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下面是一些美式英语与澳大利亚英语的一些用词不同:
中文 美语 澳大利亚语
出租 rent(rental) ,hire
行李 baggage ,luggage
电梯 elevator ,lift
长途电话 long distance call, trunk call
占线 line is busy ,line is engaged
打电话 call (someone) ,ring (someone)
汽油 gas(gasoline), petrol
超车 passing , overtaking
让行 yield, give way
寓所 apartment ,flat
薯片 french, fry chips
经常使用的澳洲英语有:
Howyagoinmate? ( How are you going, mate?)
Havagooday? (Have a good day!)
I am pleased to meet you. 很高兴遇见你。
Cheers 干杯!