北京天译时代九游会j9·(中国)真人游戏第一品牌精品翻译知识导读:
conversation 1
a : here comes the birthday cake.
(all begin singing ”happy birthday to you”)
b : wow, what a lovely cake.
a : be sure to blow out all the candles in one puff.
b : oh, they all went out! did you make a wish?
a : yes, but i doubt if i get it . i've never get it.
b : better luck this time.
conversation 2
a : happy birthday , mary!
b : thank you .
a : here is a gift for you . i hope you like it .
b ; what a lovely dog! how did you know i love things like this ?
a : i had my own ways of finding out. it's a secret you look so beautiful today .your new shirt goes well with your skirt.
b : maybe you won't believe this , but it was made by my grandmother.
a : really ? it looks so nice.
b : thank you , please have a cup of tea.
a : all right.
b : how about some fish?
a : no , thanks . i've had enough. now , mary , before you blow out the birthday candles, you have to make a wish . after that, you may cut the cake.
b : ok. let me make a wish...do you want a big piece of cake?
a : no, just a small one. next let's sing ”happy birthday” to mary.
b : it is so very kind of you . i'm so moved by you .
conversation 3
a : hello, bessie.
b : hello, jack. happy birthday!
a : my birthday? i forgot it , thank you for remembering my birthday.
b : i'd like to offer you my congratulations on your birthday and best wishes for your future happiness, good health and continued success. i've asked the fairy flowers to send you a bunch of flowers. i hope you'll like them.
a : thanks a lot. i'm so touched.
b : now let me sing ”happy birthday” for you.
a : thank you very much.
conversation 4
a : happy birthday , tom , this is for you .
b : thanks, ms.wang.
a : you know, in china, we usually don't open presents until the guests have gone.
b : really? i've already opened this one. say! this is swell! look , mom, a billfold.
a : it's very nice . you really shouldn't have done it , though , ms.wang.
b : ms.wang, it's a custom to bring a birthday gift as you have done. is it the same in china?
a : yes, it is .
b : well, dinner is ready . please come to the dining room
(a birthday cake with all the candles lighted on the table)
a : oh, they all went out! did you make a wish?
b : yes , but i doubt if i get it , i haven't yet.
a : where did that custom come from?
b : i've no idea.
a : you cut the cake and pass it around while i go get the ice cream.
b : would you like some more coffee, ms.wang?
a : than you . but i'll take it black this time.