Asking in a Restaurant/Cafe
A patron is dining or having coffee and needs to use the restroom. They ask a waiter/waitress or barista for the location.
顾客正在用餐或喝咖啡，需要使用洗手间。他们向服务员或咖啡师询问位置。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
restroom
A polite word for bathroom or toilet, commonly used in American English in public places like restaurants.
浴室或厕所的礼貌说法，在美国英语中常用在餐厅等公共场所。
counter
A long table or surface in a restaurant or cafe where customers order or pay, like the bar area.
餐厅或咖啡馆中顾客点餐或付款的长桌或表面，就像吧台区域一样。
past
Means beyond or after something in location, like going further than a point; here, it means 'beyond the counter'.
表示位置上某物的彼端或之后，比如超过某个点继续前进；这里表示‘柜台的另一边’。
left
The direction on your left side when facing forward; used to give directions clearly.
面向前方时左侧的方向；用于明确给出方向指示。
sign
A notice or symbol that shows information, like a restroom sign with a picture of a person.
一个显示信息的通知或符号，例如带有一个人图像的洗手间标志。
certainly
A polite way to say 'yes' or 'of course' when agreeing to help someone.
一种礼貌的方式来说“是的”或“当然”，当同意帮助某人时。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, could you tell me where the restroom is?
This is a polite way to ask for directions or information. 'Excuse me' gets attention, and 'could you tell me' is a polite request using 'could' for possibility. Useful when interrupting someone nicely in public.
这是一种礼貌地询问方向或信息的表达方式。“Excuse me”用于吸引注意力，“could you tell me”是用“could”表示可能性的礼貌请求。在公共场合礼貌地打断别人时很有用。
Certainly! The restroom is just past the counter, to your left. You'll see a sign.
A helpful response giving directions. 'Certainly' means 'yes, happily.' 'Just past' means a short distance beyond, and 'to your left' specifies direction. 'You'll see' predicts what the listener will notice. Great for service workers to use clearly.
一个提供方向的有帮助的回应。'Certainly' 意思是 '是的，很乐意'。'Just past' 意思是短短的距离之外，'to your left' 指定方向。'You'll see' 预测听者会注意到的东西。服务工作者使用清晰表达很棒。
Past the counter and to the left, got it. Thank you!
This repeats directions to confirm understanding. 'Got it' is informal for 'I understand.' 'Thank you' shows gratitude. Useful for learners to repeat back and thank, making conversations smoother.
这是重复方向以确认理解。'Got it' 是 'I understand' 的非正式表达。'Thank you' 表示感激。适合学习者重复并感谢，使对话更顺畅。
You're welcome! Let me know if you need anything else.
A standard polite reply to 'thank you.' 'You're welcome' means 'no problem.' 'Let me know' invites more questions using the imperative 'let' for permission. Essential in customer service to offer more help.
“谢谢”的标准礼貌回复。“You're welcome”意思是“没问题”。“Let me know”使用祈使句“let”来邀请更多问题，表示许可。在客户服务中，提供更多帮助是必不可少的。