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【1,before the elevator was invented in the late 1800's】, 【2,buildings were much smaller and less tall】, as people did not want to walk up and down stairs all day. with the invention of the elevator, came high-rise buildings and 【3,skyscrapers】.
十八世纪后期发明电梯以前,建筑物小多了而且远没有这么高,因为人们不想整天爬上爬下。随着
电梯的发明,出现了高层建筑和摩天大楼。
some people find elevators make them a little uncomfortable because there are many people all standing close in a small room. it is best just to relax and enjoy the ride.
有些人觉得电梯让他们感觉不太舒服,因为很多人全挤在一个很小的空间里。最好能从容、愉快地乘电梯。
when the elevator doors open, stand aside and let everyone out before you try to get in. even if you are in a rush, pushing someone so that you can get in to an elevator is just bad manners.
当电梯门打开的时候,靠边站,在你设法进去以前先让里面的人出来。即使你有急事,推开别人好让自己能进电梯也是不礼貌的做法。
don't stare at people or stand too close. try to keep your eyes looking ahead or 【4,you could make others feel nervous.】
不要盯着别人看或靠得太近。将目光往前看,否则你会让别人感到紧张。
if you have to move past people to get out of the lift, say "excuse me please" or "i'm sorry", rather than just push them out of the way. others will admire your manners if you show some politeness.
如果你得穿过人群走出电梯,说“请让一下”或“对不起,借过”,而不要只是推开他们。如果你有礼貌,别人会赞赏你的。
if you are standing close to the buttons, ask others what floor they are going to and push the buttons for them. this is considered to be good manners.
如果你站在靠近按钮的地方,询问其他人要上哪一层并为他们按按钮,这是有礼貌的做法。
in the case of an emergency, 【5,follow the instructions written inside the elevator】 and try to keep others calm.
遇到紧急情况,按照电梯里面的说明去做,并设法让其他人保持冷静。