EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place to greet someone arriving at a specific location.
中文: 使用「Welcome to」加上一個地點,用來歡迎抵達該處的人。
Welcome to my home.
歡迎來到我家。
EN: In English-speaking countries, staff usually greet customers immediately upon entry to create a friendly atmosphere.
中文: 在英語系國家,店員通常會在客人進門時立即打招呼,以營造友好的氣氛。
EN: Use 'very much' after 'Thank you' to show more gratitude.
中文: 在 'Thank you' 之後加上 'very much' 可以表達更深程度的感謝。
Thank you very much for the water.
非常感謝你提供的水。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to say 'Hi' and 'Thank you' even for small gestures, like being greeted at a restaurant. It builds a friendly atmosphere.
中文: 在英語系國家,即使是像在餐廳受到接待這樣的小事,習慣上也會說 'Hi' 和 'Thank you',這有助於營造友好的氣氛。
EN: Use 'Please' followed by a verb to make a polite request or command. This is called an imperative sentence.
中文: 在動詞前面加上 'Please' 可以用來表示禮貌的請求或指令。這被稱為祈使句。
Please open the door.
請開門。
EN: In Western restaurants, it is common for a host or server to lead you to a specific table rather than you choosing one yourself.
中文: 在西方餐廳,通常會由帶位人員引導你到特定的桌位,而不是讓客人隨意挑選座位。
EN: Use 'This + noun' to talk about something close to you. Use 'is' to connect the noun to a word that describes it (an adjective).
中文: 使用「This + 名詞」來指代靠近你的事物。使用「is」來連接名詞與形容它的詞(形容詞)。
This coffee is hot.
這杯咖啡很燙。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to give a small compliment when being seated at a restaurant to create a friendly atmosphere.
中文: 在英語系國家的文化中,入座時給予簡單的稱讚是很常見的,這能營造友好的氣氛。
EN: Use 'Here is...' to show or give something to someone nearby.
中文: 當你要展示或遞給身邊的人某樣東西時,可以使用「Here is...」這個句型。
Here is your key.
這是你的鑰匙。
EN: In Western restaurants, servers usually hand you the menu immediately after you are seated as a sign of welcome.
中文: 在西方餐廳,服務生通常會在您入座後立即遞上菜單,這是一種歡迎的象徵。
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe the appearance of something or someone.
中文: 使用「look」加上形容詞,用來描述某物或某人的外觀看起來如何。
The pizza looks delicious.
這披薩看起來很好吃。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to give a small compliment like 'It looks great' when receiving food or a menu to show appreciation for the service.
中文: 在英語系國家,當收到食物或菜單時,通常會順口說一句像「It looks great」這樣的讚美,以表達對服務的感激。
EN: Use 'What is your...' to ask for information or an opinion about something belonging to the person you are talking to.
中文: 使用「What is your...」來詢問對方的資訊或對某件事的看法。
What is your favorite food?
你最喜歡的食物是什麼?
EN: In Western restaurants, it is very common and polite to ask the server for a recommendation if you are unsure what to order.
中文: 在西方餐廳,如果你不確定要點什麼,詢問服務生有什麼推薦是非常普遍且有禮貌的做法。
EN: Use 'is' to describe a singular thing (the chicken pasta) with an adjective (popular).
中文: 使用 'is' 來連結單數事物(雞肉義大利麵)與形容詞(受歡迎的)以進行描述。
The apple is very sweet.
這顆蘋果非常甜。
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often recommend 'popular' dishes to help customers decide quickly, as it implies many people enjoy the taste.
中文: 在西方餐廳,服務生常會推薦「受歡迎」(popular) 的菜餚來幫助顧客快速決定,因為這代表大多數人都喜歡這個口味。
EN: Use 'also' before an adjective or after the verb 'is' to add more information that is similar to what was said before.
中文: 在形容詞之前或動詞 'is' 之後使用 'also',用來補充與前面提到的內容相似的資訊,表示「也」。
The coffee is also hot.
這咖啡也很燙。
EN: In English-speaking restaurants, servers often suggest a second option using 'also' to give the customer more choices without being pushy.
中文: 在英語國家的餐廳裡,服務生常會用 'also' 提議第二個選項,目的是在不強迫顧客的情況下提供更多選擇。
EN: Use 'have' to talk about medical conditions or physical states you are experiencing.
