Requesting Temperature Change in a Public Space
Someone in a public space like a library, waiting room, or communal area finds the temperature uncomfortable and approaches a staff member to request an adjustment.
在图书馆、候车室或公共区域的人觉得温度不适，向工作人员提出请求调节室温。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
adjust
To change something slightly to make it better, like changing the temperature on a device. Use it when asking to modify settings in a room.
轻微改变某物以使其更好，比如改变设备上的温度。在请求修改房间设置时使用。
temperature
The level of hotness or coldness in a place, often measured in degrees. Common in conversations about comfort in buildings.
一个地方的热或冷程度，通常以度为单位测量。在有关建筑物舒适度的对话中常见。
cold
Feeling too chilly or low in temperature. Use it to describe when a room is uncomfortably cool.
感觉太冷或温度低。用于描述房间不舒服地凉爽的时候。
air conditioning
A system that cools the air in a room. Often shortened to 'AC'. Useful for talking about hot weather discomfort.
一种冷却房间空气的系统。通常缩写为'AC'。用于谈论炎热天气的不适。
thermostat
A device that controls the temperature in a room by turning heating or cooling on and off. Mention it when discussing room settings.
一种通过开启和关闭加热或冷却来控制房间温度的装置。在讨论房间设置时，请提及它。
fluctuate
To change often, going up and down. Use it to explain why temperature might vary in a space.
经常变化，上下起伏。用于解释空间中温度为什么可能变化。
appreciate
To feel grateful for someone's help. A polite way to say thank you in formal situations.
对某人的帮助感到感激。在正式场合礼貌地说谢谢的一种方式。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I was wondering if it's possible to adjust the temperature in here? It's a bit cold.
This is a polite way to start a request. 'I was wondering if' softens the question to be indirect and courteous. Use it in public places to ask for changes without being demanding. The grammar uses present continuous for ongoing feelings like 'it's a bit cold'.
这是开始请求的一种礼貌方式。'I was wondering if' 使问题变得间接而有礼貌。在公共场所使用它来请求改变，而不显得强求。语法上，使用现在进行时来表达像'有点冷'这样的持续感受。
Certainly. I can look into that for you.
A helpful response offering assistance. 'Look into' means to investigate or check something. Useful for service workers to show willingness to help. It's formal and reassuring for intermediate learners in customer service scenarios.
一个提供帮助的有用回应。'Look into'意为调查或检查某事。对服务工作者显示愿意帮助很有用。它正式且令人安心，适合客户服务场景中的中级学习者。
It feels like the air conditioning is on quite high.
Describes a personal sensation of too much cooling. 'Feels like' expresses opinion based on feeling, and 'quite high' means very strong. Use this to explain discomfort in a specific area, helping to pinpoint the problem.
描述了过冷个人感觉。'Feels like'表达基于感觉的意见，'quite high'意为非常强。用此解释特定区域的不适，帮助定位问题。
I'll go check the thermostat now.
Promises immediate action. 'I'll go check' uses future tense for a planned action. Practical for responding to requests, showing efficiency. Good for learners to practice offering help in real-time situations.
承诺立即行动。“I'll go check”使用未来时表示计划行动。实用于回应请求，展示效率。适合学习者练习在实时情境中提供帮助。
Thank you, I appreciate it. It would make a big difference.
Expresses gratitude and explains the impact. 'Appreciate it' is idiomatic for thanks, and 'would make a big difference' is conditional for potential benefits. Use after requests to be polite and emphasize importance.
表达感激并解释影响。「Appreciate it」是感谢的习语表达，「would make a big difference」是潜在益处的条件表达。用于请求后以礼貌并强调重要性。
No problem at all. I've adjusted it slightly.
Downplays the effort while confirming the action. 'No problem at all' is a casual way to say you're welcome, and present perfect 'I've adjusted' shows recent completion. Ideal for service replies to make customers feel valued.
在确认行动的同时淡化努力程度。'No problem at all' 是说“你好”的随意方式，现在完成时 'I've adjusted' 显示最近的完成。适合服务回复，让客户感到被重视。
You're welcome. Enjoy your time here.
A standard polite closing. 'You're welcome' responds to thanks, and 'enjoy your time' wishes well. Use it to end interactions positively, common in hospitality settings for intermediate learners.
一个标准的礼貌结束语。「You're welcome」是对感谢的回应，「enjoy your time」是美好祝愿。用于积极结束互动，在中级学习者的 hospitality 环境中常见。