Part IV Vocabulary Development
Words and phrases：
breakfast 早餐
lunch 午餐
brunch 早午餐
supper 晚餐
late snack 宵夜
dinner 正餐
menu 菜单
French cuisine 法国菜
today’s special 今日特餐
chef’s special 主厨特餐
buffet 自助餐
fast food 快餐
specialty 招牌菜
continental cuisine 欧式西餐
ham and egg 火腿肠
buttered toast 奶油土司
French toast 法国土司
muffin 松饼
cheese cake 奶酪饼
white bread 白面包
brown bread 黑面包
French roll 小型法式面包
appetizer 开胃菜
green salad 蔬菜沙拉
steak 牛排
T-bone steak 丁骨牛排
filet steak 菲力牛排
sirloin steak 沙朗牛排
club steak 小牛排
well done 全熟
medium 五分熟
rare 三分熟
picnic lunch 便当
fruit plate 水果盘
aperitif 饭前酒
dim sum 点心
French fries 炸薯条
baked potato 烘马铃薯
mashed potatoes 马铃薯泥
beer 啤酒
draft beer 生啤酒
stout beer 黑啤酒
canned beer 罐装啤酒
red wine 红葡萄酒
gin 杜松子酒
brandy 白兰地
whisky 威士忌
vodka 伏特加
on the rocks 酒加冰块
rum 朗姆酒
champagne 香槟
Useful expressions
● General service
✧ Good afternoon.This is Red Leaf Restaurant.What can I do for you，please?
✧ We look forward to seeing you.
✧ Would you please come with me?/ Please follow me.
✧ Which would you like better，a table in the hall or in a private room?
✧ There’s a table for four over there.Would you like it?
✧ Would you like a table by the window?
✧ We have a table in the non-smoking area reserved for you.
✧ I’m sorry.The tables by the window are all occupied.
✧ The restaurant is full now.Could you please wait for about 20 minutes?
✧ We will have you seated as soon as we get a table available.
✧ Excuse me，sir.Would you mind sharing the table with other guests?
✧ Your table is ready.This way，please.
✧ Here is the menu，sir.Please take your time.The waiter/waitress will be here to take your order soon.
✧ Excuse me，sir.May I take your order now?
✧ The minimum charge for a private room is 200 yuan per person.
✧ We have buffet.You can have all you want for 40 dollars.
✧ Would you like to have table d’hote，or a la carte?
✧ Your meal will be ready soon.
✧ The soup is ready，please enjoy it.
✧ This is the complete course.There is dessert to follow.
✧ Please enjoy your meal.
● Western food service
✧ Would you like to try our buffet dinner?
✧ Here is the menu and the wine list.Would you like to order an aperitif?
✧ What would you like for your main course?
✧ What would you like to go with your main course?
✧ Today’s special is the roast leg of lamb.
✧ Would you like your fried eggs sunny-side up?
✧ Which sauce would you like for your steak?
✧ This dish is for four people.
✧ Would you like to try our house specials?
✧ I’m sure you’ll like it.It is delicious.
✧ Which flavor would you prefer，sweet or chili?
✧ I’m afraid the vegetable salad is sold out.
✧ Would you like to try something else?
✧ I’m sorry，sir.Do you mind trying something else?
✧ May I serve it to you now?
✧ Your steak，salad and wine，sir.Please enjoy them.
✧ Would you like some dessert?
✧ What brand coffee would you like?
✧ How would you like your fish cooked?
✧ What would you like to go with your steak?
✧ You have ordered two main dishes.Would you like it served together or separately?
✧ I’m sorry.Our sirloin steak is sold out.Would you like to try our beef tenderloin?It is also very good.
✧ You can try our new Thai style food.
✧ We have buffet.You can have all you want for 40 dollars.
✧ We have clear soup and cream soup at your choice.
✧ Please bring me two slices of bread and butter with the soup.
✧ Would you like a bottle of white wine to go with your lobster?
✧ Do you have vegetarian dishes?
✧ The dish is very hot.Please be careful.
✧ Could you give me some more napkins，some sweet-and-sour sauce and pepper?
✧ By the way，what is this under the chopsticks?
✧ Would you like to see our cake selections?
✧ I’d like a cup of black coffee.
● Bar service
✧ The bar is full now.Do you care to wait for about 20 minutes?
✧ Here is the drink list，sir.Please take your time.
✧ I’ll return/be back to take your order in a while.
✧ What would you like to drink?Your usual，Mr.Smith?
✧ Would you care for an aperitif before your meal?
✧ What kind of tea would you prefer to begin/start with?Green tea or black tea?
✧ What is your pleasure，sir?/What would you like，sir?
✧ We have a bottle of wine preserved for twenty years.
✧ We serve many kinds of drinks.Please help yourself.
✧ “Green Island” tastes very good/excellent.
✧ If you don’t like this，how about Brandy?
✧ We have Vodka if you prefer strong liquor.
✧ This wine is not chilled enough.
✧ Would you like one more?
✧ We have got good drinks.
✧ May I serve the Whisky now，sir?