Discussing a Major Purchase
A family talks about an upcoming large purchase, such as a car or an appliance, comparing brands, features, prices, and payment options.
一家人讨论即将到来的大宗采购，例如汽车或家电，比较品牌、功能、价格和付款方式。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
refrigerator
A refrigerator is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold. In this dialogue, it's the item the family is planning to buy.
冰箱是一种大型厨房电器，用于保持食物和饮料冷却。在这个对话中，它是家人计划购买的物品。
contenders
Contenders means the main competitors or top choices in a comparison. Here, Samsung and LG are the top contenders for refrigerators.
竞争者指的是比较中的主要竞争对手或顶级选择。这里，Samsung 和 LG 是冰箱的顶级竞争者。
pricing
Pricing refers to the cost or price of something. It's used when discussing how much items cost, like comparing prices of different models.
Pricing 指的是某物的成本或价格。它用于讨论物品的价格，例如比较不同模型的价格。
deals
Deals are special offers or discounts that make buying cheaper. People look for good deals when shopping to save money.
优惠是使购买更便宜的特别优惠或折扣。人们在购物时寻找好的优惠来节省金钱。
capacity
Capacity means the amount of space something can hold, like the size inside a refrigerator for storing food.
容量是指某物能容纳的空间量，就像冰箱内部用于储存食物的空间大小。
energy efficiency
Energy efficiency means using less electricity while still working well, which saves money on bills and is good for the environment.
能源效率意味着在仍然正常工作的情况下使用更少的电力，这可以节省账单费用并对环境有益。
financing
Financing is a way to pay for something over time, like monthly payments instead of all at once, often with interest or without.
融资是一种分期付款的方式，比如每月付款而不是一次性支付，通常带有利息或不带利息。
APR
APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate, which is the interest rate you pay on loans or financing. 0% APR means no interest.
APR 是 Annual Percentage Rate 的缩写，即您在贷款或融资中支付的利率。0% APR 表示无利息。
promotions
Promotions are special sales or discounts offered by stores to encourage buying, like extra deals on weekends.
促销是商店为鼓励购买而提供的特殊销售或折扣，例如周末的额外优惠。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Our old one is really on its last legs.
This is an idiomatic expression meaning something is almost broken or worn out and about to stop working. It's useful for talking about old appliances or items in everyday conversations. Use it when describing things that need replacing soon.
这是一个习语表达，意思是某物几乎坏了或穿旧了，即将停止工作。它在日常对话中谈论旧家电或物品时很有用。当描述需要很快更换的东西时使用它。
I've been doing some research.
This sentence uses the present perfect continuous tense to show ongoing action up to now. It's a common way to say you've been looking into information, like prices or products, before making a decision. Useful for shopping or planning discussions.
这个句子使用现在完成进行时来表示持续到现在为止的动作。这是表示你在做决定之前一直在调查信息（如价格或产品）的一种常见方式。对购物或规划讨论很有用。
Did you find any good deals?
This is a simple past question asking if someone discovered discounts. It's practical for inquiring about savings when comparing purchases. The structure 'Did you find + any + adjective + noun?' is common in consumer talks.
这是一个简单的过去时态问题，询问某人是否发现了折扣。在比较购买时询问节省方面很实用。结构 'Did you find + any + 形容词 + 名词？' 在消费者对话中很常见。
What are the main differences between the $2,500 Samsung and the $2,200 LG?
This question compares two products by price and brand, focusing on key differences. It's useful for making informed buying decisions. Note the use of 'between' for two items and specific details like prices for clarity.
这个问题通过价格和品牌比较两种产品，重点关注关键区别。这有助于做出明智的购买决定。请注意使用'between'来表示两个项目，以及使用价格等具体细节来增加清晰度。
Energy efficiency is important.
This declarative sentence states a fact or opinion simply with 'is + adjective.' It's helpful when discussing practical benefits of products, like saving money on utilities. Use it to prioritize features in comparisons.
这个陈述句用 'is + 形容词' 简单地陈述事实或观点。在讨论产品的实际益处时很有帮助，比如节省公用事业费用。在比较中用于优先考虑功能。
Are there any 0% APR financing deals?
This yes/no question asks about interest-free payment options. The structure 'Are there any + noun + deals?' is common in financial discussions. It's practical for big purchases to avoid extra costs.
这个问题是“是/否”问题，询问无息支付选项。“Are there any + 名词 + deals?” 这种结构在金融讨论中很常见。对于大额购买来说，这很实用，可以避免额外费用。
It's a good balance of features, capacity, and price.
This sentence uses 'balance of' to mean a fair mix of qualities. It's useful for evaluating products, showing how to weigh pros and cons. The structure helps in giving balanced opinions during decisions.
这个句子使用 'balance of' 来表示品质的公平组合。它在评估产品时很有用，展示了如何权衡利弊。这种结构有助于在决策时给出平衡的意见。
Let's go to Best Buy this weekend and check it out in person.
This suggestion uses 'Let's + verb' for proposing actions together, followed by 'and' for additional ideas. 'Check it out in person' means to see and test something physically. Great for planning shopping trips.
这个建议使用 'Let's + 动词' 来提出共同行动，后面用 'and' 添加更多想法。'Check it out in person' 意思是亲自查看和测试某物。非常适合计划购物之旅。