Asking for Transfer Information
A passenger asks the bus driver or a fellow passenger for information on how to transfer to another bus line to reach their final destination.
乘客向公交司机或同车乘客询问如何换乘其他公交线路才能到达他们的最终目的地。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
transfer
To change from one bus or vehicle to another to continue your journey; useful when asking about bus routes that require switching lines.
为了继续您的旅程，从一辆公交车或车辆换乘到另一辆；询问需要换乘线路的公交路线时很有用。
get off
To leave a bus, train, or similar vehicle at a stop; a common phrase in public transportation contexts.
离开公交车、火车或类似车辆在停靠站；公共交通语境中常见的短语。
catch
To board or take a bus or train in time; often used like 'catch the bus' meaning to get on it.
及时登上或乘坐公交车或火车；常用于“catch the bus”，意思是上车。
stops
The places where a bus pauses to pick up or drop off passengers; count them to know how far your destination is.
公交车停下来搭载或下客的地方；数一数它们，就能知道目的地还有多远。
line
A specific bus route identified by a number, like 'Line 12'; essential for navigating public transport systems.
一条由数字标识的特定公交路线，例如 '12号线'；对于导航公共交通系统至关重要。
got it
An informal way to say 'I understand' or 'Okay, noted'; helpful in conversations to confirm information quickly.
一种非正式的说法，表示“我理解”或“好的，记住了”；在对话中帮助快速确认信息。
look out for
To watch carefully for a landmark or sign; useful for identifying your stop without relying only on names.
仔细留意地标或标志；有助于在不完全依赖名称的情况下识别您的停靠点。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, driver. Could you tell me how to get to the City Museum from here?
This is a polite way to ask for directions on a bus; 'Could you tell me' is a formal request structure using 'could' for politeness, and 'get to' means 'reach or arrive at'. Use it to start inquiries with strangers.
这是公交车上询问路线的礼貌方式；‘Could you tell me’是用‘could’表示礼貌的正式请求结构，‘get to’意为‘到达或抵达’。用它来开始向陌生人询问。
This bus doesn't go there directly. You'll need to transfer.
Explains that a direct route isn't available and suggests changing buses; 'doesn't go...directly' uses negation for routes, and 'you'll need to' is future necessity with 'will'. Practical for giving or receiving travel advice.
解释没有直达路线可用，并建议换乘公交车；'doesn't go...directly' 使用路线否定，'you'll need to' 是使用 'will' 的未来必要性。对于给出或接收旅行建议很实用。
What's the best way to transfer then? Which bus line should I take?
Asks for the optimal method and specific details; 'What's the best way' seeks recommendations, and 'should I' asks for advice. This pattern is useful for clarifying options in travel situations.
询问最佳方法和具体细节；'What's the best way'寻求推荐，'should I'询问建议。这种模式在旅行情况下澄清选项很有用。
Your best bet is to get off at Central Station, which is about five stops from here.
Gives practical advice with a landmark stop; 'your best bet' means the most reliable option idiomatically, and 'which is' adds relative clause for details. Helps in explaining routes step by step.
提供使用地标站的实用建议；'your best bet' 在习语中表示最可靠的选择，'which is' 添加关系从句以提供细节。有助于逐步解释路线。
Line 12, got it. And how many stops is it from Central Station to the museum on Line 12?
Confirms understanding and asks for distance; 'got it' is casual confirmation, and 'how many stops is it' inquires about journey length. Useful for interactive questioning in directions.
确认理解并询问距离；'got it' 是随意确认，'how many stops is it' 询问旅程长度。有助于方向的互动提问。
It's only two stops from Central Station. Just look out for the large glass building.
Describes short distance and a visual cue; 'it's only' emphasizes brevity, and 'just' suggests simplicity. This helps learners describe easy-to-spot landmarks for better navigation.
描述了短距离和视觉提示；'it's only' 强调简短，'just' 暗示简单。这有助于学习者描述易于识别的地标，以实现更好的导航。
Perfect! Thank you so much for your help, driver. I really appreciate it.
Expresses gratitude emphatically; 'thank you so much' intensifies thanks, and 'I really appreciate it' shows sincere thanks. Always use polite closings in service interactions like with a bus driver.
强烈表达感激之情；'非常感谢'加强了感谢，'我真的很感激'显示真诚的感谢。在与公交车司机等服务互动中，始终使用礼貌的结束语。