Searching for Paper Clips
You need a few paper clips for some loose papers. You ask a colleague if they have any spare ones you could use.
你需要一些回形针来整理零散的文件。你问一位同事是否有多余的可以借用。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
spare
Extra or unused items you can share. In this context, it means extra paper clips that are not being used.
可以分享的额外或未使用的物品。在这个上下文中，它指的是未使用的额外回形针。
paper clips
Small metal or plastic clips used to hold sheets of paper together in an office.
办公室中用于将纸张固定在一起的小型金属或塑料夹子。
borrow
To take something temporarily from someone with the intention of returning it later. Common in polite requests at work.
从某人那里暂时拿走某物，打算以后归还。在工作场所的礼貌请求中常见。
drawer
A sliding box-like storage compartment in a desk or table, often used to keep office supplies.
书桌或桌子中滑动的盒状存储隔间，通常用于存放办公用品。
loose
Not attached or held together; here, it describes papers that are separate and not bundled.
未附着或固定在一起；这里，它描述的是单独的、未捆绑的纸张。
appreciate
To feel grateful for something someone has done for you. It's a polite way to say thank you.
对某人为你所做的事情感到感激。这是一种礼貌地说谢谢的方式。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Do you happen to have any spare paper clips I could borrow?
This is a polite way to ask for something. 'Happen to have' softens the request, making it less direct. Use this when asking colleagues for small favors in the office.
这是请求某物的礼貌方式。'恰好有'缓和了请求，使其不那么直接。在办公室向同事请求小帮助时使用。
Let me check my drawer.
A helpful response showing willingness to help. 'Let me' means 'allow me to' and is used to offer to do something quickly. Good for workplace interactions.
一个显示出乐于助人的有用回应。'Let me'的意思是'允许我'，用于提出快速做某事。在工作场所互动中很合适。
Just need a few for some loose papers here.
Explains the reason briefly without too much detail. 'Just' minimizes the request, making it sound casual. Useful for specifying what you need when borrowing.
简要解释原因，而不提供太多细节。'Just' 最小化了请求，使其听起来随意。在借东西时指定需要什么很有用。
Take as many as you need.
An generous offer to share. This idiom-like phrase shows openness. Use it when giving items to colleagues to build good relationships.
一份慷慨的分享提议。这个类似习语的短语显示出开放性。在给同事物品以建立良好关系时使用。
Appreciate it, Sarah.
A short, informal thank you. 'Appreciate it' is common in American English for expressing gratitude quickly. Say this after receiving help at work.
一个简短、非正式的感谢表达。'Appreciate it' 在美国英语中常用于快速表达感激。在工作中收到帮助后可以说这个。
No problem at all! Glad I could help.
A friendly way to respond to thanks. 'No problem' means it's easy, and 'glad I could help' shows positive feelings. Perfect for ending polite exchanges.
一种友好回应感谢的方式。'No problem' 表示很容易，'glad I could help' 显示积极的情感。非常适合结束礼貌的交流。