英语博客：ESL Podcast 771 – Commuting by Trai
时间：2019-01-28 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
英语课
Lisa: Can you tell me if this is the right platform for the train to Arlington?
Omar: Yes, it is. Is this your first time taking the train?
Lisa: Is it that obvious?
Omar: No, you just look a little lost.
Lisa: I’m starting a new job and I have to commute 1 to work for the first time.
Omar: Oh, I see. Did you buy a ticket at the ticket machine?
Lisa: Yes, I did, when I entered the station. I hope I bought the right one.
Omar: Let me see. Yes, that’s the right one. The good news is that I haven’t heard any announcements about the train being delayed, like it has been a couple of times this week, so it should be on time.
Lisa: I’m relieved to hear that. I can’t afford to be late to work on my first day. Will I need to show this ticket to get on the train?
Omar: Not when you get on. After the train is under way, the conductor will walk down the aisle 2 to collect it.
Lisa: Oh, I see, thanks. That sounds simple.
Omar: It is simple if you can actually find a seat. It can be pretty crowded on these commuter 3 trains. Sometimes it’s standing 4 room only.
Lisa: Let’s hope for the best.
Omar: Stick with me. I’ll elbow a few people out of the way to get you a seat.
Lisa: [laughs] Thanks, I think.
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
vi.乘车上下班；vt.减(刑)；折合；n.上下班交通
- I spend much less time on my commute to work now.我现在工作的往返时间要节省好多。
- Most office workers commute from the suburbs.很多公司的职员都是从郊外来上班的。
n.（教堂、教室、戏院等里的）过道，通道
- The aisle was crammed with people.过道上挤满了人。
- The girl ushered me along the aisle to my seat.引座小姐带领我沿着通道到我的座位上去。
n.(尤指市郊之间)乘公交车辆上下班者
- Police cordoned off the road and diverted commuter traffic. 警察封锁了道路并分流交通。
- She accidentally stepped on his foot on a crowded commuter train. 她在拥挤的通勤列车上不小心踩到了他的脚。