Using a Debit/Credit Card
The customer pays for an item using a debit or credit card, encountering potential issues like card decline or transaction failure.
顾客使用借记卡或信用卡支付商品，可能会遇到刷卡失败或交易未通过的问题。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
sparkling water
A type of water with bubbles or carbonation, like soda water. It's common in vending machines and stores.
一种带有气泡或碳酸化的水，就像苏打水一样。它在自动贩卖机和商店中很常见。
swipe
To slide a card quickly through a slot on a machine to pay. Used for magnetic stripe cards.
快速将卡片通过机器上的卡槽滑动以进行支付。用于磁条卡。
insert
To put something into a slot or hole, like inserting a card into a reader. Opposite of remove.
将某物放入槽或孔中，例如将卡插入读卡器中。移除的反义词。
tap feature
A contactless payment method where you tap your card or phone on a sensor without inserting or swiping. Quick and modern.
一种非接触支付方式，只需将卡或手机轻触传感器，无需插入或刷卡。快速且现代。
chip reader
A device that reads the small electronic chip on modern credit or debit cards for secure payments.
一种读取现代信用卡或借记卡上小型电子芯片的设备，用于安全支付。
transaction approved
A message on a machine or screen confirming that your payment has been accepted and processed successfully.
机器或屏幕上的一条消息，确认您的支付已被接受并成功处理。
persistence
The quality of continuing to try something despite difficulties. Here, it means not giving up after failures.
尽管有困难，继续尝试某事儿的品质。这里，指的是失败后不放弃。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Okay, I think I'll get the sparkling water. It's A3.
This sentence expresses a decision to buy something specific, using 'I'll get' for future choice. Useful for ordering in shops or machines; 'It's A3' refers to a location like a button or slot.
这个句子表达了购买特定事物的决定，使用 'I'll get' 表示未来的选择。在商店或机器上点单时很有用；'It's A3' 指的是像按钮或插槽这样的位置。
Just swipe your card when you're ready.
A helpful instruction using 'just' to mean 'simply' and 'when you're ready' for timing. Great for guiding someone on payment steps in everyday situations.
一个有帮助的指令，使用 'just' 表示 'simply'，'when you're ready' 表示时机。非常适合在日常情况下指导某人进行支付步骤。
It says 'Card Error'. What does that mean?
Reports a problem with direct quotes and asks for explanation using 'what does that mean?'. Useful for seeking help with error messages on machines or devices.
报告直接引号的问题，并使用“这是什么意思？”请求解释。有助于寻求机器或设备上的错误消息帮助。
Sometimes you have to try it a couple of times.
Advises repeating an action with 'sometimes' for occasional issues and 'a couple of times' meaning twice or a few. Common for troubleshooting tech problems.
建议重复操作，使用“有时”表示偶发问题，“几次”意为两次或几回。在技术问题故障排除中常见。
Try inserting it slower, or use the tap feature if it has one.
Gives suggestions with imperative 'try' and alternatives using 'or' and conditional 'if it has one'. Practical for offering payment tips when something fails.
使用祈使语气 'try' 给出建议，并使用 'or' 和条件 'if it has one' 提供备选方案。在提供支付提示时实用，当某些操作失败。
Success! It says 'Transaction Approved'.
Expresses excitement about success with 'Success!' and reports the result. Use this to celebrate when a payment or task works after trying.
用 'Success!' 表达成功时的兴奋并报告结果。在尝试后支付或任务成功时使用此来庆祝。
There you go! Persistence pays off.
An encouraging phrase where 'There you go!' means 'here it is' or 'success', and 'persistence pays off' is an idiom meaning effort leads to reward. Ideal for positive feedback.
一句鼓励性的短语，其中“There you go!”意为“就是这样”或“成功了”，“persistence pays off”是一个习语，意思是努力会带来回报。非常适合用于积极反馈。