生活場景口語實戰人際篇 第366期:預訂餐位(2)

5. We'd like to sit by the window.
我們想坐在窗邊。
還能這樣說：
We want to have a table near the window.
Can you offer us a table by the window.
應用解析：
a window on the world 瞭解世界的手段，與外國接觸的工具，（報刊專欄）世界之窗；
go out of the window 不再被考慮，消失；
go window shopping 逛街
6. When would you like to take the table?
請問你們幾點鐘光臨？
還能這樣說：
What time would you like your table?
When do you want to have your dinner?
7. I'm sorry. We're all booked up tonight.
對不起，今天晚上都訂滿了。
還能這樣說：
I'm sorry, we are quite full tonight.
I'm afraid we are fully booked for tonight.
8. Would you like to reserve a table, sir?
先生，您要訂餐位嗎？
還能這樣說：
Do you want to book a table, sir?
Do you need a table, sir?
應用解析：
reserve bank 儲備銀行；
break down all reserve 消除一切隔閡；
reserve one's judgement on sb./sth. 暫不表態（有待事情明瞭化）；
throw off reserve 消除隔閡