Using the Self-Service Kiosk
A patron uses an automated self-service kiosk to select a movie, choose seats, and pay for tickets, potentially needing assistance or encountering minor issues.
一位顾客使用自助售票机选择电影、挑选座位并支付票款，可能会需要帮助或遇到小问题。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
kiosk
A small machine or booth where you can buy tickets or get services automatically, like at a movie theater.
一种小型机器或亭子，可以自动购买门票或获取服务，比如在电影院。
select
To choose or pick something from options, such as a movie from a list on a screen.
从选项中选择或挑选某物，例如从屏幕上的列表中选择一部电影。
seating chart
A diagram or map that shows the arrangement of seats in a theater, helping you pick your spots.
一张显示剧场内座位排列的图表或地图，帮助您选择座位。
adult tickets
Tickets for grown-ups, usually more expensive than child tickets, for people 18 and older.
成人票，通常比儿童票贵，适用于18岁及以上人群。
payment
The act of giving money to buy something, like tickets at a kiosk.
给予金钱以购买某物的行为，例如在售票亭购买门票。
credit card
A plastic card used to pay for things electronically, without using cash.
一种塑料卡，用于通过电子方式支付物品，而无需使用现金。
insert
To put something into a slot or place, like sliding a card into a machine.
将某物放入槽或位置中，比如将卡片滑入机器。
processing
When a machine is handling or checking something, like verifying your payment.
当机器正在处理或检查某事时，例如验证您的付款。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Okay, so this is the self-service kiosk.
This sentence introduces a location or device casually. 'Okay, so' is a common filler to start explaining. Useful for guiding someone in public places like theaters.
这句话随意地介绍了一个地点或设备。「Okay, so」是开始解释的常见填充词。在像剧院这样的公共场所引导某人时很有用。
How many tickets do we need?
A question to confirm quantity. 'How many' asks for a number, and 'do we need' uses present simple for general needs. Great for shopping or booking situations.
一个确认数量的问题。'How many' 用于询问数字，'do we need' 使用一般现在时表示一般需求。适合购物或预订场景。
Yeah, two adult tickets.
An agreement and specification. 'Yeah' is informal for 'yes,' and it specifies the type. Use this to confirm orders clearly in service interactions.
一个同意和规格。'Yeah' 是 'yes' 的非正式说法，它指定了类型。在服务互动中使用此来清楚地确认订单。
Which ones look good?
Asking for an opinion on choices. 'Which ones' refers to options, and 'look good' means appear suitable. Helpful when deciding seats or items together.
询问对选择项的意见。'Which ones' 指选项，'look good' 意为显得合适。在一起决定座位或物品时很有帮助。
How about those two in the middle, G5 and G6?
Suggesting an option politely. 'How about' introduces a suggestion, and it specifies locations. Use this in group decisions to propose ideas without being pushy.
礼貌地建议一个选项。'How about' 引入建议，并指定位置。在群体决策中使用，以提出想法而不强求。
It's asking for payment.
Describing what a machine requires. Present continuous 'is asking' shows ongoing action. Useful for explaining tech interactions step by step.
描述机器需要什么。现在进行时 'is asking' 表示正在进行的动作。有助于逐步解释技术交互。
Just insert it right there where it lights up.
Giving instructions simply. 'Just' softens the command, and 'where it lights up' describes the spot. Ideal for helping with machines or devices.
简单地给出指示。'Just'软化了命令，'where it lights up'描述了位置。适合帮助处理机器或设备。
Payment successful.
A short confirmation of success. This is like a status message; use it to report positive results in transactions. No verb needed for brevity in announcements.
成功确认的简短消息。这类似于状态消息；用于报告交易中的积极结果。为了公告的简洁性，无需使用动词。