中級美語lesson61. Touring by Taxi

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61. Touring by Taxi
    One of the most convenient but expensive ways to get around a city in any country is by taxi. And in
    some cases, tipping is expected.
    A taxi driver knows the city like the back of his hand. He can tell you whatever you want to know. At
    the same time he'll be your personal tour guide. He can take you wherever you want to go. So, however
    expensive the taxi ride may be, the advice you get from the driver will certainly be worth it.
    hire a taxi 租出租車
    The plane is taxiing down the runway. 滑行
    We toured the city yesterday. We took a tour in the city yesterday.
    The best way to get around New York is by subway.
    refreshed 精力恢復
    to get away from it all 擺脫所有
    in some cases = in some situations
    In most cases, winter is very uncomfortable in New York.
    comfy(comfortable口語) couch 長沙發(fā)
    give me a tip of one dollar = give me a dollar's tip 小費
    give me a tip on sth advice
    know sth like sth 熟悉...象... I lived in the city for 50 years. I know it like the back of my hand.
    Tour guide can help you with emergency.
    He can take you wherever you want to go = take you anywhere you want to go = take you to anyplace you want
    to go
    No matter how(However) rich he may be, I don't envy him.
    It's worth it to study English. worth 介詞
    some good advice or a good piece of advice advice不可數 不說:a good advice
    keep your temper lose your temper