Neighbor Asking for Help
Your neighbor knocks on the door, needing assistance with something simple, like borrowing an item or asking a quick question.
你的邻居敲门，寻求简单的帮助，比如借用物品或问一个快速的问题。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
spare
An extra or unused item that you can lend to someone. For example, a spare key is an additional one you keep for emergencies.
可以借给别人的额外或未使用的物品。例如，备用钥匙是为紧急情况而额外保存的钥匙。
borrow
To take something from someone with the intention of returning it later. It's polite to ask before borrowing.
以稍后归还为目的从某人那里拿走某物。借东西之前先问一声是礼貌的。
screwdriver
A tool used to turn screws. A Phillips screwdriver has a cross-shaped tip for specific screws.
一种用于拧螺丝的工具。菲利普斯螺丝刀具有十字形尖端，用于特定的螺丝。
garage
A room or building attached to a house for parking cars, but often used for storing tools and other items.
一个附属于房屋的房间或建筑物，用于停放汽车，但经常用于存放工具和其他物品。
sec
Short for 'second,' meaning a very short time. It's casual and used in everyday speech, like 'wait a sec.'
“second”的缩写，意思是非常短的时间。它是非正式的，用于日常对话，比如“wait a sec”。
quick fix
A fast and simple repair or solution to a problem, not a permanent one.
一种快速而简单的修复或解决方案，用于解决问题，但不是永久性的。
porch
An open area covered by a roof at the entrance of a house, like a small outdoor space for sitting or leaving items.
房屋入口处有屋顶覆盖的开放区域，就像一个小型户外空间，用于坐着或放置物品。
will do
An informal way to say 'okay' or 'I will do that.' It's a quick response to agree or confirm.
一种非正式的说法，意思是‘好的’或‘我会做的’。这是同意或确认的快速回应。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Oh, hi David! Is everything okay?
This is a polite greeting when opening the door to someone unexpected. 'Is everything okay?' shows concern and invites the person to explain their visit. Use it for neighbors or friends at your door.
这是开门迎接意外访客时的礼貌问候。'一切都好吗？'表现出关心，并邀请对方解释来访原因。适用于门前的邻居或朋友。
I was just wondering if you happen to have a spare Phillips screwdriver I could borrow for a minute?
A polite way to ask for something. 'I was just wondering' softens the request, 'happen to have' suggests it's not expected, and 'for a minute' means briefly. Useful for borrowing items from neighbors.
一种礼貌地请求某物的方式。'I was just wondering' 使请求变得柔和，'happen to have' 暗示并不期待，'for a minute' 意味着短暂时间。适用于向邻居借物品。
Hmm, let me check. Just a sec!
This shows you're willing to help but need a moment. 'Let me check' means to look for something, and 'just a sec' is casual for 'wait a second.' It's a natural response when unsure if you have an item.
这表明你愿意帮忙但需要一点时间。'Let me check' 意思是查找某物，'just a sec' 是 'wait a second' 的随意说法。当不确定是否有某物品时，这是自然的回应。
Thanks so much, Lisa! My son's toy needs a quick fix, and mine just went missing.
Expressing gratitude while explaining why you need help. 'Thanks so much' is enthusiastic thanks, and 'went missing' means lost. Share a brief reason to make your request more understandable.
在解释为什么需要帮助的同时表达感激之情。'Thanks so much' 是热情的感谢，'went missing' 意思是丢失。分享一个简短的理由，让你的请求更容易理解。
No problem at all! Ah, here we go. Is this the right size?
A friendly way to say it's easy to help. 'No problem at all' means it's not trouble, 'here we go' shows success in finding it, and the question confirms if it fits. Use when offering something.
一种友好地表示帮助很容易的方式。'一点问题都没有' 意思是不麻烦，'啊，找到了' 显示找到的成功，问题确认是否合适。在提供某物时使用。
Perfect! That's exactly what I needed. I'll bring it right back as soon as I'm done.
Showing satisfaction and promising to return the item. 'Perfect' means ideal, and 'as soon as I'm done' promises quick return. It's polite to assure you'll return borrowed things promptly.
显示满足并承诺归还物品。「Perfect」意为理想，「as soon as I'm done」承诺快速归还。保证会及时归还借来的东西是礼貌的。
No rush. Glad I could help! Just leave it on my porch if I'm not around.
Reassuring no hurry to return. 'No rush' means take your time, 'glad I could help' expresses happiness to assist. Suggest alternatives like leaving on the porch for convenience.
安慰不要急于归还。'No rush' 意思是慢慢来，'glad I could help' 表达高兴能帮忙。建议像放在门廊这样的备选方案以方便。
Will do. Thanks again, Lisa! See ya!
A casual agreement and goodbye. 'Will do' means 'okay, I will,' 'see ya' is informal for 'see you later.' Use this to end a short conversation politely and friendly.
一种随意同意和告别。'Will do' 意思是 '好的，我会做的'，'see ya' 是 'see you later' 的非正式说法。用这个来礼貌而友好地结束简短对话。