Reporting a Lost Item
A person needs to report a lost personal item (e.g., wallet, phone, keys) to a security guard or information desk.
一个人需要向保安或问讯处报告丢失的个人物品（例如钱包、手机、钥匙）。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
lost
Past participle of 'lose', meaning something is missing or cannot be found. Use it like 'I lost my keys' to report missing items in emergencies.
'lose'的过去分词，表示某物丢失或无法找到。像“我丢失了钥匙”那样使用，在紧急情况下报告丢失物品。
wallet
A small case for carrying money, cards, and ID. Common in daily life; say 'I lost my wallet' when reporting to security.
用于携带钱、卡和身份证的小型盒子。日常生活常见；向安保报告时说‘我丢了钱包’。
lost and found
A place or office where lost items are kept until claimed. Useful phrase for asking about missing things in public places like malls or offices.
一个地方或办公室，用于存放失物直到被认领。在商场或办公室等公共场所询问丢失物品的有用短语。
café
A small restaurant serving coffee and light meals. Pronounced 'caf-ay'; mention it when describing where you lost something.
一家提供咖啡和轻食的小型餐厅。发音为'caf-ay'；在描述丢失物品的地点时，请提及它。
leather
Material made from animal skin, often used for bags or wallets. Describe items like 'black leather wallet' to help identify them.
由动物皮制成的材料，常用于包或钱包。描述如“黑色皮革钱包”之类的物品以帮助识别它们。
ID card
Short for identification card, like a driver's license or student ID. Important for proving ownership in lost item reports.
身份识别卡的简称，如驾照或学生证。在丢失物品报告中用于证明所有权很重要。
credit cards
Plastic cards for paying without cash. List them when describing contents of a lost wallet to aid recovery.
用于无现金支付的塑料卡。在描述丢失钱包内容时列出它们，以帮助恢复。
charm
A small decorative object, like a pendant. Use it to describe unique features, e.g., 'a golden charm on the zipper'.
一个小装饰物，像吊坠一样。用它来描述独特特征，例如‘拉链上的金色吊饰’。
turned in
Phrasal verb meaning handed over to authorities, like lost items given to lost and found. Common in security contexts.
短语动词，意思是将东西交给当局，比如将丢失物品交给失物招领处。在安全语境中常见。
thank goodness
An expression of relief when something good happens, like finding a lost item. Use it to show gratitude in positive outcomes.
当好事发生时，如找到丢失的物品，所表达的宽慰。用它来表示对积极结果的感激。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Excuse me, I think I've lost my wallet. Is there a lost and found here?
This polite way to start reporting a loss uses 'Excuse me' for attention, 'I think I've lost' for uncertainty, and a question about facilities. Useful for initiating help in public places; practice the question form for seeking information.
这种礼貌的开始报告丢失的方式使用“抱歉”来吸引注意，“我觉得我丢了”来表达不确定性，以及关于设施的问题。在公共场所寻求帮助时很有用；练习这种求助信息的提问形式。
Yes, you've come to the right place. I manage the lost and found.
Reassuring response with 'come to the right place' idiom for correct location, and 'manage' meaning to be in charge. Good for customer service; shows possession with 'the lost and found'.
令人安心的回应，使用“来对地方”习语表示正确位置，以及“manage”意为负责。适合客户服务；使用“the lost and found”显示所有权。
Can you tell me when and where you think you lost it?
Polite request using 'Can you tell me' for information, with 'when and where' questions. 'You think' adds speculation. Essential for gathering details in reports; note the wh-questions structure.
使用'Can you tell me'的礼貌请求，用于获取信息，包含'when and where'问题。'You think'添加了推测。报告中收集细节的必需部分；注意wh-questions结构。
I was at the café on the second floor about an hour ago, and I think that's where I might have left it.
Describes location and time with past continuous 'I was at', approximate time 'about an hour ago', and speculation 'I think...might have left'. Useful for explaining incidents; includes conjunction 'and' for adding details.
使用过去进行时“I was at”描述地点和时间，大约时间“about an hour ago”，以及推测“I think...might have left”。用于解释事件；包括连接词“and”来添加细节。
Did it have any specific identifying features, like a logo or anything inside?
Yes/no question with 'Did it have' for past possession, 'specific identifying features' for unique details, and examples 'like a logo'. Helpful for describing items; uses 'or anything' for openness.
这是一个可以用“是/否”回答的问题，使用“Did it have”表示过去的所有，“specific identifying features”表示独特细节，并举例“like a logo”。有助于描述物品；使用“or anything”来保持开放性。
Ah, yes! We did have one turned in from the café that matches your description.
Exclamation 'Ah, yes!' for realization, emphasis 'did have' in affirmative, and 'matches your description' for agreement. Practical for confirming found items; past perfect 'turned in' implies completion.
感叹词 'Ah, yes!' 表示领悟，肯定语气的强调 'did have'，以及 'matches your description' 表示同意。用于确认找到物品很实用；过去完成时 'turned in' 暗示完成。
Oh, thank goodness! That's it! Thank you so much!
Expressions of relief with 'Oh, thank goodness' and confirmation 'That's it!', plus gratitude 'Thank you so much!'. Use in happy resolutions; note exclamations for emotion and intensifier 'so much'.
使用'Oh, thank goodness'的安堵表达和'That's it!'的确认，加上'Thank you so much!'的感谢。在快乐的解决中使用；注意感叹号用于情感和强调词'so much'。
You're very welcome. Please make sure everything is in order before you leave.
Standard reply 'You're very welcome' to thanks, polite request 'Please make sure' with 'in order' meaning correct/complete. Useful for service endings; imperative form for advice.
对感谢的标准回复 '不客气'、礼貌请求 '请确保'，其中 'in order' 意为正确/完整。适用于服务结束；用于建议的祈使形式。