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任職於跨國企業的 Eric Wang，這個月公派至美國加州出差。
Eric 趁著假日至納帕山谷 ( Napa Valley) 參加品酒行程。品酒講師 Jane 很熱情地歡迎訪客??
Jane: Welcome to Napa Valley—home to America’s premium1 wines.
What kind of wine do you prefer?
Eric: Actually, I’m not a wine connoisseur2.
Jane: No worries. Shall we start with red wine then? The Merlot has a black-cherry flavor with
a round texture3. It goes with anything. Now try the Pinot Noir. It’s quite palatable4 !
Eric: Oh yes. I like this. It smells fruity5.
Jane: It’s an excellent complement to salmon, lamb and Japanese dishes.
Now try the white wines.
Eric: Mmm. This one has more of a citrus6 flavor, and a hint7 of vanilla8.
Jane: Yes, you’re right. The Chardonnay is a dry9 wine that goes nicely with chicken and fish.
Finally, try the Sauvignon Blanc. It’s lighter than the Chardonnay and has more of an
herbal10 quality to it.
Eric: Hmmm……yes, it’s crisp11 and refreshing. But I also detect12 a slightly sour apple taste.
It’s a bit smoky, too.
Jane: Well done. Your senses are very discriminating13 !
Eric: Thank you. I think I am starting to gain an appreciation for wine.
中文翻譯
Jane: 歡迎來到納帕山谷──美國頂級葡萄酒的家鄉。你偏好哪一種款式的酒呢？
Eric: 其實??我不是個品酒行家。
Jane: 別擔心。那麼我們從紅酒開始好嗎？這是梅洛，具有黑櫻桃的味道並帶有圓潤的質地。
這款酒可以佐以各式菜餚。現在來試試黑皮諾，是滿好喝的酒！
Eric: 喔！好喝！這個味道我喜歡，聞起來有果香味。
Jane: 這款酒搭配鮭魚、羊肉和日式料理，都可以成為絕配。現在來嘗嘗白酒。
Eric: 嗯！這款酒含較多的柑橘味，並有一點點香草氣息。
Jane: 是的，你說對了。夏多內是不甜的白酒，適宜搭配雞肉和魚肉。最後來試試白蘇維濃。
這款酒比夏多內淡一些，帶有比較多草本的味道。
Eric: 嗯??喝起來清新又清爽。不過我也察覺到淡淡的青蘋果酸味。這款酒也有一點煙燻味。
Jane: 太厲害了。你的感官超有鑑別力！
Eric: 謝謝。我覺得我漸漸開始懂得品酒了。
實用句型
What kind of (something) do you prefer? 你偏好哪一種( 某物)？
例：What kind of food do you generally prefer?
( 你通常偏好哪種食物呢？)
Shall we start with (something)? 我們從( 某物/ 某件事) 開始好嗎？(shall 是較正式的用法)
例：We have a lot to discuss today. Shall we start with the budget first?
( 我們今天有很多事情要討論。我們從預算開始好嗎？)
It goes with anything. 百搭。
例：You have to buy this bag. It goes with anything.
( 你一定要買這個百搭的包包。)
A is an excellent complement to B. A 是B 的絕佳搭配。
例：Bubble tea is an excellent complement to fried chicken.
( 珍珠奶茶是炸雞的絕佳搭配。)
gain an appreciation for (something) 懂得( 某物)。
例：The key to gaining an appreciation for Jazz is to keep listening.
( 聽懂爵士樂的訣竅就是持續不斷地聽下去。)
