Choosing a Vehicle and Rental Period
The customer discusses their needs (e.g., number of passengers, luggage, driving conditions) with the rental agent to select an appropriate vehicle class and finalize the rental duration.
顾客与租车代理讨论他们的需求（例如，乘客人数、行李、驾驶条件），以选择合适的车型级别并确定租期。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
rent
To pay money to use something temporarily, like a car, for a short time. In this dialogue, the customer wants to rent a car for a week.
支付金钱以临时使用某物，比如汽车，短期。在本对话中，客户想租一辆车一周。
sightseeing
Traveling to see interesting places, like tourist spots. The family plans sightseeing during their trip.
旅行去看有趣的地方，比如旅游景点。一家人计划在旅行中进行观光。
luggage
Bags and suitcases used to carry clothes and items when traveling. The customer needs space for their family's luggage.
用于旅行时携带衣物和物品的包和行李箱。客户需要为家人的行李腾出空间。
SUV
Short for Sport Utility Vehicle, a type of car that is good for both city and rough roads, with high seating. Recommended for the family here.
Sport Utility Vehicle 的缩写，一种适合城市和崎岖道路的汽车，具有较高的座位高度。推荐给这里的家庭。
minivan
A van-like car designed for families, with many seats and space for passengers and items. Suggested if there's a lot of gear.
一种类似于面包车的汽车，专为家庭设计，拥有众多座位和空间，可容纳乘客和物品。如果有大量装备，建议选择。
ground clearance
The height between the ground and the bottom of a vehicle, useful for driving over uneven roads like in parks.
车辆底部与地面之间的高度，有助于在公园等不平坦道路上行驶。
fuel efficiency
How far a car can travel using a small amount of gas; better efficiency means saving money on fuel, especially on highways.
汽车使用少量汽油能行驶多远；更高的效率意味着节省燃料成本，尤其是在高速公路上。
grace period
A short extra time allowed without extra charge or penalty, like one hour for returning a rental car.
允许在不收取额外费用或罚款的情况下额外的一小段时间，例如租车归还的一小时。
booking
Reserving something in advance, like a car rental. The customer asks how to proceed with the booking.
提前预订某物，例如租车。客户询问如何进行预订。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm looking to rent a car for a week, starting this Friday.
This sentence expresses a future plan using 'looking to' for intention, and specifies details like time. Useful for stating rental needs clearly; 'starting this Friday' adds precise timing.
这个句子使用“looking to”表达未来的计划和意图，并指定了时间等细节。有助于清晰地陈述租车需求；“starting this Friday”添加了精确的时间。
I'd recommend a mid-size SUV or perhaps a minivan if you anticipate a lot of gear.
Here, 'I'd recommend' politely suggests options, and 'if you anticipate' means 'if you expect.' Great for giving advice in service situations, showing conditional choices.
这里，'I'd recommend' 礼貌地建议选项，'if you anticipate' 意思是 'if you expect'。非常适合在服务场合给出建议，展示条件选择。
What's the price difference between the SUV and the minivan?
A direct question using 'what's the ... difference between' to compare costs. Helpful for shopping or renting; it uses simple present tense for general inquiries.
使用 'what's the ... difference between' 的直接问题，用于比较成本。有助于购物或租借；使用简单现在时进行一般询问。
Both offer ample space for four and their luggage.
This compares two options with 'both,' and 'ample space' means enough room. Useful for describing product features; note the possessive 'their' for the group.
这使用' both '比较两个选项，' ample space '意味着足够的房间。有助于描述产品特性；注意群体所有格' their '。
Is there any flexibility on the return time?
Asks about options using 'is there any ... on' for availability. Practical for negotiating terms; 'flexibility' means ability to change, common in business talks.
使用 'is there any ... on' 询问可用性选项。适用于谈判条款；'flexibility' 意为改变的能力，在商业谈判中常见。
We typically allow a one-hour grace period for returns.
Explains a policy with 'typically' for usual practice, and specifies details. Good for service responses; 'allow' shows permission, and it's in present simple for rules.
使用'typically'解释政策以表示通常做法，并指定细节。适合服务响应；'allow'表示许可，使用现在简单时表示规则。
How do we proceed with the booking?
Inquires about next steps using 'how do we ...' for process. Essential for advancing a transaction; 'proceed with' means to continue, useful in formal settings.
使用 '我们如何...' 来询问过程的下一步。推进交易必不可少；'proceed with' 意思是继续，在正式场合有用。