中文: 使用「have」來描述你目前擁有的身體狀況或過敏反應。
I have a cold.
我感冒了。
EN: In Western countries, informing the server about allergies is very common and important for safety. Restaurants take this very seriously.
中文: 在西方國家的餐廳,主動告知過敏原是非常普遍且重要的安全行為,餐廳通常會非常嚴肅地對待顧客的過敏需求。
EN: Use 'cannot' (or 'can't') before a verb to show that you are unable to do something or are not allowed to do it.
中文: 在動詞前面使用「cannot」(或縮寫 can't)來表示你無法做某事或不能做某事。
I cannot drink milk.
我不能喝牛奶。
EN: In many Western countries, food allergies (like nut allergies) are taken very seriously in restaurants. It is common and important to inform your server about them.
中文: 在許多西方國家,餐廳非常重視食物過敏(如堅果過敏)。向服務生告知過敏情況是非常普遍且重要的做法。
EN: Use 'at all' at the end of a negative sentence to add emphasis, meaning 'not even a little bit'.
中文: 在否定句的末尾加上 'at all' 可以加強語氣,表示「一點也不」或「完全不」。
I am not tired at all.
我一點也不累。
EN: In a restaurant setting, 'No problem at all' is a polite way for staff to reassure customers that their special requests (like allergies) are understood and can be handled easily.
中文: 在餐廳情境中,服務人員說 'No problem at all' 是一種非常有禮貌的方式,用來讓顧客放心,表示他們已經理解並能輕鬆處理顧客的特殊需求(如食物過敏)。
EN: Use 'has no' to say that something does not contain a specific ingredient or item. It is a simple way to express 'zero' of something.
中文: 使用「has no」來表示某物不含有特定的成分或物品。這是表達「零」或「沒有」某物的簡單方式。
The soup has no salt.
這湯沒放鹽。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, food allergies (especially nut allergies) are taken very seriously in restaurants. Staff will often double-check ingredients to ensure safety.
中文: 在許多英語系國家,餐廳非常重視食物過敏(尤其是堅果過敏)。店員通常會反覆確認成分以確保顧客安全。
EN: Use 'I want + [noun]' to express a desire or choice in a simple way.
中文: 使用「I want + [名詞]」來簡單地表達你的需求或選擇。
I want the soup.
我要這道湯。
EN: While 'I want' is grammatically correct, in many English-speaking restaurants, 'I would like' or 'I'll have' is considered more polite when ordering.
中文: 雖然說「I want」在語法上沒錯,但在英語國家的餐廳點餐時,使用「I would like」或「I'll have」會被認為更有禮貌。
EN: Use 'And...' to add another item to your order, and end with 'please' to be polite.
中文: 使用「And...」來增加點餐項目,並在句尾加上「please」以示禮貌。
And a cup of tea, please.
還有一杯茶,謝謝。
EN: In many Western restaurants, tap water is free and commonly served in a glass. Saying 'please' is essential when making requests to service staff.
中文: 在許多西方餐廳,自來水(tap water)是免費提供的。向服務人員提出要求時,加上「please」是非常重要的禮儀。
EN: Use 'Here is...' to give or show something to someone who is close to you.
中文: 使用「Here is...」來遞給某人東西,或指著近處的東西給某人看。
Here is your key.
這是您的鑰匙。
EN: In restaurants, servers often say 'Here is your...' or 'Here you go' when placing food on the table to acknowledge the service.
中文: 在餐廳裡,服務生將餐點放在桌上時,通常會說「Here is your...」或「Here you go」,這是一種禮貌的服務告知。
EN: Using 'And' at the start of a short sentence is common in spoken English to add an item to a list or a sequence of actions.
中文: 在口語中,句首使用 'And' 是很常見的,用來在清單或一系列動作中增加一個項目。
And your change.
還有找您的零錢。
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often list items as they place them on the table to confirm the order is correct.
中文: 在西方餐廳,服務生通常會在把餐點放到桌上時順口唸出名稱,以確認餐點正確無誤。
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe how something appears to you.
中文: 使用「look + 形容詞」來描述某樣事物給你的外在感覺或印象。
You look happy.
你看起來很快樂。
EN: In Western culture, it is polite to compliment the food when it is served, showing appreciation to the host or chef.
