In a Public Waiting Area

在公共等候区

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8

S
Sarah

Excuse me, do you happen to know what time it is?

打扰一下,您知道现在几点了吗?

J
John

Sure, it's 10:35 AM.

当然,现在是上午10点35分。

S
Sarah

Oh, thank you so much! I really appreciate it. My phone died, and I totally forgot my watch.

哦,非常感谢!我真的很感激。我的手机没电了,我完全忘了戴手表。

J
John

No problem at all. Happens to the best of us!

没问题。这种事常有!

S
Sarah

Yeah, I'm waiting for a flight, and I just needed to make sure I wasn't running late.

是的,我在等飞机,我只是想确保我没有迟到。

J
John

Completely understandable. Is your flight soon?

完全理解。你的航班快到了吗?

S
Sarah

In about an hour, so I have a little bit of time still. Thanks again!

大约一个小时后,所以我还有一点时间。再次感谢!

J
John

You're welcome. Have a good flight!

不客气。祝你飞行愉快!

词汇8

  • Excuse me劳驾

    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碰巧知道

    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感激

    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死了

    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手表

    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迟到了

    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可以理解的

    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不客气

    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。

重点句子8

  1. 1

    Excuse me, do you happen to know what time it is?

    打扰了,您碰巧知道现在几点吗?

    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。

  2. 2

    Sure, it's 10:35 AM.

    当然,现在是上午10:35。

    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。

  3. 3

    Oh, thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

    哦,非常感谢!我真的很感激。

    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。

  4. 4

    No problem at all.

    一点问题都没有。

    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。

  5. 5

    I'm waiting for a flight, and I just needed to make sure I wasn't running late.

    我在等飞机,我只是想确认自己没有迟到。

    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。

  6. 6

    Completely understandable. Is your flight soon?

    完全可以理解。你的航班很快就要起飞了吗?

    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。

  7. 7

    In about an hour, so I have a little bit of time still.

    大约一个小时后,所以我还有一点时间。

    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。

  8. 8

    You're welcome. Have a good flight!

    不客气。祝你飞行愉快!

    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。