Observing and Asking (Before Others)
The person sees a seat that appears empty but has subtle signs of being taken (e.g., a jacket on the back, a drink on the table) and asks to clarify before someone else potentially claims it.
这个人看到一个看似空闲但有细微被占用迹象（例如，椅背上的外套，桌上的饮料）的座位，为了避免被其他人抢占而询问以澄清。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
seat
A place to sit, like a chair in a restaurant or bus. In this dialogue, it's used to ask about availability.
一个坐的地方，比如餐厅或公交车的椅子。在这个对话中，它用于询问可用性。
taken
Means already in use by someone. Commonly used with 'seat' or 'table' to check if it's occupied.
意为已被某人使用。通常与“座位”或“桌子”一起使用，以检查是否已被占用。
free
Available or not in use, the opposite of 'taken'. In seating contexts, it means you can use it.
可用或未使用，与“taken”相反。在座位语境中，表示可以使用。
stepped away
Means temporarily left and come back soon. Useful for explaining short absences in public places.
表示暂时离开，很快就会回来。用于解释公共场所的短暂缺席。
occupied
Similar to 'taken', meaning in use by someone. Often used politely for seats or rooms.
类似于 'taken'，表示被某人使用。通常礼貌地用于座位或房间。
empty spot
An available place or seat that's not taken. 'Spot' is informal for location.
一个可用的地方或座位，没有被占用。'Spot' 是位置的非正式说法。
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 way to ask if a seat is available. 'Excuse me' gets attention, and 'taken' checks occupancy. Use it in public places like cafes before sitting.
这是询问座位是否空闲的礼貌方式。'打扰一下'用于吸引注意，'taken'检查是否被占用。在咖啡馆等公共场所坐下前使用。
Oh, no, it's free.
A casual response meaning the seat is available. 'Oh, no' softens the correction, and 'free' means not in use. Useful for confirming availability politely.
一个随意回应，表示座位可用。'Oh, no'软化了更正，'free'意思是没有在使用。用来说明可用性时很礼貌。
Ah, I see. I thought it might be occupied.
Shows understanding after clarification. 'Ah, I see' acknowledges info, and 'might be' expresses possibility. Good for conversations when you realize something.
显示在澄清后的理解。'Ah, I see' 承认信息，而 'might be' 表达可能性。在你意识到某事时的对话中很好。
Thanks for clarifying!
Expresses gratitude for making something clear. 'Clarifying' means explaining. Use this to thank someone for helpful information in daily interactions.
表达对使某事清晰的感激之情。「Clarifying」意思是解释。用于在日常互动中感谢某人提供的有用信息。
No problem! You're welcome to sit here if you want to wait.
Offers permission politely. 'No problem' means it's okay, and 'you're welcome to' invites action. Conditional 'if you want to' shows optionality. Ideal for friendly offers.
礼貌地提供许可。“No problem”表示没问题，“you're welcome to”邀请行动。条件句“if you want to”显示可选性。适合友好提议。
Thanks, but I'll look for another empty spot then.
Politely declines and explains next action. 'Thanks, but' contrasts gratitude with refusal. Useful when choosing an alternative in social situations.
礼貌地拒绝并解释下一步行动。「Thanks, but」对比了感激与拒绝。在社交场合选择备选方案时很有用。