Berlin 柏林之旅-3
So I think we have seen enough of the political side of Berlin for now. So we are going to visit the Hackeschen Hoefe next. And we’re going by metropolitan 1 train because public transport is definitely the best way of getting around Berlin. The Hackeschen Hoefe are a place worth visiting in central Berlin and they are great place for shopping too. So, let’s spend some money.
An underground or suburban 2 train departs from the average Berlin station every 5 minutes. Short trips cost one Euros twenty. Longer journeys cost 2.10 (Euros). A day ticket comes to 5 Euros 80 per person. But for all the different lines it is worth picking up a map of the rail network at the information desk to get your bearings. Our trip from the government quarters to Hackeschen Markt takes all of 5 minutes.
The Hackeschen Hoefe formed the largest ensemble 3 of inter-connected courtyards in Germany and are protected as a historic monument. They consist of 8 backyards between O. Strasse (street) and Sophien Strasse. Under East German rule, the art nouveau facade 4 in this first yard were meant to be removed but fortunately the resistance of the tenants 5 prevented this plan from being carried out. Today the renovated 6 Hackeschen Hoefe and their surroundings are a magnet for tourists particularly as a place to come shopping. Since Margits and Jants are keen on British lifestyle, Alexander takes them to a very special shop in Sophien Strasse.
“Shall we go inside?”
“Yes, let’s go inside.”
Hallo.
This is typical of Berlin. No matter how unusual your interests, there is a bound to be a shop that caters 7 to them.
Margits and Jants are already quite knowledgeable 8 when it comes to whisky. But here they receive professional tutoring from a true expert.
E.S.Schmidt , the owner of the shop gives the Bermas some advice on the proper way to enjoy different types of whiskey and invites them to sample some of them.
(Speaking in German ...)
This one's oilier. That’s thinner.
This is really very good. And as a layman 9 I say it is very smooth not rough just as you were saying earlier. With such a variety , it's difficult for Jants to decide which one to buy. Finally he finds the perfect souvenir.
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bearing: 方向
quarters: n. 住处，位置
ensemble: n. 全体
art nouveau: n. （流行于十九世纪末的）新艺术
tutor: v. 辅导
- Metropolitan buildings become taller than ever.大城市的建筑变得比以前更高。
- Metropolitan residents are used to fast rhythm.大都市的居民习惯于快节奏。
- Suburban shopping centers were springing up all over America. 效区的商业中心在美国如雨后春笋般地兴起。
- There's a lot of good things about suburban living.郊区生活是有许多优点。
- We should consider the buildings as an ensemble.我们应把那些建筑物视作一个整体。
- It is ensemble music for up to about ten players,with one player to a part.它是最多十人演奏的合奏音乐，每人担任一部分。
- The entrance facade consists of a large full height glass door.入口正面有一大型全高度玻璃门。
- If you look carefully,you can see through Bob's facade.如果你仔细观察，你就能看穿鲍勃的外表。
- A number of tenants have been evicted for not paying the rent. 许多房客因不付房租被赶了出来。
- Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
- He renovated his house. 他翻修了房子。
- The house has been renovated three years earlier. 这所房子三年前就已翻新。
- That shop caters exclusively to the weaker sex. 那家商店专供妇女需要的商品。
- The boutique caters for a rather select clientele. 这家精品店为特定的顾客群服务。
- He's quite knowledgeable about the theatre.他对戏剧很有心得。
- He made some knowledgeable remarks at the meeting.他在会上的发言颇有见地。