Making a Reservation and Being Seated
A customer calls to make a reservation or arrives at a restaurant, speaks with the host/hostess, and gets seated at a table.
顾客打电话预订或抵达餐厅，与迎宾员交谈并被带到餐桌入座。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
reservation
A booking or arrangement made in advance for a table at a restaurant. Use it when confirming or making a dinner plan.
提前为餐厅的桌子进行的预订或安排。在确认或制定晚餐计划时使用。
hostess
A female staff member who greets guests and shows them to their seats at a restaurant. It's similar to a host but for women.
餐厅中迎接客人并引导他们到座位的女性工作人员。它类似于男性的host，但适用于女性。
party
In restaurant contexts, it means the number of people in a group, like 'party of two' for two people dining together.
在餐厅语境中，它指的是一个团体中的人数，例如“两人份的party”表示两个人一起用餐。
table
A piece of furniture with a flat top where people sit to eat. In restaurants, you request a specific type, like by the window.
一种带有平顶的家具，人们坐在那里吃饭。在餐厅里，你会要求特定类型的，比如靠窗的。
available
Something that is free or ready to be used, like an empty table. Ask if something is available to check options.
空闲或可用于使用的事物，比如一张空桌子。询问某物是否可用以检查选项。
server
A waiter or waitress who takes orders and serves food and drinks to customers at the table.
一名在桌边接受订单并为顾客提供食物和饮料的服务员或女服务员。
shortly
Soon or in a short time. Use it to say something will happen very quickly, like 'He'll be with you shortly.'
很快或在短时间内。用它来表示某事将很快发生，比如‘他很快就会和你在一起。’
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Do you have a reservation with us tonight?
This is a polite question used by restaurant staff to check if a customer has booked a table. It's useful for greeting arrivals; the word 'with us' emphasizes the specific restaurant.
这是一个礼貌的问题，由餐厅工作人员用来检查客户是否预订了桌子。它对问候到达的客人很有用；“with us”这个词强调了特定的餐厅。
It's under the name 'Smith' for 7 PM. Party of two.
This sentence helps confirm a booking by giving the name, time, and group size. 'Under the name' means registered as; 'party of two' is a common phrase for two people. Use it when checking in.
这句话通过提供姓名、时间和团体规模来帮助确认预订。'Under the name' 意思是注册为；'party of two' 是两人常见的表达。在入住时使用。
Your table is ready.
A simple announcement that the seating is prepared. It's reassuring and direct; use it to welcome guests after confirming reservations.
一个简单的公告，表示座位已经准备就绪。它令人安心且直接；用它来欢迎客人，在确认预订后。
Could we possibly get a table by the window, if one is available?
This is a polite request for a preferred seat, using 'could...possibly' for extra courtesy and 'if one is available' to show flexibility. Great for making special requests without being demanding.
这是一个礼貌的请求，用于首选座位，使用 'could...possibly' 来增加礼貌，并用 'if one is available' 来显示灵活性。非常适合提出特殊要求而不显得强求。
Follow me, please.
An instruction to guide someone to their seat. It's polite with 'please'; use it in service situations like showing directions in a restaurant or store.
这是引导某人到座位处的指令。加上'please'很礼貌；在餐厅或商店等服务场合用于指路时使用。
Your server will be with you shortly to take your drink order.
This informs guests about the next step in service. 'Will be with you' means arriving soon; 'shortly' adds that it's quick. Useful for setting expectations after seating.
这告知客人服务中的下一步。「Will be with you」意思是很快到达；「shortly」添加了它很快的事实。有助于在就座后设定期望。