S = Salesperson C = Customer
The customer is choosing a computer with the assistance of the salesperson.
顾客在售货员的协助下正在选择计算机。
S: This is a good basic computer package. It's got a good CPU, 256 megabytes of RAM, and a DVD player.
售货员:这是一套很好的计算机基本配备。它有很好的中央处理器,和256兆位的随机存取内存,还有一个DVD光驱。
C: Does it come with a modem?
顾 客:附有调制解调器吗?
S: Yes, it has a built-in modem. You just plug a phone line into the back of the computer.
售货员:有的,它有内建的调制解调器。你只要把电话线插到计算机后面就好了。
C: How about the monitor?
顾 客:那显示器呢?
S: A 15-inch monitor is included in the deal. If you want, you can switch it for a 17-inch monitor, for a little more money.
售货员:十五吋的显示器包含在此项交易中。如果您想要的话,可以换成十七吋的,不过要多一点钱。
C: That's okay. A 15-inch is good enough. All right, I'll take it.
顾 客:那无所谓,十五吋的就够用了。好吧,我就要这个。
智慧补给站:
1.assistance n.协助, 帮助
with the assistance of... 在……的协助下
2.CPU 中央处理器
=Central Processing Unit
3.megabyte n.兆位
4.RAM 随机存取内存
=Random Access Memory
5.come with... 附有……
例:Does the dinner come with both wine and soft drinks?
(晚餐附有酒和饮料吗?)
6.modem n.调制解调器
7.built-in a.嵌入的; 内置的
8.plug vt.接上插头
plug... in 将……插上插头
unplug vt.将……的插头拔下
例:No wonder your stereo isn't working. You didn't plug it in!
(难怪你的立体音响没声音,你没有接上插头嘛!)
Unplug the TV before you go to bed.
(睡前将电视机的插头拔下来。)
9.monitor n.显示器
10.include vt.包含/括
例:Is service included in the bill?
(账单中包括服务费吗?)
11.deal n.交易, 买卖
12.switch vt.改变, 转换
switch A for B用 A 换取 B
=exchange A for B
例:Can I switch my watch for your finger ring?
(我可以用表来换你的戒指吗?)