Describing the Lost Item
The staff member asks for details about the lost item. The learner describes its appearance, unique features, and contents (if applicable), to help identify it.
工作人员询问丢失物品的详细信息。学习者描述其外观、独特特征以及内容（如果适用），以帮助识别。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
lost
Past participle of 'lose', meaning something is missing or not found. Use it in situations like 'I've lost my keys' to report missing items.
'lose'的过去分词，意为某物丢失或未找到。在像'I've lost my keys'这样的情况下使用，以报告丢失的物品。
wallet
A small case for carrying money, cards, and ID. Common in everyday English; say 'I lost my wallet' when reporting a missing one.
用于携带金钱、卡片和身份证的小型盒子。在日常英语中常见；报告丢失时说 'I lost my wallet'。
describe
To give details about appearance or features. Useful for explaining lost items, e.g., 'Can you describe your bag?'
提供关于外观或特征的细节。有助于解释丢失的物品，例如，“你能描述你的包吗？”
unique
Special or different from others. Use with features like 'unique markings' to help identify lost items.
与其他不同的特殊性。使用诸如“unique markings”之类的特征来帮助识别丢失物品。
emblem
A design or symbol on an object, like a logo. Say 'It has a silver emblem' to describe distinctive parts of an item.
物体上的设计或符号，像一个徽标。说‘It has a silver emblem’来描述物品的独特部分。
zipper
A device for closing bags or pockets by sliding. Common in descriptions: 'It has a zipper on the side.'
一种通过滑动关闭袋子或口袋的装置。在描述中常见：'侧面有一个拉链。'
credit card
A plastic card for payments. Important in lost item reports: 'My wallet has credit cards inside.'
用于支付的塑料卡。在丢失物品报告中重要：‘我的钱包里有信用卡。’
lost and found
A place where lost items are kept until claimed. Use it like 'Check the lost and found' when inquiring about missing things.
一个存放丢失物品直到被认领的地方。在询问丢失物品时，像‘检查失物招领处’那样使用。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I think I've lost something.
This is a polite way to start a conversation about a lost item. 'Excuse me' gets attention, 'I think I've lost' uses present perfect for recent actions with present relevance. Useful for reporting losses in public places.
这是开始关于丢失物品对话的一种礼貌方式。'Excuse me' 用于吸引注意力，'I think I've lost' 使用现在完成时表示最近发生且与现在相关的动作。在公共场所报告丢失时很有用。
What exactly are you looking for? Could you describe it for me?
A helpful response from staff. 'What exactly' asks for specifics, and 'Could you describe' politely requests details. Practice this to ask for more information in service situations; it's formal and clear.
工作人员的有帮助回应。「具体」是在询问细节，「能为我描述」是礼貌地请求更多细节。在服务场合练习这个来询问更多信息；它正式且清晰。
Are there any unique features, like a logo or a specific brand?
Asks for identifying details. 'Unique features' means special characteristics, 'like' gives examples. Use this when helping someone find their item; it shows active listening and seeks more info.
询问识别细节。'独特特征'意为特殊特征，'like'给出例子。在帮助某人找到他们的物品时使用；这显示了积极倾听并寻求更多信息。
Yes, it has a small, silver 'K' emblem on the front.
Provides specific details using 'has' for possession and prepositions like 'on the front'. Good for intermediate learners to practice describing objects precisely, which is key in lost item reports.
使用‘has’表示所有格以及‘on the front’等介词提供具体细节。适合中级学习者练习精确描述物体，这在丢失物品报告中至关重要。
I think I might have dropped it when I was getting my coffee.
Expresses uncertainty with 'I think' and 'might have'. 'When' clause describes the situation. Useful for explaining possible locations of loss; present continuous 'was getting' adds timing.
用‘I think’和‘might have’表达不确定性。‘When’从句描述情况。有助于解释丢失的可能位置；现在进行时‘was getting’添加了时间。
I'll check our lost and found items for anything matching that description.
Promises action with 'I'll check'. 'Matching that description' means fitting the details given. Practice this for customer service; it's reassuring and uses 'for' to indicate purpose.
用 '我会检查' 承诺行动。'符合该描述' 意思是符合给出的细节。在客服中练习这个；它让人安心，并用 'for' 表示目的。