Inquiring About Book Condition/Price
A customer finds a book of interest and asks the bookseller about its condition (e.g., any damage, missing pages) and the price.
顾客找到一本感兴趣的书，向店员询问其状况（如是否有损坏、缺页）和价格。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
condition
The state or quality of something, like a book. In this context, it means how good or damaged the book is. Useful when checking items in stores.
某物的状态或质量，例如一本书。在这个上下文中，它指的是书籍的好坏或损坏程度。在商店检查物品时很有用。
worn
Damaged or faded from use, like old clothes or book covers. Here, it describes the book's cover that looks old but not broken. Common for describing second-hand items.
因使用而损坏或褪色，像旧衣服或书封面。这里描述书的封面，看起来旧但不破损。常用于描述二手物品。
binding
The part of a book that holds the pages together, like the spine. 'Solid binding' means it's strong and not falling apart. Important for book shoppers to know.
书的将页面固定在一起的部分，就像书脊一样。'Solid binding' 意味着它结实，不会散架。对买书的人来说很重要。
highlights
Markings in a book where someone has underlined important parts with color, like yellow. In used books, no highlights mean it's clean. Useful for students buying books.
书中有人用颜色（如黄色）在重要部分划线的标记。在二手书中，没有高亮标记意味着书籍干净。对购买书籍的学生很有用。
margins
The empty spaces at the edges of book pages. 'Notes in the margins' means handwriting there. Checking this helps see if the book was annotated by previous owners.
书页边缘的空白空间。'边距笔记'意味着在那里手写。检查这个有助于了解书籍是否被先前主人批注。
intact
Complete and undamaged, with nothing missing. 'Pages intact' means all pages are there. Good word for describing condition in shopping situations.
完整且未受损，没有任何缺失。'Pages intact' 意味着所有页面都在。描述购物情境中状况的好词。
well-preserved
Kept in good condition over time, not much damage. For old books, it means it's surprisingly nice. Useful when praising the quality of vintage items.
随着时间推移保持良好状态，损坏很少。对于旧书来说，意味着它出奇地好。在赞美古董物品质量时很有用。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Could you tell me a bit about its condition?
This is a polite way to ask for information about the quality of an item. Use it in stores when you're interested in something second-hand. The structure 'Could you tell me...' is formal and indirect, good for intermediate learners to sound courteous.
这是礼貌地询问物品质量信息的一种方式。在商店中，当你对二手物品感兴趣时使用它。'Could you tell me...' 的结构是正式且间接的，适合中级学习者听起来有礼貌。
It's a bit worn on the cover, but the binding is still quite solid.
This sentence describes pros and cons of an item's condition using 'but' to contrast. 'A bit worn' softens the negative, and 'quite solid' emphasizes the positive. Useful for giving honest descriptions in sales or reviews.
这个句子使用'but'来对比描述物品状况的优缺点。'A bit worn'软化了负面影响，而'quite solid'强调了积极方面。在销售或评论中给出诚实描述时很有用。
Are there any highlights or notes in the margins?
A yes/no question to check for markings in a book. 'Any' is used for asking about existence in questions. Practical for buyers of used books or notebooks to ensure they're clean.
一个是/否问题，用于检查书中的标记。'Any' 用于疑问句中询问存在。实用于二手书或笔记本买家，以确保它们干净。
No highlighting or notes that I can see, which is great for a used book of this age.
This explains the condition positively with a relative clause 'which is great...'. 'That I can see' adds certainty. Use this pattern to reassure someone about quality, especially for older items.
这用关系从句 'which is great...' 正面解释了状况。'That I can see' 添加了确定性。使用这种模式来安慰别人关于质量，特别是旧物品。
What's the price for this one?
A simple, direct question to ask about cost. 'This one' refers to the specific item. Very common in shopping; intermediate learners should practice it for everyday purchases.
一个简单直接的询问成本的问题。'这个'指的是特定物品。在购物中非常常见；中级学习者应该练习它用于日常购物。
We have it priced at $25. We think it's a fair price for a copy this old and well-preserved.
This states the price and justifies it with 'for a copy this old...'. 'Fair price' means reasonable. Useful for sellers to explain value; the structure shows opinion with 'we think'.
这说明了价格，并用‘对于这样古老的副本...’来证明其合理性。‘合理价格’意味着合理的。卖家解释价值时有用；结构用‘我们认为’显示意见。