小酒館是英國饒富特色的飲食文化之一,早期便林立於大街小巷。在這裡,英國人把酒言歡、享受音樂,或打打撞球,十分愜意呢。對於英國人來說,甚至可說是生活不可或缺的場所。那麼,本週我們一起繼續認識英國小酒館的其他特色吧∼
【Pubs 小酒館】
They are also the hub of British black humour, and it is not uncommon to hear the sound of loud laughter as people exchange jokes. The average pub usually has two bars with two separate entrances. One is called the saloon bar and one is called the lounge bar.
【單字】
◆ hub (n.) 樞紐,中心
◆ uncommon (adj.) 不常見的
◆ loud (adj.) 大聲的,喧鬧的
◆ laughter (n.) 笑聲
◆ exchange (v.) 交換
◆ average (adj.) 一般的
◆ separate (adj.) 個別的,分開的
本文摘錄自《英式英語的32堂聽力課》(附MP3),翻譯將會於隔天公布於眾文粉絲團