成人英语三级阅读理解(87)

Later, in the kitchen
Mom: Dinner's almost ready, kids. I want you to set the table.
Billy: I'll get the plates. Sally, you get the forks, knives, and spoons.
Mom: Make sure you put the napkin under the utensils. And the knife must be in the middle.
Billy: Mom, where are the placemats?
Mom: They're in the cupboard. Place one at each seat.
Billy: Which glasses should I use?
Mom: Put wine glasses in front of your father's, mine, and the boss's seats. You and Sally get regular glasses.

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稍后，在厨房里
妈妈：孩子们，晚餐快好了。我要你们来摆餐具。
比利：我去拿盘子。莎莉，你去拿刀叉和汤匙。
妈妈：一定要把餐巾放在餐具下。而且刀子一定要在中间哦。
比利：妈，桌垫在哪里啊？
妈妈：在碗柜里。每个位子都要放一个。
比利：我该用哪种玻璃杯呢？
妈妈：你爸爸、我的和那个老板的位子放红酒杯。你和莎莉用一般的杯子。


重点解说：

★ set the table 摆餐具
★ plate (n.) 盘，fork (n.) 叉，knife (n.) 刀，spoon(n.) 匙，napkin (n.) 餐巾
★ utensil (n.) 餐具
★ placemat (n.) 用来放置餐具的桌垫，以避免弄脏桌巾，材质以棉或塑料较常见
★ cupboard (n.) 碗柜
★ regular (a.) 一般的