Initial Recommendation Request
A customer, unsure what to order, asks the waiter for a general recommendation from the menu.
一位顾客不确定点什么，向服务员询问菜单上的总体推荐。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
recommend
To suggest something as a good choice, often used when giving advice on food or products in a restaurant.
建议某物作为好的选择，通常用于在餐厅给出关于食物或产品的建议。
popular
Something that many people like or choose, like a dish that sells well.
许多人喜欢或选择的东西，比如一份卖得很好的菜肴。
dishes
Prepared food items or meals served in a restaurant, plural of 'dish'.
在餐厅提供的准备好的食物项目或餐点，'dish'的复数形式。
grilled
Cooked on a grill over heat, often for meats or fish to give a smoky flavor.
在热源上的烤架上烹饪，通常用于肉类或鱼类，以赋予烟熏风味。
stir-fry
A quick cooking method where ingredients are fried in a wok with constant stirring, common in Asian cuisine.
一种快速烹饪方法，将食材在炒锅中不断翻炒，常见于亚洲菜肴。
lighter
Less heavy or rich in calories, used to describe food that's easier to digest.
不那么重或富含热量，用于描述更容易消化的食物。
savory
Having a salty or spicy flavor, not sweet, often for hearty meals.
具有咸味或辣味，不是甜的，通常用于丰盛的餐食。
filling
Food that makes you feel full and satisfied, good for when you're hungry.
让你感到饱腹和满足的食物，适合饥饿时食用。
flavorful
Full of strong, pleasant taste, describing delicious and tasty food.
充满强烈、愉悦的味道，描述美味且可口的食物。
crowd-pleaser
Something that most people enjoy, like a popular dish everyone likes.
大多数人喜欢的东西，比如一道大家都爱吃的流行菜肴。
convinced
Persuaded to believe or choose something after hearing reasons.
在听到理由后被说服相信或选择某事。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm finding it hard to choose. What do you recommend today?
This polite way to ask for help starts with 'Excuse me' to get attention, and uses present continuous 'finding it hard' to express current difficulty. Useful for beginners in restaurants when unsure about ordering.
这种礼貌的求助方式以'Excuse me'开头来吸引注意力，并使用现在进行时'finding it hard'来表达当前的困难。在餐厅不确定点餐时，对初学者很有用。
Certainly! Our most popular dishes are the grilled salmon and the beef stir-fry.
'Certainly' means 'of course' for polite agreement. This sentence lists recommendations using 'are' for plural subjects. Great for waiters suggesting top choices to customers.
‘Certainly’ 表示礼貌同意的 ‘of course’。这个句子使用 ‘are’ 来列出复数主语的推荐。非常适合服务员向顾客推荐热门选择。
Oh, that sounds good. Are they very different?
'Sounds good' is a casual way to show interest. The question uses 'are they' for plural items and 'very different' to compare. Helpful for asking about options to make a decision.
“Sounds good”是一种随意表达兴趣的方式。问题中使用“are they”来指代复数物品，并用“very different”进行比较。有助于在做决定时询问选项。
Yes, quite different. The salmon is a lighter option, served with seasonal vegetables.
'Quite different' means significantly different, a common intensifier. This describes food using 'is a...option' structure. Useful for explaining menu items in detail.
'Quite different' 意思是显著不同，是一个常见的强调词。这使用 'is a...option' 结构描述食物。有助于详细解释菜单项目。
Hmm, I'm leaning towards something a bit more filling.
'Leaning towards' means preferring slightly, and 'a bit more' softens the comparison. This expresses a gentle preference for satisfying food, ideal when narrowing down choices.
‘Leaning towards’ 表示略微偏好，‘a bit more’ 缓和了比较。这表达了对满足感食物的一种温和偏好，在缩小选择范围时非常理想。
Many say it's incredibly flavorful and satisfying. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.
'Incredibly' intensifies adjectives like 'flavorful' (tasty) and 'satisfying' (filling). 'Crowd-pleaser' praises popularity. Good for giving positive feedback based on customer opinions.
‘Incredibly’ 加强了像 ‘flavorful’（美味的）和 ‘satisfying’（饱腹的）这样的形容词。‘Crowd-pleaser’ 赞扬受欢迎度。适合基于客户意见给出正面反馈。
Alright, you've convinced me. I'll go with the beef stir-fry, please.
'You've convinced me' means persuaded successfully. 'I'll go with' is a casual way to decide on something. Essential for confirming an order politely in a restaurant.
‘You've convinced me’意思是成功说服了。‘I'll go with’是决定某事的一种随意表达方式。在餐厅礼貌地确认订单时必不可少。
Excellent choice! Coming right up.
'Excellent choice' compliments the decision. 'Coming right up' means the food will arrive soon. A friendly waiter response to end the interaction positively.
“Excellent choice”是对选择的赞美。“Coming right up”表示食物很快就会到来。这是一个友好的服务员回应，以积极的方式结束互动。