土豆类食物名字的差异似乎是最令人不解的一种。美国的炸薯片叫chips,英国的炸薯片叫crisps,而炸薯条在英国叫chips,在美国叫fries。
The names of sweet snacks are also lost in translation with biscuits and sweets in Britain known as cookies and candy, respectively, in America.
一些甜点的名字也有所不同,英国将饼干和糖果分别称为biscuits和sweets,而在美国则分别是cookies和candy。
You'll also need to be careful if you're visiting anywhere with a strict dress code.
如果你要到访的地方有着严格的着装要求,那么你也需要小心。
A Brit told to come in pants and a vest would arrive in a state of undress compared to their formally attired American friends sporting waistcoats and trousers.
一个被告知要穿pants Similarly if a Brit were told there is only enough hand luggage space for a purse they might be left wondering what to do with the rest of their handbag.
同样,如果一个英国人被告知,可以容纳的随身行李只有一个purse Legal matters could cause confusion, too.
法律事务方面也可能出现混淆。
For any case where you would hire an attorney in America you'll need to look up a barrister in Britain.
在任何情况下,你都可以在美国雇佣一名attorney Meanwhile, if you're American and your hire car breaks down while you're visiting the UK and a mechanic asks you to pop the bonnet, you may be left scratching your head.
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