Asking About a Partially Occupied Table
The person approaches a table where some seats are taken, but others are empty, and asks if an empty seat at that table is free.
这个人走近一张桌子，桌子旁边的座位有些被占了，但有些是空的，他会询问这张桌旁的一个空位是否有人。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
Excuse me
A polite phrase used to get someone's attention before asking a question, especially in public places like restaurants or buses.
一种礼貌的表达，用于在提问前吸引某人的注意，尤其是在餐厅或公交车等公共场所。
seat
A place where you can sit, like a chair at a table or on a bus; in this context, it refers to an available spot at a shared table.
一个可以坐的地方，比如桌子旁的椅子或公交车上；在此上下文中，指共享桌子上的一个空位。
taken
Means already occupied or in use by someone else; often used with 'seat' to ask if it's free.
表示已经被其他人占用或使用；常与“座位”一起使用，以询问是否空闲。
go ahead
An informal way to give permission, meaning 'please proceed' or 'feel free to do it'; useful for encouraging someone to sit or start something.
一种非正式的给予许可的方式，意思是'请继续'或'请随意做'; 用于鼓励某人坐下或开始某事。
mind
In this context, 'do you mind' means 'do you object' or 'is it okay with you'; it's a polite way to ask for permission.
在这个语境中，'do you mind' 的意思是 '你介意吗' 或 '你觉得可以吗'；这是请求许可的一种礼貌方式。
appreciate
To feel grateful for something someone does for you; often used to say thank you in a more formal or sincere way.
对某人为你所做的事情感到感激；常用于以更正式或真诚的方式说谢谢。
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 available before sitting; 'is this seat taken?' uses present simple tense for current status and is very common in social situations like cafes.
这是一个礼貌的问题，用来在坐下前检查座位是否可用；'is this seat taken?' 使用现在简单时态表示当前状态，在咖啡馆等社交场合非常常见。
No, it's not. Please, go ahead.
A friendly response giving permission; 'it's not' is a contraction of 'it is not,' and 'go ahead' means proceed, making it useful for inviting someone to join you at a table.
一个友好的回应，表示给予许可；'it's not' 是 'it is not' 的缩写，'go ahead' 意思是继续前进，这使得它在邀请某人加入你的桌子时非常有用。
Do you mind if I sit here?
A polite way to ask for permission; the structure 'do you mind if + present simple' is a common pattern for requesting approval without being too direct.
一种礼貌地请求许可的方式；结构 'do you mind if + 一般现在时' 是请求批准而不太直接的常见模式。
Not at all. There's plenty of room.
Means 'I don't mind at all'; 'not at all' is an idiomatic response to show no objection, and 'plenty of room' explains there's enough space, useful for reassuring someone.
意思是‘我一点也不介意’；‘一点也不’是一种惯用表达，用于表示没有异议，而‘还有充足的空间’解释了有足够的空间，有助于安慰某人。
Great. Appreciate it.
A casual expression of thanks; 'appreciate it' is a shortened form of 'I appreciate it,' showing gratitude in everyday conversations after receiving help or permission.
一种随意的感谢表达；'appreciate it' 是 'I appreciate it' 的缩写形式，在日常对话中表示在获得帮助或许可后的感激之情。