Shop assistant:Good afternoon, sir, is there anything I can help you with today?
Mark:umm... yeah!I’m looking for a nice gift to give my girlfriend. Our fifth anniversary’s next Friday.
Shop assistant: Well, I would be happy to assist you in choosing the perfect gift for her. Is there anything particular that you have in mind?
Mark:No, not really... I’m completely at a loss.
Shop assistant:Well, you can give her a set of pearl earrings, or this beautiful heart-shaped pendant. What is her favorite gemstone?
Mark:That purple one.I’m sorry...I’ve never bought jewelery for anyone and I’m kind of nervous.
Shop assistant:Don’t worry, we specialize in providing our customers a relaxed, pressure-free shopping environment. That stone is an amethyst. We have a range of beautiful amethyst pieces. take a look at this bracelet. It’s 18K rose-gold, studded with amethyst and blue topaz. It’s a great statement piece.
Mark:Oh...wow. That’s really pretty.Jess would love that. But... I was thinking of something a little more delicate, perhaps a necklace?
Shop assistant:We have this beautiful platinum pendant, or you could also get her a locket. You could also get her a timepiece—it’s both glamorous yet functional.If you tell me a little more about your girlfriend, maybe I can help you find something for her.
Mark:Jess? Well, she’s very smart,and has a great sense of humor. She’s very feminine...
Shop assistant:Perhaps you could give her a ring?
Mark:Well...actually...I was thinking about asking Jess to marry me...I’ve just been so nervous.
Shop assistant:Well sir, I believe your fifth anniversary is a great time to propose!
Mark:Okay, I’ve decided. I’m going to pop the question!
Shop assistant:Fabulous! We should look at engagement rings then! Now that’s a whole other section.
词汇注释
anniversary n.周年纪念
have in mind 想到
heart-shaped adj.心形的
pendant n. 垂饰
gemstone n.经雕琢的宝石
amethyst n. 紫水晶
bracelet n.手镯
blue topaz 蓝水晶
platinum n.白金
locket n.小金盒
pop the question 求婚
参考译文
Shop assistant: 下午好，先生，你想买什么？
Mark: 我正为女友朋友选择一件漂亮的礼物。下周五是我们在一起5周年的日子。
Shop assistant: 我很高兴能帮助你为她选件漂亮的礼物。你想到什么特殊的礼物了吗？
Mark: 没有，我完全不知道选什么。
Shop assistant: 你可以为她买一对珍珠耳环，或是这种漂亮的心形耳坠。她最喜欢什么宝石？
Mark: 紫色的宝石，我从未给别人买过首饰，我有点紧张。
Shop assistant: 别担心，我们致力于给顾客提供一种放松的，没有压力的购物环境。那块宝石是紫水晶。我们有很多漂亮的水晶。看看这个手镯，是18K 玫瑰金的，镶有水晶和蓝水晶。那是表达爱意的好礼物。
Mark: 哇！真的很漂亮。Jess一定会喜欢的，但我想买点更复杂的东西，项链如何？
Shop assistant: 有漂亮的白金耳坠，也可以给她买个小金盒。或是买块表——表既漂亮又实用，如果你能告诉我一些你女朋友的信息，也许我能帮你为她挑选件礼物。
Mark: 她很聪明，也很幽默，她是女的……
Shop assistant: 也许你可以给她买个戒指？
Mark: 事实上，我正考虑向她求婚，我太紧张了。
Shop assistant:我觉得相遇5周年正是求婚的好日子。
Mark: 我已经决定了。我会向她求婚。
Shop assistant: 真棒！我们应该看下订婚戒指。现在进入了一个新阶段。
