Interpreting Directions Given
After asking for the restroom location, the person receives verbal directions and needs to understand them, potentially asking for clarification.
询问洗手间位置后，对方给出言语指示，询问者需要理解这些指示，并可能要求澄清。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
restroom
A polite word for a bathroom or toilet, commonly used in public places like hotels or offices in American English.
浴室或厕所的礼貌说法，在美式英语中常用于酒店或办公室等公共场所。
hallway
A long passage or corridor inside a building that connects different rooms or areas.
建筑物内部的长通道或走廊，用于连接不同的房间或区域。
reception desk
The front counter in a hotel, office, or building where visitors check in or get information.
酒店、办公室或建筑物中访客登记或获取信息的正面柜台。
make a left
To turn left when walking or driving; a common phrase in giving directions.
步行或开车时向左转；给方向时常见的短语。
on your right
Located to the right side from your perspective; used to describe the position of something.
从你的视角位于右侧；用于描述某物的位置。
got it
An informal way to say 'I understand' or 'Okay, clear'; useful in conversations to confirm comprehension.
一种非正式的说法，表示“我明白了”或“好的，清楚了”；在对话中用于确认理解。
can't miss it
Means it's very easy to find and you won't overlook it; reassures the listener when giving directions.
意思是它很容易找到，你不会忽略它；在给出方向时安慰听者。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm looking for the restroom. Could you tell me where it is?
This is a polite way to ask for directions to the bathroom. Use 'Excuse me' to get attention politely, and 'Could you tell me' makes the request courteous. Great for starting conversations in public places.
这是询问洗手间方向的礼貌方式。使用'Excuse me'来礼貌地吸引注意，而'Could you tell me'使请求更客气。在公共场所开始对话很合适。
Go straight down this hallway, past the reception desk, and then make a left.
A common pattern for giving directions: use action verbs like 'go straight,' 'past,' and 'make a left' to describe steps clearly. Useful when helping someone navigate a building.
给出方向的常见模式：使用像‘go straight’、‘past’和‘make a left’这样的动作动词来清晰描述步骤。在帮助某人导航建筑物时很有用。
Okay, so straight down the hallway, past the reception, and then a left... Got it.
This repeats the directions to confirm understanding, using 'so' to summarize. 'Got it' is informal confirmation. Practice this to show active listening and avoid mistakes.
这是在重复方向以确认理解，使用 'so' 来总结。'Got it' 是非正式的确认。练习这个以显示积极倾听并避免错误。
Is it far?
A simple question to ask about distance after getting directions. 'Far' means a long way; use this in travel or public situations to plan your time.
一个在得到方向后询问距离的简单问题。'远'表示长距离；在旅行或公共场合使用，以规划你的时间。
Not at all, it's just a short walk, maybe thirty seconds or so from here.
Responds to a distance question politely with 'Not at all' (meaning no, it's not far). 'Or so' softens estimates. Helpful for reassuring someone when giving info.
用“Not at all”礼貌回应距离问题（意思是否定的，不远）。“Or so”柔化估算。有助于在提供信息时安慰某人。
Great, thank you so much for the clear directions!
Expresses thanks after receiving help, using 'so much' for emphasis and 'clear' to compliment. Use this to end interactions politely and build positive rapport.
在收到帮助后表达感谢，使用‘so much’强调，‘clear’来赞美。用于礼貌地结束互动并建立积极的 rapport。