CRI听力:Courtyard Hotels

短语讲解：

1. She explains the popularity of hutong-style homes among foreigners, and the value of hutong-homes in terms of providing a window to observe Chinese culture.

in terms of就…而言, 从…方面说来
例句：He referred to your work in terms of high praise.
他对你的工作大加赞扬。

2. And they come back every year, we've become old friends.

come back回来
例句：I'm going away and I may never come back.
我要走了, 可能永远不再回来。

3. The owners and their guests ate together, drank beer together, joked around, and made lasting friendships with one another.

joke around开玩笑
例句：John wanted to talk turkey, but Jane just wanted to joke around.
约翰想谈正经事，但是简只想闹着玩。

4. Although it's a courtyard hotel, it's built with the configuration of a star-rated hotel in mind, combined with the traditional style of a Beijing dwelling.

combine with与…结合
例句：If he can combine his ability with hard work, he should be very successful.
如果他能把自己的才能和勤奋结合起来, 必定会很有成就。

5. Most of these hotels, however, have fewer than 10 beds available, which puts them at a disadvantage in their efforts to achieve a star rating, regardless of the elaborate decorations and excellent service on offer.

regardless of不管, 不顾
例句：I shall go regardless of the weather.
无论天气好坏我都要去。

6. There must be some new standards and promotional methods adopted after coming together.

come together聚会, 相见
例句：The family must come together for the parents' silver wedding.
全家必须聚会庆祝父母的银婚。