J=Jane (Receptionist) S=Stephen Nobel (Guest) J: (晚上好｡请问几位?) S: Two. J: (你们愿意坐哪儿?) S: (我们想坐在窗旁边,) so that we can enjoy the view of the lake. J: I’m sorry, sir. (靠近窗户的桌子都有人了｡那张怎么样?) Though it is further back, it still offers a view of the lake. S: Yes, I can accept it. J: That’s fine. Would you follow me, please? (这是您的桌子｡) S: It’s number 15 and your waiter will be here right away.