your skills
一封求职信是你向雇主证明你是最好人选的好机会，因此确定该职位的技能要求是重要的第一步。然后，将你以前和这些技能相关的工作经历的具体介绍，并且最后以类似这样的话总结：〝I am confidentthat these combined experiences make me an ideal candidate for this position.〞。
A cover letter is your chance to convince the employer that you’re the perfect candidate, so identifying the position’s skill requirements is an important first step. Then, include clear examples from your previous experience which reveal that you possess these skills, and finally sum up with something like this: “I am confident that these combined experiences make me an ideal candidate for this position.”
Demonstrate your English ability
如果要求你写一封求职信，那可是显示你流畅的写作技巧和专业特性的绝好的机会。记住，无论如何，冗长的句子并不一定代表流畅。你的句子要短而精；不要试图用你太过于复杂的句子来让人影响深刻，否则的话会让读者有疲劳和困惑的感觉的。
If an English cover letter is required, it’s a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your smooth writing skills and professionalism. Keep in mind, however, that long sentences don’t necessarily indicate fluency. Keep your sentences short and clear; do not try to over-impress by writing complex sentences, which can often leave the reader tired and confused.
Sell yourself
当你写求职信的时候，你应该总是记得你的任务是－推销自己！陈述你能为雇主所做的，而不是相反，将能让你脱颖而出。使用行为动词例如：〝facilitated〞、〝developed〞和〝managed〞的，来描述你工作的职责，并自信的表示例如：〝I strongly believe I possess the right combination of skills andexperience you are looking for〞，令人知道你充满信心。
When you’re writing a cover letter, you should always remember your mission – to sell yourself! Demonstrating what you can do for the employer, not the other way around, will make you stand out from the crowd. Use action verbs such as facilitated, developed and managed to describe your job responsibilities, and make claims such as “I stronglybelieve I possess the right combination of skills and experience you are looking for” with confidence.
Proofread!
坐下来，马上写然后马上发出你的求职信将保证发生一件事－错误！一旦你写了求职信，确定你稍后会校正一下或是请你的朋友看一下。仔细看拼写和语法错误并确定写的不会太长。最好，〝put yourself in the employer’s shoes〞，或假设你是雇主，并决定是否你想要雇佣一名写了这求职信的应聘者。如果不想，回过去并重新改写直到你写出一封令人入胜的求职信！
Sitting down, writing and then immediately sending your cover letter will guarantee one thing – mistakes! Once you have written your cover letter, make sure you proofread it at a later time and ask a friend to read it as well. Look closely for spelling and grammatical errors and make sure it’s not too long. Finally, put yourself in the employer’s shoes, or pretend that you are the employer, and decide if you would hire the candidate who wrote the letter. If not, go back and make revisions until you have a sparkling cover letter!
P.7 英语面试？就这么说...Job Interview in English? Say This...
如果你找到了最理想的工作，但是有一件事还横在当中：面试。“万一我说错了什么怎么办？”你在想。别担心了！好消息是许多的雇主都在他们的面试中问同样的基本的问题。因此只要准备一下，你就可以避免胡言乱语而失去你梦想工作的可能性了。
You’ve found the perfect job, but there’s one thing standing in the way: the interview. “What if I say something wrong?” you think. Stop worrying! The good news is that many recruiters ask the same basic questions in their interviews. So with a little preparation, you can avoid putting your foot in your mouth and saying goodbye to your dream job.
Tell me about yourself.
面试者常常以这样的问题开始。记得，他们想要听到的是你的工作技巧，不是你的个人生活。不要说：〝I was born in Taipei〞、〝I like to play computer games〞、或是〝I have two brothers.〞，告诉他们有关你职业生涯的发展，你学到的东西或是你是如何具体的某些工作技巧。
Interviewers often start with this question. Remember, they want to hear about your job skills, not your personal life. Don’t say, “I was born in Taipei,” “I like to play computer games,” or “I have two brothers.” Tell them about your career growth, what you’ve learned or how you’ve developed specific skills.
What are your strengths?
继续，自我推销！这个问题的关键是给出具体的例子。避免只是简单的列出几项，象：〝I’m really organized, punctual and get along well with others.〞，接着具体的说到你刚才的提到的内容：〝For example…〞，并解释你在之前的工作中是如何运用此特长的。
Go ahead, sell yourself! The key to this question is to give specific examples. Avoid simply offering a list, like: “I’m really organized, punctual and get along well with others.” Follow up anything you mention with, “For example …” and then explain how you demonstrated this quality in a previous job.
