Asking for Supplies
An employee needs a common office supply (e.g., pens, paper, stapler) and asks a colleague or the office manager for it.
一名员工需要常见的办公用品（例如钢笔、纸张、订书机），并向同事或办公室经理索要。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
cabinet
A piece of furniture with doors or drawers used for storing items, like office supplies in a workplace.
一种带有门或抽屉的家具，用于存放物品，例如工作场所的办公用品。
break room
A shared room in an office where employees can relax, eat, or get supplies during breaks.
办公室中一个共享房间，员工可以在休息时间放松、进餐或获取用品。
stash
A small hidden or personal supply of something useful, often kept for quick access.
有用事物的少量隐藏或个人供应，通常为了快速访问而保留。
sticky notes
Small pieces of paper with adhesive on the back for writing quick reminders that can stick to surfaces.
背面带有粘合剂的小纸片，用于书写快速提醒，可粘贴在表面上。
heads-up
Informal way to give advance notice or a tip about something important to watch out for.
非正式的方式，用于提前通知或提供关于需要注意的重要事项的提示。
strike out
Informal expression meaning to fail or have no success in finding or doing something.
意为在寻找或做某事时失败或没有成功的非正式表达。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Michael, do you happen to know where we keep the extra pens? I'm completely out.
This is a polite way to ask for information in a casual workplace setting. 'Do you happen to know' softens the question to make it less direct, and 'I'm completely out' means you have none left. Useful for starting a request without sounding demanding.
这是职场随意场合下礼貌询问信息的方式。'Do you happen to know' 使问题柔和，不那么直接；'I'm completely out' 表示完全没有剩下。适合开始请求而不显得强求。
Most of the general office supplies are in the cabinet next to the printer in the break room.
This sentence gives clear directions using prepositions like 'in,' 'next to,' and 'in' to describe location. It's practical for explaining where things are kept in an office, helping colleagues navigate shared spaces.
这个句子使用像 'in'、'next to' 和 'in' 这样的介词来描述位置，提供清晰的指示。它在解释办公室中物品存放位置时很实用，帮助同事在共享空间中导航。
The break room, got it. I must have missed that. Thanks!
A quick way to acknowledge information and show understanding. 'Got it' is informal for 'I understand,' and 'I must have missed that' politely admits oversight. Use this to confirm and thank someone briefly.
一种快速承认信息并显示理解的方式。'Got it' 是 '我明白' 的非正式表达，'I must have missed that' 礼貌地承认疏忽。使用此短语来简要确认并感谢某人。
If you can't find what you need there, let me know.
This offers further help using a conditional 'if' clause. It's a common polite expression in teamwork, showing willingness to assist, and useful for building good relationships at work.
这使用条件 'if' 从句提供进一步的帮助。它是团队合作中常见的礼貌表达，显示出愿意提供帮助，并有助于在工作中建立良好关系。
And while I'm asking, do you know if we have any more of those sticky notes? The smaller ones?
This chains a second question politely with 'And while I'm asking.' It uses 'if' for a yes/no question and specifies 'the smaller ones' for clarity. Great for adding related requests without interrupting the conversation.
这用‘趁着我在问’礼貌地将第二个问题串联起来。它使用‘if’来提出是非题，并指定‘小一点的那种’以求清晰。非常适合在不打断对话的情况下添加相关请求。
Check the same cabinet, but if they're not there, you might need to put in a request with Lisa from admin.
This gives advice with a contrast using 'but' and a suggestion with 'might need to.' 'Put in a request' means to formally ask for something. Useful for guiding someone through office procedures.
这提供了一个使用'but'的对比建议，以及使用'might need to'的建议。'Put in a request'意思是正式请求某事。有助于指导某人完成办公室程序。
Thanks for the heads-up on Lisa.
An informal thank you for useful information. 'Heads-up' means advance notice. This is a natural way to appreciate tips in casual office talks, helping express gratitude quickly.
对有用信息的一种非正式感谢。“Heads-up”意为提前通知。这是自然地欣赏办公室随意交谈中的提示，帮助快速表达感激之情。
Let me know if you strike out with the pens.
Offers help if something fails, using 'strike out' idiomatically for 'fail.' The conditional 'if' makes it supportive. Use this to show you're available for backup in workplace interactions.
如果某事失败，提供帮助，使用“strike out”作为“失败”的习语。条件“if”使其具有支持性。在工作互动中使用此来显示你可用作备份。