after friends of mine landed at busy newwark airport, they were unable to attract the attention of any porters² to help with their luggage. in desperation, the husband took out a five-dollar bill and waved it above the crowd.

我的朋友们在繁忙的纽瓦克机场着陆后，他们却不能招呼到脚夫来帮他们搬行李。无奈，丈夫拿出一张五美元的钞票在人群上面摇晃。

in an instant, a skycap was at his side. sir, observed the porter¹, you certainly have excellent communication skills.

一个带宽边帽的人马上来到他身边。“先生，”脚夫说道，“很明显你有绝妙的交际技巧。”