ESL Podcast 590 – Paying Airline Fees
时间：2019-02-25 作者：英语课 分类：地道美语播客
Justine: So that’s the plan. We drive to San Francisco, then to Portland, then to Seattle, and then to Vancouver.
Howie: What? Why are we driving to Vancouver instead of flying?
Justine: Haven’t you noticed all of the fees the airlines are tacking 1 on these days? First, there were the fuel surcharges and now, there is a whole slew 2 of added fees.
Howie: Like what?
Justine: Well, there’s a checked baggage fee, for one. On some airlines, you have to pay to check just one bag, and each additional bag is another fee. If you have oversize or overweight bags, that’s another fee.
Howie: Okay, I don’t like fees either, but I don’t think that justifies 3 driving all the way to Vancouver.
Justine: Well, let me tell you about some of the other fees. Do you want a snack or a meal on the flight? You’re going to have to shell out for those now. Do you want to fly standby? Yes, it used to be free, but not anymore. Do you want to make your reservation by phone instead of on the Internet? That’s another fee. Do you want a pillow or a blanket for your long flight? Okay, but that’s another fee!
Howie: Okay, don’t get worked up. I see what you mean. They really know how to nickel and dime 4 you. Once we add all of those fees to the base fare, I guess flying isn’t such a good deal. But do you really want us to drive three days to get to Vancouver?
Justine: What’s the problem with driving?
Howie: Oh, I don’t know, maybe it’s the fact that I only have a week for vacation? As soon as we get to Vancouver, we’ll have to turn back!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
- He was tacking about on this daily though perilous voyage. 他在进行这种日常的、惊险的航行。
- He spent the afternoon tacking the pictures. 他花了一个下午的时间用图钉固定那些图片。
- He slewed the car against the side of the building.他的车滑到了大楼的一侧，抵住了。
- They dealt with a slew of other issues.他们处理了大量的其他问题。
- Their frequency of use both justifies and requires the memorization. 频繁的使用需要记忆，也促进了记忆。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓
- In my judgement the present end justifies the means. 照我的意见，只要目的正当，手段是可以不计较的。