Why are you interested in working for our company?
雇主们想要知道你为什么想为他们工作。因此就让他们了解你很清楚公司的运营模式以及你对此工作非常有积极性。不要以〝Umm〞、〝I don’t know〞、〝It seemed like a good career move〞、或是〝I haven’t been able to find anything else interesting.〞。记得雇主们想知道你能带给公司什么，而不是公司能带给你什么！
Employers want to know why you want to work for them. So show them you understand what the company does and that you’re enthusiastic about the work. Don’t start with “Umm,” “I don’t know,” “It seemed like a good career move,” or “I haven’t been able to find anything else interesting.” Keep in mind that the interviewer wants to know what you can bring to their company, not what the company can bring to you!
Why did you leave your last job?
可能你上一份工作非常的糟糕，但是面试并不是谈论的合适的场合。就算是真的，不要对你现有的或是过去的雇主或是同事进行负面或是武断的评论：〝I didn’t agree with the company’s direction〞、〝I got no recognition for my work〞、〝My boss was totally unreasonable.〞，想这样的评论会让你听起来不可理喻。
Maybe your last job was terrible, but an interview is not the place to talk about it. Even if it’s true, never make negative or opinionated comments about your current or past employers or co-workers: “I didn’t agree with the company’s direction,” “I got no recognition for my work,” “My boss was totally unreasonable.” Statements like these make you sound unreasonable!
Do you have any questions for me?
面试官通常以此问卷结束面试。询问具体的问题以显示你非常了解该公司，但却希望了解更多的内容。不要问那些你早就该知道答案的问题，象：〝What does your company do?〞，或是〝Could you tell me your name again?〞。此外，不要问薪水或是和假期相关的问题：〝When do you give raises?〞、〝How much vacation time can I expect?〞，在听到了他们告诉你〝We’d like to offer you the job〞才去问此类的问题。
Interviewers usually finish an interview with this question. Ask specific questions that show you already know a lot about the company, but want to know more. Do not ask questions that you should already know the answers to, like,“What does your company do?” Or, “Could you tell me your name again?” Also, don’t ask salary or vacation-related questions: “When do you give raises?” “How much vacation time can I expect?” Save those questions for after you hear, “We’d like to offer you the job.”
P.9 流利英语助你加薪Get a Higher Salary with English
Thank you for your offer.
无论你的决定如何并且你的福利情况如何，确定你表示你的感谢。你可以通过这样的短语表示，〝I appreciate your consideration〞和〝I am honored that you have selected me.〞。
No matter what your decision and what the package, make sure you give your thanks. You may also want to offerphrases such as, “I appreciate your consideration” and “I am honored that you have selected me.”
Hmm...
一旦你对达到的工作和薪水表示出极大的兴趣和满意度的话那就很难商谈你的福利问题了，因此最好能在一开始的时候就谈论到你的福利问题。不说：〝OK〞，而是在你听到薪水的数字时，说：〝Hmmm...〞。这样就能让雇佣你的经理了解到你并不是非常满意这个数字而是可能需要更进一步的谈论。
It’s often difficult to negotiate an offer once you’ve shown extreme interest in the job and satisfaction in the salary, so it’s best to start at the beginning. Instead of saying, “OK”, when you hear the salary figure, say “Hmmm...” This lets
the hiring manager know you aren’t quite satisfied and can lead to immediate negotiations.
如果你在梦想的公司中获得一份更好的工作，可能会让你马上答应接受这份工作。但是
千万不要马上这么做！许多公司经理期待有前途的职员能商谈他们自己的福利问题，就
算获得每个月小小数目的工资提高在长期来看也是很好的回报。这有一些用英语商谈你
的薪水的窍门。
If you’re offered a much-desired position at the company of your dreams, it may be tempting to agree to the offer right away. But don’t! Many managers expect perspective employees to negotiate their package, and even negotiating a small amount per month can offer big returns in the long run. Here are some tips for negotiating your salary in English.
Based on my current salary...
给出一个你期待更多薪水的理由。可能是以你现有薪水为基础的，其他的工作机会或是你最近了解到有关你从事领域的基本薪资调查等。用这样的句子结束：〝I had something a little higher in mind〞或是〝I was expecting something within the $15,000 to $20,000 range.〞。
Give a reason for your higher expectations. Maybe it’s based on your current salary, other job offers or statistics you’ve recently read about your field. Finish up the sentence with, “I had something a little higher in mind” or “I was expecting something within the $15,000 to $20,000 range.”
