Understanding the Instructions
A user arrives at the self-service car wash and tries to understand the instructions displayed on the machine or a sign for the first time.
用户第一次到达自助洗车场，试图理解机器或指示牌上显示的操作说明。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
insert
To put something into a machine or slot, like coins into a vending machine. In this dialogue, it means putting money into the car wash machine to start it.
将某物放入机器或插槽中，比如将硬币放入自动售货机。在这个对话中，它的意思是将钱放入洗车机以启动它。
coins
Small metal pieces of money used for payments. Here, they are inserted into the car wash machine as payment.
用于支付的小金属货币片。这里，它们被插入洗车机作为支付。
rinse
To wash something with clean water to remove soap or dirt. In car washing, it means spraying water to clean off the foam.
用干净的水清洗某物以去除肥皂或污垢。在洗车中，它意味着喷水以清洗泡沫。
wax
A substance applied to a car to make it shiny and protect the paint. The 'wax' option in the dialogue adds a protective layer.
一种涂在汽车上使之光亮并保护车漆的物质。对话中的 '蜡' 选项添加一层保护层。
skip
To choose not to do something or pass over it. In the conversation, it means not using the wax option this time.
选择不做某事或跳过它。在对话中，它意味着这次不使用蜡选项。
logical
Something that makes sense or follows a reasonable order. Here, it describes the step-by-step instructions for using the machine.
有意义或遵循合理顺序的事物。这里，它描述了使用机器的逐步说明。
mess up
An informal phrase meaning to make a mistake or do something wrong. Emma uses it to express worry about operating the machine incorrectly.
一个非正式的短语，意思是犯错或做错事。Emma 用它来表达对错误操作机器的担忧。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Insert Coins or Card first. Got it.
This sentence gives a simple instruction and confirms understanding. 'Got it' is a casual way to say 'I understand.' It's useful for following steps in machines or apps, and the structure is imperative (command form) followed by confirmation.
这个句子给出简单的指示并确认理解。'Got it' 是'I understand' 的随意说法。它适用于机器或应用的后续步骤，结构是祈使（命令形式）后跟确认。
I'm not sure if I need the 'Super Foam' or just the 'Rinse'.
This expresses uncertainty about choices using 'I'm not sure if' and 'or' for alternatives. It's practical for asking about options in services like car washes or restaurants, showing how to compare basic vs. advanced features.
这使用'I'm not sure if'和'or'来表达对选择的不确定性。它在询问像洗车或餐厅这样的服务中的选项时很实用，展示了如何比较基本与高级功能。
Looks like the 'Super Foam' is for a deeper clean, probably.
This uses 'looks like' to give an opinion based on reading instructions, with 'probably' to show it's not certain. It's useful for explaining product purposes and softens statements to avoid sounding too sure.
这使用“looks like”来基于阅读说明给出意见，用“probably”来显示不确定性。它在解释产品用途时很有用，并软化陈述以避免听起来太肯定。
Do we need that?
A short question using 'do we need' to ask for advice on whether something is necessary. It's a common pattern for decision-making in group situations, like shopping or services, and encourages discussion.
一个使用 'do we need' 的简短问题，用于询问某事是否必要，以征求建议。这是群体情境中决策的常见模式，如购物或服务，并鼓励讨论。
We can skip the wax this time.
This suggests avoiding an option using 'can skip' for permission or choice. It's helpful for prioritizing tasks and politely declining extras, with 'this time' implying it might be done later.
这表明避免使用 'can skip' 来表示许可或选择。它有助于优先安排任务并礼貌地拒绝额外事项，其中 'this time' 暗示可能以后再做。
Is that the right order?
This questions the sequence of steps with 'is that the right' structure. It's essential for confirming instructions in processes like cooking or using machines, emphasizing the importance of order in English.
这用‘那是正确的’结构质疑步骤的顺序。在像烹饪或使用机器这样的过程中确认指令至关重要，强调了英语中顺序的重要性。
Hope I don't mess it up!
An informal expression of hope using 'hope' with a negative clause. 'Mess it up' is slang for failing. It's useful for showing nervousness before trying something new, common in casual conversations.
一种使用‘hope’搭配否定从句的非正式希望表达。‘Mess it up’是失败的俚语。它有助于在尝试新事物前表达紧张，在随意对话中很常见。