Explaining Route by Landmarks
A passenger or driver explains a route or a stop's location by referencing nearby landmarks, rather than just street names.
乘客或司机通过提及附近的地标来解释路线或站点的具体位置，而不仅仅是街道名称。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
excuse me
A polite phrase used to get someone's attention when you need to ask a question, like starting a conversation on a bus.
一个礼貌的短语，用于在需要问问题时吸引某人的注意，比如在公交车上开始对话。
get off
To leave a vehicle like a bus or train at a stop; it's a common phrasal verb for public transportation.
在停车点离开公交车或火车等车辆；这是公共交通的常见短语动词。
stop
A place where a bus pauses to let passengers get on or off; in this context, it refers to a bus stop.
公交车停下来让乘客上下车的场所；在这种语境中，指公交车站。
right after
Immediately following something, used to describe the next location or action in a sequence.
紧跟在某物之后，用于描述序列中的下一个位置或动作。
fountain
A structure with water shooting up, often in parks or public areas; here, it's used as a landmark to help describe directions.
一种水柱向上喷射的结构，通常在公园或公共区域；在这里，它用作地标来帮助描述方向。
visible
Able to be seen; in travel, it means you can spot something from where you are, like from a bus stop.
能够被看见；在旅行中，它意味着你能从你所在的位置发现某物，比如从公交车站。
staircase
A set of stairs inside or outside a building; 'grand staircase' means an impressive, large one, helping identify the library.
建筑物内部或外部的一组楼梯；“grand staircase”意为一个令人印象深刻的大型楼梯，有助于识别图书馆。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the City Library. Does this bus go there?
This is a polite way to ask for directions on public transport. 'I'm trying to get to' expresses your destination goal, and the question uses 'does' for yes/no answers about routes. Useful for starting inquiries.
这是公共交通工具上询问路线的礼貌方式。'I'm trying to get to' 表达你的目的地目标，问题使用 'does' 来获得关于路线的 yes/no 回答。用于开始询问很有用。
Yes, it does. You need to get off at the stop right after the big park.
A helpful response confirming a route. 'It does' is a short affirmative answer to a yes/no question. 'You need to get off' gives clear instructions using a modal verb 'need to' for necessity. Great for giving directions by landmarks.
一个确认路线的有帮助回应。'It does'是一个针对是/否问题的简短肯定回答。'You need to get off'使用情态动词'need to'来表示必要性，给出清晰指示。非常适合通过地标给出方向。
After Central Park, you'll see a large fountain on your left.
This describes a sequence of landmarks using 'after' for order and 'you'll see' for future prediction. 'On your left' specifies direction. It's practical for explaining routes without street names, common in real-life navigation.
这描述了一个使用“after”表示顺序和“you'll see”表示未来预测的地标序列。“On your left”指定了方向。这在不使用街道名称解释路线时很实用，在现实生活导航中很常见。
Okay, so Central Park, then the fountain, and then my stop. Got it.
This shows summarizing directions with 'so' for clarification and 'then' for sequence. 'Got it' is informal slang meaning 'I understand.' Useful for confirming understanding in conversations to avoid mistakes.
这展示了用 'so' 总结方向以澄清，以及用 'then' 表示顺序。'Got it' 是非正式俚语，意思是“我理解了”。在对话中用于确认理解，以避免错误。
Once you get off, walk a bit back towards the fountain, and you'll see a large building with a grand staircase.
Gives step-by-step instructions after alighting. 'Once you get off' means immediately after, 'walk a bit back' suggests a short distance, and 'towards' indicates direction. The relative clause 'with a grand staircase' describes the building. Ideal for detailed guidance.
提供下车后的逐步指示。“Once you get off”意为立即之后，“walk a bit back”建议短距离，“towards”表示方向。关系从句“with a grand staircase”描述建筑物。适合详细指导。
That's very helpful! Thank you so much!
Expresses gratitude politely. 'That's very helpful' acknowledges useful information, and 'thank you so much' is an emphatic way to say thanks. Always use this to end helpful interactions positively.
礼貌地表达感谢。'That's very helpful' 承认有用的信息，'thank you so much' 是强调感谢的方式。始终使用此短语以积极方式结束有帮助的互动。