Asking for the Bill and Paying

对话9

词汇6

• bill账单

  The bill is the document showing the total cost of your meal in a restaurant; it's what you pay before leaving.

  账单是显示您在餐厅用餐总费用的文件；它是您离开前支付的费用。

• split分摊

  To split means to divide the cost of something, like a bill, between two or more people; useful when sharing expenses with friends.

  分摊意味着将某物的费用（如账单）在两人或更多人之间分担；与朋友分享开支时很有用。

• receipt收据

  A receipt is a printed proof of payment that you get after paying; always ask for it to keep records.

  收据是支付后获得的打印支付证明；为了保留记录，总是要索取它。

• certainly当然

  Certainly is a polite way to say 'yes' or 'of course'; it makes your response sound helpful and professional.

  Certainly 是说“是”或“当然”的礼貌方式；它让你的回应听起来乐于助人和专业。

• total总计

  The total is the complete amount you need to pay, including all items; check it before paying.

  总计是您需要支付的完整金额，包括所有项目；支付前请检查。

• remaining剩余

  Remaining means what's left after subtracting a part; for example, the remaining amount after paying part of the bill.

  Remaining 意味着在减去一部分后剩下的东西；例如，支付部分账单后剩余的金额。

重点句子5

1. 1

   Excuse me, could we get the bill, please?

   打扰了，我们能结账吗，请问？

   This is a polite way to ask for the check after eating; use 'could we' for requests involving a group, and 'please' to be courteous. It's essential for ending a meal.

   这是餐后礼貌地索要账单的方式；针对群体请求使用 'could we'，并用 'please' 来表示礼貌。这是结束用餐的必备表达。

2. 2

   Is it possible to split the bill between two cards?

   可以用两张卡分摊账单吗？

   This sentence asks if you can divide payment using multiple cards; 'is it possible to' is a polite inquiry structure, useful for negotiating payment options in groups.

   这个句子询问是否可以使用多张卡分担付款；'is it possible to' 是一种礼貌的询问结构，在群体中协商支付选项时很有用。

3. 3

   Here's your bill. How would you like to split it?

   这是您的账单。您想怎么分账？

   The waiter presents the bill and asks about splitting; 'how would you like to' is a conditional question for preferences, common in service situations to clarify customer needs.

   服务员出示账单并询问分账方式；'how would you like to' 是一种条件性问题，用于询问偏好，在服务场合中常见，以澄清客户需求。

4. 4

   Could we do $40 on this card and the remaining $35 on the other?

   我们能在这张卡上支付40美元，剩下的35美元用另一张卡吗？

   This specifies how to divide the payment; it uses 'could we do' for a suggestion request, and 'remaining' to refer to the balance—practical for exact splitting in real scenarios.

   这指定了如何分担付款；它使用'could we do'表示建议请求，'remaining'指余额——在实际场景中精确分担很实用。

5. 5

   Do you need a receipt?

   需要收据吗？

   A simple yes/no question offering a receipt after payment; it's a service-oriented phrase, and you can reply 'yes, please' to get proof of transaction.

   一个简单的“是/否”问题，在支付后提供收据；这是一个服务导向的短语，您可以回复“是，请给我”来获得交易证明。