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牛排馆选熟度Steakhouse Doneness

在牛排馆选择牛排种类和熟度 This scene includes 17 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 服务员.

Restaurant · 餐厅17 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

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Basic Steak Order · 基本牛排点餐

basic

Good evening! Have you decided on your steak?

晚上好!牛排选好了吗?

You

I'm not sure about the cuts. What's the difference between ribeye and filet mignon?

我不太了解部位。肋眼和菲力有什么区别?

The ribeye is more marbled and flavorful. The filet mignon is leaner and more tender. Both are excellent.

肋眼大理石花纹多更有味。菲力更瘦更嫩。都很好。

You

I'll go with the ribeye. What sizes do you have?

我选肋眼。有什么规格?

We have 10-ounce and 16-ounce. And how would you like it cooked?

有10盎司和16盎司的。要几分熟?

You

10-ounce, medium rare, please.

10盎司,三分熟。

💡 牛排熟度:rare(一分熟)、medium rare(三分熟)、medium(五分熟)、medium well(七分熟)、well done(全熟)。

Great choice. Medium rare is perfect for ribeye. It comes with your choice of one side.

好选择。肋眼三分熟最好。配一份配菜。

You

What sides do you have?

有什么配菜?

Steak Sent Back · 牛排不满意退回

intermediate
You

Excuse me, I ordered my steak medium rare but this looks well done.

不好意思,我点的三分熟但这个看起来全熟了。

Oh, I'm so sorry about that. Let me take a look... You're right, that's overcooked. Let me have the kitchen fire a new one.

哦非常抱歉。让我看看……你说得对,做过了。我让厨房重做一份。

You

Thank you. How long will it take?

谢谢。要多久?

About 12 minutes for a new ribeye. Can I get you anything while you wait? Perhaps a salad or bread?

新肋眼大约12分钟。等的时候要来点什么?沙拉或面包?

You

Some bread would be nice, thank you.

来点面包吧,谢谢。

Of course. And I'll let the manager know. We'll take care of you.

当然。我会告知经理。我们会处理好的。

You

I appreciate that.

感谢。

Here's your new steak. Perfect medium rare this time. And the manager would like to offer you a complimentary dessert for the trouble.

新牛排来了。这次完美三分熟。经理想送您一份甜品表示歉意。

You

That's very kind. Thank you so much.

太好了。非常感谢。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

decided on

选好了

marbled

大理石花纹

tender

lean

how would you like it cooked

要几分熟

one side

一份配菜

overcooked

做过了

fire a new one

重做一份

while you wait

等的时候

take care of you

处理好

complimentary

免费赠送

for the trouble

表示歉意

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 牛排熟度:rare(一分熟)、medium rare(三分熟)、medium(五分熟)、medium well(七分熟)、well done(全熟)。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "steakhouse doneness" in English?
You can start with: "I'm not sure about the cuts. What's the difference between ribeye and filet mignon?" (我不太了解部位。肋眼和菲力有什么区别?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "steakhouse doneness"?
You may hear: "Good evening! Have you decided on your steak?" (晚上好!牛排选好了吗?).
How many English phrases are in this "Steakhouse Doneness" scene?
This scene contains 17 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering basic steak order, steak sent back.
Are there cultural tips for "steakhouse doneness" in English-speaking countries?
牛排熟度:rare(一分熟)、medium rare(三分熟)、medium(五分熟)、medium well(七分熟)、well done(全熟)。

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