Initial Inquiry & Vehicle Selection
A customer approaches the rental counter to inquire about available car types, rental rates, and basic requirements for a specific travel date and duration. The agent provides options and helps narrow down choices.
一位顾客走到租车柜台，询问特定旅行日期和时长的可用车型、租金和基本要求。代理提供选项并帮助缩小选择范围。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
inquire
To ask for information about something, often formally. In this dialogue, John uses it to start asking about car rental options.
询问有关某事的信息，通常是正式的。在这个对话中，John 使用它来开始询问租车选项。
rental
The act of hiring something like a car for a short time in exchange for payment. It's a key term in car rental discussions.
短期租用汽车等物品并支付费用的行为。这是汽车租赁讨论中的关键术语。
vehicle
A general word for any machine used to transport people or goods, like a car or truck. Here, it refers to the type of car to rent.
用于运输人员或货物的任何机器的通用词，如汽车或卡车。这里，它指的是要租用的汽车类型。
economical
Something that saves money, especially on fuel or cost. Sarah suggests an economical car for budget-friendly driving.
节省金钱的东西，特别是燃料或成本。莎拉建议一辆经济型汽车，用于预算友好的驾驶。
SUV
Stands for Sport Utility Vehicle, a type of car that's larger and good for rough roads or families. It's offered as an option in the dialogue.
代表 Sport Utility Vehicle，一种更大的汽车类型，适合崎岖道路或家庭。在对话中作为选项提供。
compact
A small-sized car that's easy to park and drive in cities. John considers a compact sedan for city driving.
一种小尺寸的汽车，便于在城市中停车和驾驶。约翰考虑购买紧凑型轿车用于城市驾驶。
unlimited mileage
No restriction on how many miles or kilometers you can drive without extra charges. John requests this for flexibility on trips.
没有对您可以驾驶多少英里或公里的限制，而无需额外费用。John 为了旅行的灵活性请求这个。
liability
Responsibility for damage or injury to others. Basic liability insurance is included in the rental to cover accidents.
对他人损害或伤害的责任。基本责任保险包含在租赁中，以覆盖事故。
collision damage waiver
An optional insurance that waives your responsibility for damage to the rental car in a collision. Sarah recommends it for protection.
一种可选保险，在碰撞中免除您对租用汽车损坏的责任。Sarah 推荐它以获得保护。
fuel-efficient
A car that uses less gas or fuel, saving money and being better for the environment. Both cars mentioned are fuel-efficient.
一辆使用较少汽油或燃料的汽车，能节省金钱并对环境更好。提到的两辆汽车都是省油的。
availability
Whether something like a car is free to rent on certain dates. Sarah offers to check availability for the dates.
某物如汽车是否在特定日期可供出租。Sarah 提出检查这些日期的可用性。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'd like to inquire about renting a car for a trip next month.
This is a polite way to start a conversation when asking for information. Use it to begin inquiries at service counters. 'I'd like to' makes it courteous, and 'inquire about' is formal for seeking details.
这是询问信息时开始对话的礼貌方式。在服务台开始咨询时使用它。'I'd like to' 使它礼貌，而 'inquire about' 是寻求细节的正式说法。
What type of vehicle are you looking for?
A common question to clarify customer needs. 'What type of' asks for categories, and 'are you looking for' implies searching for options. Useful for service providers to narrow down choices.
一个常见的问题，用于澄清客户需求。“What type of”询问类别，而“are you looking for”暗示正在搜索选项。对于服务提供商来说，有助于缩小选择范围。
I'm thinking something practical, maybe a compact or mid-size sedan.
This expresses preferences casually. 'I'm thinking' shows consideration, and 'maybe' suggests options. It's useful when discussing choices without committing yet.
这以随意的方式表达偏好。'I'm thinking'显示出考虑，'maybe'暗示选项。在讨论选择而尚未承诺时很有用。
The rate is usually around $45 a day.
This explains pricing clearly. 'Usually around' indicates an approximate amount, common in quotes. Use this pattern to give cost estimates in business talks.
这清楚地解释了定价。'通常约'表示一个近似金额，这是报价中常见的。请使用这种模式在商业对话中提供成本估算。
Would you need unlimited mileage?
A yes/no question to confirm extras. 'Would you need' is polite for offering options. It's practical for checking customer requirements in rentals or services.
这是一个用于确认额外选项的“是/否”问题。'Would you need' 是礼貌地提供选项的表达方式。它在租赁或服务中检查客户要求时很实用。
Basic liability is included, but we highly recommend adding our collision damage waiver.
This contrasts what's standard with suggestions. 'Is included' states what's free, 'highly recommend' strongly advises. Useful for explaining packages and upselling.
这对比了标准内容与建议内容。'已包含'表示免费的，'强烈推荐'表示强烈建议。有助于解释套餐并进行升级销售。
Would you like me to check availability for a mid-size sedan from July 10th to July 17th?
Offers help proactively. 'Would you like me to' is polite for assistance, and specifying dates shows attention to detail. Use this to confirm and proceed in transactions.
主动提供帮助。'Would you like me to' 是礼貌的协助表达，指定日期显示对细节的关注。使用此来确认并推进交易。
What's the total estimated cost for the week with that setup?
Asks for a summary of costs. 'Total estimated' seeks an approximation, 'with that setup' refers to chosen options. Essential for finalizing deals and understanding expenses.
要求费用摘要。“总预计”寻求近似值，“那个设置”指选择的选项。对于敲定交易和理解支出至关重要。