Applying for a Business License
A new entrepreneur is visiting a government service center to apply for a business license, inquiring about required documents, procedures, and processing times.
一位新创业者正在政府服务中心办理营业执照申请，咨询所需文件、流程和办理时间。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
business license
An official document that allows someone to start and operate a business legally; essential for entrepreneurs applying to government offices.
一份官方文件，允许某人合法地启动和经营企业；对于向政府部门申请的企业家来说是必不可少的。
identification
Official proof of who you are, like a passport or ID card; often required for official applications to verify identity.
证明你是谁的官方文件，比如护照或身份证；通常在官方申请中需要，以验证身份。
proof of address
A document showing where you live, such as a utility bill; used to confirm your residence for business registrations.
显示您居住地点的文件，例如公用事业账单；用于为商业注册确认您的住所。
business plan
A written document outlining your business goals, strategies, and finances; needed to show how your business will operate and succeed.
一份概述您的业务目标、策略和财务的书面文件；需要显示您的业务将如何运营和成功。
procedure
The steps or process to follow for a task, like applying for a license; helps understand the order of actions in official matters.
执行任务要遵循的步骤或过程，例如申请许可证；有助于理解官方事务中行动的顺序。
compliance
Following rules and laws; in business, it means your application meets government standards to avoid rejection.
遵守规则和法律；在商业中，它意味着您的应用程序符合政府标准，以避免被拒绝。
business days
Working days excluding weekends and holidays; used to calculate processing times for official services, like 5 to 7 business days.
排除周末和节假日的营业日；用于计算官方服务的处理时间，例如5至7个工作日。
checklist
A list of items or tasks to ensure nothing is missed; useful for preparing documents before submitting an application.
一份项目或任务清单，以确保没有遗漏；有助于在提交申请前准备文件。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Could you tell me what documents I need to bring?
This is a polite way to ask for information using 'could you' for requests; useful when inquiring about requirements in official settings to sound courteous.
这是使用 'could you' 来礼貌地请求信息的表达方式；在正式场合询问要求时，使用它能显得更有礼貌。
For a new business license, you'll typically need your identification, proof of address, the proposed business name for a name pre-approval, and a detailed business plan.
This sentence lists requirements using 'you'll typically need' to indicate common needs; it's practical for explaining application steps and uses commas for listing items clearly.
这个句子使用 'you'll typically need' 来列出要求以表示常见需求；它对于解释申请步骤很实用，并使用逗号清晰地列出项目。
Do you have a specific business type in mind?
A yes/no question to gather more details; 'in mind' means thinking about something; helpful in conversations to clarify intentions during consultations.
一个是/否问题，用于收集更多细节；'in mind' 意思是想着某事；在咨询期间澄清意图的对话中有帮助。
What's the general procedure after I submit all the documents?
This asks about steps using 'what's the... procedure' for processes; 'general' means overall or typical; useful for understanding workflows in bureaucratic situations.
这是在询问使用 'what's the... procedure' 来描述过程的步骤；'general' 意思是整体的或典型的；有助于理解官僚情况下的工作流程。
Once you submit the complete application, it goes through a review process.
Uses 'once' to show sequence (after submission); 'goes through' means undergoes; explains official processes and is good for describing timelines in services.
使用 'once' 来表示序列（提交后）；'goes through' 意为经历；解释官方流程，并适合描述服务中的时间线。
About how long does the whole process usually take, from submission to receiving the license?
Inquires about time using 'about how long' for estimates; 'usually' indicates typical duration; essential for planning in administrative interactions.
使用 'about how long' 询问时间估计；'usually' 表示典型持续时间；行政互动中规划的必需。
Don't forget to check our website for a detailed checklist before coming in.
An imperative with 'don't forget' to give advice; 'before coming in' specifies timing; practical for reminding someone to prepare in advance for visits.
使用‘don't forget’的祈使句来给出建议；‘before coming in’指定了时间；实用，用于提醒某人在访问前提前准备。