Quick Check Before Sitting
The person spots an empty seat and quickly asks the nearest person if it's available before fully committing to sitting down.
这个人看到一个空座位，在完全坐下之前，迅速问旁边的人这个座位是否有人。
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 or interrupt briefly, often used before asking a question in public places.
一种礼貌的方式，用于吸引某人的注意力或短暂打断，通常在公共场所询问问题之前使用。
seat
A place to sit, like a chair or spot in a bus, theater, or restaurant; useful when checking availability in shared spaces.
一个坐的地方，比如椅子或公交车、剧院或餐厅的座位；检查共享空间的可用性时很有用。
taken
Means occupied or in use by someone else; commonly used with 'seat' or 'table' to ask if something is available.
意为被他人占用或使用；常与“座位”或“桌子”一起使用，以询问某物是否可用。
Go ahead
An informal expression giving permission to do something, like sitting down; it's friendly and encouraging.
一种非正式表达，给予做某事的许可，比如坐下；它友好且鼓舞人心。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, is this seat taken?
This is a polite question to check if a seat is free before sitting; use it in public to avoid awkwardness. The structure uses 'is + noun + past participle' for present state.
这是一个礼貌的问句，用来在坐下前检查座位是否空着；在公共场合使用，以避免尴尬。该结构使用 'is + 名词 + 过去分词' 来表示当前状态。
No, it's not. Go ahead.
A helpful response confirming the seat is available and inviting the person to sit; 'it's not' is a contraction of 'it is not,' and 'go ahead' means proceed. Useful for being courteous in everyday interactions.
一个有帮助的回应，确认座位可用并邀请该人坐下；'it's not' 是 'it is not' 的缩写，'go ahead' 意思是继续。在日常互动中礼貌有用。
Great, thanks!
A quick way to express appreciation and relief; 'great' shows positivity. Use this short response after receiving permission to keep conversations light and polite.
一种快速表达感激和解脱的方式；'great' 显示出积极性。在获得许可后使用这个简短回应，以保持对话轻松礼貌。
No problem.
A casual reply to 'thank you,' meaning it's no trouble at all; common in informal English to acknowledge thanks without formality. Helps end exchanges smoothly.
“谢谢”的一种随意回复，意思是完全没关系；在非正式英语中常见，用于不带正式感地acknowledgment感谢。有助于顺利结束交流。