Buying a Ticket or Using a Pass
A passenger needs to purchase a ticket from a vending machine, a ticket counter, or use a transit card/app to board a bus, train, or subway.
乘客需要从售票机、售票窗口购票，或使用交通卡/应用程序乘坐公共汽车、火车或地铁。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
destination
The place you are going to or traveling towards, like a specific stop on public transport.
你要去的地方或旅行向往的地方，比如公共交通工具上的特定停靠点。
intuitive
Something easy to understand or use without much instruction, often used for machines or apps.
无需太多指导即可轻松理解或使用的某物，通常用于机器或应用程序。
one-way ticket
A ticket for travel in only one direction, not including the return trip.
仅限单向旅行的票，不包括返程。
day pass
A ticket that allows unlimited travel on public transport for one day, good for multiple trips.
一种允许在一天内无限次乘坐公共交通工具的票券，适用于多次行程。
round-trip ticket
A ticket that covers travel to a place and back, saving money compared to two one-way tickets.
一种涵盖去往某地并返回的票务，比两张单程票节省金钱。
value
How much something is worth for the price, often meaning good deal or worthwhile.
某物相对于价格的价值，通常意味着划算或值得。
dispenses
When a machine gives out or releases something, like a ticket from a vending machine.
当机器分发或释放某物时，比如从自动售货机中取出票据。
prompts
Instructions or messages on a screen that guide you step by step through a process.
屏幕上显示的指导你逐步完成过程的指令或消息。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm trying to buy a subway ticket, but I'm not sure how this machine works.
This is a polite way to ask for help. Use it when you need assistance with something unfamiliar, like a ticket machine. It starts with 'Excuse me' for politeness and uses 'I'm not sure' to express uncertainty.
这是请求帮助的礼貌方式。当您需要帮助处理不熟悉的事物时使用，比如售票机。它以“Excuse me”开头以示礼貌，并使用“I'm not sure”来表达不确定。
What's your destination?
A simple question to ask where someone is going. Useful in travel situations to give directions or sell tickets. It's direct and common in service interactions.
一个简单的询问某人要去什么地方的问题。在旅行情况下用于提供方向或售票。直接且在服务互动中常见。
Should I buy a one-way ticket or a day pass?
This asks for advice on choices. Use it when deciding between options, like ticket types. The structure 'Should I... or...?' is great for seeking recommendations.
这是询问选择方面的建议。在决定选项时使用，比如票种。'Should I... or...?' 这种结构非常适合寻求推荐。
If you only plan to make one trip there and back, a round-trip ticket would be fine.
This gives conditional advice using 'if' for situations. Helpful for explaining options based on plans. 'Would be fine' softens the suggestion, making it polite.
这使用了‘if’来给出情况下的条件建议。有助于基于计划解释选项。‘Would be fine’软化了建议，使其更礼貌。
A day pass is $8. You can select 'Day Pass' on the screen, then choose the number of passes you need, and pay with cash or card.
This explains price and steps clearly. Use it to instruct on processes. It uses imperative verbs like 'select' and 'choose' for guiding actions, and 'or' for alternatives.
这清楚地解释了价格和步骤。使用它来指导流程。它使用像“select”和“choose”这样的祈使动词来指导行动，并使用“or”来表示备选方案。
Just follow the prompts.
Short instruction to guide someone. Useful for machines or apps. 'Just' makes it reassuring and simple, implying it's easy to do.
简短的指导某人的指令。对机器或应用有用。'Just'使它令人安心且简单，暗示它易于执行。
Thanks so much for your help!
A grateful response after receiving assistance. Common in service situations. 'Thanks so much' adds emphasis to show appreciation, more than just 'thanks'.
收到援助后的感激回应。在服务情境中常见。“Thanks so much”添加了强调，以显示比单纯的“thanks”更多的感激。
You're welcome! Have a good trip.
Standard reply to thanks, with a well-wish. Use after helping someone. 'Have a good trip' is a polite farewell in travel contexts.
对感谢的标准回复，带有美好祝愿。在帮助某人后使用。“旅途愉快”是旅行语境中的礼貌告别。