Asking Permission to Take a Photo of a Person (Directly)
A photographer or tourist sees someone with an interesting outfit, skill, or pet in a public space and wants to take their picture. They approach them directly and ask for permission.
摄影师或游客在公共场所看到一个穿着有趣、有特殊技能或带着宠物的某人，想给他们拍照。他们直接走过去询问是否可以拍照。
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 before asking a question or making a request, often used in public to start a conversation.
一种礼貌的方式，在提问或提出请求之前吸引某人的注意力，通常在公共场合用于开始对话。
rare
Not common or unusual; here, it describes something hard to find, like a special type of dog.
不常见或不寻常；在这里，它描述了难找的东西，比如一种特殊的狗。
breed
A specific type or variety of animal, especially dogs or cats, like 'Corgi' which is a breed of dog.
动物的一种特定类型或品种，特别是狗或猫，比如“Corgi”是一种狗的品种。
adorable
Very cute and lovable, often used to describe something or someone that makes you smile, like a pet.
非常可爱和讨人喜欢，常用于描述让您微笑的事物或人，比如宠物。
charming
Pleasing or delightful in a gentle way; used to describe something attractive and appealing, like the dog's appearance.
以温和的方式令人愉悦或令人愉快；用于描述某物吸引人且迷人，例如狗的外貌。
photographer
A person who takes photographs, either as a job or hobby; useful when introducing yourself in situations involving photos.
拍摄照片的人，可以是职业或爱好；在涉及照片的情境中介绍自己时很有用。
quick
Fast or short in time; here, it means the photo won't take long, to make the request less intrusive.
时间上快速或短暂；在这里，它意味着拍照不会花费很长时间，从而使请求不那么侵入性。
natural light
Light from the sun, not from artificial sources like lamps; important in photography for better quality pictures.
来自太阳的光，而不是来自灯等人工光源；在摄影中很重要，能获得更好质量的照片。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I hope you don't mind me asking, but is that a really rare breed of dog?
This is a polite way to start a conversation and ask a question. 'I hope you don't mind me asking' softens the request to show respect. Use this when approaching strangers to ask about something interesting, like in public spaces. It's useful for intermediate learners to build rapport before a bigger request.
这是开始对话并提问的礼貌方式。'我希望您不介意我问'可以软化请求，以示尊重。在公共场所接近陌生人询问有趣的事情时使用。这对中级学习者来说，在提出更大请求前建立 rapport 很有用。
Would you mind if I took a quick photo of him, and maybe you two together?
This is a common polite way to ask for permission using 'Would you mind if...?' which expects a yes/no answer. 'Quick' makes it seem less demanding. Use this when requesting to take someone's or their pet's photo. The grammar is conditional for politeness, ideal for situations like tourism or street photography.
这是一种使用“Would you mind if...?”礼貌请求许可的常见方式，期待是/否的回答。“Quick”让它显得不那么要求。用这个请求给某人或他们的宠物拍照。语法是条件式以示礼貌，适合旅游或街头摄影等情况。
Oh, sure, that'd be fine!
A casual agreement meaning 'yes, no problem.' 'That'd be' is a contraction of 'that would be,' making it sound natural and friendly. Use this to politely give permission. It's practical for everyday responses to requests, helping learners sound relaxed in conversations.
一种随意的同意表达，意思是‘是的，没问题。’‘That'd be’是‘that would be’的缩写，让它听起来自然而友好。用这个来礼貌地给予许可。它适用于日常对请求的回应，帮助学习者在对话中听起来放松。
Great, thank you so much!
An enthusiastic way to show appreciation after getting permission. 'Thank you so much' emphasizes gratitude. Use this right after someone agrees to your request to keep the interaction positive. It's a simple, high-frequency phrase for thanking in English.
在获得许可后表达感激的热情方式。“非常感谢”强调了感激之情。在别人同意你的请求后立即使用此句，以保持互动的积极性。这是英语中表达感谢的简单、高频短语。
Perfect, got it! Thanks again for your time.
'Got it' means 'I have what I need' or 'successful.' This wraps up the interaction politely. Use at the end of short encounters to thank and say goodbye. The grammar uses informal contractions for natural speech, useful for ending conversations smoothly.
“Got it”意思是“我已经得到我需要的东西”或“成功了”。这以礼貌的方式结束互动。在简短的互动结束时使用，以表示感谢并道别。语法使用了非正式的缩写形式，以实现自然的口语表达，有助于顺利结束对话。