英语常用口语每天学 第72期:我可以指点你

Robert: You're right--Italian! Ha! Ha! I was trying to trick you, but you didn't fall for it!

Rita: I almost did! Actually, I don't know that much about coffee, even though I sell it.

Robert: I could give you a few pointers if you want. I know a lot about coffee.

Rita: Thanks. Maybe if things slow down later I'll stop by your table.

Robert: I'm Robert, at your service.

Rita: Rita. Nice to meet you.

★ fall for上...的当

★ pointer (n.) 指点，提示

★ slow down 放慢

★ at your service 任你差遣

【参考译文】

罗伯：没错——意大利文！哈！我本来想骗你的，可是你没有中计！

莉塔：我差点就相信了！其实我不太懂咖啡，虽然我在卖咖啡。

罗伯：愿意的话，我可以指点指点你。我很懂咖啡。

莉塔：谢谢。或许待会儿等客人少一点的时候，我可以去你桌子那里。

罗伯：我是罗伯，任你差遣。

莉塔：我是莉塔。幸会。

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