Asking About Future Sales
A customer has heard rumors or is hoping for a specific item to go on sale soon and asks an employee if they know about upcoming promotions.
顾客听说或希望某件商品很快会打折，向店员询问他们是否知道即将到来的促销活动。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
upcoming
This word means something that is going to happen soon in the future, like an event or sale. Use it when talking about future plans, such as 'upcoming sales' in a store.
这个词的意思是即将发生在未来的事情，比如一个事件或促销活动。在谈论未来的计划时使用它，例如商店里的“即将到来的促销”。
sales
Sales refer to times when products are sold at lower prices to attract customers. It's a common word in shopping contexts, like 'summer sales' at supermarkets.
促销指的是以较低价格销售产品以吸引客户的时间。它是购物语境中常见的词汇，比如超市的“夏季促销”.
promotions
Promotions are special deals or offers to encourage buying, like discounts or bundles. Use this in stores when asking about 'current promotions' on items.
促销是鼓励购买的特别优惠或交易，例如折扣或捆绑销售。在商店询问物品的“当前促销”时使用这个。
rumor
A rumor is information that people talk about but is not confirmed to be true. It's useful when sharing hearsay, like 'I heard a rumor about a sale.'
谣言是人们谈论但未被证实为真实的信息。在分享传闻时很有用，比如“我听说了一个关于促销的谣言。”
upgrade
To upgrade means to replace something old with a better or newer version. In shopping, say 'I want to upgrade my TV' when looking for improvements.
升级意味着用更好或更新的版本替换旧的东西。在购物中，当寻找改进时，说“我想升级我的电视”。
official
Official means something that is formally approved or announced by an authority, like a company. Use it to distinguish real info from rumors, as in 'official promotions.'
官方指的是由权威机构（如公司）正式批准或宣布的事物。用于区分真实信息与谣言，例如“官方促销”.
flyers
Flyers are small printed advertisements handed out or posted to promote sales. They're common in stores; check them for 'weekly flyers' with deals.
传单是小型印刷广告，用于派发或张贴以促进销售。它们在商店很常见；查看它们以获取带有优惠的“每周传单”.
keep an eye out
This idiom means to watch carefully for something. It's a casual way to say you'll look out for opportunities, like 'keep an eye out for sales.'
这个习语的意思是仔细注意某物。这是一种随意的方式来表示你会留意机会，比如 '留意促销'。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I was just wondering if you knew anything about upcoming sales on electronics?
This is a polite way to start a conversation and ask for information. 'I was just wondering' softens the request, making it less direct. Use it in stores when inquiring about deals; it's useful for intermediate learners to sound courteous.
这是开始对话并询问信息的礼貌方式。'I was just wondering' 柔和了请求，使其不那么直接。在商店询问优惠时使用；对中级学习者来说，有助于听起来更有礼貌。
I can check our internal promotions calendar for you.
This sentence offers help by checking private resources. 'Internal' means inside the company only. It's practical for service roles; learn it to respond helpfully in customer service situations.
这个句子通过检查私有资源来提供帮助。「Internal」意味着仅限于公司内部。这在服务角色中很实用；学习它以在客户服务情况下提供有帮助的回应。
I heard a rumor that some 4K TVs might be going on sale next week.
This shares unconfirmed information politely. 'Going on sale' means becoming discounted. Use this pattern when discussing possible future deals based on what you've heard; it shows speculation with 'might.'
这以礼貌的方式分享未确认的信息。「Going on sale」意思是打折。用这个模式来讨论基于你听到的可能的未来优惠；它用'might'显示猜测。
I'm not seeing any official promotions listed for 4K TVs next week.
This reports negative findings clearly. 'I'm not seeing' is a casual way to say 'I don't see.' It's useful for explaining search results; the structure helps in giving updates without disappointing the listener.
这清楚地报告了负面发现。'I'm not seeing' 是说 'I don't see' 的随意方式。它在解释搜索结果时很有用；这种结构有助于在不让听者失望的情况下提供更新。
So, there's no definite information yet? Is there any chance something could be announced later in the week?
This confirms and follows up on information. 'Definite' means certain; 'any chance' asks about possibilities. Use this to seek more details in conversations; it practices question forms for clarification.
这确认并跟进信息。'Definite' 意思是确定的；'any chance' 是询问可能性。在对话中使用这个来寻求更多细节；练习用于澄清的疑问句形式。
New flyers often come out on Wednesdays or Thursdays for the following week's sales.
This gives advice on timing. 'Come out' means are released; 'often' shows frequency. It's helpful for suggesting when to check for updates; learn it to provide practical tips in shopping scenarios.
这提供了关于时机方面的建议。「Come out」意思是发布；「often」表示频率。它有助于建议何时检查更新；学习它以在购物场景中提供实用提示。
Okay, I'll keep an eye out. Thanks so much for checking for me!
This expresses agreement and gratitude. 'Keep an eye out' is an idiom for watching; 'thanks so much' is emphatic politeness. Use it to end interactions positively; it's a common closing phrase.
这表达了同意和感激之情。“Keep an eye out”是监视的习语；“thanks so much”是强调整礼。用它来积极结束互动；这是一个常见的结束语。
No problem! Hope you find what you're looking for. Let me know if you need anything else.
This is a friendly response to thanks. 'No problem' means you're welcome casually; 'hope you find' wishes success. It's essential for customer service; practice it for natural, helpful endings in dialogues.
这是一个对感谢的友好回应。'No problem' 是随意说“不客气”的意思；'hope you find' 是祝愿成功。它对客户服务至关重要；练习它以在对话中自然地、帮助性地结束。