Dealing with a Missing Pet
Your neighbor's pet has gone missing, and you offer help or discuss what steps they are taking to find it.
你邻居的宠物走失了，你提供帮助或讨论他们正在采取哪些措施来寻找它。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
missing
When something or someone cannot be found, like a lost pet. Use it to describe situations where an item or animal has disappeared.
当某物或某人无法找到时，比如丢失的宠物。用于描述物品或动物消失的情况。
worried
Feeling anxious or concerned about a problem. It's common to say 'We're really worried' when expressing concern for a loved one or pet.
对问题感到焦虑或担忧的感觉。当表达对亲人或宠物的担忧时，通常会说“我们真的很担心”。
shelters
Places where lost or abandoned animals are kept until they are found or adopted. In the US, animal shelters help reunite pets with owners.
丢失或被遗弃的动物被安置的地方，直到它们被找到或领养。在美国，动物收容所帮助宠物与主人重聚。
posters
Large printed notices with information, often used to advertise or search for lost items. Put up posters in public places to spread the word quickly.
带有信息的的大型印刷通知，常用于广告或寻找丢失物品。在公共场所张贴海报可以快速传播消息。
social media
Online platforms like Facebook or Instagram for sharing information. Posting on social media helps reach many people fast when looking for a missing pet.
像 Facebook 或 Instagram 这样的在线平台，用于分享信息。在社交媒体上发布有助于在寻找失踪宠物时快速接触到很多人。
keep an eye out
An idiom meaning to watch carefully for something. Use it when offering to help look for something, like 'I'll keep an eye out for your dog.'
一个习语，意思是仔细注意某物。在提供帮助寻找某物时使用，比如‘我会留意你的狗。’
golden retriever
A popular breed of dog known for being friendly and good with families. Describe pets by breed to help others identify them.
一种受欢迎的狗品种，以友好且适合家庭而闻名。用品种描述宠物以帮助他人识别它们。
spot
To see or notice something suddenly. Say 'If I spot him' when talking about finding something by chance.
突然看到或注意到某物。谈论偶然发现某物时，说'If I spot him'。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I haven't seen your dog around lately. Is everything okay?
This is a polite way to start a conversation by showing concern. Use it when noticing someone's absence of a pet or routine. The question 'Is everything okay?' invites sharing without being too direct.
这是通过表达关切来礼貌地开启对话的一种方式。当注意到某人缺少宠物或日常习惯时使用。'一切都好吗？'这个问题邀请分享而不必过于直接。
Buster went missing yesterday afternoon. We're really worried.
Use 'went missing' to describe when something disappears. Adding 'We're really worried' expresses emotion. This sentence is useful for explaining a problem and sharing feelings in casual talks.
使用 'went missing' 来描述某物消失的情况。添加 'We're really worried' 表达情感。这句话用于解释问题并在随意交谈中分享感受很实用。
Have you checked the local shelters yet?
This offers practical advice by asking about actions taken. The word 'yet' implies expectation of checking. Use it to suggest helpful steps in problem-solving conversations.
这通过询问已采取的行动来提供实用建议。'yet' 这个词暗示了对检查的期望。在问题解决对话中使用它来建议有帮助的步骤。
We've also put up posters around the neighborhood and posted on social media.
This describes efforts made to solve a problem. 'Put up' means to display, and it's a common phrase. Useful for updating others on what you've done to find something lost.
这描述了解决问题的努力。'Put up'意为张贴，是一个常见的短语。有助于向他人更新你为找回丢失物品所做的事情。
Can I do anything to help? I can keep an eye out when I'm walking my own dog.
This shows willingness to assist. 'Keep an eye out' is an idiom for watching. Use this sentence to offer support in neighborly situations, making it polite and specific.
这显示出愿意提供帮助的意愿。“Keep an eye out”是一个表示监视的习语。在邻里情况下使用这个句子来提供支持，使其礼貌且具体。
If you happen to see him, he's a golden retriever with a red collar.
Provides description for identification. 'Happen to' means by chance. This is practical for giving details about a lost pet so others can recognize it.
提供用于识别的描述。“Happen to”表示偶然发生。这对于提供丢失宠物的细节以便其他人能够认出它非常实用。
Don't lose hope. Pets often find their way back home.
This encourages positivity. 'Lose hope' means to give up believing. Use it to comfort someone in tough situations, like a missing pet, based on common experiences.
这鼓励积极态度。'失去希望'意味着放弃信念。在艰难情况下使用它来安慰某人，比如宠物失踪，基于常见经历。
Your support means a lot. We're really hoping for the best.
Expresses gratitude and optimism. 'Means a lot' shows appreciation. Useful for ending conversations on a positive note when receiving help.
表达感激和乐观。'Means a lot'显示欣赏。在接受帮助时用于以积极方式结束对话很有用。