分类： 线上英语口语课程

对话

Talking About Movies

Emma: Hey, did you see that movie Oppenheimer yet?
Jake: Yeah, I watched it last weekend. It was long, but really good.
Emma: I know, right? I thought it would be boring, but it actually kept me hooked the whole time.
Jake: Same here. The story was intense, and the acting was amazing.
Emma: Cillian Murphy totally nailed that role.
Jake: For sure. He made it feel so real, like you could see what was going on inside his head.
Emma: Yeah, and the music! It made the whole thing even more powerful.
Jake: Definitely. Nolan always knows how to use sound to build tension.
Emma: True. I still think Inception is his best movie, though.
Jake: Hmm, maybe. I’d say The Dark Knight is my all-time favorite.
Emma: That’s a solid pick. Heath Ledger was legendary in that one.
Jake: Totally. Every time I watch it, I end up quoting his lines for days.

关键词提示

Talking About Movies
聊电影

Emma: see – Oppenheimer – yet?
（你看那部电影《奥本海默》了吗？）
Jake: watched – last weekend – long – good.
（看了，上个周末看的。虽然很长，但真的不错。）
Emma: know – thought – boring – hooked – whole time.
（我也是！我以为会很无聊，但其实我全程都被吸引住了。）
Jake: Same – story – intense – acting – amazing.
（我也是。剧情紧凑，演技超棒。）
Emma: Cillian Murphy – nailed – role.
（希里安·墨菲演得太到位了。）
Jake: sure – made – real – see – going on – head.
（没错，他演得太真实了，好像真的能看到他脑子里在想什么。）
Emma: music – whole thing – powerful.
（对啊，还有音乐！让整部电影更有力量。）
Jake: Definitely – Nolan – knows – sound – tension.
（确实。诺兰总是很懂得用声音来制造紧张感。）
Emma: True – Inception – best movie.
（没错，不过我还是觉得《盗梦空间》是他最好的电影。）
Jake: maybe – The Dark Knight – all-time favorite.
（嗯，也许吧。我最喜欢的还是《黑暗骑士》。）
Emma: solid pick – Heath Ledger – legendary.
（这个选择很棒。希斯·莱杰在那部片里真是传奇。）
Jake: Totally – watch – end – quoting – lines – days.
（完全同意。每次看完，我都忍不住几天都在模仿他的台词。）

音标

Talking About Movies
/ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt ˈmuviz/

Emma: Hey, did you see that movie Oppenheimer yet?
/heɪ dɪd yə si ðæt ˈmuvi ˈɑpənˌhaɪmər yɛt/
Jake: Yeah, I watched it last weekend. It was long, but really good.
/yæ aɪ wɑʧt ɪt læst ˈwikˌɛnd | ɪt wəz lɔŋ bət ˈrɪli ɡʊd/
Emma: I know, right? I thought it would be boring, but it actually kept me hooked the whole time.
/aɪ noʊ raɪt | aɪ θɔt ɪt wʊd bi ˈbɔrɪŋ bət ɪt ˈækʧuəli kɛpt mi hʊkt ðə hoʊl taɪm/
Jake: Same here. The story was intense, and the acting was amazing.
/seɪm hɪr | ðə ˈstɔri wəz ɪnˈtɛns ənd ði ˈæktɪŋ wəz əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
Emma: Cillian Murphy totally nailed that role.
/ˈsɪliən ˈmərfi ˈtoʊtəli neɪld ðæt roʊl/
Jake: For sure. He made it feel so real, like you could see what was going on inside his head.
/fər ʃʊr | hi meɪd ɪt fil soʊ ril laɪk yə kʊd si wʌt wəz ɡoʊɪŋ ɑn ɪnˈsaɪd hɪz hɛd/
Emma: Yeah, and the music! It made the whole thing even more powerful.
/yæ ənd ðə ˈmjuzɪk | ɪt meɪd ðə hoʊl θɪŋ ˈivɪn mɔr ˈpaʊərfəl/
Jake: Definitely. Nolan always knows how to use sound to build tension.
/ˈdɛfənɪtli | ˈnoʊlən ˈɔlweɪz noʊz haʊ tə yuz saʊnd tə bɪld ˈtɛnʃən/
Emma: True. I still think Inception is his best movie, though.
/tru | aɪ stɪl θɪŋk ɪnˈsɛpʃən ɪz hɪz bɛst ˈmuvi ðoʊ/
Jake: Hmm, maybe. I’d say The Dark Knight is my all-time favorite.
/hm ˈmeɪbi | aɪd seɪ ðə dɑrk naɪt ɪz maɪ ɔl taɪm ˈfeɪvərɪt/
Emma: That’s a solid pick. Heath Ledger was legendary in that one.
/ðæts ə ˈsɑlɪd pɪk | hiθ ˈlɛʤər wəz ˈlɛʤəndɛri ɪn ðæt wʌn/
Jake: Totally. Every time I watch it, I end up air-drumming like an idiot.
/ˈtoʊtəli | ˈɛvri taɪm aɪ wɑʧ ɪt aɪ ɛnd ʌp ɛr ˈdrʌmɪŋ laɪk ən ˈɪdiət/

