Drying Clothes and Folding
After washing, the customer needs to use a dryer. They might ask about drying instructions for different fabrics, the drying time, or the cost. They then gather and fold their clean laundry.
洗涤后,顾客需要使用烘干机。他们可能会询问不同面料的烘干说明、烘干时间或费用。然后他们收取并叠放干净的衣物。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
dryer
A machine used to dry wet clothes by blowing hot air on them, commonly found in laundromats.
一种通过向湿衣服吹热风来干燥它们的机器,通常在自助洗衣店中找到。
load
To put clothes into a washing machine or dryer; also refers to the amount of clothes being washed or dried.
将衣服放入洗衣机或烘干机;也指正在洗涤或烘干的衣服量。
delicate
Describes clothes that are fragile or easily damaged, so they need gentle washing or drying to avoid harm.
描述易碎或容易损坏的衣服,因此需要温和的清洗或干燥以避免损害。
jeans
Durable pants made of denim fabric, often washed and dried together with other sturdy clothes.
由牛仔布料制成的耐用裤子,通常与其他结实的衣服一起洗涤和干燥。
full load
When a machine is filled to its maximum capacity with clothes, which affects time and cost.
当一台机器用衣服装满到其最大容量时,这会影响时间和成本。
drying time
The duration needed to dry clothes in a dryer, usually depending on the type and amount of fabric.
在烘干机中干燥衣物所需的时间,通常取决于织物的类型和数量。
coins
Small metal money pieces used to pay for machines in public laundromats, like quarters in the US.
用于公共自助洗衣店机器支付的小型金属货币片,例如美国的25美分硬币。
folding tables
Flat surfaces provided in laundromats for neatly stacking and folding clean, dry clothes.
洗衣店中提供的平面,用于整齐堆叠和折叠干净干燥的衣服。
laundromat
A public place with washing machines and dryers for people to clean their clothes.
一个公共场所,配备洗衣机和烘干机,供人们清洗衣物。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Do I just use any available dryer?
This is a polite question to ask if you can choose any free machine. Use it when seeking permission or confirmation in service places. It uses 'do I' for questions and 'any available' to mean whichever one is free.
这是一个礼貌的问题,用来询问是否可以选择任何空闲的机器。在服务场所寻求许可或确认时使用。它使用“do I”来提问,“any available”表示任何空闲的机器。
Just load your clothes and choose your setting.
Simple instructions for operating a machine. Useful for giving or following steps. 'Just' makes it casual, and 'choose your setting' refers to selecting heat or time options on the dryer.
操作机器的简单指示。用于给出或遵循步骤很有用。“Just”使其随意,“choose your setting”指的是在烘干机上选择加热或时间选项。
Do you have anything delicate?
A helpful question to check for special care items. Say this when assisting customers to ensure clothes aren't damaged. It uses 'anything' for general inquiry in yes/no questions.
一个有帮助的问题,用于检查特殊护理物品。在协助客户时说这个,以确保衣服不会损坏。它使用 'anything' 在是/否问题中进行一般询问。
What's the typical drying time for a full load, and how much does it cost?
This asks for standard information on time and price. Great for practical situations like laundromats. It combines two questions with 'and' and uses 'typical' to mean usual or average.
这是在询问时间和价格的标准信息。非常适合像自助洗衣店这样的实用情况。它用'and'结合了两个问题,并使用'typical'来表示通常或平均。
It's usually 25 cents for every 6 minutes.
Explains pricing clearly. Use this to describe costs based on time. 'Usually' indicates it's common but not always exact, and 'for every' shows the rate per unit.
清楚地解释定价。使用此来描述基于时间的成本。“Usually”表示它是常见的但不总是精确的,“for every”显示单位费率。
So, I just put the coins in the slot after I close the door?
Confirms steps in a process. Useful for double-checking instructions. 'So' connects ideas, and the question form seeks agreement with a rising tone.
确认流程中的步骤。有助于双重检查指示。'So' 连接想法,疑问形式以上升语气寻求同意。
Once the dryer stops, your clothes should be ready to fold.
Gives advice on what to do next. 'Once' means 'when' for timing, and 'should be' expresses expectation. Say this to guide someone after a task finishes.
给出接下来做什么的建议。'Once' 表示时间上的 'when','should be' 表示预期。在任务完成后,对某人进行指导时说这句话。
This is my first time using a public laundromat.
Shares personal experience to explain why you might need help. Polite for beginners. 'First time' is a common phrase for new experiences, and it builds rapport.
分享个人经验来解释为什么你可能需要帮助。对初学者友好且礼貌。“第一次”是一个常见短语,用于描述新体验,并建立亲和力。