A: Hello, ma’am, can I help you find something?
B: Yes, actually I’m looking to buy a camera.
A: We’ve got a wide selection do you know if you’d like a point-and-shoot, or something a little fancier? Are you shopping for yourself or for
someone else?
B: Actually I’m buying a camera for my husband.
A: Ah, well then I’d recommend a nice entry-level digital SLR.
B: Yeah? Can I take a look at the SLRs you carry?
A: Sure thing, follow me. This here is the.
B: The Canon Eos. Yeah it’s ok, but I’m looking for something that performs better in low light, has a better display panel, and longer battery
life. /ˈbæt̬.ɚ.i/
A: Oh, ah, umthe Nikon D60 is a nice option.
B: Yeah, but what kit lens does this camera come with? I don’t want some bulky telephoto lens.
A: Oh, well this one has the, uh.
B: Looks to me like an 18-55mm lens. pretty standard, that will do. Not like my husband will be stalking celebrities or anything!
A:So, ahem, can I interest you in any acc...
B: Accessories? Do you carry polarizing filters?
A: Polarizing filter um we should! I’m sorry, ma’am. looks like we’re sold out.
B: No you’re not! There are some right here!
A: Oh, well, would you look at that! Po-la-ri-zing filters.
B: Thanks for your help, Ralph!
A: No problem, ma’am.
Would you look at that? : means oh wow I'm surprised.
point-and-shoot 全自动的; “傻瓜”型的;
fancier /ˈfæn.si.ɚ/ 爱好者 ; 饲养迷,园艺迷 ; 昂贵的 ; 精致的
entry-level /ˈen.tri ˌlev.əl/ 适合初级用户的;入门级的
telephoto lens 长焦镜头 ; 摄远镜头 /ˌtelifoʊtoʊ ˈlenz
bulky UK: ['bʌlki] adj.庞大的;笨重的
stalking US: [ˈstɔkɪŋ] n.跟踪罪 v.“stalk”的现在分词
celebrity US: [səˈlebrəti] n.名人;名声
polarize US: [ˈpoʊləˌraɪz] v.两极分化;给与…极性;使(光)偏振;使(语言等)有特殊意义[用途] Web极化
polarizing filters 偏振滤光片
accessory US: [əkˈsɛsəri] n.配件;从犯;饰品;附属品 adj.附属的;
specific US: [spəˈsɪfɪk] n.特性;细节;特效药;特殊用途的事物 adj.明确的;具体的
terminology US: [ˌtɜrmɪˈnɑlədʒi] n.(某学科的)术语;有特别含义的用语;专门用语
across the board 全面地 ; 影响全体地
and these are common across the board. 这些都是普遍存在的。
lens US: [lenz] n.透镜;隐形眼镜;一组透镜;【解】(眼球的)晶体 Web镜头
every aspect 各个方面 ; 方方面面 [ˈæspekt]