A:What are you doing?你在干什么?
B:I’m just looking for a nice pillow on Ebay.我在Ebay网上寻找一个漂亮的枕头。
A:You are shopping for a pillow online? That’s absurd!你在网上买枕头?这太荒唐了!
B:Why? I don’t have to leave the house or browse a dozen stores to find what I’m looking for. This way, I just search for it online quick and easy.为什么?我不必非得出去,逛很多商场来寻找要买的东西。网购又快速又简单。
A:I see, but how do you pay for it? How do you know you aren’t going to be ripped off by the seller?我明白了,怎么支付? 你怎么知道不会被卖主欺骗?
B:Well, the website handles a point system where if the seller does something wrong, people comment negatively and then you know that he or she may not be trustworthy.网站有点数系统,如果卖主做错事,人们能发表差评,那样你就知道他或她是否可靠。
A:Wow, that sounds pretty safe. So how do you pay? Do you need a credit card?那听起来很安全,你怎么支付?需要信用卡吗?
B:You can use a credit card or your debit card. They also let you use the PayPal system which is really safe and fast. I have never had any problems with someone hacking my information or anything.你可以用信用卡或借记卡。也可使用安全又快速的PayPal系统。我从未遇到过个人信息被盗用的事。
A:Do you think I can find a sweater for my dog online?你认为我在网上能找到狗穿的毛衣吗?
B:You can find anything! Are you sure you want to start shopping online though? Once you step into this world, there is no turning back!什么都能找到,你确定想开始在网上购物了?一旦你进入这个世界,就没有回头路。
A:Let’s do it!那开始吧。