美国英语情景对话大全（三十）

（30）Shopping 购物

    Clothing sizes are measured differently in the United States from the way they're measured in countries where the metric system is used.

    美国服装尺寸的量法和使用公制单位的国家不一样。

    1.A： Are you being helped？

    B： No. What do you have in brown suede¹ jackets, size 40？

    A： The closest I have is a 38.

    B： Do you think you'll be getting any more in？

    A： No, but they might have them at our other store.

    2.A： Is anybody waiting on you？

    B： No. I'm trying to find a green sweater in extra large.

    B： We have your size, but not in that color.

    A： Can you order one for me？

    B： Certainly. Just give me your name and address.

    3.A： Is somebody taking care of you？

    B： No. I'd like a long-sleeved shirt in yellow, medium.

    A： I think we're out of your size.

    B： Well, can you get me one？

    A： I think so. Check back next week.

    4.A： Is anyone helping² you？

    B： No. I'm looking for a navy blue raincoat, size 36.

    A： I'm afraid we don't have any left.

    B： Will you be getting more in？

    A： Yes. Try us again next Monday.