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趣谈“Toilet ”
发表于:2011-05-19阅读:302次
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趣谈“toilet” “toilet”一词汉语意思是“厕所”。在英美国家里,“厕所”的标志有“W.C.”(即water closet的省略形式)。男厕所的标志有“Men,s room.Gentlemen,Men;女厕所的标志有:Ladies,room;Ladies,Women.最常用的说法还有:Toilet(盥洗室),Wash room(洗手间);Bath room(洗澡间)。 我们中国人往往把上厕所委婉的说成“解手“,而在英美,要询问“厕所在哪里时”,一般不直接说“Where is the W.C.?”而常委婉地说“Where can I wash my hands?”(我可以在何处洗手?)“Where is the Rest Room?”(休息间在哪里?)“Where is the Wash room?”(洗手间在哪里?)女士们会更委婉地说“Where is the Powder Room?”(化妆间在哪里?)I am going to pick some flowers.(我想摘些花)。如此等等 |