跨文化交流的英语对话，急急急急

这些是一些精选的对话，整理出来的，希望可以帮到你

(1).Introductios and Opening Conversations 介绍和开场白

People in the United States don't always shake hands when they are introduced to one another. However, in a formal or business situation people almost always shake hands.

1.A: Mary, this is Joe's brother David.

B; I'm very glad to meet you.

C: It's a pleasure to meet you.

B: How do you like Texas so far?

C: It's really different from what I expected.

B: Don't worry. You'll get used to it in no time.

2.A: Mrs. Smith, I'd like to introduce a friend of mine, Pierre Dubois.

B: How do you do?

C: Hello.

B: What's your impression of the United States?

C: Well, I can't get over how different the weather is here.

B: Oh, you'll get used to it soon!

3.A: Wendy, I'd like you to meet my brother Sam.

B: Hi.

C: Nice to meet you.

B: What do you think of Dallas?

C: Well, I'm still feeling a little homesick and so many things seem strange to me.

B: You're bound to feel that way at first, I guess.

(2).Special Greetings 节假日的问候

There are eight national holidays celebrated in the United States: New Year's

Day(Jan.), Washington's Birthday (Feb.), Memorial Day(May), the Fourth of July, Labor Day(Sep.),Veteran's Day(Nav.),Thanksgiving(Nov.) and Christmas(Dec.), In addition, there are many state and local holidays.

1. A: Merry Christmas!

B: The same to you!

A: Are you doing anyting special?

B: We're having some friends over. What are you doing?

A: Oh, I'm just going to take it easy.

2. A: Happy New Year!

B: Thank you! Same to you.

A: Have you got any plans?

B: I've been invited over to la friend's. And you?

A: My reemmate's having a party.

3. A: Have a nice Thanksgiving!

B: Same to you!

A: Are you going anywhere?

B: I thought about going to my sister's. How about you?

A: Oh, I'll probably just stay at home.

(3).Meeting old friends 老友重逢

Many people shake hands when meeting after they havn't seen each other for a long time.

1. A: I haven't seen you for ages. You haven't been sich, have you?

B: No, I've been in California for the past month.

A: How nice. Where were you exactly?

B: San Diego. I got back yesterday.

2. A: It's nice to see you again. Have you chaged jobs?

B: No, I've been visiting relatives.

A: That's nice. Where?

B: I went to visit an uncle of mine in San Francisco.

(4).Saying Goodbye 告别

When you're far from friends and family, you can keep in touch with them by letters, post cards, short notes or phone calls.

1.A: I've come to say goodbye.

B: When are you off?

A: I'm flying home on Sunday afternoon.

B: Well, goodbye. See you soon.

A: Please don't forget to say goodbye to the rest of the family for me.

2.A: I'd like to say goodbye to everyone.

B: What time are you going?

A: My plane leaves at 7:25.

B; Well, goodbye and have a good trip!

A: Goodbye. Remember to look me up if you're ever in Washington.

(5).Saying Thank You 道谢

When someone invites you for dinner, you can bring flowers,candy or a bottle of wine. Sometimes people send a thank you note to the host or hostess a few days after the event.

1.A: I'd better be going.

B: So soon? Why don't you stay a little longer?

A: I wish I could, but it's already late.

B: Oh, it's a shame that you have to leave.

A: Thank you for a wonderful meal.

B: I'm glad you enjoyed it.

2.A: I really must be going now.

B: But you just got here. Can't you stay a little longer?

A: That's very nice of you, but I really can't.

B: Well, it's too bad that you have to go.

A: Thanks very much. It was a great party!

B: It was our pleasure.

(6).Asking People to Repeat 请人复述

As long as you ask politely, most people do not mind repeating something you didn't hear or understand.

1.A: I'm sorry, but I didn't catch what you said.

B: I said, "Do you want me to help you?"

A: If you're sure you're not in a hurry, I can use a lttle help.

B: Would you like me to get you a cab?

2.A: I beg your pardon?

B: I said, "Do you need any help?"

A: That's very nice of you. I guess I could use some help.

B: Just tell me what you'd like me to do.

(7).Asking Favors 求助

When you ask for things, it is important to be polite. The intonation that you use in making your request is as important as what you actually say. When you think someone will refuse your request, you can ask the question in such a way that the refusal does not cause embarrassment.

1. A: Is there any chance of my borrowing your type-writer?

B: For how long?

A: Until the end of the week.

B: Yes, I guess that would be all right.

2. A: Would you mind if I borrowed your car?

B: Well, when exactly?

