Inquiring About Parking Rates
Before or during parking, the user asks about the hourly or daily rates, maximum charges, and any special offers or free parking durations.
在停车前或停车期间，用户询问每小时或每日的费率、最高收费以及任何特别优惠或免费停车时长。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
rates
The cost or price for something, like parking fees. Use it when asking about how much something costs, e.g., 'What are the rates?'
某物的成本或价格，比如停车费。在询问某物多少钱时使用，例如，'费率是多少？'
subsequent
Following or coming after something else. In parking, it means hours after the first one, e.g., 'every subsequent hour.'
跟随或在其他事物之后到来。在停车中，它指第一个之后的那些小时，例如，'每个后续小时。'
daily maximum
The highest amount you have to pay in one day, even if you park longer. Useful for understanding parking limits.
即使停车时间更长，你在一天内需要支付的最高金额。有助于理解停车限制。
flat rate
A fixed price that doesn't change, no matter the time. Common in services like parking after a certain hour.
一个不变的固定价格，无论时间长短。在某些小时后的停车等服务中常见。
payment methods
The different ways you can pay for something, like card or cash. Ask about this when unsure how to pay.
您可以支付某物的不同方式，例如信用卡或现金。不确定如何支付时，请询问。
credit cards
Plastic cards for borrowing money to pay, from banks like Visa or Mastercard. Widely accepted for payments.
用于借钱支付的塑料卡，由Visa或Mastercard等银行发行。广泛用于支付。
debit cards
Cards linked directly to your bank account, using your own money. Similar to credit cards but no borrowing.
直接链接到您的银行账户的卡片，使用您自己的钱。与信用卡类似，但不借钱。
cash
Physical money, like bills and coins. Some places don't accept it at machines for convenience.
实物货币，如钞票和硬币。有些地方为了方便，不接受机器上的现金。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm just about to park and I was wondering what the rates are here?
This is a polite way to start a conversation and ask for information. 'I was wondering' softens the question, making it less direct. Useful for inquiring about prices in services like parking.
这是开始对话并询问信息的一种礼貌方式。'I was wondering' 使问题柔和化，不那么直接。在像停车这样的服务中询问价格时很有用。
It's $5 for the first hour, and then $3 for every subsequent hour.
This explains pricing structure using 'and then' to connect parts. 'For every' shows repetition. Practical for describing costs in stages, like time-based fees.
这使用'and then'连接部分来解释定价结构。'For every'显示重复。对于分阶段描述成本很实用，比如基于时间的费用。
Is there a daily maximum charge?
A yes/no question using 'is there' to ask about limits. Simple structure for checking rules. Use it when you want to know if there's a cap on costs.
使用 'is there' 询问限制的 yes/no 问题。用于检查规则的简单结构。当您想知道是否有费用上限时使用它。
Yes, the daily maximum is $25. And if you're parking after 6 PM, there's a flat rate of $10 until midnight.
This answers with details and adds conditions using 'if' clause. 'Until' shows end time. Helpful for giving full info with exceptions in transactions.
这以详细方式回答，并使用“if”从句添加条件。“Until”表示结束时间。有助于在交易中提供包含例外的完整信息。
What about payment methods? Is it card only or can I pay with cash?
Uses 'what about' to introduce a new topic and 'or' for alternatives. Questions payment options. Great for clarifying how to pay in everyday situations.
使用 'what about' 引入新话题，并用 'or' 表示备选方案。询问支付选项。非常适合在日常情况下澄清支付方式。
We accept major credit cards and debit cards.
States what is allowed using 'accept.' 'Major' means common ones. Useful response when explaining accepted payments; shows inclusivity.
使用 'accept' 表示允许的事项。'Major' 意味着常见的那些。在解释接受的支付方式时有用的回应；显示包容性。
Unfortunately, we don't take cash at the machines, but you can pay with cash at the attendant booth if someone's here.
Uses 'unfortunately' for polite regret, 'but' for contrast, and 'if' for condition. Explains alternatives. Practical for service apologies and options.
使用 'unfortunately' 表示礼貌的遗憾，'but' 表示对比，'if' 表示条件。解释替代方案。适用于服务道歉和选项。