Borrowing a Less Common/Specific Item
A colleague needs a less common or more specific office tool (e.g., a hole punch, a label maker, a specific type of marker) and approaches a colleague they know might have it.
一位同事需要一个不太常见或更专业的办公工具（例如打孔器、标签机、特定类型的记号笔），并向他知道可能有的同事求助。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
label maker
A small machine used to print labels for organizing items, like files or boxes. It's useful in office settings for clear labeling.
一种用于打印标签以整理物品的小型机器，例如文件或盒子。在办公室环境中用于清晰标签非常有用。
borrow
To take something from someone temporarily with permission, promising to return it. Common in polite requests like 'Can I borrow your pen?'
从某人那里暂时借来某物，获得许可，并承诺归还。在礼貌请求中常见，如“能借你的笔吗？”
lifesaver
An informal way to say something is extremely helpful in a difficult situation, like 'This tool is a lifesaver!' It shows strong gratitude.
一种非正式的说法，表示某物在困难情况下极其有帮助，比如‘这个工具是救星！’它表达强烈的感激之情。
grab
To quickly take or get something, often used casually like 'Let me grab my keys.' In offices, it means fetching an item promptly.
快速拿取或获取某物，常用于随意场合，如‘让我拿我的钥匙。’在办公室中，指迅速取来物品。
return
To give something back to its owner after using it. Important in borrowing contexts to show responsibility, e.g., 'Please return it soon.'
使用后将某物归还给其所有者。在借用情境中重要，以显示责任，例如，'请尽快归还。'
appreciate
To feel grateful for something or someone's help. Used in thanks, like 'I appreciate your assistance,' to express politeness.
对某事或某人的帮助感到感激。用于表达感谢，如 'I appreciate your assistance'，以示礼貌。
take your time
A polite phrase meaning there's no hurry; use it when lending something to reassure the borrower they can use it as long as needed.
一个礼貌的表达，意思是没有必要着急；借东西时使用，以安慰借款人他们可以需要多久就用多久。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Michael, I hope you don't mind me asking, but do you happen to have a label maker that I could borrow for a bit?
This is a polite way to ask for something specific. 'I hope you don't mind me asking' softens the request, and 'do you happen to have' is a gentle way to inquire. Useful for borrowing without seeming demanding; use it with colleagues.
这是一个礼貌地请求特定事物的表达方式。'我希望你不介意我问'软化了请求，而'你恰好有'是温和的询问方式。用于借东西而不显得强求；适合与同事使用。
What do you need it for?
A natural follow-up question to understand the purpose of borrowing. It shows interest and helps decide if lending is okay. Good for building rapport in office conversations.
一个自然的后续问题，用于理解借用的目的。它显示出兴趣，并帮助决定是否可以借出。在办公室对话中有助于建立融洽关系。
It would be a lifesaver!
An idiomatic expression of strong relief and thanks. 'Lifesaver' means it saves you from a problem. Use it to emphasize how helpful the item is, making your appreciation clear.
一个表达强烈解脱和感谢的习语表达。'Lifesaver' 意思是它从问题中救你。使用它来强调物品有多么有帮助，使你的欣赏明确。
No problem! Let me grab it for you.
A friendly agreement to help, with 'grab' meaning to fetch quickly. 'No problem' is casual reassurance. Use this when offering something to sound helpful and relaxed.
友好的帮助同意，'grab'意为快速取来。'No problem'是随意安慰表达。在提供某物时使用，以听起来乐于助人和放松。
Just make sure to return it when you're done, and if the tape runs low, just let me know.
This sets polite conditions for borrowing, using 'make sure' for emphasis and 'runs low' for supplies running out. Useful for lenders to ensure items are returned properly; teaches responsibility.
这为借用设置了礼貌的条件，使用 'make sure' 来强调，并用 'runs low' 表示用品即将耗尽。对贷出者很有用，能确保物品正确归还；教导责任感。
I anticipate about an hour, maybe two.
Here, 'anticipate' means to expect or estimate time needed. It's formal yet practical for specifying duration in requests. Use it to show thoughtfulness about how long you'll borrow something.
在这里，'anticipate' 意思是预期或估计所需时间。它正式却实用，用于在请求中指定持续时间。使用它来显示对借用某物的时间长短的体贴。
Thanks a million, Michael! I really appreciate it.
A strong expression of thanks; 'thanks a million' is idiomatic for very grateful, like 'thanks a lot.' 'Appreciate it' reinforces politeness. Ideal for ending borrowing conversations positively.
强烈的感谢表达；‘thanks a million’是表示非常感激的惯用语，类似于‘thanks a lot’。‘Appreciate it’强化了礼貌。适合以积极方式结束借用对话。
Take your time. Just bring it back to my desk when you're finished. No rush.
Encouraging phrases meaning no hurry; 'take your time' and 'no rush' are reassuring. Use when lending to make the borrower feel comfortable, promoting good workplace relations.
表示不急的鼓励短语；'take your time' 和 'no rush' 是令人安心的。用在借东西时，让借用人感到舒适，促进良好的职场关系。