美式英语和英式英语表达对照表American Word----------Britons SayAcetaminophen----------ParacetamolAluminum---------------AluminiumAmericans--------------YanksApartment--------------FlatApartment house--------Block of flatsAppointment Book-------DiaryArgentina--------------The ArgentineArgentinian------------ArgentineArgument---------------Row, argy-bargyBaby Carriage----------PramBabysitter-------------MinderBackpack---------------RucksackBadger-----------------BrockBaked Potato-----------Jacket potatoBandaid----------------Elastoplast (both brand name bandages) Bangs------------------FringeBar--------------------PubBarrette---------------SlideBaseboard--------------Skirting-boardBathroom---------------Loo, Water closet, W.C.Battery (car)----------AccumulatorBeef extract-----------Bovril (brand name) Bleachers--------------TerraceBobby pin--------------Hair pinBodyguard--------------MinderBoots (rubber)---------Wellies, Wellingtons Boss-------------------GafferBoy--------------------LadBroccoli rabe----------CalabreseButtocks---------------BumCabbage and potato-----Bubble and squeak Cafeteria--------------RefectoryCall-------------------RingCan--------------------TinCarpenter--------------Cabinet Maker, Joiner Carried away-----------Over the topChat (noun)------------NatterChat (verb)------------Natter, Rabbit Checking account-------Current account Check (bank)-----------ChequeCheck (restaurant)-----BillClassy-----------------UpmarketComforter--------------DuvetCondom-----------------SheathConductor--------------Guard, clippie (Scotland) Cookie-----------------BiscuitCotton-----------------Cotton wool Counterclockwise-------AnticlockwiseCracker----------------Savoury biscuitCrazy (person)---------NutterCredit-----------------Hire purchaseCrotch-----------------CrutchCurator----------------KeeperCurb-------------------KerbDead End---------------Close, Cul de sacDessert----------------Afters, PuddingDetour-----------------DiversionDiaper-----------------Nappy, NapkinDoctor's exam room-----SurgeryDropout----------------School leaverDrunk------------------Blotto, legless, paralytic, pissed Dump-------------------TipEasy task--------------DoddleEditorial--------------LeaderEggplant---------------AubergineElated-----------------Over the Moon Electrician------------SparkyElevator---------------LiftEngland----------------BlightyEraser-----------------RubberExercise Class---------Keep FitExhausted--------------Knackered Expensive--------------DearFall-------------------AutumnFaucet-----------------TapFeeble-minded----------DottyFellow-----------------Bloke, ChapFire (verb)------------SackFish Store-------------Fishmongers' Flashlight-------------TorchFourteen Pounds--------One stoneFrench Fries-----------ChipsFruit Store------------Fruiterers'Garage sale------------Jumble sale, boot sale Garbage Bag------------Bin linerGarbage Can------------BinGarbageman-------------DustmanGarter Belt------------SuspendersGas--------------------PetrolGas heater-------------Gas fireGelatin----------------JellyGlasses----------------Bins, SpecsGo away----------------Naff off, sod off Golden raisins---------SultanasGrade------------------FormGranola----------------MuesliGround Beef------------MinceGutter-----------------GullyGuy--------------------Bloke, ChapHam--------------------GammonHamburger bun----------BapHardware store---------Ironmongers' Healthfood-------------WholefoodHeater (gas)-----------Gas fireHeater (electric)------Electric fireHedge------------------HedgerowHighrise---------------Tower blockHighway----------------Carriageway, MotorwayHood-------------------BonnetHooligan---------------Yob, YobboHorse Chestnut---------ConkerHungry-----------------PeckishInclusive--------------All-inInstruction------------TuitionIntermission-----------IntervalInterrogate------------VetInvestigate------------VetJail-------------------GaolJelly------------------JamJuice Concentrate------SquashKerosene---------------ParaffinLadybug----------------LadybirdLady's room------------Ladies'Lawyer-----------------Barrister, SolicitorLeash------------------LeadLemonade---------------Non-carbonated beverage License plate----------Number plateLike (verb)------------FancyLine-------------------QueueLineup-----------------Identity paradeLiquor store-----------Off licenseLiving room------------LoungeMail (noun or verb)----PostMain street------------High streetMen's room-------------GentsMiddle of