Using a Map/Phone and Asking for Confirmation
Someone is using a map or a navigation app on their phone, but wants to confirm their route or current location with a local.
某人正在使用地图或手机导航应用，但想与当地人确认他们的路线或当前位置。
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 asking for directions on the street.
一种礼貌的方式，当你需要帮助时吸引某人的注意，比如在街上问路。
map
A drawing or digital image showing streets and places; useful for finding locations when traveling.
显示街道和地点的图纸或数字图像；旅行时用于查找位置很有用。
block
A short distance in a city, usually the length between two streets; 'a couple of blocks' means about two short distances away.
城市中一段短距离，通常是两条街之间的长度；“几个街区”意思是大约两段短距离远。
straight
In a direct line without turning; used in directions like 'go straight' to mean continue forward.
在一条直线上而不转弯；用于方向指示，如‘直走’表示继续向前。
turn left
To change direction to the left side; a common phrase when giving or asking for directions.
向左侧改变方向；在给出或询问方向时常见的短语。
traffic light
A signal at road intersections that controls traffic with red, yellow, and green lights; often a landmark for directions.
路口信号，使用红、黄、绿灯控制交通；常作为方向地标。
intersection
The place where two streets cross; important for describing turns in city navigation.
两条街道相交的地方；在城市导航中描述转弯很重要。
landmark
A recognizable feature or building that helps identify a location on a map or in directions.
一个可识别的特征或建筑，有助于在地图或方向指示中识别位置。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the Central Library.
This is a polite way to start asking for directions; 'trying to get to' means attempting to reach a place, useful for beginners in travel situations.
这是一种礼貌地开始询问路线的说法；'trying to get to' 意思是试图到达某个地方，对于旅行中的初学者很有用。
Does this map look right?
A question to confirm if a map or app shows the correct location; 'look right' means appear correct, great for verifying directions with locals.
一个用于确认地图或应用是否显示正确位置的问题；'look right' 意思是看起来正确，非常适合与当地人验证方向。
Go straight down Elm Street, past the pharmacy on your right.
Gives clear directions; 'go straight down' means continue forward along the street, 'past' means go by something, and 'on your right' specifies the side—key pattern for describing routes.
提供清晰的方向；'go straight down' 意味着沿着街道向前继续，'past' 意味着经过某物，'on your right' 指定了右侧——描述路线的关键模式。
Turn left at the traffic light.
A simple direction command; 'at' indicates the exact point to turn, commonly used in navigation to avoid confusion.
一个简单的方向指令；'at' 表示转弯的确切点，在导航中常用以避免混淆。
The library will be on your right, set back a bit from the street.
'Will be' shows future location after following directions; 'set back' means not right on the road but a little behind it—helps describe building positions accurately.
“Will be”表示跟随指示后的未来位置；“set back”意味着不是紧挨着马路，而是稍后一点——有助于准确描述建筑物位置。
You can't miss it.
Means it's very easy to find and obvious; an idiomatic reassurance in directions, useful to build confidence when helping someone.
意思是它非常容易找到且显而易见；在指路时的一种惯用安慰语，有助于在帮助别人时建立信心。
Thank you so much! You've been a great help.
A polite way to end the conversation; 'so much' emphasizes gratitude, and 'great help' acknowledges assistance—essential for courteous interactions.
一种礼貌地结束对话的方式；'so much' 强调感激之情，'great help' 承认帮助—礼貌互动的必需品。