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.
A: 您现在要点餐了吗?
B: 是的。我要一个鲜虾开胃品做开胃菜。
A: 您的主食要什么?
B: 我要一个莎朗牛排,四分熟。
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.
A: 我可以为您点菜吗?
B: 是的。我想要一杯洋葱汤。
A: 那之后您还要什么?
B: 我想要烤鸡。
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.
A: 您准备好要点菜了吗?
B: 是的。我要鲜水果开胃菜。
A: 主食您要什么?
B: 我想试一下烤的食物。
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.
A: 您决定要吃什么了吗?
B: 是的。首先我要番茄汁。
A: 然后呢?
B: 我要一份羊排,全熟。