Spotting a Potentially Empty Table
You walk into the cafe and immediately scan the room for available seating. You spot a small table in the corner where no one is currently sitting, but there's a jacket draped over a chair.
你走进咖啡馆后立刻环顾四周寻找空位。你发现角落里有一张小桌子目前没人坐，但椅子上搭着一件夹克。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
seat
A place to sit, like a chair at a table. In cafes, we often ask if a seat is available.
一个可以坐的地方，比如桌子旁的椅子。在咖啡馆，我们常常询问是否有座位可用。
taken
Means someone is using it or has reserved it. Use this to ask if a seat or table is occupied.
意思是有人正在使用它或已预订它。使用这个来询问座位或桌子是否被占用。
stepped away
Means someone left their spot for a short time but will return soon. It's polite to explain this in social situations.
意思是某人短暂离开他们的位置，但很快会返回。在社交场合解释这一点是礼貌的。
spot
A place or location, like a seat or table. Commonly used for finding available spots in busy places.
一个地方或位置，比如座位或桌子。通常用于在繁忙的地方寻找可用位置。
full
When there are no empty seats or spaces left. Describe crowded areas like 'The cafe is full.'
当没有空座位或空间剩余时。描述拥挤的区域，如‘咖啡馆客满了。’
tip
A helpful piece of advice or information. In this context, it's sharing useful info like where a seat might open.
一个有帮助的建议或信息。在这个上下文中，它是分享有用的信息，比如座位可能空出来的地方。
good luck
A friendly way to wish someone success, often used when they are searching or trying something difficult.
一种友好地祝愿某人成功的方式，常用于他们正在搜索或尝试困难的事情时。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, is this seat taken?
This is a polite way to ask if a seat is available. Use it in public places like cafes to start a conversation. 'Excuse me' makes it courteous.
这是询问座位是否空着的礼貌方式。在咖啡馆等公共场所使用它来开启对话。'打扰一下'使它听起来很有礼貌。
Oh, no, it's not. My friend just stepped away for a moment.
This explains that a seat is free but temporarily. It's useful for giving context politely. 'Just... for a moment' shows it's short-term.
这解释了座位是空的，但只是暂时的。它有助于礼貌地提供上下文。'只是……一会儿' 显示这是短期的。
I see. Thanks for letting me know.
A natural response to understand information. 'I see' means you understand, and it shows gratitude. Use after someone shares details.
一种自然的回应，用于理解信息。'I see' 表示你明白了，并表达感激之情。在别人分享细节后使用。
Tell me about it. Every table is full!
'Tell me about it' is an idiom agreeing with a complaint, like 'I know, it's tough.' Useful in casual talks about shared problems. Follow with your own observation.
“Tell me about it”是一个同意抱怨的习语，像“我知道，很艰难”。在关于共享问题的随意谈话中很有用。接着加上你自己的观察。
There might be a small table opening up near the window in a few minutes.
This offers helpful advice about future availability. 'Might be' shows possibility, and 'opening up' means becoming free. Great for being kind in crowded spots.
这提供了关于未来可用性的有用建议。'Might be' 表示可能性，'opening up' 意思是变得空闲。在拥挤的地方用这个很友好。
Oh, that's helpful! Thank you so much for the tip!
Expresses appreciation for advice. 'That's helpful' acknowledges usefulness, and 'thank you so much' adds emphasis. Use to respond positively to suggestions.
表达对建议的感激之情。'That\'s helpful' 承认其有用性，而 'thank you so much' 增添了强调。用于积极回应建议。