Conversation 3

A: Good morning, Mrs.Brown. Do you have any nice white tulips?

A：早上好，布朗夫人。有上好的白色郁金香吗？

B:Yes, we have.

B：有的，有的。

A: But the flowers are still in buds.

A：可是这些还是花蕾。

B: That's all right. The buds will soon blossom into flowers.

B：没关系，花蕾很快就会绽放成花朵的。

A: Then give me 10, please. I hope they'll last long.

A：那请给我来10枝吧。希望持续的时间长一些。

B: If ou change the water regularly, they'll last for several days.

B：如果您经常换水，能持续好几天。

A: May I know how often I should change the water?

A：要隔多长时间换一次水呢？

B: At least once a day, I think.

B：我想，至少每天要换一次。

A: How long will it take before the buds blossom into flowers?

A：这些花蕾要等多久才开花？

B: Well, I should say in a couple of days, or even sooner, depending on the temperature.

B：要等两三天吧，或者更早些，这要看气温怎么样了。

A: Thank you very much.

A：太谢谢你了。