8.过海关 Going through Customs

Official: Did you pack this bag yourself? Has it been out of your possession at any time before checking-in?

是您自已收拾的行李吗?在检票前有有别人帮助保管?

Mr. Lee: Yes, I packed it myself, and it hasn’t been out of my possession.

是的，我自已收拾的，一直是自己保管。

Official: Are you bringing in any plants or animal products?

您带了动植物产品吗?

Mr. Lee: No.

没有。

Official: Our sniffer dog seems to disagree. Do you mind if we look in your suitcase?

嗅探犬好像有不同意见。我可以检查您的包吗?

Mr. Lee: Not at all. Go right ahead.

请便。

Official: What’s this sir?

这是什么，先生?

Mr. Lee: It’s traditional Chinese Medicine. I mix it with hot water like tea. Sorry. I forgot about it.

这是中药。用热水冲泡，喝起来像茶。对不起，我忘记了。

Official: What are these red things sir?

这些红色的东西是什么?

Mr. Lee: Oh no! I forgot about those too! Those are Chinese sausages for my Aunt Lily.

糟糕! 这个我也忘了。这些是我给lily阿姨带的中国腊肠。

Official: I’m sorry sir, but you can’t take any of this into the country. We will also have to check your carry-on. Please step this way. Don’t’ be nervous; we’ll just look through it briefly and then if there are no further problems you’ll be free to go.

对不起，先生。您不能带这些东西入境。我们还要检查您的手提包。请这边走。不用紧张，我们只是简单看一下，如果没有别的问题，您就可以走了。