At the Department Store 在百貨公司

　　I'd like to see an overcoat for the autumn.

　　我想看看秋天穿的大衣。

　　Not too heavy and not too light.

　　既不要太厚也不要太薄。

　　How do you like this，ma'am？

　　夫人，這件您喜歡嗎？

　　It's much too light in color for the autumn.

　　這件衣服秋天穿顏色太淺。

　　It's made of exceptionally good quality，pure wool，very soft.

　　這件衣服質量特別好，全毛的，非常柔軟。

　　Please come with me to the fitting room.

　　請隨我到試衣間。

　　I like this style， but I don't care for the color.

　　我喜歡這個式樣，但是不喜歡這顏色。

　　Let me see the crimson one， in my size， please.

　　請拿件深紅色的給我看看，要合我的尺寸。

　　This is your size， it's a lovely dress and very smart.

　　這是您要的尺寸，這件衣服很漂亮，非常時髦。

　　It's in fashion now.

　　現在正流行。

　　Would you like to try it？

　　您要不要試試？

　　It just suits me，I'll take it.

　　這件衣服正合我身，我買了。

　　How much do I have to pay？

　　我該付多少錢？

　　That's rather more than I thought of paying.

　　這價錢比我想的要貴些。

　　I should have like something cheaper.

　　我想買較為便宜的。

　　Maybe a little dearer， but the quality is very good.

　　價格可能稍貴些，不過，質量非常好。

　　It's exceptionally good in material and the handicraft is more exquisite.

　　這件衣服的料子質地特別好，做工精細。

　　Here's a gorgeous outfit.

　　這兒有套華麗的服裝。

　　It looks just great on you.

　　您穿這衣服真是棒極了。

Dialogue A

　　A：Do you want some assistance，ma'am？

　　B：I'd like to see an overcoat for the autumn. Not too heavy and not too light.

　　A：How do you like this， ma'am？

　　B：It's much too light in color for the autumn. I'd rather havesomething darker， and a bit heavier.

　　A：What about this then？ It's made of exceptionally good quality， pure wool， very soft.

　　B：Very good. May I try this on？

　　A：Please come with me to the fitting room.

　　B：I like this style， but I don't care for the color. It's loose at the waist， and it's a bit too large.

　　A：What about this one？ We have this model in several sizes and colors，dark brown， light green， light yellow， crimson.

　　B：Let me see the crimson one， in my size， please.

　　A：Yes， ma'am. This is your size， it's a lovely dress and very smart. It's in fashion now. Would you like to try it？

　　B：All right， it just suits me， I'll take it. How much do I have to pay？

　　A：Three hundred yuan.

　　B：That's rather more than I thought of paying. I should have something cheaper.

　　A：Maybe a little dearer， but the quality is very good. ma'am. It's exceptionally good in material and the handicraft is more exquisite. It wears very well and keeps its shape.

　　B：All right， I'll take it. I expect it's worth it. Can I pay by Visa Card？

　　A：We don't accept Visa Card，you have to pay cash.

　　B：OK. Will you accept Master Card？

　　A：Yes， we do. Please go to the cash counter and pay for it. I'll wrap it up for you.

　　B：All right， thank you.

Dialogue B

　　Rosa：I never expected there would be so many people.

　　Miss Liu：Oh， this is nothing. On weekends， you won't even be able to move around. Don't forget you're in China.

　　Rosa：You're right. Let's go upstairs. It might be less crowded on the second floor. I want to look for an outfit for myself.

　　Miss Liu：Oh，there is the directory over by the escalator.

　　Rosa： Yeah， but can't read all the characters.

　　Miss Liu： Let's see… first floor， cosmetics， footwear， traveling bags. Second floor… sportswear， ladies clothing…

　　Rosa：Let's go directly to the second floor.

　　（At the ladies section on the second floor. ）

　　Rosa：Here's a gorgeous outfit. Jacket and pants to match. They look the right size. It'll probably fit me.

　　Miss Liu：Why don't you try it on？ The fitting－room is over there.

　　Rosa：I think I will. （Trying the clothes on. ） Well，what do you think， Liu？

　　Miss Liu：Terrific. It looks just great on you.

　　Rosa：Thanks. I think I'll take it. Let's go and pay.

Words and Expressions

　　exceptionally ad. 異常地

　　crimson n. 深紅

　　directory n. 購物指南；電話簿

　　cosmetic n.化妝品

　　footwear n. 鞋類

　　gorgeous/ a. 好看的；華麗的

　　terrific a. 好極了；棒極了

At the Department Store 在百貨公司

　　May I see these ties？

　　請讓我看看這些領帶好嗎？

　　Here's a nice－looking one.

　　這條挺好看。

　　These are silk ties embroidered with dragons， pandas or goldfishes.

　　這些都是絲質領帶，繡有龍、熊貓或金魚等。

　　Will there be anything else， madam？

　　夫人，您還要什么嗎？

　　Could you tell me where the ladies' department is？

　　你能告訴我女裝部在哪里嗎？

　　Will you show me some pure silk blouses？

　　請拿幾件真絲襯衫給我看看好嗎？

　　What size do you want？

　　您要多大尺寸的？

　　Can I try it on？

　　我可以試穿一下嗎？

　　The fitting room is right over there.

　　試衣室就在那里。

　　Let me check for you.

　　讓我給您找一找。

　　No， it's a little too loud， but thank you just the same.

　　不用了，這種顏色過于花哨了點，不過我還是要謝謝你。

　　I'd like to buy a white shirt.

　　我想買件白襯衣。

　　What size，please？

　　請問多大尺寸？

　　This is a very fine shirt.

　　這件襯衫挺好。

　　Don't you have any less expensive shirts？

　　你們沒有便宜點兒的襯衣？

　　I'd also like to see the tie in the showcase.

　　我想看看陳列柜里的那條領帶。

　　The price is all right，but it's a bit showy，isn't it？

　　價格還可以，可是有點花哨了，對不對？