情景會話口袋書人際篇 第365期:預(yù)訂餐位(1)

1. I'd like to book a table for dinner this evening.
我想訂一張今晚的餐桌。
還能這樣說：
I want to book a table to have dinner in this evening.
Can I book a table for this evening?
應(yīng)用解析：
an open book 盡人皆知的事情;容易理解的人;
a closed book 未揭開的秘密，高深莫測的事物;
be at one's books 用功學(xué)習(xí);
be in sb.'s bad books 失去某人的歡心
2. If possible, we'd like a table in a private room.
如果可能的話，我們希望要一張包間的餐桌。
還能這樣說：
We want to book a table in the private room if possible.
If it is possible, we want to reserve a table in a private room.
應(yīng)用解析：
in private 秘密的，私下的。
例如：I want to meet you in private.
我想單獨(dú)與你見面。
3. How late are you open?
你們晚上營業(yè)到幾點(diǎn)?
還能這樣說：
When will you close the door?
What's your closing time?
4. Can we order ahead of time?
我們可不可以提前訂餐?
還能這樣說：
Can we book a table in advance?
Can we make a reservation for the dinner?