Choosing a Movie and Buying Tickets
Two friends discuss what movie they want to see, check showtimes, and then proceed to buy tickets at a cinema or online.
两位朋友讨论他们想看哪部电影，查看放映时间，然后去电影院或在线购票。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
up for
This phrase means willing or interested in doing something, often used casually to check if someone wants to join an activity.
这个短语的意思是愿意或对做某事感兴趣，通常随意用于检查某人是否想加入一项活动。
flick
An informal word for a movie or film, commonly used in everyday conversations about entertainment.
一个非正式的词，用于指代电影或影片，在关于娱乐的日常对话中常用。
sci-fi
Short for science fiction, a genre of movies or books involving futuristic technology, space, or imaginary science.
科学幻想的简称，一种涉及未来技术、太空或虚构科学的电影或书籍类型。
showtimes
The specific times when a movie is scheduled to start at a cinema, useful when planning to watch a film.
电影在电影院开始放映的具体时间，在计划观看电影时很有用。
weekday
Any day of the week from Monday to Friday, when most people work or go to school, as opposed to weekends.
一周从周一到周五的任何一天，大多数人工作或上学，与周末相对。
QR code
A type of barcode scanned by phones to access digital tickets or information, common for online purchases like movie tickets.
一种由手机扫描的条形码，用于访问数字票据或信息，在电影票等在线购买中很常见。
cinema
A place where movies are shown, also called a theater; used in British English more commonly than 'movie theater' in American English.
展示电影的地方，也称为剧院；在英式英语中使用比美式英语中的'movie theater'更常见。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey John, are you still up for catching a movie tonight?
This is a casual invitation to watch a movie. 'Up for' expresses interest, and 'catching a movie' is slang for seeing a film. Use it to suggest plans with friends.
这是一个看电影的随意邀请。'Up for'表示兴趣，'catching a movie'是看电影的俚语。用于向朋友建议计划。
What did you have in mind?
This question asks for someone's suggestion or preference. It's a polite way to continue a conversation about choices, like selecting a movie.
这个问题是在询问某人的建议或偏好。它是一种礼貌的方式，继续关于选择的话题，比如选电影。
Let's check the showtimes.
This suggests looking up movie start times together. 'Let's' is used for joint actions, making it collaborative and natural in planning situations.
这暗示着一起查询电影的开场时间。'Let's' 用于联合行动，在规划情境中使其协作且自然。
How about we go for the 7:00 PM 'Cosmic Journey'?
This proposes a specific option. 'How about' introduces a suggestion, and the structure shows time and movie name clearly. Useful for making decisions in groups.
这提出了一个具体选项。'How about' 引入了一个建议，结构清楚地显示了时间和电影名称。有助于团体决策。
Two tickets for 'Cosmic Journey' at 7:00 PM.
This is a direct request for buying tickets. It specifies quantity, movie, and time. Practice this for booking at counters or online.
这是一个直接的购票请求。它指定了数量、电影和时间。在柜台或在线预订时练习这个。
I'll send you the QR code for the tickets.
This informs someone about sharing digital ticket info. 'QR code' refers to scannable tickets; use it after online purchases to confirm plans.
这告知某人关于分享数字门票信息。'二维码'指的是可扫描的门票；在网上购买后使用它来确认计划。
See you at the cinema around 6:45 PM then?
This confirms meeting time and place. 'Around' means approximately, and 'then?' seeks agreement. It's a friendly way to end planning talks.
这确认了见面的时间和地点。'Around' 意思是大约，'then?' 是寻求同意。这是一种友好结束规划讨论的方式。