Borrowing a Charger
Your phone battery is critically low, and you're unable to find your charger. You ask your roommate if you can borrow theirs for a short while to charge your phone.
你的手机电量严重不足，却找不到自己的充电器。你询问室友是否可以借用他们的充电器给手机充一会儿电。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
borrow
To borrow means to take something from someone temporarily with the intention of returning it later. It's a common word used in everyday situations like asking for items from friends or roommates.
借用意味着从某人那里暂时拿走某物，打算以后归还。它是一个常用词，用于日常情况，如向朋友或室友借物品。
charger
A charger is a device or cable used to recharge the battery of electronic devices like phones. In this dialogue, it's a phone charger, which is very practical for daily life.
充电器是一种用于为电子设备（如手机）电池充电的设备或电缆。在这个对话中，它是手机充电器，对日常生活非常实用。
die
In this context, 'die' means a battery has completely run out of power and the device stops working. It's informal and commonly used for phones or laptops, like 'My battery is dying.'
在此上下文中，'die' 表示电池完全耗尽电力，设备停止工作。这是非正式的，常用于手机或笔记本电脑，比如 'My battery is dying.'
Lightning cable
A Lightning cable is a specific type of USB cable used to charge and connect Apple devices like iPhones. It's useful to know technical terms when asking for tech items.
Lightning 电缆是一种特定类型的 USB 电缆，用于为 iPhone 等 Apple 设备充电和连接。了解技术术语在请求科技产品时很有用。
appreciate
To appreciate means to feel grateful for someone's help or kindness. It's a polite way to express thanks, often used in casual conversations to show good manners.
感激的意思是为某人的帮助或善良感到感恩。这是一种礼貌的方式来表达感谢，通常在随意对话中使用，以显示良好的礼仪。
definitely
Definitely means certainly or without a doubt. It's used to confirm something strongly and positively, making responses more assured in conversations.
Definitely 意为 certainly 或 without a doubt。它用于强烈且积极地确认某事，使对话中的回应更自信。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Michael, you wouldn't happen to have a phone charger I could borrow, would you? My phone is about to die.
This is a polite and indirect way to ask to borrow something. The phrase 'you wouldn't happen to have' softens the request, making it less direct. 'About to die' is slang for the battery almost running out. Use this in casual situations to borrow items without sounding demanding.
这是请求借东西的一种礼貌而间接的方式。短语'you wouldn't happen to have'软化了请求，使其不那么直接。'About to die'是俚语，表示电池快用完了。在休闲场合使用这种方式借物品，不会显得强求。
What kind of phone do you have?
This is a simple question to get more details before helping. It's useful when someone asks to borrow something specific, like a charger, to ensure compatibility. The grammar is basic: question word 'what kind' + subject + verb.
这是一个简单的提问，用于在提供帮助前获取更多细节。当有人要求借用特定物品，如充电器时，它有助于确保兼容性。语法很基础：疑问词 'what kind' + 主语 + 动词。
It's an iPhone, so I need a Lightning cable.
This sentence provides specific information and explains the reason. 'So' connects the cause and need. It's practical for clarifying requirements in borrowing scenarios, helping the other person understand exactly what you want.
这个句子提供了具体信息并解释了原因。'So'连接了原因和需求。在借用场景中，这很实用，有助于澄清要求，让对方精确理解你想要什么。
Thanks a million! I really appreciate it.
This expresses strong gratitude. 'Thanks a million' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'thank you very much.' 'I really appreciate it' emphasizes thanks politely. Use this after receiving help to build positive relationships.
这表达了强烈的感激之情。“Thanks a million”是一个习语，意思是“非常感谢”。“I really appreciate it”礼貌地强调了感谢。在收到帮助后使用这句话来建立积极的关系。
No problem at all. Here you go. Just remember to give it back when you're done.
This is a friendly response when lending something. 'No problem at all' means it's easy to help. 'Here you go' hands over the item casually. 'Just remember to give it back' politely reminds about returning it. Useful for agreeing to lend while setting expectations.
这是借东西时的友好回应。'一点问题都没有'表示帮忙很容易。'这里给你'是随意递交物品的方式。'记得到时候还回来'是礼貌地提醒归还。适用于同意借出同时设定期望。