Borrowing and Returning Books
A patron wants to borrow several books they've found or return books they've finished reading. This involves using the self-checkout/return machines or interacting with a librarian at the circulation desk.
一位读者想借阅他们找到的几本书，或者归还他们读完的书。这涉及使用自助借还机或与流通台的图书馆员互动。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
return
To return means to give back something you borrowed, like books to a library. Use it when handing items back after use.
归还意味着将借来的东西还回去，比如将书还给图书馆。在使用后将物品交还时使用它。
borrow
To borrow means to take something temporarily to use and then return it later. It's common in libraries for books or materials.
借意味着暂时拿走某物使用，然后稍后归还。在图书馆借书或材料很常见。
counter
A counter is a desk or surface where services are provided, like in a library for checking out books. It's where you interact with staff.
柜台是一种提供服务的桌子或表面，例如在图书馆借书时使用。那是您与工作人员互动的地方。
self-checkout
Self-checkout refers to machines that allow you to handle borrowing or returning without staff help. It's convenient for quick transactions.
自助结账是指允许您在没有工作人员帮助的情况下处理借阅或归还的机器。它对于快速交易很方便。
library card
A library card is an ID card that members use to borrow books. You need it to access library services.
图书馆卡是会员用于借书的身份证。您需要它来访问图书馆服务。
limit
A limit is the maximum number allowed, like how many books you can borrow at once. Libraries set these to manage resources.
限制是允许的最大数量，例如你可以一次借多少本书。图书馆设置这些来管理资源。
renew
To renew means to extend the time you can keep borrowed items. You can often do this online before the due date.
续借意味着延长你借用物品可以保留的时间。你通常可以在到期日前在线进行此操作。
due date
The due date is the deadline by which you must return borrowed items. Missing it may result in fines.
到期日是您必须归还借阅物品的截止日期。逾期可能导致罚款。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'd like to return these books and borrow a few new ones.
This polite opening sentence uses 'Excuse me' to get attention and states two actions with 'and' to connect them. It's useful for starting a service request in libraries or stores, showing clear intentions.
这个礼貌的开场白使用'Excuse me'来吸引注意力，并用'and'连接两个动作。它在图书馆或商店开始服务请求时很有用，显示出明确的意图。
Can I do it all at this counter?
This is a yes/no question using 'Can I' for ability or permission. It's practical for asking if one place can handle multiple tasks, helping in efficient interactions at service desks.
这是一个使用 'Can I' 表示能力或许可的 yes/no 问题。它很实用，用于询问一个地方是否能处理多项任务，有助于在服务台进行高效互动。
Yes, absolutely!
'Absolutely' emphasizes strong agreement, making the response enthusiastic. Use this to confirm positively and build rapport in customer service dialogues.
'Absolutely' 强调强烈的同意，使回应充满热情。在客户服务对话中使用此来积极确认并建立融洽关系。
Do you have your library card handy?
This question uses 'handy' meaning 'easily available' and present simple tense for current possession. It's useful for checking if someone has a necessary item before proceeding with a transaction.
这个问题使用了 'handy' 表示 '容易获得' 的意思，并使用现在简单时来表示当前拥有。它有助于在进行交易前检查某人是否拥有必要的物品。
Is there a limit to how many books I can borrow at once?
This wh-question with 'how many' asks about quantity limits. The phrase 'at once' means 'in one go.' It's helpful for understanding rules in borrowing situations to avoid mistakes.
这个带有'how many'的wh-question是在询问数量限制。短语'at once'意思是'一次'。这有助于理解借书情况下的规则，以避免错误。
Our standard limit is 20 items at a time.
This explanatory sentence uses 'standard' for usual rule and 'at a time' for per occasion. It's useful for informing others about policies clearly and reassuringly.
这个解释性句子使用“standard”表示通常规则，以及“at a time”表示每次场合。它有助于清楚且安心地向他人告知政策。
And if I need to renew them, can I do that online?
This conditional sentence with 'if' for possible future and 'can I' for permission shows polite inquiry. It's practical for asking about extension options in services like libraries.
这个使用 'if' 表示可能未来的条件句，以及 'can I' 表示许可，展示了礼貌的询问。它在询问图书馆等服务中的续期选项时很实用。
All done! Your due date is [Date].
'All done' signals completion informally. This sentence combines announcement with specific info. Use it to end transactions positively, reminding of deadlines.
'All done' 以非正式方式表示完成。这个句子结合了公告和具体信息。使用它来积极结束交易，同时提醒截止日期。