Dealing with a Disruption/Seeking Information
The bus/train has unexpectedly stopped or is delayed. You want to ask a nearby passenger if they know what's happening or how long the delay might be.
公交/地铁意外停运或晚点。你想询问附近的乘客是否知道发生了什么，或者晚点多久。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
delay
A delay means something is late or taking longer than expected, like a bus stopping unexpectedly. Use it when talking about transportation issues.
延迟意味着某事迟到或比预期花费更长时间，比如公交车意外停下来。使用它来谈论交通问题。
connection
A connection refers to transferring from one vehicle to another, like from a bus to a train. It's common in travel conversations to express worry about missing it.
连接指的是从一个车辆转乘到另一个车辆，例如从公交车到火车。在旅行对话中，常用来表达担心错过它。
medical emergency
This is a sudden health problem that needs immediate help, like an accident. Use it to describe serious reasons for delays in public transport.
这是一个突然的健康问题，需要立即帮助，比如事故。用于描述公共交通延误的严重原因。
unforeseen
Unforeseen means unexpected or not planned for. It's useful for describing surprises, like sudden delays, in polite discussions.
Unforeseen 意为意外的或未计划的。它用于在礼貌的讨论中描述惊喜，如突然延误。
indefinite
Indefinite means without a clear end time or limit. Say this when something like a delay has no specific duration.
不确定的意思是没有明确结束时间或限制。当像延误之类的东西没有具体持续时间时，说这个。
frustrating
Frustrating describes something that makes you annoyed or upset because it's difficult. It's a common word for expressing feelings about delays or problems.
Frustrating 描述了那些因为困难而让你感到恼怒或沮丧的事物。它是一个常用的词，用于表达对延误或问题的感受。
make up time
To make up time means to go faster to recover lost time. Use it when hoping a vehicle will speed up after a delay.
弥补时间意味着加快速度来恢复丢失的时间。在希望车辆在延误后加速时使用。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, do you happen to know why we've stopped?
This is a polite way to ask for information from a stranger. 'Do you happen to know' softens the question, making it less direct. Use it to start small talk on public transport without being rude.
这是向陌生人询问信息的一种礼貌方式。'您知道吗'使问题变得柔和，不那么直接。在公共交通上使用它来开启闲聊，而不显得粗鲁。
I'm not entirely sure, but it feels longer than usual.
This expresses uncertainty while giving an opinion. 'Not entirely sure' is a hedge phrase for intermediate politeness. Useful for responding when you don't know the exact answer in casual chats.
这表达了不确定性，同时给出意见。'Not entirely sure' 是一种用于中等礼貌的缓冲短语。在休闲聊天中，当你不知道确切答案时回应很有用。
I'm trying to get to the train station, and I'm worried I might miss my connection.
This shares personal plans and concerns. The structure uses 'and' to connect ideas, showing cause and effect. It's practical for explaining why a delay affects you during commutes.
这分享了个人计划和担忧。结构使用 'and' 连接想法，显示因果关系。它在解释通勤时延误为什么会影响你时很实用。
It says there's a medical emergency up ahead causing the delay.
This reports information from an app or source. 'Up ahead' means in front, and 'causing the delay' explains the reason. Use it to share updates clearly in group situations like on a bus.
这报告来自app或来源的信息。'Up ahead'意思是前方，'causing the delay'解释原因。在像公交车上的群体情况下用它来清晰分享更新。
Any idea how long they're expecting it to last?
A casual way to ask for an estimate. 'Any idea' is informal and friendly, while 'they're expecting' refers to authorities. Great for seeking more details without pressure.
这是一种随意询问估计的方法。“Any idea”是非正式且友好的，而“they're expecting”指的是当局。非常适合在没有压力的情况下寻求更多细节。
It's really frustrating when this happens.
This expresses shared annoyance. The present simple 'happens' generalizes the situation. Use it to build rapport by agreeing on common problems like delays.
这表达了共享的烦恼。现在简单式 'happens' 将情况泛化。使用它通过同意像延误这样的常见问题来建立融洽关系。
Thanks for checking the app, that's really helpful.
This shows gratitude politely. 'That's really helpful' emphasizes appreciation. Always use thanks in conversations to end positively and maintain good manners.
这礼貌地表达了感激之情。'这真的很有帮助'强调了欣赏。始终在对话中使用感谢，以积极结束并保持良好礼仪。