nowhere------Back of beyond Model (of sorts)-------Page 3 girl Molasses---------------TreacleMonkey Wrench----------Spanner Moron------------------BerkMotor Home-------------CaravanMover------------------Removal man Movie Theater----------Cinema Moving-----------------RemovalMoving truck-----------Removal van Muffler----------------SilencerNail polish------------Nail varnish Naked------------------StarkersNapkin-----------------Serviette National Holiday-------Bank Holiday Nauseous---------------Sick, Seedy Nerd-------------------WallyNewcastle (person from)----Geordie Newscaster-------------PresenterNothing----------------Nought, bugger-all Nudist-----------------NaturistOven-------------------CookerOverpass---------------FlyoverPacifier---------------DummyPanties----------------Pants, KnickersParka------------------AnorakParking lot------------Car parkParty favor------------CrackerPedestrian crossing----SubwayPerfect----------------Spot onPeriod (in punct.)-----Full stopPharmacist-------------ChemistPimple-----------------SpotPin--------------------BroochPlastic Tape-----------Sellotape (brand name) Plastic wrap-----------Clingfilm (brand name) Pleasant---------------HomelyPleased----------------ChuffedPolice Car-------------Panda carPoliceman--------------BobbyPool-------------------Snooker Popsicle---------------Ice lollyPotato Chips-----------Crisps Pregnant---------------Bun in the oven Prenatal---------------Antenatal Preppie----------------Sloane Ranger Prison-----------------The nickPrivate school---------Public school Prom-------------------BallPropeller--------------Air screwPush up----------------Press upPut to sleep-----------Put down Quarrel----------------RowRailroad Tie-----------Sleeper Raincoat---------------Mac, mackintosh Raise------------------RiseRealtor----------------Estate Agent Relish-----------------PickleRent-------------------HireReserve----------------BookRest stop--------------Lay-byRoast------------------JointRun--------------------LadderRutabaga---------------SwedeSandwich---------------ButtySaran Wrap-------------Clingfilm (Both are brand names) SATs-------------------A-levels (college entrance exams) Sausage----------------BangerSausage & potatoes-----Bangers and mashScalper----------------ToutScotch Tape------------Sellotape (Both are brand names) Sedan------------------Saloon carSeedy------------------DownmarketSell-------------------FlogSenior Citizen---------OAP (Old Age Pensioner) Shopping Bag-----------Carrier bagSick-------------------NauseousSideburns--------------SideboardsSidewalk---------------PavementSlate (noun)-----------List of candidates for election Slate (verb)-----------Designate for action or appointment Slowpoke---------------SlowcoachSneakers---------------Daps, Trainers, Plimsolls,PumpsSnow Peas--------------Mange Tout Soccer-----------------FootballSpay-------------------DoctorSpoiled----------------OffSquash-----------------MarrowSteal------------------Nick, Pinch Stingy-----------------MeanStopper----------------BungStreet Musician--------Busker Stupid-----------------Daft, Gormless Subway-----------------Underground Superbowl of Soccer----FA Cup Suspenders-------------Braces Sweater----------------JumperTalk show--------------Chat show Taxi stand-------------Rank Tenement---------------Housing estate Testicles--------------BollocksThank you--------------Cheers, Ta Thicket----------------Copse Thumbtack--------------Drawing pin Toilet-----------------LooToss-------------------BungTraffic Circle---------RoundaboutTraffic Jam------------TailbackTrash Bag--------------Bin linerTrash Can--------------BinTruck------------------LorryTrunk------------------BootTurnip-----------------SwedeTV---------------------TellyTwo Weeks--------------Fortnight Umbrella---------------BrollyUnderpants (men's)-----Y-fronts Underpants (women's)---Pants, Knickers Undershirt-------------VestUnemployed-------------Redundant Unstable---------------WonkyVacation---------------HolidayVery-------------------BloodyVest-------------------WaistcoatVice Girl--------------ProstituteVinyl Top (of car)-----HoodWhine------------------WhingeWine (cheap)-----------PlonkWoman (attractive)-----CrumpetYard-------------------GardenYard sale--------------Jumble saleYears------------------YonksYou're Welcome---------[not used in Britain] Zee (the letter)-------ZedZip code---------------Postal codeZucchini---------------Courgette。