New Neighbor Seeking Local Information
A new neighbor approaches an existing resident to ask for basic information about the neighborhood, like local stores, directions, or community rules.
一位新邻居主动与一位老住户攀谈，询问社区的基本信息，例如当地商店、路线或社区规定。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
neighborhood
The area around your home where people live close to each other, like a community of houses and streets.
你家周围人们互相靠近居住的区域，就像房屋和街道组成的社区一样。
welcome
To greet someone kindly when they arrive somewhere new, showing you are happy they are there.
当某人到达一个新地方时，友好地问候他们，表示你很高兴他们在这里。
grocery store
A shop where you buy food, drinks, and everyday household items for cooking and eating.
一家购买食物、饮料和日常家庭用品用于烹饪和饮食的商店。
closest
The nearest or shortest distance to something, used when asking for the most convenient location.
到某物的最近或最短距离，用于询问最方便的位置时。
block
A short distance in a city between two streets, often used to describe how far something is by walking.
城市中两条街之间的短距离，通常用于描述步行距离有多远。
playground
An outdoor area in a park with equipment like swings and slides designed for children to play.
公园中一个户外区域，配备了秋千和滑梯等设备，专为儿童玩耍而设计。
appreciate
To feel grateful or thankful for help or information someone gives you.
对某人给予你的帮助或信息感到感激或感谢。
anytime
Means whenever you want, at any time, showing openness and helpfulness without restrictions.
意思是无论何时你想要，在任何时间，显示出没有限制的开放和乐于助人。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hi there! I just moved into the house next door.
This is a friendly introduction when meeting someone new; 'Hi there' is casual greeting, and 'just moved' uses present perfect tense to show a recent action. Useful for starting conversations with neighbors.
这是与新人见面时的友好介绍；'Hi there' 是随意问候，'just moved' 使用现在完成时来表示最近的行动。有助于与邻居开始对话。
Welcome to the neighborhood!
A warm greeting for new people; it's simple and polite, often used to make others feel included. Great for building friendly relations in community settings.
对新人的温暖问候；简单而礼貌，常用于让他人感到被包容。在社区环境中建立友好关系很棒。
Where's the closest grocery store around here?
Asking for directions; 'Where's' is contraction of 'where is', and 'around here' means in this area. This pattern is practical for seeking local information when you're new to a place.
问路；'Where's' 是 'where is' 的缩写，'around here' 意思是这个区域。这个模式在你对一个地方不熟悉时，用于寻求本地信息很实用。
It's just about a five-minute walk down this street.
Giving directions; 'just about' means approximately, and it describes distance by time. Useful for helping others navigate, common in everyday small talk.
指路；'just about' 意思是大约，用时间描述距离。有助于帮助他人导航，在日常闲聊中常见。
Is there a park nearby for kids?
A yes/no question for information; 'nearby' means close by, and 'for kids' specifies the purpose. This is helpful when asking about family-friendly spots in a new area.
这是一个用于获取信息的“是/否”问题；“nearby”表示附近，“for kids”指定了目的。这在询问新区域的家庭友好场所时很有帮助。
Thanks so much for all the info.
Expressing gratitude; 'so much' emphasizes thanks, and 'info' is short for information. Use this after receiving helpful advice to show politeness and appreciation.
表达感激之情；'so much' 强调感谢，'info' 是 information 的缩写。在收到有帮助的建议后使用，以显示礼貌和欣赏。
Anytime! If you have any other questions, feel free to stop by.
Offering ongoing help; 'anytime' means always available, and 'feel free to' invites action without pressure. Ideal for ending conversations positively and encouraging future contact.
提供持续帮助；'anytime' 意味着随时可用，'feel free to' 是在不施压的情况下邀请行动。适合以积极方式结束对话并鼓励未来的联系。