Can I let you know my final decision on Monday?
雇佣你的经理当然会给你一些压力，特别是当他们真的非常需要你的时候，但是不要马上就决定。请求几天的余地来考虑一下你的决定。你可以加上：〝I’m very interested in your company, but this will give me some time to make a more informed decision.〞。Hiring managers have been known to put the squeeze on, especially if they really want you, but don’t rush into decisions. Request at least several days to think through the decision. You can add, “I’m very interested in your company, but this will give me some time to make a more informed decision.”
I’ll take it!
当需要最后的决定时，这是一个非常有趣而且友善的方式来接受工作。如果你脑海中还有更正式的表达的方式，就可以说：〝I’d like to formally accept youro f f e r. 〞。但是，如果你并不想接受这份工作的话，就可以说：〝After muchconsideration, I’m afraid I won’t be able
to accept your offer.〞，注意一定要给出正确的回答，并一定要礼貌！
When it comes down to the final decision,this is a fun and friendly way to accept anoffer. If you had something more formal inmind, say “I’d like to formally accept youroffer.” If, on the other hand, you don’t wantthe job, say, “After much consideration, I’mafraid I won’t be able to accept your offer.”Be sure to always give an answer, andalways be polite!
电话必备英文短语English Telephone Phrases You Have to Know
Introductions
以自我介绍开始电话交谈：〝Hello, this is Peter Jones.〞，如果你在接电话的时候对方没有表明他是谁，你可以说：〝May I ask who’s calling, please?〞。
Start any telephone conversation by introducing yourself: “Hello, this is Peter Jones. If you answer the phone and the caller fails to identify himself, you can say: “May I ask who’s calling, please?”
Asking for someone / Making a request
如果你打电话给特定的某个人的话，那么你得用礼貌的问句来表达意图，例如：〝May I speak to Rachel Smith, please?〞，当你只知道分机号码却不知道人名的时候你可以说：〝Could I have extension number 635?〞。但如果打电话是有特定的目的，那最好是这么说：〝I’m calling to make a reservation.〞。
If you’re calling to talk to a specific person,then phrase your request as a polite question,e.g. “May I speak to Rachel Smith, please?” When you have an extension number but no name you can say: “Could I have extension number 635?” But if you’re calling with a specific purpose, then a statement works best: “I’m calling to make a reservation.”
Holding and transferring
〝Please hold〞是电话语言中表示〝等一下〞。当你需要〝transferred〞（转接）到另一部分机，你常会听到：〝Connecting your call...〞或〝Please hold, I’ll transfer you.〞。如果你是在繁忙时段拨打某公司电话的话，你可能会听到简短的一句话：〝Hello, please
hold!〞。在接线员将你转到另一条线之前。
如果你和大多数的英语学习者一样，会觉得用英语打电话很难。但如果你需要在海外旅
行或在外国公司工作的话，能使用电话英语是必需的。因此如何克服通向英语流利程度
的最后一道坎呢？使用以下的短语或技巧为任何电话情景做准备。
If you’re like most English learners, you find it difficult to make phone calls in English. But if you’re traveling abroad or working in a foreign company, using English on the phone is essential. So how do you conquer this last obstacle to fluency? Prepare yourself for any telephone situation with the following phrases and techniques.
“Please hold” is telephone language for “just a moment”. When you need to be transferred
(connected) to another extension you’ll often hear: “Connecting your call...” or “Please hold,
I’ll transfer you.”.” If you call a business at a busy time, you might hear only a brief, “Hello, please hold!” before the operator switches over to another line.
Leaving a message
当你打电话的对象不在或不能接听电话时，准备好留言。你可以使用〝voicemail〞（电子录音系统）或一部〝answering machine〞（在磁带上录音的一种机器）〞。如果你正和接线员讲话的话，他们会问：〝Would you like to leave a message?〞，”或者你可以说：〝May I leave a message?〞。如果想要对方回电话的话，千万别忘了留你的电话号码。这被称作〝call back number〞。
When the person you’re calling isn’t available, be prepared to leave a message. You might use voicemail (a digital voice recording system) or an answering machine (a machine that records messages onto a tape). If you’re talking to an operator, they’ll ask: “Would you like to leave a message?” Or you can say, “May I leave a message?” Be sure to leave your phone number if you want the person to return your call. This is called a ‘call back number’.
Asking the speaker to slow down
如果你不确定你能听懂所有的英语对话，一定要坦诚。直接告诉对方：〝My English isn’t very strong,could you please speak slowly?〞，大部分