A: Until Monday or Tuesday of next week.

B: I'm sorry, but it's just not possible.

(8).Giving Compliments 赞美

Friends often compliment one another on clothes, especially if the clothes are new.

1.A: What a beautiful sweater!

B: Do you think it looks good on me?

A: Yes, and it goes beautifully with your pants.

B: You won't believe it, but it was really cheap.

A: I wish I could find one just like it.

2.A: I like your new coat.

B: Do you think it fits OK?

A: Yes. It looks terrific!

B: I bought it at half price.

A: You were lucky to find it.

(9).Apologizing 道歉

Sometimes it is necessary to tell someone bad news gently.

1.A: I'm afraid I spilled coffee on the tablecloth.

B: Oh, don't worry about it.

A: I want to apologize. Is there anything I can do?

B: Just forget about it. I never did like it anyway.

2.A: I'm really sorry, but I seem to have misplaced your scarf.

B: Oh, that's all right.

A: I'm very sorry. Can I get you another one?

B: No. Forget about it. It's not important.

(10).Complaining 抱怨

It's a good idea to be as polite as possible even when complaining about something.

1.A: I wish you wouldn't play the TV so loud.

B: Sorry. Where you trying to sleep?

A: Yes, And while I think of it, please ask when you want to borrow my records.

B: I'm sorry. You're right. I should have asked.

2.A: Do you think you could keep the noise down?

B: I'm sorry. Am I keeping you awake?

A: Yes. And another thing, would you mind not making long distance calls.

B: I'm sorry. I thought you wouldn't mind.

(11).The weather 天气

A very common way to start a conversation is to talk about the weather. When you're traveling, remember that there is considerable variation in climate in the United States.

1.A: Beautiful day, isn't it?

B: Yes, it's not like what the radio said at all.

A: I wish it would stay this way for the weekend.

B: As long as it doesn't snow!

3.A: It looks it's going to be sunny.

B: Yes, it's much better than yesterday.

A: They say we're going to get some rain later.

B: Oh, let's just hope it stays warm.

(12).Asking for Change 换零钱

It is sometimes difficult toget change without buying something, so it's a good idea to carry change with you at all times. If you need change, you can buy something inexpensive like candy or a newspaper and ask for the coins you need.

1.A: Excuse me, but could you give me some change?

B: Let me see. Are dimes and quarters OK?

A: I want to make a long distance phone call.

B: Then you'll need small change.

2.A: Sorry to bother you, but do you have change for a one?

B: I'll have to look. What do you want it for?

A: I need it for the parking meter.

B: I can give you quarters, if that'll help.

(13).Making a Telephone Call 打电话(1)

The telephone system in the United States, as in many other countries, has a special number for each region of the country. It is called as "area code". If you know the area code and the phone number, it's usually cheaper to dial the number yourself. Of course, you must go through an operator to make person-to-person or cllect calls. You can dial direct to many countries

overseas or you can ask for the overseas operator.

1.A:Operator.

B:I'd like to make a collect call to Los Angeles. That's area code 213-486-2435.

A:And what's the name of the person you want to speak to?

B:Susan Greene.

2.A:Operator.

B:Yes, Operator. I'd like to place a person-to-person call to Chicago. The number is

932-8647, but I don't know the area code.

A:Who do you want to speak to?

B:I'll speak to anyone at extension 214.

(14).Making a Telephone Call 打电话(2)

When using a public telephone, be sure to read the directions carefully before dialing.

1.A:Hello. Can I speak to Yolanda, please?

B:Hold on, please.

A:Thank you.

B:Sorry, but she's out.

A:Would you tell her Tom Gray called?

B:I'd be glad to.

2.A:Hello. Is Marie Ward there, please?

B:I'll see if she's in.

A:OK.

B:I'm afraid she's not here.

A:Could you give her a message, please?

B:Yes, of course.

3.A:Hello. Is Mrs. James in, please?

B:Hang on, please.

A:All right.

B:I'm sorry, but I think she's stepped out.

A:Would you ask her to call Larry Ruskin at 836-2550?

B:Certainly.

4.A:Hello. Could I please speak to Miss Davis?

B:Just a minute, please.

A:Thanks.

B:She's not at here desk right now.

A:Could you tell her to give Doug a call when she gets back? She has my number.

B:Sure.

(15).Asking for Directions 问路

People are usually helpful when you ask for directions. You should try to have the exact address and be as specific as possible. Telephone directories are the most common sourse of addresses. Remember that many cities and some towns are built in "blocks". People will often tell you, for example, to "go two blocks and turn right."

