英語口語情景短對話32-1：海關(guān)檢查(MP3)

I want to learn something about customs formalities. Do they have any restrictions on the articles we're carrying at the customs, Mr. Smith?

史密斯先生，我想了解一下海關(guān)的事。海關(guān)對我們個人所帶物品有限制嗎?

Yes, they'll check to see if you're carryingany contraband.

有，海關(guān)要檢查你有沒有帶違禁品。

Are all our belongings subject to duty?

所帶的物品都要上稅嗎?

Oh, no. Your personal belongings are not dutiable.

不是，你的個人物品不上稅。

formality n.禮節(jié)，程序，拘謹(jǐn)

restriction n.限制;限定;約束

article n.物件;文章，論文;條款;冠詞

dutiable adj.應(yīng)納關(guān)稅的，有稅的