Checking Machine Availability
A customer enters the laundromat and asks an attendant (or another customer) if there are any washing machines or dryers available.
顾客进入洗衣店，询问服务员（或另一位顾客）是否有可用的洗衣机或烘干机。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
available
Means something is free to use or ready right now. In this dialogue, it's used to ask if machines are open for use, like 'Are there any washing machines available?'
表示某物可以免费使用或现在就准备好了。在这个对话中，用于询问机器是否开放使用，比如‘有洗衣机可用吗？’
washing machine
A machine used to clean clothes with water and soap. Common in laundromats; say 'washing machines' when asking about ones that wash clothes.
一种使用水和肥皂清洗衣物的机器。在自助洗衣店常见；询问洗衣的机器时，说 'washing machines'。
dryer
A machine that dries wet clothes using hot air. Often used after washing; in the dialogue, it's asked if any are 'open' meaning available.
一种使用热风干燥湿衣服的机器。通常在洗衣后使用；在对话中，询问是否有‘空闲的’，意思是可用的。
detergent
A soap or powder used to clean clothes in a washing machine. In laundromats, you can buy it or bring your own; pronounced 'dih-TUR-jent'.
一种用于洗衣机清洗衣物的肥皂或粉末。在自助洗衣店，你可以购买或自带；发音 'dih-TUR-jent'。
vending machine
An automatic machine that sells small items like snacks or detergent for coins or bills. Useful in places like laundromats when you need something quickly.
一种自动售卖小物品如零食或洗涤剂的机器，使用硬币或纸币。在自助洗衣店等地方，当你急需什么时很有用。
counter
A flat surface in a shop or service place where you pay or get items. Here, it refers to the front desk where detergent packets are sold.
商店或服务场所中用于支付或领取物品的平面表面。这里指的是销售洗涤剂包装的前台。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, are there any washing machines available right now?
This is a polite way to start asking for information. Use 'Excuse me' to get attention, and 'right now' to specify the current time. It's useful for checking availability in public places like stores or services.
这是询问信息的一种礼貌方式。使用 'Excuse me' 来吸引注意力，并使用 'right now' 来指定当前时间。它在像商店或服务这样的公共场所检查可用性时很有用。
Let me check. Yes, it looks like there are two large machines free on the far wall.
This shows how to respond helpfully by first checking, then giving details. 'It looks like' is a casual way to describe what you see; 'free' means available here. Good for service situations.
这展示了如何通过先检查然后提供细节来有帮助地回应。'It looks like' 是一种随意描述你所见的方式；这里的 'free' 意思是可用。适合服务场景。
Great, thanks! And what about dryers? Are any of those open?
A follow-up question after getting good news. 'What about' connects to the previous topic; 'open' is like 'available' for machines. Use this to ask about related items smoothly.
收到好消息后的跟进问题。'What about'连接到之前的主题；'open'类似于机器的'available'。用这个来顺畅地询问相关物品。
Hmm, actually, the dryers are pretty busy at the moment.
This explains a problem politely. 'Hmm' shows thinking; 'actually' corrects or adds info; 'pretty busy' means very occupied, and 'at the moment' means now. Useful for giving updates on wait times.
这礼貌地解释了一个问题。'Hmm' 表示思考；'actually' 纠正或添加信息；'pretty busy' 意思是非常忙碌，'at the moment' 意思是现在。有助于提供等待时间的更新。
Do you also sell detergent here, or should I buy some from the vending machine?
This asks for options using 'or' to give choices. 'Also' means in addition; it's a yes/no question with alternatives. Perfect for inquiring about products in a store or service.
这是在使用 'or' 来提供选择选项的询问。'Also' 意思是额外；这是一个带有备选方案的 yes/no 问题。非常适合在商店或服务中询问产品。
We have single-use detergent packets available at the counter, or you can use the vending machine.
This offers choices clearly. 'Single-use' means for one load; 'packets' are small packs. It mirrors the question's structure. Use this to help customers decide in service roles.
这清楚地提供了选择。“Single-use”表示一次洗涤量；“packets”是小包。它反映了问题的结构。在服务角色中使用此来帮助客户决定。
No problem! Let me know if you need anything else.
A friendly way to end a conversation. 'No problem' means you're welcome; 'let me know' invites more questions. Common in customer service to show ongoing help.
一种友好的结束对话方式。'No problem' 意思是“不客气”；'let me know' 邀请更多问题。在客户服务中常见，用于显示持续帮助。