1.A:Excuse me, Can you tell me where Main Street is?

B:Turn left at the second light and then go straight for two blocks.

A:Is it far?

B:No. It's only a five-minute walk.

A:Thanks a lot.

B:You're welcome.

2.A:Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to get to the station?

B:Turn left at the first light. You can't miss it.

A:Will it take me long to get there?

B:No. It's not far at all.

A:Thank you.

B

on't mention it.

3.A:Can you help me out? I'm trying to find a post office.

B:Go three block and make a right. It's right there.

A:Should I take the bus?

B:No. It'll only take about five minutes to walk.

A:Thank you very much.

B:Any time.

4.A

ardon me. I wonder if you could tell me how to get to Mott Street?

B:Keep going straight for two blocks, then turn right o Elm Street and you'll run right into

it.

A:Is it too far to walk?

B:Nl. It's only a little ways.

A:Thanks.

B:Sure. Have a good day.

(16).Making an Appointment 预约

It is usually necessary to make an appointment with a doctor, dentist or lawyer. You should call as far in advance as possible.

1.A: Would Dr. Block be able to see me at 9:30 tomorrow?

B: I'm sorry, but she won't have any openings until 11:00, unless there's a cancellation.

A: Would 1:00 be convenient?

B: Yes, she's free then.

2.A: I wonder if the dentist could fit me in early tomorrow?

B: I'm afraid there's nothing availavle before noon.

A: How about 12:45?

B: Sorry, but she's busy then too.

(17).On a Bus 在公共汽车上

In cities, buses have letters or numbers indicating their routes. Usually the exact fare is required because you can't get change on a bus. Long-distance travel by bus is common throughout the United States and Cannda. It is an inexpensive, scenic way to travel. Special tickets for unlimited travel are sometimes offered by the larger bus companies.

1.A: Does this bus go to the train station?

B: No, You'll have to get off at the bank and take the A52.

A: How long is the ride?

B: About ten minutes.

(18).Taking a Texi 乘出租汽车

Taxi fares vary from city to city. In some cities, taxis have meters that tell you the fare. For long rides, it is a good idea to ask in advance what the approximate fare will be. This is especially true if you're taking a taxi from an airport. You should tip taxi drivers about 15% of the total fare.

1.A: Kennedy Airport, please. I have to be there by 7:00.

B: I can't promise anything, but I'll do my best.

B: OK. That'll be $12.00, please.

A: Thanks a lot. Here.

英语对话,关于中国文化 我急需一份英语对话关于中国文化的,什么美食,之类的都行啊,

A: daughter

B: mother

A: Mum, I like to eat zongzi very much. Do you know how it comes about?

B: Hmm, well. Let me tell you the origin of zongzi. People eat zongzi in memory of the poet Wut Yuan’s death.

A: Mummy, who is Wut Yuan.?

B: Wut Yuan is a high official of the ancient state of Chu. He committed suicide by drowning himself in a river.

A: Huh? Why would people memorizes someone who commit suicide?

B: Wut Yuan is a patriotic person who drowned himself in a river because Chu had lost a vital battle. The people sat on the dragon boats to scare the fish away so that Wut Yuan’s body would not be eaten.

A: Oh, I see.

B: My dear, that is how the Dragon Boat and the zongzi originate.

There is also another legend regarding the origin of Dragon Boat Festival.

A: Tell me! Tell me!

B: The festival is a traditional Chinese celebration for the harvest of winter wheat. People sat on the dragon boats to visit their friends and family after a bumper harvest.

A: Mummy, you are great! You know so much about the Dragon Boat Festival. Who told you all these stuff?

B: My father told me. Well, today, many people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar. It is also known as the Double Fifth.

A: How popular is this festival?

B: Many countries also celebrate this Festival.

A: What countries?

B: Japan, Macau, Hong Kong and Singapore. Japan has even set it as a national holiday.

A: Thank you mummy for your detailed explanation. Now I finally understand the story behind the Dragon Boat Festival.

