Checking Movie Availability
A customer finds a movie they want but needs to confirm if it's currently available for rental or if all copies are checked out.
顾客找到一部想看的电影，但需要确认它目前是否可以租借，或者是否所有拷贝都已租出。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
excuse me
A polite phrase used to get someone's attention, especially in public places like a store. It's like saying 'sorry to bother you' to start a conversation.
一种礼貌的表达，用于吸引某人的注意力，尤其是在像商店这样的公共场所。它就像说'抱歉打扰你'来开始对话。
available
Means something is ready to be used or taken, like a movie that can be rented right now. In stores, it checks if an item is in stock.
表示某物已准备好使用或取用，例如一部现在就可以租借的电影。在商店中，它检查物品是否有库存。
rent
To pay money to borrow something for a short time, such as a movie DVD from a video store. It's temporary, not buying it permanently.
支付金钱以短期借用某物，例如从视频店借电影DVD。这是暂时的，不是永久购买。
check
To look at or verify information, like checking a computer system to see if a movie is available. It's a common action word in service situations.
查看或验证信息，例如检查计算机系统以查看电影是否可用。它是服务情境中常见的行动词。
sci-fi
Short for 'science fiction,' a movie genre about future technology, space, or imaginary worlds. Useful for describing types of films.
“science fiction”的缩写，一种关于未来技术、太空或想象世界的电影类型。用于描述电影类型很有用。
copy
One version or duplicate of something, like a single DVD of a movie. In stores, it means how many are in stock.
某物的一个版本或副本，例如一部电影的单个DVD。在商店中，它表示库存数量。
shelf
A flat surface in a store where items like movies are displayed for customers to see and pick up.
商店中用于陈列电影等物品供顾客观看和取用的平面表面。
counter
The front desk in a store where you pay or return items. It's where transactions happen, like renting a movie.
商店中用于支付或退货的前台。它是交易发生的地方，比如租借电影。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I found this movie, "The Space Traveler." Is it available to rent?
This is a polite way to ask for help and inquire about availability. Use it when you need to check if something in a store can be rented. The question form 'Is it available?' uses simple present tense for current status.
这是礼貌地寻求帮助并询问可用性的方式。当您需要检查商店里的某物是否可以租借时使用它。疑问形式 'Is it available?' 使用简单现在时表示当前状态。
Let me check for you.
A helpful response from staff offering to verify information. 'Let me' is a polite way to suggest doing something for someone else. Useful in service roles or when assisting others.
工作人员提供的有帮助的回应，主动提出验证信息。「Let me」是一种礼貌的方式，建议为他人做某事。在服务角色或帮助他人时非常有用。
It's a sci-fi film.
This describes the movie's genre briefly. Use it to give more details about what you want. 'It's a' is a common pattern for identifying types of things.
这简要描述了电影的类型。请使用它来提供您想要的更多细节。'It's a' 是识别事物类型的常见模式。
One moment. Let me pull it up on the system.
Means 'wait a second' while checking a computer. 'Pull it up' is an idiom for retrieving information quickly. Good for tech-related checks in stores.
意思是检查电脑时说“等一下”。“Pull it up”是快速检索信息的习语。适合商店中的技术相关检查。
Okay, it looks like we have one copy left on the shelf. The other two are currently out.
This explains stock status using 'it looks like' for informal updates. 'Out' means rented or unavailable. Useful for giving availability info; note plural 'are' for 'the other two.'
这解释了库存状态，使用 'it looks like' 来进行非正式更新。'Out' 意为已租借或不可用。用于提供可用性信息很有用；注意 'the other two' 使用复数 'are'。
Great! So it's definitely available then?
A positive confirmation question. 'So...then?' seeks agreement. Use after good news to double-check. 'Definitely' adds certainty.
一个积极的确认问题。'那么...呢？'寻求同意。在好消息后使用以双重检查。'Definitely'添加确定性。
Yep, you should be good to go. Just bring it up to the counter when you're ready.
Casual approval meaning 'you're all set.' 'Should be good to go' is an idiom for readiness. Instructs next steps politely with 'just' for simplicity.
随意的批准，意思是“你准备好了”。“Should be good to go”是表示准备就绪的习语。用“just”礼貌地指示下一步，以强调简单。
Perfect, thank you so much!
Expresses strong thanks after positive help. 'Perfect' shows satisfaction. Common ending for interactions; 'so much' emphasizes gratitude.
在获得积极帮助后表达强烈的感谢。'Perfect'表示满意。互动的常见结尾；'so much'强调感激之情。