Asking if a Chair is Taken
You approach a table where one person is sitting, and there's an empty chair right next to them. You need to politely ask if the chair is free.
你走到一张只有一个人坐的桌子旁，他旁边有一把空椅子。你需要礼貌地询问这把椅子是否空着。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
Excuse me
A polite way to get someone's attention or interrupt them gently, often used before asking a question in public places like a cafe.
一种礼貌的方式来吸引某人的注意力或轻轻打断他们，通常在像咖啡馆这样的公共场所询问问题之前使用。
taken
Means occupied or in use by someone; in this context, it asks if a chair is available for sitting.
意味着被某人占用或使用；在这种上下文中，它询问一把椅子是否可用坐。
feel free
An expression giving permission to do something without hesitation, like 'go ahead' or 'help yourself'.
一个给予许可而不犹豫做某事的表达，像 'go ahead' 或 'help yourself'.
thank you so much
A strong way to express gratitude, more emphatic than just 'thank you', used when someone helps you a lot.
表达感激的一种强烈方式，比单纯的‘谢谢’更强调，用于某人给你很大帮助时。
I know, right?
A casual way to agree with someone and seek confirmation, common in informal conversations to show empathy.
一种随意的方式，与某人表示同意并寻求确认，在非正式对话中常见，用于显示同理心。
certainly
Means 'of course' or 'definitely yes', used to politely agree or give permission.
意思是‘当然’或‘绝对是的’，用于礼貌地同意或给予许可。
no worries
A friendly way to say 'don't worry' or 'it's okay', reassuring someone that something is not a problem.
一种友好的方式来表达‘别担心’或‘没问题’，安慰某人某事不是问题。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, is this chair taken?
This is a polite question to ask if a seat is available. Use it in crowded places to start a conversation without being rude. The structure uses 'is + this + noun + taken?' for simple inquiries.
这是一个礼貌的提问，用于询问座位是否可用。在拥挤的地方使用它，可以不失礼地开始对话。结构使用 'is + this + 名词 + taken?' 来进行简单询问。
No, it's not. Please, feel free.
A helpful response giving permission. 'Feel free' means 'go ahead'. Useful for offering seats; the contraction 'it's not' shows natural spoken English.
一个给予许可的有帮助回应。“Feel free”意为“请便”。用于提供座位；缩写“it's not”显示自然的口语英语。
Oh, thank you so much! It's really hard to find a seat in here today.
Expresses thanks and explains a situation. 'It's really hard to...' describes difficulty. Use this to show appreciation and make small talk in social settings.
表达感谢并解释情况。'It's really hard to...' 描述困难。使用此来在社交场合显示欣赏并进行闲聊。
I know, right? It's always like this around lunchtime.
Agrees with the other person casually. 'I know, right?' seeks agreement; 'around lunchtime' means near that time. Great for building rapport in everyday chats.
随意地同意对方。'I know, right?' 是寻求同意；'around lunchtime' 表示那个时间附近。非常适合在日常聊天中建立亲密关系。
Yeah, I guess so. Is it okay if I move these bags a little?
'Yeah, I guess so' is informal agreement meaning 'probably yes'. The question politely asks permission. Use when seeking approval for small actions.
“Yeah, I guess so”是非正式的同意，意思是“大概是的”。这个问题礼貌地请求许可。用于寻求小行动的批准时。
Oh, certainly! Let me help you with that.
Offers help enthusiastically. 'Certainly' means 'yes, of course'. The imperative 'Let me help' suggests assistance. Useful in polite interactions to be friendly.
热情地提供帮助。'Certainly' 意思是 '是的，当然'。祈使句 'Let me help' 暗示提供协助。在礼貌互动中用于友好。
No worries at all! Thanks again.
Reassures and thanks. 'No worries' dismisses any apology; 'thanks again' repeats gratitude. Perfect for ending conversations positively.
安慰并感谢。'No worries' 打消任何道歉；'thanks again' 重复感恩。非常适合以积极方式结束对话。