中文: 在西方文化中,當餐點送上桌時稱讚食物是很禮貌的行為,這表達了對主人或廚師的感謝。
EN: Use the structure 'Subject + is + Adjective' to describe the quality or state of something.
中文: 使用「主詞 + is + 形容詞」的結構來描述某樣物品的品質或狀態。
The soup is hot.
這湯很燙。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to verbally express your enjoyment of the food to the server or host using simple phrases like 'It's very good' or 'This is delicious.'
中文: 在英語系國家,口頭向服務生或主人表達你對食物的喜愛是很禮貌的行為,可以使用簡單的句子如 'It's very good' 或 'This is delicious'。
EN: Use 'I am happy' followed by another small sentence to explain why you feel that way. You don't need a special connecting word.
中文: 使用「I am happy」後面接一個簡單的小句子,用來解釋你為什麼感到高興。中間不需要特別的連接詞。
I am happy you are here.
我很高興你在這裡。
EN: In Western restaurant culture, servers often express genuine happiness when a guest enjoys the food. It is a common polite response to a compliment.
中文: 在西方餐廳文化中,當客人喜歡食物時,服務生通常會表達真誠的喜悅。這是對讚美的一種常見禮貌回應。
EN: Use 'Can I have...?' to politely ask for something you want or need.
中文: 使用「Can I have...?」來禮貌地請求你想要或需要的東西。
Can I have a menu, please?
可以給我一份菜單嗎?
EN: In the US, 'the check' is common, while in the UK, people usually say 'the bill'.
中文: 在美國通常使用 'the check' 來指帳單,而在英國,人們通常會說 'the bill'。
EN: Use 'Here is' followed by a singular noun to give or show something to someone nearby.
中文: 使用「Here is」後接單數名詞,用來將某物交給或展示給身邊的人。
Here is your coffee.
這是您的咖啡。
EN: In American English, 'check' is used for the bill in a restaurant. In British English, people usually say 'the bill'.
中文: 在美式英語中,餐廳的帳單使用 'check';而在英式英語中,人們通常使用 'the bill'。
EN: Use 'How much' to ask about the price of something.
中文: 使用「How much」來詢問物品的價格。
How much is the coffee?
這杯咖啡多少錢?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, it is common to ask for 'the check' or 'the bill' before asking 'How much is it?'
中文: 在許多英語系國家,通常會先說「請給我帳單」(Can I have the check?),然後才問「多少錢?」
EN: Use 'It is' to state the price or cost of something. In English, we often use 'It' to refer to the total amount on a bill or check.
中文: 使用「It is」來表示某物的價格或費用。在英語中,我們常用「It」來指代帳單上的總金額。
It is ten dollars.
總共是十美元。
EN: In the U.S., the price mentioned by a server usually does not include the tip. It is common to leave a 15-20% tip on top of the total amount.
中文: 在美國,服務生報出的價格通常不包含小費。習慣上會在總金額之外再支付 15-20% 的小費。
EN: Use 'Here you go' when you are handing something to another person.
中文: 當你把東西遞給別人的時候,可以使用「Here you go」這句話。
Here you go. Your coffee is ready.
給你。你的咖啡準備好了。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to use a person's name after saying 'Thank you'. It makes the interaction feel more personal and friendly.
中文: 在英語系國家,在說完「Thank you」後加上對方的名字是非常普遍且有禮貌的做法,這會讓互動感覺更親切、更友善。
EN: Use 'Have a nice + [noun]' to wish someone well when saying goodbye.
中文: 使用「Have a nice + [名詞]」在道別時祝福他人。
Have a nice weekend!
祝你有個美好的週末!
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'Have a nice day' is a standard way to end a conversation in service industry settings (like restaurants or shops).
中文: 在英語系國家,「Have a nice day」是服務業(如餐廳或商店)結束對話時的標準用語。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 餐廳
在本文中: 菜單
在本文中: 推薦
在本文中: 受歡迎的
在本文中: 湯
在本文中: 過敏
在本文中: 美味的
在本文中: 帳單
在本文中: 元(美金)
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
Used to emphasize that something is not a problem or that you are happy to help.
一點問題也沒有
Used when you are giving something to someone.
這給你;拿去吧
A polite way to say goodbye to someone.
祝你有美好的一天
The written statement of the cost of the food and drinks consumed in a restaurant.
餐廳結帳單