寻 谈论美国饮食文化的对话

一，饮食观念不同，比如西方人侧重营养，中国人注重美味。

二，饮食方式不同，比如西方人侧重交谊，中国人注重气氛和愉悦。

三，饮食习惯不同，比如西方人习惯用刀叉，中国人习惯用筷子

四，饮食环境不同，比如西方人注重精致，中国人注重排场

五，饮食口味不同，比如西方人吃甜食，中国人大多以咸为主。

以上只是概略性的说明，你可以展开论述。

可参照：

略谈中西方饮食文化差异

餐饮产品由于地域特征、气侯环境、风俗习惯等因素的影响，会出现在原料、口味、烹调方法、饮食习惯上的不同程度的差异。正是因为这些差异，餐饮产品具有了强烈的地域性。中西文化之间的差异造就了中西饮食文化的差异，而这种差异来自中西方不同的思维方式和处世哲学。中国人注重“天人合一”，西方人注重“以人为本”。

这里简要从下面三个方面谈谈中西方饮食文化的差异。

一、两种不同的饮食观念

对比注重“味”的中国饮食，西方是一种理性饮食观念。不论食物的色、香、味、形如何，而营养一定要得到保证，讲究一天要摄取多少热量、维生素、蛋白质等等。即便口味千篇一律，也一定要吃下去——因为有营养。这一饮食观念同西方整个哲学体系是相适应的。形而上学是西方哲学的主要特点。西方哲学所研究的对象为事物之理，事物之理常为形上学理，形上学理互相连贯，便结成形上哲学。这一哲学给西方文化带来生机，使之在自然科学上、心理学上、方法论上实现了突飞猛进的发展。但在另一些方面，这种哲学主张大大地起了阻碍作用，如饮食文化。在宴席上，可以讲究餐具，讲究用料，讲究服务，讲究菜之原料的形、色方面的搭配；但不管怎么豪华高档，从洛杉矶到纽约，牛排都只有一种味道，无艺术可言。作为菜肴，鸡就是鸡，牛排就是牛排，纵然有搭配，那也是在盘中进行的，一盘“法式羊排”，一边放土豆泥，旁倚羊排，另一边配煮青豆，加几片番茄便成。色彩上对比鲜明，但在滋味上各种原料互不相干、调和，各是各的味，简单明了。

中国人是很重视“吃”的，“民以食为天”这句谚语就说明我们把吃看得与天一样重要。由于我们这个民族几千年来都处于低下的生产力水平，人们总是吃不饱，所以才会有一种独特的把吃看得重于一切的饮食文化，我想，这大概是出于一种生存需要吧。如果一种文化把吃看成首要的事，那么就会出现两种现象：一方面会把这种吃的功能发挥到极致，不仅维持生存，也利用它维持健康，这也就是”药补不如食补”的文化基础；另一方面，对吃的过份重视，会使人推崇对美味的追求。

在中国的烹调术中，对美味追求几乎达到极致，以至中国人到海外谋生，都以开餐馆为业，成了我们在全世界安身立命的根本！遗憾的是，当我们把追求美味作为第一要求时，我们却忽略了食物最根本的营养价值，我们的很多传统食品都要经过热油炸和长时间的文火饨煮，使菜肴的营养成分受到破坏，许多营养成分都损失在加工过程中了。因而一说到营养问题，实际上就触及到了中国饮食文化的最大弱点。民间有句俗话：“民以食为天，食以味为先”。就是这种对美味的追求，倒使我们忽略了吃饭的真正意义。

中国人在品尝菜肴时，往往会说这盘菜“好吃”，那道菜“不好吃”；然而若要进一步问一下什么叫“好吃”，为什么“好吃”，“好吃”在哪里，恐怕就不容易说清楚了。这说明，中国人对饮食追求的是一种难以言传的“意境”，即使用人们通常所说的“色、香、味、形、器”来把这种“境界”具体化，恐怕仍然是很难涵盖得了的。

中国饮食之所以有其独特的魅力，关键就在于它的味。而美味的产生，在于调和，要使食物的本味，加热以后的熟味，加上配料和辅料的味以及调料的调和之味，交织融合协调在一起，使之互相补充，互助渗透，水乳交融，你中有我，我中有你。中国烹饪讲究的调和之美，是中国烹饪艺术的精要之处。菜点的形和色是外在的东西，而味却是内在的东西，重内在而不刻意修饰外表，重菜肴的味而不过分展露菜肴的形和色，这正是中国美性饮食观的最重要的表现。

在中国，饮食的美性追求显然压倒了理性，这种饮食观与中国传统的哲学思想也是吻合的。作为东方哲学代表的中国哲学，其显著特点是宏观、直观、模糊及不可捉摸。中国菜的制作方法是调和鼎鼐，最终是要调和出一种美好的滋味。这一讲究的就是分寸，就是整体的配合。它包含了中国哲学丰富的辩证法思想，一切以菜的味的美好、谐调为度，度以内的千变万化就决定了中国菜的丰富和富于变化，决定了中国菜菜系的特点乃至每位厨师的特点。

