Querying Loan Period or Due Date
The patron asks the librarian about the borrowing period for a certain book or the due date for the items being checked out.
读者向图书管理员询问某本书的借阅期限，或所借书籍的到期日。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
check out
To borrow books or items from a library after scanning them at the desk. Use this when you want to take library materials home.
在图书馆柜台扫描后借阅书籍或物品。将此用于想将图书馆材料带回家时。
library card
A special ID card given by the library that allows you to borrow books. Always show it when checking out items.
图书馆发放的特殊身份证，允许您借阅书籍。借阅物品时始终出示。
loan period
The amount of time you are allowed to keep borrowed books before they must be returned. It's usually a set number of weeks.
您允许保留借来的书籍的时间量，在必须归还之前。通常是一个固定的周数。
renew
To extend the loan period for borrowed items, often done online or at the library if you need more time.
延长借阅物品的借期，通常在网上或图书馆进行，如果您需要更多时间。
due date
The specific date by which you must return the borrowed items to avoid fines. It's printed on your receipt.
您必须归还借用物品以避免罚款的具体日期。它印在您的收据上。
receipt
A printed slip of paper that shows details of your checkout, including the due date. Keep it for reference.
一张打印的纸条，显示您的结账详细信息，包括到期日。请保留以供参考。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'd like to check out these books, please.
This is a polite way to request borrowing books at a library. Use 'I'd like to' for formal requests, and 'please' to be courteous. It's useful in service situations like libraries or stores.
这是请求在图书馆借书的一种礼貌方式。使用 'I'd like to' 来进行正式请求，并使用 'please' 来表示礼貌。它在图书馆或商店等服务场合很有用。
Do you have your library card?
A simple yes/no question to ask for identification. 'Your' shows possession. Librarians use this to verify the borrower's account before proceeding.
一个简单的“是/否”问题，用于询问身份。“Your”表示所有权。图书馆员使用这个来在继续之前验证借款人的账户。
Could you tell me what the loan period is for these books?
This is a polite request for information using 'could you' for asking favors. It's useful when inquiring about rules or details in everyday services like libraries.
这是一个使用 'could you' 来礼貌请求信息的表达，用于请求帮助。它在像图书馆这样的日常服务中询问规则或细节时很有用。
The standard loan period is three weeks.
This states a general rule using 'the standard' to mean usual or typical. Explain facts like this clearly. Useful for giving information about policies.
这使用 'the standard' 表示通常或典型的含义来陈述一般规则。请清楚解释此类事实。有助于提供政策信息。
You can also renew them online if you need more time.
Offers an option with 'you can also' for additional choices, and 'if' for conditions. This helps in explaining how to extend borrowing, common in customer service.
提供了一个使用 'you can also' 表示额外选择的选项，以及 'if' 表示条件。这有助于解释如何延长借阅期限，在客户服务中很常见。
What about the due date for these specific items?
Asks for details using 'what about' to shift focus, and 'specific' to mean particular. Use this to clarify exact information after general questions.
使用 'what about' 来转移焦点，并用 'specific' 表示特定，从而询问细节。在一般问题之后使用此方法来澄清确切信息。
The due date for all these books is October 25th.
States a precise date using 'for all' to include everything. Dates in English use month-day format. This is how to confirm return times clearly.
使用 'for all' 来包括所有内容，声明一个精确日期。英语日期使用月-日格式。这是明确确认返回时间的方法。
You're welcome. Have a good day!
A polite response to thanks, with 'you're welcome' acknowledging gratitude, and 'have a good day' as a friendly goodbye. Common in service interactions to end positively.
对感谢的礼貌回应，其中'不客气'承认感激之情，'祝你有美好的一天'作为友好的告别。在服务互动中常见，用于积极结束。