Energy Efficiency Program Consultation
A utility customer is speaking with an energy efficiency advisor about programs and incentives available to reduce their energy consumption and lower their bills.
公用事业客户正在与能源效率顾问交流，了解可用于减少能源消耗和降低账单的计划和激励措施。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
cut down
This phrasal verb means to reduce the amount of something, like expenses or usage. In this dialogue, it's used as 'cut down on my energy bills' to talk about saving money on utilities.
这个短语动词的意思是减少某物的数量，比如开支或使用量。在这个对话中，它被用作 'cut down on my energy bills' 来谈论在公用事业费用上节省金钱。
insulation
This noun refers to materials used to prevent heat or cold from escaping a building, helping to save energy. It's important in older homes to reduce energy loss.
这个名词指用于防止建筑物中热量或冷量逸出的材料，有助于节省能源。在老房子中，减少能源损失很重要。
appliances
This word means household machines or devices like refrigerators or washing machines that use electricity. In energy contexts, it refers to items that can be upgraded for efficiency.
这个词指的是像冰箱或洗衣机这样的使用电力的家用机器或设备。在能源语境中，它指的是可以升级以提高效率的物品。
energy audit
A professional check of a home's energy use to find ways to save. It's a first step in efficiency programs, helping identify problems like poor insulation.
对房屋能源使用进行的专业检查，以找出节约方法。这是效率计划的第一步，有助于识别如保温不良等问题。
rebates
Money returned to customers after buying certain products, like efficient appliances. It's an incentive to encourage energy-saving purchases.
购买某些产品后返还给客户的钱，例如高效能家电。这是鼓励节能购买的激励措施。
incentives
Rewards or benefits offered to encourage actions, such as discounts or rebates for using less energy. Useful in discussions about programs or promotions.
为鼓励行动而提供的奖励或福利，例如使用较少能源的折扣或退款。在讨论程序或促销时有用。
energy hog
An informal term for a device or appliance that uses a lot of energy inefficiently. It's like calling something a 'pig' for consuming too much.
一个非正式术语，指那些以低效方式大量消耗能源的设备或电器。就像称呼某物为“猪”因为它消耗过多一样。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm really looking to cut down on my energy bills, especially with summer coming up.
This sentence expresses a desire to reduce costs due to a specific reason. It's useful for starting conversations about saving money. Note the use of 'looking to' for future intentions and 'especially' to highlight a key factor.
这个句子表达了由于特定原因而减少成本的愿望。它有助于开始关于省钱的对话。请注意' looking to '的使用表示未来的意图，以及'especially'用于突出关键因素。
Could you tell me a bit about your home and your current energy usage habits?
A polite question to gather information. 'A bit about' means some details, and 'habits' refers to regular behaviors. This pattern is common in consultations to understand a customer's situation.
这是一个礼貌的用于收集信息的提问。'A bit about' 意思是提供一些细节，'habits' 指的是常规行为。这种模式在咨询中很常见，用于了解客户的情况。
An energy audit is often the first step. It helps identify specific areas where you're losing energy.
This explains a process and its benefits. 'Often the first step' shows commonality, and 'helps identify' uses the structure for purpose. Useful for advising on practical steps in service talks.
这解释了一个过程及其好处。「通常是第一步」显示了普遍性，「有助于识别」使用了目的结构。有助于在服务谈话中建议实际步骤。
Based on the results, you might qualify for rebates on insulation upgrades or high-efficiency appliance replacements.
This conditional sentence shows possible outcomes. 'Based on' means depending on, and 'might qualify for' indicates eligibility. It's practical for discussing incentives in programs.
这个条件句显示了可能的结果。“Based on”意思是“取决于”，“might qualify for”表示资格。它在讨论程序中的激励措施时很实用。
Replacing an old refrigerator alone can often lead to a noticeable drop in your monthly bill.
This highlights a benefit of an action. 'Alone' emphasizes one change's impact, and 'lead to' means result in. Great for explaining how small changes save money over time.
这突出了一个行动的好处。“Alone”强调了一个变化的影响，“lead to”意思是导致。非常适合解释小变化如何随着时间节省金钱。
Would you like me to walk you through the audit scheduling process?
An offer of help using 'walk you through' idiom, meaning to guide step-by-step. Polite and useful in customer service to offer assistance without pressure.
使用'walk you through'习语的帮助提议，意思是逐步指导。在客户服务中礼貌且有用，可以提供无压力的帮助。