Asking a Shop Assistant
You're in a store and need to know the time before closing, or if you have enough time to visit another shop, so you ask a shop assistant.
你在商店里，想知道离关门还有多久，或是否有足够时间去另一家店，于是询问一位店员。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
bother
To bother someone means to disturb or interrupt them politely; use it when you feel sorry for asking something, like 'Sorry to bother you.'
bother某人意味着礼貌地打扰或中断他们；当你为请求某事感到抱歉时使用它，比如'Sorry to bother you.'
happen to have
This phrase means 'by chance, do you have'; it's a polite way to ask if someone knows or has something, like the time, without assuming.
这个短语的意思是'碰巧，你有吗'；这是礼貌地询问某人是否知道或拥有某物的方式，比如时间，而不假设。
exactly
Exactly means precisely or right at that moment; use it to give the precise time, like 'It's exactly 4:35.'
Exactly 意为精确地或就在那一刻；用它来给出精确的时间，比如 '现在确切是4:35。'
pop into
To pop into a place means to go quickly into a shop or location for a short time; it's casual and useful for everyday plans like visiting a store briefly.
顺便进一个地方意味着快速进入一家商店或地点，停留短时间；这是随意的，对日常计划如短暂访问商店很有用。
plenty
Plenty means a lot or more than enough; use it to reassure someone they have sufficient time, like 'You have plenty of time.'
Plenty 意为很多或超过足够；用它来安慰某人他们有充足的时间，比如 'You have plenty of time.'
appreciate
To appreciate means to be grateful for help; it's a polite way to thank someone sincerely, common in service situations.
“appreciate”意味着对帮助表示感激；这是真诚感谢某人的礼貌方式，在服务场合很常见。
assist
To assist means to help; use it in customer service like 'Can I assist you?' to offer polite support in shops or stores.
协助意味着帮助；在客服中使用它，如‘我能协助您吗？’在商店或商场提供礼貌的支持。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you. Do you happen to have the time?
This is a polite way to start asking for the time; 'Excuse me' gets attention, 'sorry to bother' shows respect, and 'happen to have' makes it indirect and courteous. Use it when approaching strangers in public.
这是询问时间的一种礼貌方式；‘打扰了’吸引注意力，‘抱歉打扰’显示尊重，‘碰巧知道’使其间接且礼貌。在公共场合接近陌生人时使用。
No problem at all! Let me check...
This responds kindly to an apology; 'No problem at all' means it's not an issue, and 'Let me check' shows willingness to help. It's useful for customer service to make people feel welcome.
这是对道歉的友好回应；'No problem at all' 意思是没问题，'Let me check' 显示出愿意帮助。它在客服中很有用，能让人们感到受欢迎。
It's exactly 4:35 PM.
This gives the time precisely; 'PM' means after noon (12:00 to 11:59 PM). Use this format to state the time clearly in spoken English, including AM/PM for clarity.
这精确地给出了时间；'PM' 表示下午（12:00 到晚上11:59）。在英语口语中，使用这种格式来清楚地陈述时间，包括AM/PM以确保清晰。
Thank you so much. My phone died, and I needed to know if I have enough time to pop into another shop before they close.
This thanks politely and explains the reason; 'phone died' means battery is dead, 'pop into' is casual for quick visit. It's useful to give context when asking for time in a hurry.
这是一个礼貌的感谢并解释原因；'phone died' 意思是电池没电了，'pop into' 是快速访问的随意说法。在匆忙询问时间时，提供上下文很有用。
You're welcome! Most shops around here close at 6 PM, so you should have plenty of time.
This is a standard polite response to thanks; it provides extra helpful info. 'You're welcome' is common, and 'plenty of time' reassures. Use it to build positive interactions.
这是对感谢的标准礼貌回应；它提供了额外的有用信息。'不客气'很常见，'充足的时间'让人安心。用它来建立积极的互动。
Happy to help! Is there anything else I can assist you with?
This shows enthusiasm in helping and offers more support; 'happy to help' is friendly. It's a key phrase in service roles to encourage further questions and end positively.
这显示出帮助的热情并提供更多支持；'happy to help' 很友好。这是服务角色中的关键短语，用于鼓励进一步提问并积极结束。
No, that's all for now. Thanks again!
This politely ends the conversation; 'that's all' means no more needs. It's useful to wrap up interactions gratefully without being abrupt.
这礼貌地结束对话；'that's all' 表示不再需要更多。它有助于感激地结束互动而不显得突兀。