| The manager has personally passed all the water served here. |
原意是:這裏所供應的水,都已經過經理親自驗定通過.
但[pass the water]在醫院裡常有小便的意思
所以意思變成:這旅館供應的食水,全是經理本人的小便.(墨西哥某旅館)
訂正:The drinking water has been tested.或The water is potable.
| You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid. |
原意是:請多利用旅館的服務員為你效勞
但take advantage of有佔便宜的味道
所以意思變成:本旅館誠邀閣下向女僕毛手毛腳.(日本旅館)
訂正:Chambermaid service is available.或We offer room service here.
| We guarantee to take your bags and send them in all directions. |
原意是:我們保證能把你的行李送往各地.
但all directions是亂七八糟的意思.
所以意思變成:我們保證會將你的提包手袋四散各地.(哥本哈根旅館)
訂正:Your luggages will arrive with you或Your luggages will arrive at your
final destination.
| Ladies are requested not to have children in the bar. |
原意是:我們要求女士不要帶兒童來酒吧.
但have children是生小孩的意思
所以意思變成:我們要求女士不要在酒吧裏生小孩.(挪威酒吧)
訂正:Ladies are requested not to take(或bring) children in the bar.
| Urges customers to drop your trousers here for best results. |
原意是:勸告顧客要把衣褲送到這裡,效果最好.
但to drop your trousers here會使人誤以為[在此脫褲子]
所以意思變成:請顧客在此脫褲,才有最好的效果.(曼谷乾洗店)
訂正:Dorp off your clothes here for best results.或
We take care of all your laundry needs.
| Tailor shop warns men to buy their summer suits now. |
Because of big rush we will execute customers in strick rotation.
原意是:本裁縫店勸告男士們,現在應該購買夏天的衣服了.
因為生意太忙,我們只能嚴格輪流為顧客剪裁.
但execute有[處死]的意思
所以意思變成:本裁縫店勸告男士們,現在應該購買夏天的衣服了.
因為生意太忙,我們會將顧客一一處死.(希臘裁縫店).
訂正:Buy summer suits now and avoid the rush.或
To beat the rush, buy your summer suits now.
