Receiving a Service Quote/Recommendation

对话9

词汇7

• inspection检查

  A careful check of a vehicle to find problems. Use it when talking about car services, like 'The mechanic did an inspection.'

  对车辆的仔细检查，以找出问题。在谈论汽车服务时使用，例如 '机械师进行了一次检查。'

• brake pads刹车片

  Parts in a car that help it stop by pressing against the wheels. They wear out over time and need replacement for safety.

  汽车中的部件，通过压在车轮上帮助汽车停下来。它们会随着时间磨损，需要更换以确保安全。

• worn down磨损

  Describes something that has become thin or damaged from use, like tires or pads. Say 'My shoes are worn down' for everyday items.

  描述某物因使用而变薄或损坏的东西，比如轮胎或垫子。对于日常物品，可以说‘My shoes are worn down’。

• replace替换

  To put a new item in place of an old or broken one. Common in repairs, e.g., 'I need to replace the battery.'

  用新的物品替换旧的或损坏的物品。在维修中常见，例如“我需要替换电池。”

• air filter空气过滤器

  A part in the car engine that cleans the air going in. It gets dirty and needs cleaning or replacement regularly.

  汽车发动机中清洁进入空气的部件。它会变脏，需要定期清洁或更换。

• labor人工

  The work done by mechanics, often charged separately from parts. In costs, it's 'parts and labor' for total price.

  机械师所做的工作，通常与零件分开收费。在成本中，它是“零件和人工”表示总价。

• pickup取车

  When you come to get your car after service. Use as a noun, like 'I'll come for pickup at 4 PM.'

  当您在服务后前来取车时。作为名词使用，比如“我下午4点来取车。”

重点句子8

1. 1

   We've finished the inspection on your Honda Civic.

   我们已经完成了您Honda Civic的检查。

   This reports the completion of a check-up. 'We've finished' uses present perfect for recent actions; useful when updating someone on progress in services.

   这报告了检查的完成。'We've finished' 使用现在完成时表示最近的行动；在更新某人服务进度时很有用。

2. 2

   What did you find? Is everything okay?

   你发现了什么？一切都好吗？

   A polite way to ask about results. Simple past 'did you find' for questions; great for inquiring about health or vehicle checks.

   询问结果的礼貌方式。简单过去时 'did you find' 用于提问；非常适合询问健康状况或车辆检查。

3. 3

   Your front brake pads are pretty worn down and should be replaced.

   您的前刹车片已经相当磨损，应该更换。

   Describes a problem and suggests action. 'Should be replaced' is passive modal for recommendations; use in advice situations like repairs.

   描述问题并建议行动。'Should be replaced' 是用于推荐的被动式情态动词；在修理等建议情况下使用。

4. 4

   How much would it be to get those replaced, and the air filter too?

   更换那些要多少钱？空气滤清器也一起。

   Asks for cost estimate. Conditional 'would it be' for hypotheticals; practical for shopping or services when confirming prices.

   询问成本估算。条件式 'would it be' 用于假设情况；在购物或服务中确认价格时实用。

5. 5

   For the front brake pads and rotors, parts and labor, that would be about $350.

   前刹车片和转子，包括零件和人工，大约350美元。

   Gives a price breakdown. 'About' means approximately; useful for quoting costs in business or everyday transactions.

   提供价格明细。“About”意思是大约；在商业或日常交易中报价成本很有用。

6. 6

   How long would that take, approximately?

   大约需要多长时间？

   Inquires about time needed. 'Approximately' softens the question; common in planning appointments or services.

   询问所需时间。'Approximately' 缓和了问题；在预约或服务规划中常见。

7. 7

   If we start on it now, we should have it done for you by late afternoon.

   如果我们现在开始，应该能在下午晚些时候为你完成。

   Provides a timeframe with condition. 'Should have it done' expresses expectation; use for promising completion times.

   提供带条件的时限。“Should have it done”表达预期；用于承诺完成时间。

8. 8

   Please go ahead with the brake pad and air filter replacement.

   请继续进行刹车片和空气滤清器的更换。

   Authorizes work to proceed. 'Go ahead' is idiomatic for permission; polite in professional settings like approvals.

   授权工作继续进行。“Go ahead”是许可的习语；在批准等专业场合中是礼貌的。