Initial Report to Staff
The learner approaches a staff member at the venue (e.g., cafe counter, library reception) and states that they have lost an item. They initiate the conversation and explain the purpose of their visit.
学习者走向场地的工作人员（例如咖啡馆柜台、图书馆接待处），说明自己丢失了一件物品。他们发起对话并解释来意。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
excuse me
A polite phrase used to get someone's attention before speaking, especially when interrupting.
一种礼貌的表达，用于在说话前吸引某人的注意，尤其是在打断时。
bother
To disturb or trouble someone; in 'I hate to bother you,' it shows reluctance to inconvenience the other person.
打扰或麻烦某人；在 'I hate to bother you' 中，它表现出不愿给对方带来不便的犹豫。
misplaced
To lose something temporarily by forgetting where you put it; less serious than 'lost' and implies it might be found.
因忘记放置位置而暂时丢失某物；比'丢失'轻微，并暗示可能找到。
wallet
A small flat case used to carry money, credit cards, and ID; common item to lose in public places.
用于携带金钱、信用卡和身份证的小型扁平盒子；公共场所常见的丢失物品。
slipped out
To fall or slide out accidentally from something like a bag; describes how an item might get lost without noticing.
意外从像包这样的东西中掉出或滑出；描述物品可能在不注意的情况下丢失。
lost and found
A designated area or box at public places where lost items are kept until the owner claims them.
公共场所指定的区域或箱子，用于存放失物直到失主认领。
just in case
A phrase meaning 'to prepare for a possible situation'; used here to explain why contact details are needed if the item is found.
一个短语，意思是‘为可能的情况做准备’；在这里用于解释如果物品被找到，为什么需要联系方式。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I hate to bother you, but I think I might have lost something here.
This is a polite way to start a conversation when reporting a lost item. 'I hate to bother you' softens the request, and 'might have' shows uncertainty, which is common in intermediate English for being tentative.
这是报告丢失物品时开始对话的礼貌方式。'I hate to bother you' 缓和了请求，'might have' 显示了不确定性，这在中级英语中是一种常见的试探性表达。
No bother at all. How can I help you?
A friendly response to offer assistance. 'No bother at all' reassures the speaker they are not troubling you. Useful for service roles; the question invites more details.
一种友好的回应，用于提供帮助。“一点都不麻烦”让说话者放心，他们没有给你添麻烦。在服务角色中很有用；这个问题邀请提供更多细节。
I seem to have misplaced my wallet.
Describes losing an item gently. 'Seem to have' expresses possibility, and 'misplaced' is a softer word for 'lost.' Good for describing personal belongings in reports.
温和地描述丢失物品。「Seem to have」表达可能性，「misplaced」是「lost」的更柔和说法。适合在报告中描述个人物品。
Do you remember where you might have last seen it?
Asks for location details. 'Might have' adds politeness and uncertainty; 'last seen' focuses on the most recent memory. Essential for gathering information in lost item scenarios.
询问位置细节。“Might have”增加了礼貌和不确定性；“last seen”关注最近的记忆。在丢失物品场景中收集信息至关重要。
I was sitting at the table near the window, about an hour ago.
Provides specific details about time and place. Past continuous 'was sitting' describes the action at that time; useful for giving context in reports to help searches.
提供了时间和地点具体细节。过去进行时 'was sitting' 描述了当时的行为；有助于在报告中提供上下文以辅助搜索。
Can I get a name and phone number just in case we find it?
Requests contact information politely. 'Just in case' explains the purpose; imperative 'Can I get' is a soft request. Common in service interactions for follow-up.
礼貌地请求联系信息。'Just in case'解释了目的；祈使句'Can I get'是一种柔和的请求。在服务互动中常见，用于后续跟进。
My name is Emily Chen, and my number is 555-123-4567.
Gives personal details clearly. Simple structure with 'is' for identification; practice saying phone numbers clearly. Useful when providing info for callbacks.
清楚地提供个人信息。使用'is'的简单结构用于识别；练习清楚地说电话号码。在提供回调信息时有用。
You're welcome. We'll do our best to find it.
Polite closing response. 'You're welcome' acknowledges thanks; 'do our best' promises effort without guaranteeing success. Good for ending helpful conversations positively.
礼貌的结束回应。“不客气”承认感谢；“尽力”承诺努力而不保证成功。适合以积极方式结束有帮助的对话。