Addressing Car Issues and Repairs
During or after the inspection, specific issues are identified (e.g., a noisy engine, worn tires). The buyer discusses potential repairs or price adjustments with the seller based on these findings.
在检查期间或之后，发现特定问题（例如，发动机噪音、轮胎磨损）。买家根据这些发现与卖家讨论潜在的维修或价格调整。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
noisier
The comparative form of 'noisy,' meaning making more sound or louder than usual. Use it to describe something that produces more noise than expected, like an engine.
'noisy' 的比较级，意思是比平时发出更多声音或更响。用于描述产生比预期更多噪音的东西，比如发动机。
accelerating
The present participle of 'accelerate,' meaning speeding up or increasing speed. In driving, it's used when a car goes faster, like pressing the gas pedal.
‘accelerate’的现在分词，意思是加快速度或增加速度。在驾驶中，当汽车变快时使用，比如踩油门踏板。
worn
Damaged or thin from use over time. Commonly used for parts like tires or clothes that look old and need replacement.
由于长时间使用而损坏或变薄。通常用于轮胎或衣服等看起来旧需要更换的零件。
tread depth
The measurement of the grooves on a tire's surface. It's important for safety; if too shallow, tires are unsafe and need replacing.
轮胎表面凹槽的测量。这对安全很重要；如果太浅，轮胎就不安全，需要更换。
meticulously
Done with great care and attention to detail. Use it to describe something maintained very carefully, like a car.
以极大的谨慎和对细节的关注来完成。用它来描述某物被非常仔细地维护，比如一辆车。
knocking off
Informal phrase meaning reducing or subtracting an amount from the price. It's common in negotiations, like 'knocking $100 off' for a discount.
非正式短语，意思是从价格中减去或扣除一定金额。在谈判中常见，例如“打折100美元”表示折扣。
meet me halfway
An idiom meaning to compromise by each side giving a little. Useful in bargaining to suggest a middle ground, like on price.
一个习语，意思是双方各让一步达成妥协。在谈判中用于建议中间立场，比如价格方面。
paperwork
Official documents and forms needed for a transaction, like buying a car. It includes titles, bills of sale, and registrations.
交易所需的官方文件和表格，例如购买汽车。包括所有权证明、销售单和注册。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I noticed the engine's a bit noisier than expected, especially when accelerating.
This sentence politely points out a problem found during inspection. 'A bit' softens the complaint, and 'than expected' compares to normal. Use it when discussing issues in negotiations to avoid sounding too critical.
这个句子礼貌地指出检验中发现的问题。'A bit' 缓和了抱怨，'than expected' 与正常情况比较。在谈判中讨论问题时使用，以避免听起来过于批评。
Would you be open to adjusting the price down a bit?
A polite way to suggest lowering the price based on issues. 'Be open to' means willing to consider, and 'adjusting down' is a neutral term for reducing. Useful for starting price talks without being demanding.
一种基于问题礼貌地建议降低价格的方式。'Be open to' 意为愿意考虑，'adjusting down' 是中性的降低表述。有助于在不强求的情况下开启价格谈判。
I've already priced the car very competitively for its age and mileage.
This defends the price by explaining it's already a good deal. 'Competitively' means at a low, attractive rate. Use it when responding to negotiation requests to justify your offer.
这通过解释它已经是很好的交易来捍卫价格。「有竞争力」意味着低而吸引人的价格。在回应谈判请求时，使用它来证明您的报价。
Would you consider knocking $700 off the asking price?
Proposes a specific discount. 'Knocking off' is idiomatic for reducing price, and 'asking price' is the original amount. Good for intermediate learners to practice exact negotiation phrases.
提出具体的折扣。“Knocking off”是降低价格的习语表达，“asking price”是指原价。适合中级学习者练习精确的谈判短语。
Could you meet me halfway at $500 off?
Suggests a compromise using the idiom 'meet me halfway.' It's a balanced way to negotiate after an initial offer is rejected. Useful in sales or buying situations to show flexibility.
使用成语‘meet me halfway’建议妥协。在初始报价被拒绝后进行谈判的平衡方式。在销售或购买情况下用于展示灵活性，非常实用。
For a quick sale, I’m willing to agree to $500 off the original asking price.
Agrees to a deal with a reason ('for a quick sale'). 'Willing to' shows agreement. This sentence helps learners see how to close a negotiation positively.
同意一笔交易，并附带理由（'为了快速出售'）。'Willing to'显示同意。这个句子帮助学习者看到如何积极地结束谈判。
Deal! That sounds fair enough. What's the next step for the paperwork?
Accepts the agreement and moves forward. 'Fair enough' means acceptable, and the question transitions to action. Use it to end talks and proceed with buying processes.
接受协议并继续前进。'足够公平'的意思是可接受，问题过渡到行动。使用它来结束谈判并继续购买流程。