Renting a Bicycle/Scooter
A person wants to rent a shared bicycle or electric scooter and asks how to use the app or payment system.
一个人想租用共享自行车或电动滑板车，并询问如何使用应用程序或支付系统。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
e-scooter
Short for electric scooter, a small vehicle powered by electricity that you ride standing up, often rented via an app for short urban trips.
电动滑板车的缩写，一种小型电动车辆，用户站立骑行，通常通过APP租借用于短途城市出行。
app
Short for application, a software program on your smartphone used for tasks like renting vehicles or making payments.
Application 的缩写，即智能手机上用于租车或支付等任务的软件程序。
QR code
A square barcode that you scan with your phone's camera to access information or unlock services, common in apps for renting bikes or scooters.
一种方形条形码，您可以用手机相机扫描来访问信息或解锁服务，在租借自行车或滑板车的应用中很常见。
payment method
A way to pay for something, such as using a credit card or digital wallet, required when renting shared vehicles.
一种支付方式，例如使用信用卡或数字钱包，在租用共享车辆时需要。
link
In this context, to connect or add something like a credit card to your account so you can use it for payments.
在此上下文中，将信用卡等物品连接或添加到您的帐户，以便您可以用于支付。
credit card
A plastic card issued by a bank that allows you to borrow money for purchases and pay later, widely used for online and app payments.
由银行发行的塑料卡，允许您借钱购买商品并稍后支付，广泛用于在线和应用支付。
unlock
To activate or start using a rented vehicle, often by scanning a code in the app after payment is set up.
激活或开始使用租用的车辆，通常在设置付款后，通过在应用中扫描代码。
affordable
Reasonably priced or not too expensive, describing services like short scooter rides that don't cost much.
价格合理或不太贵，描述像短途滑板车骑行这样的服务，不会花费太多。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I'm trying to rent one of these e-scooters, but I'm not sure how to use the app.
This is a polite way to ask for help when facing a problem. Use it to start a conversation for assistance. 'Excuse me' is a common interrupter, and 'I'm trying to' shows an ongoing effort.
这是面对问题时礼貌地寻求帮助的方式。使用它来开始寻求援助的对话。'Excuse me' 是常见的打断语，'I'm trying to' 显示出正在进行的努力。
Have you downloaded the 'Scoot Fast' app yet?
A yes/no question using present perfect 'have you downloaded' to check if an action is completed. Useful for confirming app usage in tech-related talks; 'yet' implies expectation of completion.
一个使用现在完成时“have you downloaded”的是非问题，用于检查动作是否完成。在技术相关对话中确认应用使用很有用；“yet”暗示完成的期望。
When I try to scan the QR code, it's asking for a payment method.
Describes a problem using present simple 'it's asking' for ongoing app behavior. Helpful for explaining tech issues; 'when' clause shows the condition triggering the problem.
使用现在简单时 'it's asking' 描述问题，以表示正在进行的 app 行为。有助于解释技术问题；'when' 从句显示触发问题的条件。
You need to link a credit card or a mobile payment service like Apple Pay or Google Pay to your account first.
Gives instructions with 'need to' for necessity and 'first' for sequence. Examples like 'Apple Pay' clarify options. Use this pattern to explain setup steps in apps.
使用 'need to' 表示必要性，'first' 表示顺序，给出指示。像 'Apple Pay' 这样的例子澄清选项。使用此模式在应用中解释设置步骤。
Do they charge per minute or per ride?
An alternative question (or) asking about pricing options. 'Charge' means to bill; useful in service inquiries. Simple structure for comparing choices.
一个替代问题（或）询问定价选项。'Charge' 意思是计费；适用于服务查询。用于比较选择的简单结构。
There's usually a small unlock fee, like one dollar, and then it's charged per minute after that.
Explains a process with 'usually' for generality, 'like' for examples, and sequence words 'and then...after that'. Practical for describing costs; helps learners understand fee structures.
使用'usually'表示一般性，'like'表示例子，以及顺序词'and then...after that'来解释过程。描述成本的实用方法；帮助学习者理解费用结构。
Thanks for your help! I think I can manage it now.
Expresses gratitude and confidence with 'thanks for' and 'I think' for opinion. 'Manage it' means handle the task alone. Use at the end of helpful conversations to show resolution.
用 'thanks for' 和 'I think' 表达感激和信心，用于表示意见。'Manage it' 意味着自己处理任务。在有帮助的对话结束时使用，以显示解决。