Inquiring about Waste Collection Schedule
A resident contacts the municipal waste management department to clarify their recycling or general waste collection days and rules.
居民联系市政垃圾管理部门，以澄清其回收或一般垃圾收集日期和规定。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
waste collection
The service of picking up trash or garbage from homes; in this dialogue, it refers to when the city collects general waste or recycling.
从家庭中捡拾垃圾或废物服务的; 在这个对话中，它指的是城市收集一般废物或回收物的时候。
recycling
The process of sorting and reusing materials like paper, plastic, and glass to reduce waste; useful for asking about eco-friendly disposal in communities.
对纸张、塑料和玻璃等材料进行分类和再利用以减少浪费的过程；用于询问社区中环保处置方式很有用。
address
The location of a home or building, including street name and number; providing it is key when inquiring about local services like waste pickup.
房屋或建筑物的位置，包括街道名称和编号；在询问当地服务如垃圾收集时，提供它至关重要。
bins
Containers for holding trash or recyclables; in this context, it means the outdoor garbage cans you put out for collection.
用于存放垃圾或可回收物的容器；在这种语境中，指的是您为收集而放置在户外的户外垃圾桶。
curb
The edge of a street or sidewalk where you place items for public services; commonly used in instructions for waste or delivery services in English-speaking countries.
街道或人行道的边缘，用于放置物品供公共服务使用；在英语国家，常用于废物或交付服务的说明。
bulky waste
Large items like furniture or appliances that can't fit in regular bins; requires special arrangements in municipal waste services.
无法放入普通垃圾桶的家具或电器等大型物品；需要在市政废物服务中进行特殊安排。
hazardous materials
Dangerous items like chemicals or batteries that need special handling; important for safety rules in waste management.
像化学品或电池这样的危险物品，需要特殊处理；对废物管理中的安全规则很重要。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hi, I'm calling to clarify the waste collection schedule for my new address.
This is a polite way to start a phone call for information; 'clarify' means to make something clear, useful for service inquiries. Grammar: Present continuous 'I'm calling' shows the current action.
这是开始电话询问信息的礼貌方式；'clarify' 意思是使某事清晰，有助于服务查询。语法：现在进行时 'I'm calling' 表示当前动作。
Could you please provide your full address so I can look that up for you?
A helpful request for details; 'look that up' means to search in a database. Useful in customer service to gather info politely. Grammar: 'Could you' is a polite conditional for requests.
一个有帮助的细节请求；'look that up' 意思是在数据库中搜索。在客户服务中，用于礼貌地收集信息很有用。语法：'Could you' 是用于请求的礼貌条件式。
General waste collection is every Tuesday, and recycling is every other Thursday.
This explains a schedule clearly; 'every other' means alternating weeks. Practical for describing routines like trash days. Grammar: Simple present tense for scheduled events.
这清楚地解释了一个时间表；'every other' 意味着交替的周。实用，用于描述像垃圾日这样的例行公事。语法：简单现在时用于计划事件。
Please place your bins at the curb no earlier than 6 PM the evening before collection day.
Gives specific rules with time limits; 'no earlier than' means not before that time. Useful for following municipal guidelines. Grammar: Imperative 'please place' for instructions.
提供带有时间限制的具体规则；'no earlier than' 意味着不在该时间之前。有助于遵守市政指南。语法：用于指示的祈使句 'please place'。
For bulky waste, you'll need to schedule a special pick-up through our website.
Explains how to arrange extra services; 'schedule a pick-up' means to book a collection. Helpful for handling large items. Grammar: Future 'you'll need to' for advice on actions.
解释如何安排额外服务；'schedule a pick-up' 意思是预约收集。处理大型物品很有帮助。语法：用于行动建议的将来时 'you'll need to'。
Perfect, that covers everything. Thank you so much for your help!
A positive way to end a conversation; 'covers everything' means it includes all needed info. Use this to show satisfaction in service calls. Grammar: Present simple for completion.
一种积极结束对话的方式；'covers everything' 意味着包括所有必要信息。在服务通话中用它来表示满意。语法：用于完成状态的现在简单时。