Clarifying After Someone Leaves
确认他人离开后的座位
Someone briefly gets up from a seat (e.g., to get more food, make a call), and another person asks if the seat is now fully available or if they are just temporarily away.
某人暂时离开座位（例如，去取更多食物，打电话），另一个人询问这个座位现在是否完全空闲，或者对方只是暂时离开。
对话6
Excuse me, I saw someone sitting here earlier, but they just left. Is this seat available?
打扰一下，我刚才看到有人坐在这里，但是他们刚离开了。这个座位现在空着吗？
Oh, that was John. He just went to grab a drink. I think he'll be right back.
哦，那是约翰。他只是去拿杯饮料。我想他很快就回来。
Ah, I see. So it's not actually free then?
啊，我明白了。所以它实际上没有空出来是吗？
No, I don't think so. He left his jacket on the chair, so he's definitely coming back for it.
不，我不这么认为。他把外套留在了椅子上，所以他肯定会回来拿的。
Got it. Thanks for letting me know!
知道了。谢谢你告诉我！
No problem.
不客气。
词汇7
- 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。
- available可用
Means something is free or ready to be used, such as a seat that no one is sitting in.
表示某物空闲或准备好被使用，例如一个没人坐的座位。
- grab抓取
Informal verb meaning to quickly get or take something, like 'grab a drink' for getting a beverage fast.
非正式动词，意思是快速获取或拿取某物，比如 'grab a drink' 表示快速拿饮料。
- right back马上回来
An expression meaning someone will return very soon, often used when leaving temporarily.
一个表示某人很快就会回来的表达，常用于暂时离开时。
- actually实际上
Used to emphasize the true situation or correct a misunderstanding, like showing the real fact.
用于强调真实情况或纠正误解，就像展示真实事实一样。
- definitely肯定
Means certainly or without doubt, to express strong confidence about something.
意思是当然或毫无疑问，用于表达对某事的强烈信心。
- got it明白了
Informal way to say 'I understand' or 'I see,' useful for confirming you comprehend the information.
非正式地说“我理解”或“我明白了”的方式，用于确认你理解了信息。
重点句子6
- 1
Excuse me, I saw someone sitting here earlier, but they just left. Is this seat available?
抱歉，我刚才看到有人坐在这里，但他们刚刚离开了。这个座位空着吗？
This is a polite question to check if a seat is free after seeing someone leave. It's useful in public places like cafes; notice the structure: starting with 'Excuse me' for politeness, then explaining the situation, and ending with a yes/no question using 'is...available?'
这是一个礼貌的问题，用于在看到有人离开后检查座位是否空闲。它在咖啡馆等公共场所很有用；注意结构：以“Excuse me”开头以示礼貌，然后解释情况，最后以“is...available?”这样的是非问题结束。
- 2
He just went to grab a drink. I think he'll be right back.
他刚去拿饮料了。我想他马上就回来了。
This explains a temporary absence and predicts a quick return. Useful for clarifying in seating situations; 'grab a drink' is casual English for getting a beverage, and 'I think' softens the opinion to be less certain.
这解释了一个暂时的缺席，并预测了快速返回。在座位情况下用于澄清很有用；'grab a drink' 是获取饮料的随意英语，'I think' 使意见柔和以减少确定性。
- 3
Ah, I see. So it's not actually free then?
啊，我明白了。那么其实不是免费的吗？
This shows understanding and seeks confirmation of the opposite. Great for follow-up questions; 'Ah, I see' acknowledges info, 'actually' emphasizes truth, and 'then?' invites agreement in a tag-like question.
这显示出理解并寻求相反的确认。非常适合后续问题；'Ah, I see' 承认信息，'actually' 强调真相，而 'then?' 以类似标签问题的形式邀请同意。
- 4
No, I don't think so. He left his jacket on the chair, so he's definitely coming back for it.
不，我不这么认为。他把夹克留在椅子上，所以他肯定会回来取的。
This denies availability with reasoning. Practical for explaining why a seat is taken; 'I don't think so' politely disagrees, 'so' connects cause and effect, and 'definitely' adds certainty.
这以理由否定可用性。实用于解释座位为什么被占用；'I don't think so'礼貌地表示不同意，'so'连接因果，'definitely'添加确定性。
- 5
Got it. Thanks for letting me know!
明白了。谢谢你告诉我！
A casual way to end the conversation after understanding. Very useful daily; 'Got it' means 'understood,' and 'thanks for letting me know' expresses gratitude for the information shared.
一种理解后随意结束对话的方式。日常生活中非常实用；'Got it' 意思是 '明白了'，而 'thanks for letting me know' 表达了对分享信息的感激。
- 6
No problem.
没问题。
A common response to 'thank you,' meaning 'you're welcome' or 'it's okay.' Simple and polite; use it anytime someone thanks you for help to keep interactions friendly.
对‘谢谢’的常见回应，意思是‘不客气’或‘没关系’。简单而礼貌；无论何时有人感谢你的帮助，都可以用它来保持友好的互动。