Reviewing Rules of the Road and Traffic Signs
The student and instructor are going over common traffic signs, road markings, and basic traffic laws to prepare for the written theory test or to reinforce observational skills.
学员和教练一起复习常见的交通标志、道路标线和基本的交通法规,为理论考试做准备或巩固观察能力。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
trickier
Means more difficult or complicated than usual. Use it when talking about challenging parts of a test or task, like 'These questions are trickier than I thought.'
意思是比平常更困难或更复杂。在谈论考试或任务的挑战性部分时使用,比如‘这些问题比我想象的更棘手。’
traffic signs
Signs on roads that give rules, warnings, or directions to drivers. Important for driving tests; for example, 'Always obey traffic signs to stay safe.'
道路上提供规则、警告或驾驶员指导的标志。对驾驶考试很重要;例如,'始终遵守交通标志以保持安全。'
road markings
Lines or symbols painted on the road to guide drivers, like lane lines. Useful in driving contexts: 'Watch the road markings when changing lanes.'
画在道路上的线条或符号,用于引导驾驶员,如车道线。在驾驶情境中实用:‘换道时注意道路标线。’
subtle
Small and not easy to notice. Use when describing small differences: 'The subtle changes in the signs can be confusing at first.'
小且不易察觉。在描述细微差异时使用:“标志中的微妙变化起初可能会令人困惑。”
No Parking
A traffic sign meaning you cannot leave your vehicle parked there, but you can stop briefly. Common in urban areas; remember it for driving rules.
一个交通标志,表示您不能将车辆停放在那里,但可以短暂停车。在城市地区常见;请记住以遵守驾驶规则。
No Stopping
A stricter traffic sign meaning you cannot stop your vehicle at all, even for a short time. Used in dangerous areas; key for safety tests.
一种更严格的交通标志,表示您绝对不能停车,甚至短时间也不行。在危险区域使用;安全测试的关键。
solid white line
A continuous white line on the road that means you should not cross it or change lanes. Often seen at edges or no-passing zones.
道路上的一条连续白线,表示不得跨越或变道。通常出现在路边或禁止超车区。
dashed white line
A broken white line on the road allowing safe lane changes. Use in sentences like 'You can pass over a dashed white line if clear.'
道路上的一条断续白线,允许安全的车道变换。在句子中使用,如 '如果清晰,你可以越过虚线白线。'
intersections
Places where two or more roads meet and cross. Crucial for driving: 'Be careful at intersections and yield to others.'
两条或多条道路相遇并交叉的地方。开车至关重要:“在交叉路口要小心,并让行他人。”
visibility
How well you can see ahead, affected by weather or light. In driving: 'Poor visibility means slow down and use lights.'
您能向前看多远的清晰度,受天气或光线影响。在驾驶中:“能见度差意味着减速并使用灯光。”
paramount
Means of the highest importance. Use formally: 'Safety is paramount when driving on bridges.'
具有最高重要性的手段。正式用法:'在桥上开车时,安全是最重要的。'
ace
Slang for doing something extremely well, like passing a test easily. Informal: 'You'll ace the exam if you study hard.'
做得极好俚语,比如轻松通过考试。非正式:'如果你努力学习,你会轻松通过考试。'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Alright Emily, let's go over some of the trickier traffic signs and road markings today.
This is a way to start a lesson or review session politely. 'Go over' means to review or discuss. Useful for teachers or students preparing for exams; shows initiative in learning.
这是礼貌地开始一节课或复习会的一种方式。'Go over' 意思是复习或讨论。对准备考试的老师或学生很有用;显示出学习的主动性。
Sounds good, James! I'm ready.
A positive response showing agreement and preparedness. 'Sounds good' is casual for 'That seems fine.' Great for conversations when accepting plans; builds rapport in class.
一个显示同意和准备的积极回应。'Sounds good' 是 'That seems fine' 的随意说法。适合接受计划时的对话;有助于在课堂上建立 rapport。
What's the key difference you need to remember for the test?
Asks for the main distinction in rules. 'Key difference' highlights important contrasts. Useful in study sessions to focus on test essentials; practices question forms with 'what's' for contractions.
询问规则中的主要区别。'Key difference' 强调重要的对比。在学习会议中用于关注考试要点;练习使用 'what's' 缩写形式的问句结构。
'No Parking' means you can stop briefly to pick up or drop off passengers, but you can't leave your vehicle.
Explains a rule using 'means' for definition and 'but' for contrast. Practical for describing traffic laws; helps learners understand exceptions in driving regulations.
使用 'means' 进行定义和 'but' 进行对比来解释规则。适用于描述交通法规;帮助学习者理解驾驶规定中的例外。
A solid white line means you shouldn't change lanes, while a dashed white line means you can change lanes if it's safe to do so.
Compares two things using 'while' for contrast and conditional 'if it's safe.' Useful for explaining road rules; teaches relative clauses and safety conditions in driving.
使用'while'对比两件事物,并使用条件'if it's safe.' 用于解释道路规则;教授关系从句和驾驶中的安全条件。
Spot on.
Idiomatic expression meaning exactly correct. Short and informal praise. Use in feedback situations like tests; common in British English but understood widely for quick approval.
习语表达,意为完全正确。简短非正式的赞扬。在测试等反馈情境中使用;常见于英国英语,但广泛理解用于快速认可。
You're doing great, Emily. Keep up the good work and you'll ace that theory test!
Encourages with compliments and future prediction using 'will.' 'Keep up the good work' means continue performing well. Ideal for motivating learners; includes contraction 'you'll' for natural speech.
用赞美和使用 'will' 的未来预测来鼓励。'Keep up the good work' 意思是继续表现出色。非常适合激励学习者;包含缩写 'you'll' 以实现自然表达。