A：Honey, can you set the table?亲爱的，你能摆饭桌吗?
B：Um, sure. What are we having for dinner? Do I need to put out anything in particular?当然可以，晚餐我们吃什么?我需要摆些特别的东西吗?
A：Well, make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers. I don’t know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case.一定要摆上胡椒粉和盐碟。我不知道你的兄弟今天晚上是否来，所以，准备一个额外的坐垫，如果他来好款待他。
B：Ok, should I use the fancy silverware?好的，我应该使用精美的银器吗?
A：Yeah, go ahead, forks, spoons and knives.I roasted some meat so be sure to put out some steak knives as well.用吧，叉子，勺子和刀。我烤了些肉，所以一定要放个牛排刀。
B：I’ll also set some cups and saucers for some coffee after dinner.我也会拿来些杯子和垫盘以便晚饭后喝咖啡。
A：Honey? Have you seen our soup bowls?亲爱的?你看见我们的汤碗了吗?
B：They are in the cupboard where you keep the gravy boat and serving dishes. Just be careful because the wine glasses are also there.那在你放酱油壶和盘子的碗柜里。一定要小心，因为酒杯也在那儿!