Buying Tools at a Hardware Store
A customer is at a hardware store, asking a sales associate for advice on selecting the right drill or other tools for a specific home improvement task and inquiring about their features and prices.
顾客在五金店向销售人员咨询如何为特定的家居装修任务选择合适的电钻或其他工具，并询问其功能和价格。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
drill
A tool used for making holes in materials like wood or brick. In this dialogue, it's a power tool for home improvement tasks.
一种用于在木材或砖块等材料上打孔的工具。在这个对话中，它是用于家居改善任务的电动工具。
hammer drill
A type of drill with a hammering action to break through hard materials like brick. It's useful for DIY projects involving masonry.
一种带有锤击动作的钻机，用于突破砖块等硬质材料。它适用于涉及砌筑的DIY项目。
masonry
Building materials like brick, stone, or concrete. In the context, it refers to drilling into tough walls or structures.
砖、石或混凝土等建筑材料。在上下文中，它指的是钻入坚硬的墙壁或结构。
torque
The twisting power of a tool, like a drill, to turn screws or drill deep holes. Higher torque means more power for tough jobs.
工具的扭转力，例如钻头，用于拧螺丝或钻深孔。更高的扭矩意味着为艰难任务提供更多动力。
compact
Small and easy to handle or store. Here, it describes a drill that's not too big, making it good for home use.
小巧且易于处理或存储。这里，它描述了一种不太大的钻头，使其适合家庭使用。
kit
A set of tools or parts sold together, like a drill with battery and charger. It's convenient for beginners in home repairs.
一套一起销售的工具或零件，例如带有电池和充电器的电钻。对于家居维修的初学者来说很方便。
chuck
The part of a drill that holds the drill bit in place. A better chuck means it grips more securely for safer use.
钻头中固定钻头的部分。更好的卡盘意味着它握得更紧，使用更安全。
aisle
A walkway in a store between shelves where products are displayed. Stores use numbers like 'Aisle 7' to help customers find items.
商店中货架之间的走道，用于展示产品。商店使用像“通道7”这样的编号来帮助顾客找到物品。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm trying to decide on a drill for some home improvement tasks.
This is a polite way to start a conversation in a store, asking for help with a decision. Use it when seeking advice on buying something specific. 'Trying to decide on' shows hesitation and invites suggestions.
这是店里开始对话的礼貌方式，请求帮助做出决定。在寻求购买特定物品的建议时使用它。“Trying to decide on”显示出犹豫并邀请建议。
For both wood and brick, you'll definitely want a hammer drill.
This recommends a product based on needs. 'You'll definitely want' is a strong suggestion, useful for giving advice. It uses 'for both A and B' to specify requirements.
这是基于需求推荐产品。'You'll definitely want' 是一种强烈的建议，有助于给出建议。它使用 'for both A and B' 来指定要求。
Do you have any specific models you'd recommend?
A question to ask for product suggestions. 'Specific models' narrows it down, and 'you'd recommend' is polite for seeking expert opinion. Great for shopping scenarios.
这是一个询问产品建议的问题。“Specific models”缩小了范围，“you'd recommend”礼貌地寻求专家意见。非常适合购物场景。
What kind of price range are we talking about for those two?
This inquires about costs casually. 'What kind of... are we talking about' is informal and natural for discussing prices. Use it to avoid direct questions like 'How much?'
这是随意询问费用的表达。'What kind of... are we talking about' 在讨论价格时是非正式的且自然的。使用它来避免直接问像'How much?'这样的问题。
Both typically come as a complete kit, so yes, they'll include a battery and charger.
This explains product details positively. 'Typically come as' means usually, and 'so yes' connects ideas logically. Useful for describing what's included in purchases.
这积极地解释了产品细节。“Typically come as”意思是通常，“so yes”逻辑地连接想法。有助于描述购买中包含的内容。
That sounds reasonable.
A simple agreement on price or suggestion. It's polite and shows satisfaction. Use it in negotiations or when something fits your budget.
对价格或建议的简单同意。它礼貌且显示出满意。在谈判中或当某物适合你的预算时使用。
Thanks, that really clears things up.
Expresses gratitude and understanding. 'Clears things up' means makes it clearer, common in conversations after getting helpful info. End a discussion positively.
表达感激和理解。'Clears things up' 意思是让事情更清楚，在获得有用信息后的对话中常见。以积极方式结束讨论。
Could you point me to where I can pick one up?
Asks for directions in a store. 'Point me to' means show or direct me, and 'pick one up' means buy or get it. Practical for locating items.
在商店里询问方向的表达。'Point me to'的意思是展示或指引我，'pick one up'的意思是购买或获取它。用于定位物品很实用。