In a Public Waiting Area
You are in a doctor's waiting room or an airport lounge and need to know the time to manage your appointments or flight, so you ask someone nearby.
你在医生候诊室或机场休息室，需要知道时间来管理你的预约或航班，于是询问附近的人。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
Excuse me
A polite way to get someone's attention before asking a question, like starting a conversation in public.
一种礼貌的方式，在提问前吸引某人的注意，就像在公共场合开始对话一样。
happen to know
A polite phrase meaning 'do you know by chance,' used to ask for information indirectly and softly.
一个礼貌的短语，意思是“你碰巧知道吗”，用于间接而温和地询问信息。
appreciate
To feel grateful for someone's help; it's a formal way to say thank you and show politeness.
对某人的帮助感到感激；这是表达感谢并显示礼貌的正式方式。
died
When talking about a phone or battery, it means it ran out of power completely and stopped working.
谈到手机或电池时，它意味着完全没电了并且停止工作。
watch
A small device worn on the wrist to tell time, like a traditional timepiece instead of a phone.
一种戴在手腕上的小装置，用于报时，像传统的时钟而不是手机。
running late
Being behind schedule or delayed, often used when worried about missing an appointment or event.
落后于时间表或延迟，通常用于担心错过预约或活动时。
understandable
Something that makes sense or is reasonable; used to show empathy or agreement with someone's situation.
合理或有道理的事物；用于表示对他人的情况的同情或同意。
You're welcome
A common response to 'thank you,' meaning it's no trouble at all and you're happy to help.
对‘谢谢’的常见回应，意思是完全不麻烦，而且很高兴能帮忙。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, do you happen to know what time it is?
This is a polite way to ask for the time in public; 'do you happen to know' softens the question to be less direct. Use it when approaching strangers.
这是公共场合询问时间的礼貌方式；‘碰巧知道’使问题不那么直接。用在接近陌生人时。
Sure, it's 10:35 AM.
A simple, helpful response giving the time; 'AM' means morning time before noon. Useful for clear, direct answers in everyday conversations.
一个简单、有帮助的回应，提供时间；'AM' 表示中午前的上午时间。有助于日常对话中的清晰、直接回答。
Oh, thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Expresses strong gratitude; 'thank you so much' emphasizes thanks, and 'appreciate it' adds sincerity. Use after receiving help to build rapport.
表达强烈的感激之情；'thank you so much' 强调感谢，'appreciate it' 增添诚意。在收到帮助后使用，以建立 rapport。
No problem at all.
A casual way to say 'you're welcome' or 'it's okay'; shows the help was easy. Common in friendly interactions to keep things light.
一种随意说'不客气'或'没关系'的方式；表明提供帮助很轻松。在友好互动中常见，用于保持轻松氛围。
I'm waiting for a flight, and I just needed to make sure I wasn't running late.
Explains your reason for asking; 'make sure' means to check or confirm. Useful for giving context in situations like travel to continue the conversation.
解释了你提问的原因；'make sure' 意思是检查或确认。在旅行等情况下提供上下文以继续对话很有用。
Completely understandable. Is your flight soon?
Shows empathy with 'completely understandable' (fully makes sense), then asks a follow-up question. Good for polite small talk to show interest.
用 'completely understandable' 显示共情（完全合理），然后提出后续问题。适合礼貌的闲聊以示兴趣。
In about an hour, so I have a little bit of time still.
Describes time left; 'in about an hour' means approximately one hour from now, 'a little bit' softens the amount. Use to update on schedules casually.
描述剩余时间；'in about an hour' 意味着大约一小时后，'a little bit' 软化了量。用于随意更新日程。
You're welcome. Have a good flight!
Ends the conversation politely; 'have a good flight' is a well-wish for travel. Ideal for farewells in service or helpful exchanges.
礼貌地结束对话；'have a good flight' 是对旅行的美好祝愿。适合在服务或有帮助的交流中的告别。