Adjusting Device Settings
Someone wants to adjust basic settings on their digital device, like screen brightness, font size, or notification sounds, and asks for help locating these options.
有人想调整他们数字设备上的基本设置，如屏幕亮度、字体大小或通知声音，并寻求帮助查找这些选项。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
tablet
A tablet is a portable electronic device like an iPad, used for reading, browsing the internet, and playing games. It's larger than a smartphone but smaller than a laptop.
平板电脑是一种便携式电子设备，如 iPad，用于阅读、上网浏览和玩游戏。它比智能手机大，但比笔记本电脑小。
adjust
To adjust means to change something slightly to make it better or more suitable, like changing the settings on a device to improve how it works for you.
调整意味着略微改变某物，使其更好或更合适，例如更改设备设置以改善其为您工作的方式。
brightness
Brightness refers to how light or dark the screen of a device is. You can increase it if the screen is too dim to see clearly.
亮度指的是设备屏幕的亮或暗程度。如果屏幕太暗看不清，您可以增加亮度。
dim
Dim means not bright enough, like when a screen is too dark and hard to read. It's the opposite of bright.
Dim 意味着不够明亮，比如屏幕太暗而难以阅读。它是明亮的反义词。
font size
Font size is the size of the text or letters on a screen. You can make it larger if it's too small to read comfortably.
字体大小是屏幕上文字或字母的大小。如果它太小而无法舒适阅读，您可以将其放大。
swipe
To swipe means to slide your finger quickly across the screen of a device to perform an action, like opening a menu.
滑动是指快速在设备屏幕上滑动手指以执行操作，例如打开菜单。
slider
A slider is a movable bar on a screen that you drag with your finger to adjust settings, like increasing or decreasing brightness.
滑块是屏幕上一个可移动的条，您可以用手指拖动它来调整设置，例如增加或减少亮度。
settings
Settings are the options in an app or device where you can change how it works, such as brightness or sound levels.
设置是应用程序或设备中可以更改其工作方式的选项，例如亮度或声音级别。
notification
A notification is an alert from your device, like a sound or message, to tell you about new emails or updates.
通知是来自您的设备的一种警报，例如声音或消息，用于告知您有关新电子邮件或更新的信息。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Michael, could you help me with something on my tablet?
This is a polite way to ask for help with a device. Use 'could you help me' to make a request softly. It's useful when starting a conversation about tech problems.
这是礼貌地请求设备帮助的一种方式。使用 'could you help me' 来柔和地提出请求。这在开始关于技术问题的对话时很有用。
Sure, Sarah. What's up?
This is a casual response agreeing to help and asking for more details. 'What's up?' is informal slang meaning 'What's the problem?' Good for friendly conversations.
这是一个随意的回应，表示同意帮忙并询问更多细节。'What's up?' 是非正式俚语，意思是'有什么问题？' 适合友好对话。
I'm trying to adjust the screen brightness. It's a bit too dim, and I can't seem to find the setting.
Here, the speaker describes the problem using present continuous 'I'm trying' for ongoing action, and 'can't seem to' for difficulty. Useful for explaining tech issues clearly.
在这里，说话者使用现在进行时“I'm trying”来描述正在进行的行动，以及“can't seem to”来表示困难。这对于清楚地解释技术问题很有用。
For brightness, swipe down from the top of the screen. You should see a slider there.
This gives step-by-step instructions using imperative 'swipe' for commands. 'You should see' suggests expectation. Perfect for guiding someone through device actions.
这提供了使用祈使动词“swipe”进行命令的逐步指导。“You should see”暗示了预期。非常适合指导某人完成设备操作。
For font size, you'll need to go into the 'Settings' app.
This uses future 'you'll need to' for advice on next steps. It's helpful in tutorials, showing how to navigate apps on devices.
这使用了将来时“you'll need to”来提供下一步的建议。在教程中很有帮助，展示如何在设备上导航应用。
Okay, swiping down worked for the brightness! Thanks!
This expresses success and gratitude. 'Worked for' means it solved the issue. Use this to confirm something helped and show appreciation.
这表达了成功和感激。'Worked for' 意思是它解决了问题。用这个来确认某事有帮助并表达欣赏。
For notification sounds, you'll generally find that under 'Settings' too, but look for 'Sound & Vibration' or 'Notifications'.
This provides general advice with 'generally' for common cases, and 'but' for variations. Useful for explaining settings that differ by device.
这提供了通用建议，使用“一般”表示常见情况，“但”表示变体。有助于解释因设备而异的设置。
Perfect! This is super helpful. Thanks for guiding me through it, Michael.
This shows strong thanks using 'super helpful' for emphasis. 'Guiding me through' means step-by-step help. Great for ending a helpful conversation.
这使用 'super helpful' 来强调，表达强烈的感谢。'Guiding me through' 意味着一步步的帮助。非常适合结束一段有帮助的对话。