Asking about Bus/Train Routes or Schedules
A passenger needs to find out which bus/train to take to their destination or when the next service is arriving.
一位乘客需要查询去目的地的公交/火车路线，或者下一班车何时到来。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
bus line
A bus line refers to a specific route or number of a bus service, like 'line 14'. Use it when asking which bus to take to a place.
公交线路指的是公交服务的特定路线或编号，例如‘14号线’。在询问去某地该坐哪辆公交时使用。
directly
Directly means straight to the destination without stops or changes. It's useful for confirming if a transport goes right to your spot.
直接意味着直达目的地，没有停靠或换乘。这有助于确认交通工具是否直接到达你的地点。
peak hours
Peak hours are busy times, like morning or evening rush hours when more people travel. Opposite is off-peak, which is quieter times.
高峰期是繁忙的时间，比如早晚高峰时段，此时更多人出行。与之相反的是低峰期，即较为安静的时间。
off-peak
Off-peak means less busy times, when services might run less often. Use this to understand bus or train schedules better.
非高峰期是指不太繁忙的时间，此时服务可能运行频率较低。使用此信息更好地理解公交或火车时刻表。
exact change
Exact change means paying the precise amount of money needed, no more or less, because drivers can't give change back.
精确找零意味着支付所需精确的钱数，不多不少，因为司机无法找零。
fare
Fare is the cost or price to pay for using public transport like a bus or train ticket.
票价是使用公共交通工具如公交车或火车票所要支付的费用或价格。
transit card
A transit card is a special card for paying public transport fares, like a bus pass that you tap to pay.
Transit卡是一种用于支付公共交通费用的特殊卡片，就像一张你轻触支付的公交卡。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm trying to get to the City Museum. Which bus line goes there?
This is a polite way to start asking for directions. 'Excuse me' gets attention, and 'which bus line goes there?' asks for the right route. Use it when you need help finding transport to a place.
这是询问路线的礼貌方式。'对不起'用于吸引注意力，而'哪条公交线路去那里？'是询问正确的路线。当你需要帮助找到去某个地方的交通工具时使用它。
The number 14 bus will take you directly there. It stops right outside.
This gives clear directions. 'Will take you directly' means no transfers needed. Useful for helping others or understanding responses about routes.
这提供了清晰的指示。'会直接带你去'意味着无需换乘。有助于帮助他人或理解关于路线的回复。
Do you know how often the number 14 bus runs?
This asks about frequency using 'how often' for schedule details. It's practical for planning travel and shows question structure with 'do you know'.
这使用'how often'询问频率，以获取时间表细节。它对规划旅行很实用，并展示了使用'do you know'的问句结构。
During peak hours, it's usually every 10-15 minutes. Off-peak, maybe every 20-25.
This explains schedules with time ranges. 'Every X minutes' is a common pattern for frequency. Use it to describe or ask about bus/train timings.
这解释了带有时间范围的时刻表。'每X分钟' 是频率的常见模式。使用它来描述或询问公交/火车的时刻。
Do I need exact change for the fare, or can I use a card?
This is an alternative question ('or') asking about payment options. Helpful for checking how to pay, and teaches 'do I need' for requirements.
这是一个替代问题（'or'），询问支付选项。有助于检查如何支付，并教导 'do I need' 用于要求。
You can use a transit card if you have one, or you can pay with exact change.
This offers choices with 'if you have one' condition. It's useful for explaining payment methods in transit situations.
这提供了带有「如果你有的话」条件的选项。它有助于解释交通情况下的支付方法。
Got it. Thanks so much for your help!
'Got it' means I understand, a casual way to acknowledge info. Followed by thanks, it's polite to end conversations. Use after receiving helpful advice.
‘Got it’表示我明白了，一种随意的方式来承认信息。后面跟着感谢的话，用于礼貌地结束对话。在收到有帮助的建议后使用。