Getting Directions to a Public Transport Hub
A person asks for directions to the nearest bus stop, subway station, or train station to continue their journey.
一个人询问前往最近的公交车站、地铁站或火车站的路线，以继续他们的旅程。
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 and not knowing where you are, often used when asking for directions.
感到困惑，不知道自己在哪里，通常在问路时使用。
nearest
The closest one in distance, useful for asking about locations like stops or stations.
距离最近的那个，用于询问像站点或车站这样的位置。
bus stop
A place on the street where buses stop to let people get on or off.
街上公交车停下来让人们上下车的地点。
heading
The direction you are going or traveling towards, common in travel conversations.
你正在前往或旅行的方向，在旅行对话中常见。
city center
The main or central area of a city where shops, offices, and attractions are located.
城市中商店、办公室和景点所在的主要或中心区域。
straight
In a direct line without turning left or right, often used in giving directions.
直线前进，不左转或右转，常用于指路。
traffic lights
Signals at intersections that control vehicle and pedestrian traffic with red, yellow, and green lights.
位于路口的信号，使用红、黄、绿灯控制车辆和行人交通。
corner
The point where two streets meet, often where landmarks or stops are located.
两条街道相交的点，通常是地标或停靠点所在的位置。
tops
Informal for 'at the most' or the maximum time or amount, like in estimates.
非正式用语，表示“最多”或最大时间或数量，例如在估计中。
can't miss it
An expression meaning it's very easy to see or find, used to reassure someone.
一个表示某物非常容易看到或找到的表达，用于安慰某人。
appreciate
To feel grateful for someone's help or kindness, polite way to say thank you.
对某人的帮助或善意感到感激，礼貌地说谢谢的方式。
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 nearest bus stop?
This polite way to start asking for directions uses 'Excuse me' to get attention and 'Could you tell me' for a request; useful for beginners when you're unsure of your location.
这种礼貌的开始询问方向的方式，使用“Excuse me”来吸引注意力，并使用“Could you tell me”来提出请求；当你不确定自己的位置时，对初学者很有用。
Certainly! There are a few bus stops nearby. Which direction are you heading?
A helpful response offering options; 'Certainly' means 'of course,' and 'Which direction are you heading?' asks for more details using present continuous tense for ongoing travel.
一个提供选项的有帮助的回应；'Certainly' 意思是 '当然'，'Which direction are you heading?' 使用现在进行时询问更多细节，以表示正在进行的旅行。
I need to get to the city center, so I'm looking for a bus that goes that way.
Explains your goal with 'I need to get to' for purpose and 'so' to connect reasons; practical for specifying destinations in transport queries.
用‘I need to get to’解释你的目的，用‘so’连接原因；在交通查询中指定目的地很实用。
Okay, the easiest one for you would be to just walk straight down this street, past the traffic lights, and you'll see a bus stop right on the corner.
Gives clear directions using imperative 'walk straight down' and sequence words like 'past' and 'and you'll see'; 'would be' suggests the best option conditionally.
使用祈使句 'walk straight down' 和序列词如 'past' 和 'and you'll see' 给出清晰的方向；'would be' 条件性地建议最佳选项。
Straight down this street, past the traffic lights, on the corner. Got it. About how far is that?
Repeats directions to confirm understanding with 'Got it,' then asks for distance; useful pattern for checking and clarifying in conversations.
用‘明白了’重复方向以确认理解，然后询问距离；在对话中检查和澄清的有用模式。
It's not far at all. Maybe a five-minute walk, tops. You can't miss it.
Reassures with negation 'not far at all' and estimate 'five-minute walk'; 'tops' means maximum, and 'can't miss it' is idiomatic for easy to find.
用否定语'一点也不远'来安慰，以及'五分钟步行'的估计；'tops'意为最大值，'can't miss it'是表示容易找到的惯用语。
Perfect, thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it.
Expresses thanks emphatically with 'thank you so much' and 'I really appreciate it'; 'Perfect' shows satisfaction, common in polite endings.
用'thank you so much'和'I really appreciate it'强调表达感谢；'Perfect'表示满意，在礼貌的结尾中很常见。
You're welcome! Have a good journey.
Standard response to thanks; 'You're welcome' is polite, and 'Have a good journey' wishes well using imperative for future travel.
对感谢的标准回应；'You're welcome' 礼貌，'Have a good journey' 使用祈使句为未来的旅行祝福。