1.This is according to staff who used to work at the two eateries.
used to过去一向,过去时常
Naomi used to go to church in Granville every Sunday.
娜奥米以前每个星期天都去格兰维尔的教堂做礼拜 。
2.This rule did not apply to celebrity diners.
apply to适用于;运用
The convention does not apply to us.
这条惯例对我们不适用 。
3.Even the waiters and waitresses were employed based on looks.
base on建立在…基础上
One should always base one's opinion on facts.
我们应总是把自己的观点建立在事实的基础上 。
4.Furthermore, staff could not promise to give a table to customers who telephoned to make a booking, just in case they were not beautiful.
in case免得;以防
In case anyone was following me, I made an elaborate detour.
为了防止有人跟踪我,我特地绕了弯路 。