Inquiring About Amenities
A visitor asks about available facilities like changing rooms, lockers, showers, restrooms, or potential snack bars/cafes.
访客询问可用的设施,如更衣室、储物柜、淋浴间、洗手间或可能的小吃店/咖啡馆。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
changing rooms
These are private areas where people can change into swimsuits or regular clothes before and after swimming. They are common in pools and gyms for privacy and convenience.
这些是人们在游泳前后换上泳衣或普通衣服的私人区域。在游泳池和健身房中很常见,以提供隐私和便利。
lockers
Secure storage units where you can keep your clothes and belongings safe while using the pool. You often need a key, coin, or code to lock them.
安全的储物单元,您可以在使用游泳池时安全存放衣物和随身物品。通常需要钥匙、硬币或代码来上锁。
showers
Places to wash your body with water, usually after swimming to rinse off chlorine. They can be open or private depending on the facility.
用水清洗身体的地方,通常在游泳后用来冲洗氯。视设施而定,可以是开放式或私人式。
communal
Something shared by a group of people, like communal showers which are open areas for multiple users at once, often used for quick rinses.
一群人共享的东西,比如公共淋浴间是多个用户同时使用的开放区域,通常用于快速冲洗。
individual
Meant for one person only, like individual shower stalls that provide more privacy compared to shared areas.
仅供一人使用,例如个人淋浴间,与共享区域相比提供更多隐私。
snack bar
A small counter or area in a public place like a pool where you can buy quick, light foods and drinks, such as chips or soda.
公共场所如游泳池中的一个小柜台或区域,可以购买薯片或苏打水等快速、轻便的食物和饮料。
cafe
A casual place to sit and have coffee, tea, sandwiches, or other light meals and drinks. It's more relaxed than a full restaurant.
一个休闲的地方,可以坐下来喝咖啡、茶、三明治或其他轻食和饮料。它比全餐厅更放松。
beverages
A formal word for drinks, including water, juice, coffee, or soda. Use it when talking about options in a menu or facility.
饮料的正式说法,包括水、果汁、咖啡或苏打水。在谈论菜单或设施的选项时使用。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm thinking of using the pool later. Do you have changing rooms and lockers available?
This is a polite way to start a conversation and ask about facilities. 'Excuse me' gets attention, 'I'm thinking of' softens the request, and 'Do you have... available?' is a yes/no question useful for inquiring about amenities in public places like pools.
这是开始对话并询问设施的一种礼貌方式。'打扰一下'用来吸引注意,'我打算'软化了请求,'你们有...可用吗?'是一个是非问题,在像游泳池这样的公共场所询问便利设施时非常有用。
Yes, absolutely! We have spacious changing rooms for both men and women, and a good number of lockers.
This enthusiastic response uses 'absolutely' to show strong agreement. 'Spacious' means roomy, and 'for both men and women' specifies inclusivity. It's useful for service staff to describe facilities positively and informatively.
这个热情的回应使用 'absolutely' 来表示强烈的同意。'Spacious' 意思是宽敞的,'for both men and women' 指定了包容性。这对服务人员正面且信息性地描述设施很有用。
That's good to know. And what about showers after swimming? Are there private shower stalls or an open area?
'That's good to know' acknowledges information politely. The follow-up question uses 'what about' to ask for more details and alternatives with 'or'. This pattern is great for continuing conversations and seeking specifics in inquiries.
“That's good to know”礼貌地承认信息。后续问题使用“what about”询问更多细节,并用“or”表示备选方案。这种模式非常适合继续对话并在询问中寻求具体信息。
We have both! There are communal showers for a quick rinse and also individual shower stalls for more privacy.
'We have both' directly answers a choice question. It explains options with 'for a quick rinse' (purpose) and 'for more privacy' (benefit). This structure is helpful for describing choices in facilities or services.
‘We have both’直接回答了选择性问题。它用‘for a quick rinse’(目的)和‘for more privacy’(益处)解释选项。这种结构有助于描述设施或服务的选择。
Perfect. One last thing, is there a snack bar or a cafe nearby where I could grab something to eat or drink?
'Perfect' shows satisfaction. 'One last thing' signals the final question. 'Grab something' is casual for getting food quickly. Use this to wrap up inquiries while asking about nearby options.
“Perfect”表示满意。“One last thing”标志着最后一个问题。“Grab something”是非正式的快速获取食物的方式。用这个来结束询问,同时询问附近的选项。
Indeed! Right outside the pool area, there's a small cafe called 'The Refreshment Spot'. They offer light snacks, sandwiches, and a variety of beverages.
'Indeed' means 'yes, that's true' in a formal way. It gives directions with 'right outside' and describes offerings. This is useful for guiding people and listing amenities in customer service.
‘Indeed’的意思是‘是的,这是真的’,是一种正式的表达方式。它用‘right outside’提供方向,并描述提供的服务。这在引导人们并在客户服务中列出便利设施时很有用。
Sounds great! You've been very helpful. Thank you!
'Sounds great' expresses positive reaction. 'You've been very helpful' thanks someone for assistance using present perfect for ongoing help. This polite closing is essential for ending helpful conversations.
「Sounds great」表达积极反应。「You've been very helpful」使用现在完成时感谢某人的持续帮助。这句礼貌的结束语对于结束有帮助的对话至关重要。
You're welcome! Enjoy your swim!
'You're welcome' is the standard response to 'thank you'. 'Enjoy your swim' wishes well for the activity. Use this to end service interactions warmly and positively.
'You're welcome' 是对 'thank you' 的标准回应。'Enjoy your swim' 是对该活动的美好祝愿。使用这个来温暖而积极地结束服务互动。