Asking for Directions to a Nearby City
A driver is lost and stops at the gas station to ask an attendant for directions to a specific city nearby.
一位司机迷路了，在加油站询问工作人员前往附近某个城市的路线。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
lost
Feeling lost means you don't know where you are or how to get to your destination. Use it when asking for help with directions, like 'I am lost.'
感到迷失意味着你不知道自己在哪里，也不知道如何到达目的地。在请求路径帮助时使用它，比如 'I am lost.'
directions
Directions are instructions on how to get somewhere. It's a common word in travel situations, as in 'Can you give me directions?'
方向是关于如何到达某处的指示。它是旅行情况下常见的词，如 '你能给我指路吗？'
GPS
GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a device or app that shows your location and gives directions. It's useful for modern travel talks.
GPS 是 Global Positioning System 的缩写，是一种显示您的位置并提供方向的设备或应用。它在现代旅行对话中很有用。
confusing
Confusing means something is hard to understand or unclear. Use it for situations like maps or instructions, e.g., 'The map is confusing.'
令人困惑的意味着某物难以理解或不清晰。在地图或说明等情况中使用，例如 '这个地图令人困惑。'
roundabout
A roundabout is a circular intersection where traffic flows around a center. Common in British English for traffic circles; follow exits carefully.
环岛是一种圆形交叉路口，车辆围绕中心流动。在英式英语中常用指交通圆环；小心跟随出口。
highway
A highway is a main road for fast travel between cities. Use it in directions, like 'Take the highway to the next town.'
高速公路是城市之间快速旅行的主要道路。在方向指示中使用它，例如‘乘坐高速公路去下一个城镇。’
traffic
Traffic refers to the vehicles moving on roads. 'Light traffic' means not many cars, so travel is faster.
交通指的是道路上行驶的车辆。'轻度交通'意味着汽车不多，因此旅行更快。
appreciate
To appreciate means to feel grateful for help. It's polite to say 'I appreciate it' after receiving assistance.
感激的意思是对于帮助感到感恩。收到帮助后说‘I appreciate it’是很礼貌的。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I seem to be a bit lost. Could you help me with directions to Manchester?
This is a polite way to ask for help when you're lost. 'Excuse me' starts politely, 'seem to be' softens the statement, and 'could you help' is a request form. Useful for starting conversations in public places like gas stations.
这是迷路时礼貌地寻求帮助的方式。“打扰一下”礼貌地开头，“好像”柔和了陈述，“您能帮我”是一种请求形式。在像加油站这样的公共场所开始对话很有用。
Certainly! Manchester is about 20 minutes from here.
'Certainly' means 'of course' and shows willingness to help. 'About 20 minutes' gives an estimate of time. This sentence is great for responding positively and providing quick info in service situations.
“Certainly”意思是“当然”，显示出愿意帮助的态度。“About 20 minutes”给出时间估算。这个句子非常适合在服务场合中积极回应并提供快速信息。
No worries, it happens.
'No worries' is a casual way to say 'don't worry,' and 'it happens' means it's common. Use this to reassure someone. It's informal and friendly, perfect for everyday conversations.
'没关系' 是 '别担心' 的随意说法，'这种事常有' 意思是这很常见。用这个来安慰别人。它是非正式且友好的，适合日常对话。
From here, you'll want to take a left out of the gas station onto Main Street.
This gives clear directions using 'take a left' for turning. 'You'll want to' suggests the best action politely. Break down steps like this when guiding someone; it's practical for travel instructions.
这使用'向左转'提供清晰的方向指示。'你要'礼貌地建议最佳行动。在指导某人时像这样分解步骤；这对旅行指示很实用。
After the supermarket, you'll see a roundabout. Take the second exit.
This uses sequence words like 'after' to describe steps. 'Take the second exit' is specific for roundabouts. Useful pattern for giving multi-step directions; helps learners describe routes clearly.
这使用了像 'after' 这样的顺序词来描述步骤。'Take the second exit' 是针对环岛的特定表达。有用的模式，用于提供多步骤指示；帮助学习者清晰地描述路线。
If traffic's light, probably 15-20 minutes.
'If traffic's light' is a conditional for possible situations, and 'probably' shows estimation. This is helpful for giving time-based advice; use it to manage expectations in directions.
'If traffic's light' 是针对可能情况的条件表达，'probably' 表示估算。这有助于给出基于时间建议；用它来管理方向说明中的期望。
That's super helpful, thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
This expresses strong gratitude with 'super helpful' (very useful) and 'thank you so much' (emphatic thanks). 'I really appreciate it' adds sincerity. Always use after receiving help to be polite.
这表达了强烈的感激之情，使用了'super helpful'（非常有用）和'thank you so much'（强调的感谢）。'I really appreciate it'增添了真诚。收到帮助后总是使用以示礼貌。