Asking a Pedestrian for Landmark Directions
A lost person approaches a pedestrian on the street and asks for directions to a well-known landmark or building.
一个迷路的人在街上向路人问路，询问去往某个著名地标或建筑的路线。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
lost
Feeling confused about your location, like not knowing where you are in a city. Use it when you're unsure of directions: 'I'm lost.'
对自己的位置感到困惑，就像不知道城市中你在哪里一样。当你不确定方向时使用：「I’m lost.」
straightforward
Something simple and easy to follow, without complications. In directions, it means the route is direct: 'The way is straightforward.'
简单且易于遵循，没有复杂性。在方向指示中，它意味着路线是直接的：「这条路很直截了当。」
blocks
In cities, a 'block' is the short distance between two streets. Americans use it to measure walking distance: 'Walk three blocks.'
在城市中，一个 'block' 是两条街之间的短距离。美国人用它来测量步行距离：'走三个街区。'
huge
Very big in size. Useful for describing landmarks: 'It's a huge building, so you'll see it easily.'
体积非常大。用于描述地标：『这是一座巨大的建筑物，所以你会很容易看到它。』
pace
The speed at which you walk or move. In directions, it helps estimate time: 'It depends on your pace.'
你行走或移动的速度。在方向指示中，它有助于估算时间：“这取决于你的步伐。”
certainly
A polite way to say 'yes' or 'of course' when offering help. It sounds friendly and willing: 'Certainly, I can help.'
在提供帮助时说“是”或“当然”的礼貌方式。它听起来友好且乐意：'当然，我可以帮忙。'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm a bit lost. Could you tell me how to get to the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
This is a polite way to start asking for directions. 'Excuse me' gets attention, 'I'm a bit lost' explains the problem softly, and 'Could you tell me how to get to...' uses a question structure for requests. Useful when you're new to a place.
这是一种礼貌地开始询问路线的说法。'Excuse me' 用于吸引注意力，'I'm a bit lost' 柔和地解释问题，'Could you tell me how to get to...' 使用请求的问句结构。当你到一个新地方时很有用。
Certainly! The Met is a bit of a walk from here, but it's pretty straightforward.
'Certainly' politely agrees to help. 'A bit of a walk' means it's somewhat far but okay. 'Straightforward' means easy. This sentence shows how to respond helpfully and give a quick overview. Use it to start giving directions.
“Certainly”礼貌地同意提供帮助。“A bit of a walk”意思是有些远但还可以。“Straightforward”意思是容易。这个句子展示了如何有帮助地回应并给出快速概述。用它来开始给出方向。
Do you prefer walking or taking public transport?
This is a question to check the person's preference using 'do you prefer... or...'. It's useful in directions to offer options like walking vs. bus. The grammar is a choice question with 'or'.
这是一个使用 'do you prefer... or...' 来检查个人偏好的问题。它在提供如步行 vs. 公交车等选项的指引中很有用。语法是使用 'or' 的选择性问题。
From here, walk straight down this street, Fifth Avenue, for about 10 blocks.
This gives clear step-by-step directions. 'Walk straight down' means go directly ahead. 'For about 10 blocks' uses approximate distance. Useful pattern: start with action, add details. Practice for giving routes.
这提供了清晰的逐步指示。'Walk straight down' 意思是直接向前走。'For about 10 blocks' 使用近似距离。有用的模式：从行动开始，添加细节。练习给出路线。
You can't miss it, it's a huge building on the right side, right next to Central Park.
'You can't miss it' reassures it's easy to find. Describes location with prepositions like 'on the right side' and 'next to'. Great for landmarks; helps build confidence in the listener.
'你不可能错过它' 安慰人说它容易找到。用像'在右边'和'旁边'这样的介词描述位置。非常适合地标；有助于建立听者的信心。
About how long do you think that walk will take?
This asks for time estimate using 'about how long... will take'. 'Do you think' softens the question. Useful follow-up after directions to plan your time.
这是在使用“about how long... will take”询问时间估计。“Do you think”柔化了问题。在给出方向后作为后续使用，有助于规划时间。
You're very welcome! Enjoy your visit to the Met!
A polite response to thanks. 'You're very welcome' is more emphatic than 'welcome'. 'Enjoy your...' wishes well. Use at the end of helping to be friendly and positive.
对感谢的礼貌回应。'You're very welcome'比'welcome'更强调。'Enjoy your...'是祝福好运。在帮助结束时使用，以友好和积极的方式。