Discussing Nail Services
A customer is at a nail salon and discusses different types of manicures or pedicures, colors, and designs with the nail technician.
顾客在美甲店与美甲师讨论不同类型的美甲或美足服务、颜色和图案。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
manicure
A manicure is a beauty treatment for the hands and nails, like cleaning, shaping, and painting the nails. It's common to say 'I want a manicure' at a nail salon.
美甲是一种针对手部和指甲的美容护理，包括清洁、修形和涂指甲油。在美甲店说“我想要做美甲”是很常见的。
gel manicure
A gel manicure uses special gel polish that is cured under UV light for a shiny, long-lasting finish. It's popular because it doesn't chip easily.
凝胶美甲使用特殊的凝胶指甲油，在紫外线下固化，以获得闪亮且持久的涂层效果。它很受欢迎，因为不易脱落。
preference
Preference means your favorite choice or what you like best. In conversations, ask 'Do you have a preference?' to know what someone wants.
偏好是指你最喜欢的选项或最喜欢的东西。在对话中，问“您有偏好吗？”来了解某人想要什么。
last
In this context, 'last' means how long something stays good or doesn't fade, like 'How long does it last?' for nail polish duration.
在这种语境中，'last' 指的是某物保持良好或不褪色的时长，例如指甲油的持续时间“How long does it last?”。
nail art
Nail art refers to decorative designs or patterns on fingernails, such as drawings or added elements like glitter. It's a way to make nails look artistic.
美甲艺术指的是在手指甲上绘制的装饰性设计或图案，例如绘画或添加如闪粉等元素。这是让指甲看起来艺术化的一种方式。
French tip
A French tip is a classic nail design with white polish on the tips of the nails and a neutral color on the rest. It's simple and elegant.
法式指尖是一种经典的指甲设计，在指甲尖端涂抹白色指甲油，其余部分使用中性颜色。简单而优雅。
glitter
Glitter is shiny, sparkling material added to nails for a fun, eye-catching effect. You can say 'add some glitter' to request it.
闪粉是一种闪亮、闪烁的材料，添加到指甲上以产生有趣、引人注目的效果。您可以说‘添加一些闪粉’来请求它。
appointment
An appointment is a scheduled time to meet for a service, like at a salon. Ask 'Do I need an appointment?' if you're unsure.
预约是为服务而安排的见面时间，比如在沙龙。如果不确定，请问“我需要预约吗？”
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm looking to get a manicure today. What options do you have?
This sentence is useful for starting a conversation at a salon. 'I'm looking to get' expresses your intention politely, and 'What options do you have?' asks for choices. Use it when inquiring about services.
这个句子在沙龙开始对话时很有用。'I'm looking to get' 礼貌地表达你的意图，而 'What options do you have?' 询问选择。在询问服务时使用它。
Do you have a preference?
This is a polite question to ask someone's choice. It's common in service situations. The grammar uses 'do you have' for present simple questions about possession of preferences.
这是一个礼貌地询问别人选择的问题。在服务场合很常见。语法上使用 'do you have' 来表示关于拥有偏好的现在简单时态疑问句。
How long does a gel manicure typically last here?
This asks about duration. 'Typically' means usually or on average. It's practical for comparing services. Use present simple 'does...last' for general facts.
这是关于持续时间的询问。「Typically」意思是通常或平均而言。这对于比较服务很实用。使用现在简单时「does...last」来表示一般事实。
Are you looking for a specific color or design today?
This helps guide the customer. 'Are you looking for' is present continuous for current actions or needs. Useful for service providers to offer suggestions.
这有助于引导客户。'Are you looking for' 是现在进行时，用于当前行动或需求。对服务提供者提供建议很有用。
I'm open to suggestions for colors.
This shows flexibility. 'I'm open to' means willing to consider ideas. It's a polite way to ask for recommendations without deciding yet.
这显示了灵活性。'I'm open to' 意思是愿意考虑想法。这是礼貌地寻求推荐而不急于决定的方式。
We can definitely do French tips or glitter.
This confirms availability positively. 'Definitely' adds emphasis meaning certainly. Use it to reassure customers about what services are possible.
这积极确认了可用性。「Definitely」添加了强调，意思是肯定。使用它来安慰客户关于可能的服务。
Do I need an appointment, or can you take me now?
This checks availability. It's an alternative question structure with 'or' for options. Practical for walk-in situations at salons or services.
这检查可用性。它是用'or'表示选项的替代问题结构。适用于沙龙或服务的即到即服务情况。
We can take you right now!
This means immediate service is available. 'Right now' emphasizes urgency or immediacy. It's reassuring and uses present simple for current ability.
这意味着即时服务可用。'Right now'强调紧急或即时性。它令人安心，并使用现在简单时来表示当前能力。