Borrowing an Appliance/Cookware
You're planning to cook something specific or need to use an appliance (e.g., a hand mixer, coffee maker) that you don't own but your roommate does. You ask to borrow it for immediate use.
你打算做某道特定的菜，或者需要使用你没有但室友有的电器（例如，打蛋机、咖啡机）。你询问是否可以借用以便立即使用。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
busy
Occupied with work or tasks; use this to check if someone has time to talk.
忙于工作或任务；用此检查某人是否有时间交谈。
chilling
Informal way to say relaxing or taking it easy; common in casual conversations with friends.
非正式地说放松或悠闲度日的方式；在与朋友的随意对话中常见。
what's up
A casual greeting meaning 'what's happening' or 'how are you'; great for starting informal chats.
一个随意的问候语，意思是'发生了什么'或'你好吗'；非常适合开始非正式聊天。
bake
To cook food using dry heat in an oven; useful for talking about cooking activities like making cookies.
使用烤箱中的干热烹饪食物；有助于谈论像做饼干这样的烹饪活动。
borrow
To take something from someone temporarily with permission; essential for polite requests in shared living.
暂时从某人那里获得许可拿走某物；共享居住中礼貌请求的必需品。
cabinet
A cupboard or storage unit in the kitchen; helps describe where things are kept in a home.
厨房中的橱柜或储物单元；有助于描述家中物品存放的位置。
awesome
Slang for very good or impressive; use to show excitement or thanks in everyday talk.
表示非常好或令人印象深刻的俚语；用于日常对话中表达兴奋或感谢。
lifesaver
Someone who provides crucial help; a fun way to thank a friend for big favors.
提供关键帮助的人；一种有趣的方式，用来感谢朋友提供的重大帮助。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Michael, are you busy right now?
This is a polite way to start a conversation by checking availability; use 'are you busy' to show respect for someone's time before making a request.
这是一个礼貌的开始对话方式，通过检查可用性；使用'你现在忙吗'来在提出请求前表现出对别人时间的尊重。
Not really, just chilling. What's up?
A casual response to show you're free; 'what's up' invites the other person to explain their reason, making the dialogue flow naturally.
一个随意的回应，显示你有空；'怎么了' 邀请对方解释原因，让对话自然进行。
I'm planning to bake some cookies, but I just realized I don't have a hand mixer. Would it be okay if I borrowed yours for a bit?
This politely explains the need and asks to borrow; 'would it be okay if' is a soft way to make requests, useful for intermediate learners in borrowing situations.
这礼貌地解释了需求并请求借用；'would it be okay if' 是一种柔和的请求方式，对中级学习者在借用情境中很有用。
Oh, sure! It's in the top cabinet, above the microwave. Feel free to grab it.
An easy agreement with directions; 'feel free to' means 'go ahead without worry,' teaching how to give permission casually.
一个简单的同意加上指示；'feel free to' 意思是 '放心去做'，教导如何随意给予许可。
Awesome, thanks so much! I'll be super careful with it, and I'll clean it thoroughly when I'm done.
Expresses gratitude and promises care; 'I'll be super careful' reassures the lender, a key pattern for building trust when borrowing.
表达感激并承诺小心；‘我会非常小心’让借出者放心，这是借东西时建立信任的关键模式。
No worries at all! Let me know if you need any help with your baking.
Dismisses concerns and offers more help; 'no worries' is informal for 'don't worry,' common in friendly roommate interactions.
打消顾虑并提供更多帮助；'no worries' 是 'don't worry' 的非正式表达，在友好的室友互动中很常见。
Will do! Thanks again, Michael. You're a lifesaver!
Agrees to something and thanks warmly; 'will do' means 'I will,' a quick way to acknowledge offers, and 'lifesaver' adds enthusiasm.
同意某事并热情感谢；'will do' 意思是 '我会做的'，是快速认可提议的方式，'lifesaver' 增添了热情。