Asking for a Small Favor
A neighbor asks for a simple favor, such as borrowing an ingredient or help carrying something heavy.
邻居请求一个小忙，例如借用食材或帮忙搬运重物。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
spare
An extra or additional item that you keep in case you need it, like a spare key or tool.
一个额外的或附加的物品，你保存它以防万一需要它，比如备用钥匙或工具。
borrow
To take something from someone with the promise to give it back later, often used when asking for temporary help from neighbors.
从某人那里拿走某物，承诺稍后归还，常用于向邻居请求临时帮助时。
ladder
A portable tool with steps or rungs that you climb to reach high places, common in home maintenance.
一种便携式工具，具有台阶或横档，用于攀登以到达高处，在家庭维护中很常见。
garage
A building or room attached to a house for parking cars, but often used to store tools and items.
一种附着在房屋上的建筑物或房间，用于停放汽车，但通常用于存放工具和物品。
sec
Informal short form of 'second,' used to mean 'wait a very short time,' like 'give me a sec' for quick actions.
“second”的非正式缩写形式，用于表示“等一会儿”，例如“给我一秒”用于快速动作。
lifesaver
A slang expression for someone who provides crucial help, making a difficult situation much easier, like saving the day.
一个俚语表达，指那些提供关键帮助的人，让困难的情况变得容易得多，就像拯救了一天。
appreciate
To feel grateful for someone's help or kindness, often said to show thanks in polite conversations.
对某人的帮助或善意感到感激，通常在礼貌的对话中说出来以表达感谢。
anytime
Means 'you're welcome at any time' or 'happy to help whenever,' used to respond positively to thanks.
意思是'随时欢迎'或'随时乐于帮忙'，用于对感谢的积极回应。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hope you're doing well.
This is a friendly greeting to check on someone's health or mood. It's useful for starting casual neighbor chats and shows politeness; use it instead of just 'hi' to build rapport.
这是一个友好的问候，用于询问某人的健康或心情。它适用于开始与邻居的随意聊天，并显示出礼貌；用它代替简单的 'hi' 来建立 rapport。
What can I do for you?
A polite way to offer help when someone approaches you. It's common in service situations and invites the other person to explain their need; great for neighbors to show willingness to assist.
当有人接近你时，提供帮助的礼貌方式。在服务情境中很常见，并邀请对方解释他们的需求；非常适合邻居展示愿意帮助的意愿。
I was wondering if you might have a spare ladder I could borrow?
This is a polite, indirect way to ask for a favor using 'I was wondering if' to soften the request. The structure with 'might' adds politeness; use it for borrowing items to avoid sounding demanding.
这是使用‘I was wondering if’来缓和请求的礼貌、间接方式来请求帮助。使用‘might’的结构增加了礼貌；用于借用物品时，以避免听起来像在强求。
Give me just a sec, I'll grab it for you.
An informal promise to do something quickly, where 'sec' means second and 'grab' means fetch casually. Useful for responding to requests; it reassures the person and keeps the interaction smooth.
一种非正式的承诺，表示会快速做某事，其中 'sec' 意为 second（秒），'grab' 意为随意取来。适用于回应请求；它能安慰对方并保持互动顺畅。
You're a lifesaver.
An idiomatic expression of strong thanks for helpful actions. It's hyperbolic but friendly; use it after someone does a favor to make them feel appreciated in everyday community interactions.
一种对有用行动表示强烈感谢的习语表达。它是夸张的但友好；在某人帮你忙后使用它，以在日常社区互动中让对方感到被欣赏。
No problem at all!
A casual way to say 'it's easy' or 'don't worry about it' when agreeing to help. No special grammar, but it's reassuring; perfect for downplaying favors to maintain good neighbor relations.
一种随意的方式，用来表示“很简单”或“别担心”，当同意帮忙时。没有特殊的语法，但很令人安心；非常适合淡化小恩惠，以维护良好的邻里关系。
Anytime, Sarah!
A warm response to thanks, meaning 'happy to help whenever you need.' It's short and positive; use it to end conversations on a friendly note and encourage future interactions.
对感谢的温暖回应，意思是‘随时乐意帮忙’。它简短而积极；用它来友好地结束对话，并鼓励未来的互动。