二、中西饮食对象的差异

西方人认为菜肴是充饥的，所以专吃大块肉、整块鸡等“硬菜”。而中国的菜肴是“吃味”的，所以中国烹调在用料上也显出极大的随意性：许多西方人视为弃物的东西，在中国都是极好的原料，外国厨师无法处理的东西，一到中国厨师手里，就可以化腐朽为神奇。足见中国饮食在用料方面的随意性之广博。

据西方的植物学者的调查，中国人吃的菜蔬有600多种，比西方多六倍。实际上，在中国人的菜肴里，素菜是平常食品，荤菜只有在节假日或生活水平较高时，才进入平常的饮食结构，所以自古便有“菜食”之说，菜食在平常的饮食结构中占主导地位。中国人的以植物为主菜，与佛教徒的鼓吹有着千缕万丝的联系。他们视动物为“生灵”，而植物则“无灵”，所以，主张素食主义。

西方人在介绍自己国家的饮食特点时，觉得比中国更重视营养的合理搭配，有较为发达的食品工业，如罐头、快餐等，虽口味千篇一律，但节省时间，且营养良好，故他们国家的人身体普遍比中国人健壮：高个、长腿、宽大的肩、发达的肌肉；而中国人则显得身材瘦小、肩窄腿短、色黄质弱。有人根据中西方饮食对象的明显差异这一特点，把中国人称为植物性格，西方人称为动物性格。

三、饮食方式的不同

中西方的饮食方式有很大不同，这种差异对民族性格也有影响。在中国，任何一个宴席，不管是什么目的，都只会有一种形式，就是大家团团围坐，共享一席。筵席要用圆桌，这就从形式上造成了一种团结、礼貌、共趣的气氛。美味佳肴放在一桌人的中心，它既是一桌人欣赏、品尝的对象，又是一桌人感情交流的媒介物。人们相互敬酒、相互让菜、劝菜，在美好的事物面前，体现了人们之间相互尊重、礼让的美德。虽然从卫生的角度看，这种饮食方式有明显的不足之处，但它符合我们民族“大团圆”的普遍心态，反映了中国古典哲学中“和”这个范畴对后代思想的影响，便于集体的情感交流，因而至今难以改革。

西式饮宴上，食品和酒尽管非常重要，但实际上那是作为陪衬。宴会的核心在于交谊，通过与邻座客人之间的交谈，达到交谊的目的。如果将宴会的交谊性与舞蹈相类比，那么可以说，中式宴席好比是集体舞，而西式宴会好比是男女的交谊舞。由此可见，中式宴会和西式宴会交谊的目的都很明显，只不过中式宴会更多地体现在全席的交谊，而西式宴会多体现于相邻宾客之间的交谊。与中国饮食方式的差异更为明显的是西方流行的自助餐。此法是：将所有食物一一陈列出来，大家各取所需，不必固定在位子上吃，走动自由，这种方式便于个人之间的情感交流，不必将所有的话摆在桌面上，也表现了西方人对个性、对自我的尊重。但各吃各的，互不相扰，缺少了一些中国人聊欢共乐的情调。

所以，归根结底还是感性与理性之间的差异。但是，这种差异似乎在随着科学的发展而变的模糊。越来越多的中国人以不再只注重菜的色、香、味，而更注重它的卫生与营养了。尤其是在经历了非典以后。还有，人们因为越来越繁忙的工作，觉得中餐做起来太麻烦，不如来个汉堡方便等。这样一来在饮食上差异也就不太分明了。

用一段英语对话向外国人介绍中国文化，please help me !!

The Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese people and is when all family members get together, just like Christmas in the West. All people living away from home go back, becoming the busiest time for transportation systems of about half a month from the Spring Festival. Airports, railway stations and long-distance bus stations are crowded with home returnees.

The Spring Festival falls on the 1st day of the 1st lunar month, often one month later than the Gregorian calendar. It originated in the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600 BC-c. 1100 BC) from the people's sacrifice to gods and ancestors at the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one.

Strictly speaking, the Spring Festival starts every year in the early days of the 12th lunar month and will last till the mid 1st lunar month of the next year. Of them, the most important days are Spring Festival Eve and the first three days. The Chinese government now stipulates people have seven days off for the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Many customs accompany the Spring Festival. Some are still followed today, but others have weakened. Store owners are busy then as everybody goes out to purchase necessities for the New Year. Materials not only include edible oil, rice, flour, chicken, duck, fish and meat, but also fruit, candies and kinds of nuts. What's more, various decorations, new clothes and shoes for the children as well as gifts for the elderly, friends and relatives, are all on the list of purchasing.

