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Mary Poppins was traveling home, but due to worsening weather, she decided1 to stop at a hotel. She approached the receptionist and asked for a room for the night.
"Certainly, madam," he replied courteously2.
"Is the resturant open still?" inquired Mary.
"Sorry, no," came the reply, "but room service is available all night. Would you care to select something from this menu?"
Mary smiled and took the menu and perused3 it. "Hmm, I would like cauliflower cheese, please," said Mary.
"Certainly, madam," he replied.
"And may I have breakfast in bed?" asked Mary politely.
The receptionist nodded and smiled.
"In that case, I would love a couple of poached eggs, please," Mary mused4.
After confirming the order, Mary signed in and went up to her room. The night passed uneventfully. The next morning, Mary came down early to check out. The same guy was still at the desk.
"Morning, madam. Sleep well?"
"Yes, thank you," Mary replied.
"Well, I have to say the cauliflower cheese was exceptional -- I don't think I have had better. Shame about the eggs, though... they really weren't that nice at all," replied Mary truthfully.
"Oh. Well, perhaps you could contribute these thoughts to our guest comments book. We are always looking to improve our service and would value your opinion," said the receptionist.
"Ok, I will. Thanks!" replied Mary. She then checked out, paused awhile... and scribbled6 a comment into the book. Waving, she left to continue her journey.
Curious, the receptionist picked up the book to see the comment Mary had written. Here it is:
"Supercauliflowercheesebuteggswerequiteatrocious!"
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adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的 | |
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courteously
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adv.有礼貌地,亲切地 | |
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perused
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v.读(某篇文字)( peruse的过去式和过去分词 );(尤指)细阅;审阅;匆匆读或心不在焉地浏览(某篇文字) | |
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mused
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v.沉思,冥想( muse的过去式和过去分词 );沉思自语说(某事) | |
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liking
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n.爱好;嗜好;喜欢 | |
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scribbled
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v.潦草的书写( scribble的过去式和过去分词 );乱画;草草地写;匆匆记下 | |
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