Asking for Correction Fluid/Tape
You've made a small mistake on a document and need to borrow correction fluid or tape from a colleague to fix it.
你在文件上犯了个小错误，需要向同事借用修正液或修正带来修正。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
correction fluid
A white liquid used to cover up small mistakes on printed or written paper, like in offices.
一种白色液体，用于覆盖打印或书写纸张上的小错误，例如在办公室中使用。
correction tape
A thin tape that sticks over errors on documents to hide them quickly, often used instead of liquid.
一种薄带，用于粘贴在文档错误上快速隐藏它们，通常代替液体使用。
borrow
To take something from someone temporarily with the promise to give it back later, common in office sharing.
从某人那里暂时拿走某物，并承诺稍后归还，在办公室共享中常见。
typo
Short for 'typographical error,' meaning a small mistake made while typing, like a wrong letter.
'typographical error' 的缩写，意思是打字时犯的小错误，比如错误的字母。
re-print
To print a document or page again, often because of errors, but it can waste time and paper.
重新打印文档或页面，通常因为错误，但会浪费时间和纸张。
lifesaver
An informal expression for someone who provides crucial help in a difficult situation, showing gratitude.
一种非正式的表达，用于描述在困难情况下提供关键帮助的人，表达感激之情。
return
To give something back to its owner after using it, important in polite borrowing situations.
使用后将某物归还给其所有者，在礼貌的借用情境中很重要。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Emily, do you happen to have any correction fluid or tape I could borrow?
This is a polite way to ask for something you need. 'Do you happen to have' softens the request, making it less direct. Use it when borrowing office items from colleagues.
这是礼貌地请求所需物品的方式。'Do you happen to have'软化了请求，使其不那么直接。在向同事借办公用品时使用。
Oh, sure, John. Why? Did you make a mistake on something?
A friendly response to a request, showing willingness to help and curiosity. 'Oh, sure' means 'yes, of course.' It's useful for natural office conversations.
这是一个对请求的友好回应，表现出愿意帮助和好奇心。'Oh, sure' 意思是 '是的，当然'。它在自然的办公室对话中很有用。
Yeah, just a tiny typo on this report. Easier to correct it quickly than re-print the whole page.
Explains a small problem and why fixing it is better. 'Yeah, just' is casual agreement. This shows practical reasoning in work situations, using comparative 'easier than' for choices.
解释了一个小问题以及为什么修正它更好。'Yeah, just'是随意的同意。这展示了工作情境中的实用推理，使用比较'easier than'来表示选择。
Totally get it. I think I have some correction tape in my drawer. Hold on a sec.
'Totally get it' means 'I completely understand.' 'Hold on a sec' is short for 'wait a second,' informal for brief pauses. Good for empathetic and helpful responses.
“Totally get it”的意思是“I completely understand”。“Hold on a sec”是“wait a second”的缩写，非正式地用于短暂暂停。适合共情和有帮助的回应。
Thanks a lot, Emily! You're a lifesaver.
Strong way to express thanks. 'Thanks a lot' emphasizes gratitude, and 'You're a lifesaver' is idiomatic for big help. Use after receiving assistance in daily scenarios.
强烈的感谢表达方式。'Thanks a lot' 强调感激之情，'You're a lifesaver' 是表示巨大帮助的习语。在日常场景中收到帮助后使用。
Here you go. Just remember to return it when you're done!
'Here you go' hands over an item casually. 'Just remember to' politely reminds of an action. This teaches courteous borrowing etiquette with future tense 'when you're done.'
「Here you go」是随意递交物品的表达。「Just remember to」是礼貌提醒某项行动的表达。这句话使用未来时「when you're done」来教导借用时的礼貌礼仪。
Will do. Thanks again!
'Will do' means 'I will do it,' a quick agreement. 'Thanks again' repeats gratitude. Short and useful for ending polite exchanges positively.
『Will do』的意思是『我会做的』，是一种快速的同意表达。『Thanks again』是重复表达感谢。简短且适合以积极方式结束礼貌的交流。