Unexpected Visitor (Unsolicited)
You open the door to an unexpected visitor, such as a salesperson, a charity worker, or someone you don't recognize. You need to politely inquire about their purpose without inviting them inside.
你打开门却发现一位不速之客，例如推销员、慈善工作者或你不认识的人。你需要礼貌地询问他们的来意，而不邀请他们进屋。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
neighborhood
A neighborhood is the area around your home where you live, including nearby houses and people. Use it when talking about local community activities, like 'We're in your neighborhood today.'
社区是你居住的家周围的区域，包括附近的房屋和人们。在谈论当地社区活动时使用它，例如“我们今天在你的社区。”
audit
An audit here means a check or inspection, like an energy audit which examines how much energy your home uses. It's a formal word for reviewing something to find improvements.
这里的审计指的是检查或检验，例如能源审计，它会检查你的房屋消耗了多少能源。这是一个正式的词，用于审查某物以找出改进点。
appreciate
To appreciate means to be grateful for something. Use it politely to thank someone, as in 'I appreciate your help,' to show respect without agreeing.
感激的意思是对某事感到感恩。礼貌地用来感谢某人，例如‘I appreciate your help’（我感激你的帮助），以示尊重而无需表示同意。
offer
An offer is a proposal of something, like a service or deal. In conversations, say 'I appreciate the offer' to politely acknowledge but possibly decline it.
提议是对某事物的提议，比如服务或交易。在对话中，说“我很感激这个提议”来礼貌地承认但可能拒绝它。
utility bills
Utility bills are monthly payments for services like electricity, water, and gas. Common in household talks, e.g., 'This can save on your utility bills.'
公用事业账单是针对电力、水和燃气等服务的月度付款。在家庭讨论中常见，例如“这可以节省你的公用事业账单。”
stopping by
Stopping by means visiting briefly without prior invitation. Use it to thank someone casually, like 'Thanks for stopping by,' in door-to-door situations.
顺便拜访的意思是未经事先邀请而短暂访问。用于在上门拜访等情况下随意感谢某人，例如‘谢谢你顺便过来’。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hello?
This is a simple, tentative greeting when opening the door to an unknown visitor. It's useful for starting interactions politely and shows caution. Use it with rising intonation to ask who's there.
这是开门迎接未知访客时的一种简单而试探性的问候。它有助于礼貌地开始互动，并显示出谨慎。使用上升语调来询问是谁在门外。
Good afternoon. My name is James from Green Home Solutions.
This introduces yourself and your purpose formally. 'Good afternoon' is a time-specific greeting (after noon). Useful for salespeople; it builds trust by giving your name and company early.
这正式介绍你自己和你的目的。'Good afternoon' 是一个特定时间的问候（下午）。对销售人员有用；通过及早给出你的名字和公司来建立信任。
Oh, an energy audit. I see.
This shows understanding and acknowledgment. 'I see' is an idiomatic way to say you comprehend. Useful in responses to explanations; it keeps the conversation flowing without commitment.
这显示出理解和认可。'我明白了'是一种习语方式，表示你理解了。在回应解释时很有用；它能让对话继续进行，而不作出承诺。
We're actually not looking for anything like that right now.
A polite way to refuse an offer. 'Actually' softens the rejection, and 'right now' implies possible future interest. Use this pattern for declining services without being rude; 'we're' uses plural for household.
一种礼貌拒绝提议的方式。'Actually' 缓和了拒绝，'right now' 暗示可能的未来兴趣。使用这种模式来拒绝服务而不失礼；'we're' 使用复数形式代表家庭。
I appreciate the offer, but we're really not interested at the moment.
This combines thanks with firm refusal. 'At the moment' means currently, allowing for change later. Essential for polite door-to-door rejections; the 'but' contrasts positive and negative parts.
这结合了感谢和坚定的拒绝。'At the moment' 意思是目前，允许以后改变。在礼貌拒绝上门推销时必不可少；'but' 将积极和消极部分对比。
Thank you for stopping by. Have a good day!
A courteous ending to end the interaction positively. 'Stopping by' acknowledges the visit. Use this to close doors politely; 'Have a good day' is a common farewell, responded with 'You too.'
一种礼貌的结束语，用于积极地结束互动。'Stopping by'表示承认访问。使用它来礼貌地结束对话；'Have a good day'是一种常见的告别语，通常回应'You too.'