Seeking Directions to a Specific Address
Someone tries to find a precise address and asks a local for detailed step-by-step walking or driving instructions.
某人试图找到一个准确的地址，并向当地人询问详细的步行或驾车路线指导。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
excuse me
A polite way to get someone's attention when you need help, like starting a conversation on the street.
一种礼貌的方式，用于在需要帮助时吸引某人的注意，比如在街上开始对话。
address
The specific location of a place, including street name and number, used when asking for directions.
一个地方的具体位置，包括街道名称和编号，用于询问方向时。
walking
Moving on foot, as opposed to using a vehicle; useful when specifying how you'll travel to a destination.
步行移动，与使用车辆相对；用于指定前往目的地的旅行方式时很有用。
blocks
Short for city blocks, a unit of distance in urban areas, often used in directions like 'three blocks away'.
城市街区的简称，是城市地区的一种距离单位，常用于方向指示，如“三街区外”。
traffic light
A signal at intersections that controls traffic with red, yellow, and green lights; common landmark in directions.
路口处的信号灯，用红、黄、绿灯控制交通；指示方向的常见地标。
pharmacy
A store where medicines are sold; often used as a reference point in city directions because they are common.
销售药品的商店；常被用作城市方向指引中的参考点，因为它们很常见。
turn left
To change direction to the left side; a basic instruction in giving directions.
向左侧改变方向；在给出方向时的基本指令。
picket fence
A short wooden fence with pointed tops, often seen around houses in American suburbs; helps describe a location.
一种顶部尖锐的短木栅栏，常在美国郊区房屋周围可见；有助于描述位置。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, could you help me find this address, please?
This is a polite way to ask for directions. Use 'could you' for a formal request, and 'please' to be courteous. It's useful when approaching strangers for help.
这是询问路线的礼貌方式。使用 'could you' 来提出正式请求，使用 'please' 来表现出礼貌。在向陌生人寻求帮助时很有用。
Are you walking or driving?
A question to clarify the mode of travel, helping to give appropriate directions. It's practical for locals responding to direction requests, using 'or' to present choices.
一个澄清出行方式的问题，有助于提供合适的路线指导。对于当地人回应路线请求很实用，使用‘或’来呈现选择。
You need to go straight down this street for about three blocks.
Gives a clear direction using 'go straight' for continuing forward and 'blocks' for distance. Useful for step-by-step instructions; 'about' softens the exactness.
使用 'go straight' 表示继续向前，'blocks' 表示距离，提供清晰的方向。适用于逐步指示；'about' 缓和了精确性。
You'll pass a big park on your right.
Describes a landmark to help navigation. 'You'll pass' is future tense for what the listener will encounter; 'on your right' specifies side. Great for making directions visual.
描述一个帮助导航的地标。'You'll pass' 使用未来时，表示听者将要遇到的事情；'on your right' 指定侧面。非常适合使方向指示更具视觉性。
Turn left there onto Maple Street.
An imperative command for turning. Use 'turn left' at specific points like intersections; 'onto' indicates entering a new street. Essential for precise guidance.
转弯的祈使命令。在特定点如交叉路口使用“左转”；“进入”表示进入新街道。对精确指导至关重要。
It's just about halfway down the block on your left side.
Specifies location using 'halfway down the block' for relative position. 'Just about' means approximately; useful for describing spots without exact measurements.
使用“街区半途”指定相对位置。“Just about”表示大约；用于描述没有精确测量的位置。
That sounds pretty clear. Thank you so much for your help!
Shows understanding and gratitude. 'Sounds clear' confirms comprehension; 'thank you so much' is emphatic politeness. Use at the end of getting directions to wrap up politely.
表现出理解和感激。'Sounds clear'确认了理解；'thank you so much'是强调的礼貌。在获取方向的结束时使用，以礼貌地结束。
You're welcome! Hope you find it without any trouble.
A standard response to thanks. 'You're welcome' acknowledges gratitude; 'hope you' expresses a wish. Practical for ending helpful conversations positively.
对感谢的标准回应。'不客气' 表示承认感激；'希望你' 表达愿望。适合以积极方式结束有帮助的对话。