Before the New Year comes, the people completely clean the indoors and outdoors of their homes as well as their clothes, bedclothes and all their utensils.

Then people begin decorating their clean rooms featuring an atmosphere of rejoicing and festivity. All the door panels will be pasted with Spring Festival couplets, highlighting Chinese calligraphy with black characters on red paper. The content varies from house owners' wishes for a bright future to good luck for the New Year. Also, pictures of the god of doors and wealth will be posted on front doors to ward off evil spirits and welcome peace and abundance.

People attach great importance to Spring Festival Eve. At that time, all family members eat dinner together. The meal is more luxurious than usual. Dishes such as chicken, fish and bean curd cannot be excluded, for in Chinese, their pronunciations, respectively "ji", "yu" and "doufu," mean auspiciousness, abundance and richness. After the dinner, the whole family will sit together, chatting and watching TV. In recent years, the Spring Festival party broadcast on China Central Television Station (CCTV) is essential entertainment for the Chinese both at home and abroad. According to custom, each family will stay up to see the New Year in.

Waking up on New Year, everybody dresses up. First they extend greetings to their parents. Then each child will get money as a New Year gift, wrapped up in red paper. People in northern China will eat jiaozi, or dumplings, for breakfast, as they think "jiaozi" in sound means "bidding farewell to the old and ushering in the new". Also, the shape of the dumpling is like gold ingot from ancient China. So people eat them and wish for money and treasure.

Southern Chinese eat niangao (New Year cake made of glutinous rice flour) on this occasion, because as a homophone, niangao means "higher and higher, one year after another." The first five days after the Spring Festival are a good time for relatives, friends, and classmates as well as colleagues to exchange greetings, gifts and chat leisurely.

Burning fireworks was once the most typical custom on the Spring Festival. People thought the spluttering sound could help drive away evil spirits. However, such an activity was completely or partially forbidden in big cities once the government took security, noise and pollution factors into consideration. As a replacement, some buy tapes with firecracker sounds to listen to, some break little balloons to get the sound too, while others buy firecracker handicrafts to hang in the living room.

The lively atmosphere not only fills every household, but permeates to streets and lanes. A series of activities such as lion dancing, dragon lantern dancing, lantern festivals and temple fairs will be held for days. The Spring Festival then comes to an end when the Lantern Festival is finished.

China has 56 ethnic groups. Minorities celebrate their Spring Festival almost the same day as the Han people, and they have different customs.

关于介绍中国古代文化的英文对话

很多外国人对中国文化尤其是中国古代文化感兴趣，但是Tracy和Jack对中国古代文化中妓女部分最感兴趣，又是中国古代名妓。请看他们用英语是如何谈论中国名妓的吧。

Tracy:

Do you know some famous prostitutes in ancient China?

你知道中国古代名妓吗？

Jack:

Sure. Du Shiniang, Li Shishi, Chen Yuanyuan, Liu Rushi, Dong Xiaowan,GuanPanpan, Liang Hongyu.

当然！杜十娘、李师师、陈圆圆、柳如是、董小宛、关盼盼、梁红玉。

Tracy:

I should say you really know much about them.

我想说你对她们确实很有研究。

Jack:

Well, you know, I'm interested in Chinese ancient culture, and the prostitutes is part of it.

呃，你知道，我对中国古代文化很感兴趣，妓女是其中的一个部分。

Tracy:

Interested in Chinese ancient culture? Okay. You know Su Xiaoxiao?

对中国古代文化感兴趣？好吧。你知道苏小小吗？

Jack:

Oh, sure, she's a famous prostitute during the Southern Qi Dynasty。

哦，当然，她是南齐的名妓.

Tracy:

It's said that many literati appreciated her very much, and both Bai Juyi and Li He have wrote poems about her.

据说很多文人都很欣赏她，白居易和李贺都为她写过诗。

Jack:

The beautiful girl, however, often suffered a harsh life.

但红颜通常都薄命。

Tracy:

Yes, she fell in love with Ruan Yu, but Ruan's father intervened and they are forced to go separate ways.

是啊，她与阮郁坠入爱河却遭到阮郁父亲的干涉，被迫分手。

Jack:

And it's a pity that she died when she's only 19-year old.

而且很可惜她在19岁就死了。