Asking for General Movie Recommendations
A customer enters the video store and wants to rent a movie but doesn't have anything specific in mind. They ask the clerk for general recommendations based on popular genres or recent releases.
顾客走进音像店，想租一部电影，但没有特定目标。他们询问店员有没有基于流行类型或近期发行的电影推荐。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
rent
To pay money to use something temporarily, like a movie or a car. In this dialogue, it means borrowing a DVD for a short time.
支付金钱临时使用某物，比如一部电影或一辆车。在这个对话中，它意味着短期借用一张DVD。
recommendations
Suggestions for what to choose or do. Here, the clerk gives movie suggestions based on what customers like.
选择或做事的建议。这里，店员根据顾客喜欢的提供电影建议。
genres
Categories or types of movies, such as action, comedy, or drama. This helps narrow down choices when asking for movie ideas.
电影的类别或类型，例如动作、喜剧或剧情。这有助于在请求电影想法时缩小选择范围。
entertaining
Something that is fun and enjoyable to watch or do. Lisa uses it to say she wants a movie that is interesting and not boring.
观看或做某事时有趣且愉快的。Lisa 用它来表示她想要一部有趣且不无聊的电影。
popular
Liked or enjoyed by many people. James mentions popular movies that many customers are renting.
被许多人喜欢或享受。詹姆斯提到了许多客户正在租借的受欢迎的电影。
reviews
Opinions or critiques about a movie, often from critics or viewers. Good reviews mean the movie is well-received.
关于电影的意见或评论，通常来自评论家或观众。好的评论意味着电影受到好评。
rental terms
The rules and conditions for renting something, like how long you can keep it and the cost. This is useful when confirming details before renting.
租赁某物的规则和条件，例如可以保留多长时间和费用。这在租赁前确认细节时很有用。
late fees
Extra charges you pay if you return something after the due date. James explains there are no late fees if returned on time.
如果在到期日后归还物品，您需要支付的额外费用。James解释说，如果准时归还，就没有逾期费用。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm looking to rent a movie tonight, but I'm completely open to suggestions.
This sentence is useful for starting a conversation when you need ideas but have no specific preferences. 'Looking to' means intending to do something soon, and 'open to suggestions' shows flexibility. Use it in stores or with friends for recommendations.
这句话在你需要想法但没有特定偏好时，用于开始对话很有用。'Looking to' 意思是打算很快做某事，'open to suggestions' 显示灵活性。在商店或与朋友寻求推荐时使用。
What kind of genres do you usually enjoy?
A helpful question to ask for personalized recommendations. 'Genres' refers to movie types, and 'usually enjoy' asks about habits. It's great for service situations to understand customer preferences.
这是一个有助于询问个性化推荐的有用问题。'Genres' 指的是电影类型，'usually enjoy' 询问习惯。它非常适合服务场景中了解客户偏好。
What's been popular lately, or what are people really enjoying?
This inquires about current trends. 'Been popular lately' uses present perfect for recent ongoing popularity, and the 'or' connects alternatives. Use it to get up-to-date suggestions in shops or online.
这是在询问当前趋势。“Been popular lately”使用现在完成时表示最近持续的流行，“or”连接备选方案。用于在商店或在线获取最新建议。
'The Midnight Express' is still flying off the shelves – it's a fantastic action-thriller.
Describes a very popular item. 'Flying off the shelves' is an idiom meaning selling quickly. This sentence recommends a movie by genre and quality; use it to promote or describe hot items.
描述一个非常受欢迎的商品。“热卖”是一个成语，意思是快速销售。这句话通过类型和质量推荐一部电影；用它来推广或描述热门商品。
It just came out last week. So it's very fresh.
Explains something is new. 'Came out' means released, and 'fresh' means recent and exciting. The 'so' connects cause and effect. Useful for highlighting new releases in conversations about media.
解释某物是新的。'Came out' 意思是发布，'fresh' 意思是最近且令人兴奋。'so' 连接因果关系。在关于媒体的对话中，用于突出新发布物很实用。
Could you tell me about the rental terms for that one?
Politely asks for details on rules. 'Could you' is a polite request form, and 'rental terms' specifies the information needed. Use this in rental situations to avoid surprises.
礼貌地询问规则细节。'Could you' 是礼貌的请求形式，'rental terms' 指定了所需信息。在租赁情况下使用此句以避免意外。
Standard rental is for three nights, and it's $4.99.
Provides clear information on costs and duration. 'Standard' means usual, and the sentence uses simple present for facts with 'and' to connect details. Helpful for explaining services in customer interactions.
提供关于费用和持续时间的清晰信息。'Standard' 意为通常的，该句子使用简单现在时来陈述事实，并用 'and' 连接细节。有助于在客户互动中解释服务。
My pleasure! Enjoy the movie!
A polite way to respond to thanks. 'My pleasure' means you're welcome in a friendly way, and 'enjoy' wishes well. Use it to end positive service conversations warmly.
一种礼貌地回应感谢的方式。'My pleasure' 以友好方式表示'不客气'，'enjoy' 表示美好祝愿。用于温暖地结束积极的服务对话。