旅游常用英语口语：华盛顿特区
STUART: I'm glad I brought my jacket on this trip. SHARON: Yes, I didn't know Washington 1, DC got so cold in winter. STUART: What would you like to do today? SHARON: I really think we should take a tour of the White House. STUART: I thought we could go to some of the museums.Don't you want to see the museums? SHARON: Of course. But today I feel like seeing the White House.We should see it first, because it's the most famous historical 2 building here. STUART: I don't agree. I think the Capitol building is the most famous.But okay. If you want to see the White House, we'll go see it.I'm just afraid it will be boring. SHARON: Boring? How can it be boring? It sounds very interesting to me. STUART: But it's the White House. The president and his family live there.They won't let us see most of it. Probably we can only see a couple of rooms. SHARON: No, that's not true.The White House is very big. And there are a lot of historical exhibits 3 there.The tour will take us through many different rooms. I read about it in the guide. STUART: Hmm. If that's true, then the security 4 there must be very good.Because it's strange to think they will let people walk around in the White House. SHARON: I'm sure the security is very tight 5.Probably they will make us walk through metal detectors 6 like at the airport. STUART: So I can't take my gun then. SHARON: Don't always joke like that! You don't have a gun. STUART: Yes, it's true I don't. SHARON: You shouldn't say things like that. You could get arrested! STUART: What? Do you think someone will arrest me for making a joke?Someone will arrest me here at the breakfast table? SHARON: No. But if you say something like that in the White House,they may take it seriously. Sometimes I think you joke too much. STUART: I'll be careful. Don't worry. I don't want to get arrested by the FBI.But how long does the White House tour last? SHARON: I'm not sure. I think it lasts about one hour. STUART: Alright. We should
- His birthplace is Washington,but he lives in San Francisco.他出生于华盛顿，但住在旧金山。
- They, together with my father,have gone to Washington.他们和我父亲一起去华盛顿了。
- The book is based on historical events.这本书是根据历史事件写成的。
- We have shared the same historical experiences.咱们有着共同的历史遭遇。
- Many exhibits with characteristics of the Chinese art are on display. 许多具有中国艺术特色的展品陈列出来。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- One is dazzled by the endless array of beautiful exhibits. 展品琳琅满目，美不胜收。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- A security guard brought him down with a flying tackle.一名保安人员飞身把他抱倒。
- There was tight security at the airport when the President's plane landed.总统的专机降落时，机场的保安措施很严密。
- Time is going to be tight,so you'd better hurry.时间很紧，你最好抓紧一点。
- The box is so tight that I can't open it.这个盒子太紧，我打不开。