Asking a Host to Adjust Home Temperature
A guest visiting someone's home feels the room temperature is not ideal (either too hot or too cold) and politely asks the host if they can adjust the thermostat.
到访客人觉得主人家里的室温不太理想（太热或太冷），礼貌地询问主人是否可以调节恒温器。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
adjust
To change something slightly to make it suitable or comfortable, like adjusting the temperature in a room.
稍微改变某物，使其适合或舒适，例如调整房间的温度。
temperature
The level of heat or cold in the air or a place, often controlled by air conditioning or heating.
空气或场所的热或冷的程度，通常由空调或加热控制。
chilly
A mild way to say feeling a bit cold, not extremely cold, used in polite conversations about comfort.
一种温和的表达方式，表示感觉有点冷，不是极冷，用于关于舒适的礼貌对话。
thermostat
A device on the wall that controls the temperature by turning heating or cooling on and off.
一种安装在墙上的设备，通过开启和关闭加热或冷却来控制温度。
warmer
Comparative form of 'warm,' meaning having more heat or feeling less cold.
'warm' 的比较级形式，意思是具有更多的热量或感觉不那么冷。
preferences
Personal likes or choices, such as what temperature someone feels comfortable with.
个人喜好或选择，例如某人感到舒适的温度。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Is it possible to adjust the temperature a little bit?
This is a polite way to ask if you can make a small change to the room's heat level. Use it when you're a guest and want to be indirect and courteous. The structure uses 'is it possible' for politeness and 'a little bit' to soften the request.
这是询问是否可以对房间加热水平进行小幅调整的礼貌方式。当您是客人并希望间接且礼貌时使用它。该结构使用“is it possible”来表示礼貌，并用“a little bit”来缓和请求。
I'm feeling a bit chilly.
A gentle expression to say you're slightly cold without complaining strongly. It's useful in social situations to explain your discomfort politely. 'A bit' makes it less direct.
一种温和的表达方式，用于表示自己稍感寒冷，而不强烈抱怨。在社交场合中，用于礼貌地解释自己的不适很有用。'有点' 使其不那么直接。
What would be ideal for you? Warmer or cooler?
This shows care by asking the other person's preference for comfort. It's helpful as a host to respond to requests. The question form invites a choice and uses 'ideal' to mean perfect.
这通过询问对方的舒适偏好来显示关怀。作为主人回应请求很有帮助。问句形式邀请选择，并使用“ideal”意为完美。
A little warmer would be perfect, if that's okay.
A polite way to specify what you want while giving the host an easy out. Useful for suggesting a change without demanding. 'If that's okay' adds courtesy, and 'would be perfect' expresses satisfaction.
一种礼貌的方式，在指定你想要什么的同时，给主人一个容易的退路。有助于在不强求的情况下建议改变。'如果可以的话'增加了礼貌，而'就完美了'表达了满意。
Let me go turn up the thermostat right now.
This is an immediate, helpful response to a request, meaning to increase the heat setting quickly. 'Turn up' is an idiom for increasing something like volume or temperature. Use it to show willingness to help.
这是一个对请求的即时、有帮助的回应，意思是快速提高加热设置。“Turn up”是一个习语，用于增加像音量或温度这样的东西。使用它来显示愿意提供帮助。
Thanks so much, Michael! I appreciate it.
A common way to express gratitude after someone helps you. 'Thanks so much' emphasizes thanks, and 'I appreciate it' shows deeper thanks. Use this to end polite interactions positively.
这是某人帮助你后表达感激的常见方式。'Thanks so much' 强调了感谢，'I appreciate it' 显示了更深的感谢。用这个来礼貌互动积极结束。