英中对照

Talking About Movies
聊电影

Emma: Hey, did you see that movie Oppenheimer yet?
你看那部电影《奥本海默》了吗？
Jake: Yeah, I watched it last weekend. It was long, but really good.
看了，上个周末看的。虽然很长，但真的不错。
Emma: I know, right? I thought it would be boring, but it actually kept me hooked the whole time.
我也是！我以为会很无聊，但其实我全程都被吸引住了。
Jake: Same here. The story was intense, and the acting was amazing.
我也是。剧情紧凑，演技超棒。
Emma: Cillian Murphy totally nailed that role.
希里安·墨菲演得太到位了。
Jake: For sure. He made it feel so real, like you could see what was going on inside his head.
没错，他演得太真实了，好像真的能看到他脑子里在想什么。
Emma: Yeah, and the music! It made the whole thing even more powerful.
对啊，还有音乐！让整部电影更有力量。
Jake: Definitely. Nolan always knows how to use sound to build tension.
确实。诺兰总是很懂得用声音来制造紧张感。
Emma: True. I still think Inception is his best movie, though.
没错，不过我还是觉得《盗梦空间》是他最好的电影。
Jake: Hmm, maybe. I’d say The Dark Knight is my all-time favorite.
嗯，也许吧。我最喜欢的还是《黑暗骑士》。
Emma: That’s a solid pick. Heath Ledger was legendary in that one.
这个选择很棒。希斯·莱杰在那部片里真是传奇。
Jake: Totally. Every time I watch it, I end up quoting his lines for days.
完全同意。每次看完，我都忍不住几天都在模仿他的台词。

常用句子/短语

说明

I know, right?”
≈ “对啊！我也是这么觉得！”
≈ “真的！我完全同意！”
是美国口语里极其常见的固定表达。
是一个情感共鸣型回应句，不是逻辑性问句。
因为“I know”单独说只是“我知道”，语气较弱、甚至可能显得冷淡。
而加上“right?”后，语气变成一种“情绪上的共鸣”，
类似于中文里说：“对吧！”、“真的！”、“没错吧！”

The story was intense, …
intense（在电影语境中）
= 情节紧张、冲突强烈、情感浓烈、让人全程投入。
自然中文：“剧情张力很强 / 紧凑刺激 / 情感浓烈 / 看得人屏息。”

Cillian Murphy totally nailed that role.
to nail a role
字面：把一个角色“钉牢”。
引申：完美地演出了这个角色。
相当于中文里的：
“完全进入角色”
“把这个角色演活了”
“演得太传神了”

That’s a solid pick.
solid = 可靠的、稳妥的、值得肯定的、令人满意的。
That’s a solid pick.
= “这选择真不错。”
= “好选择。”
（语气自然、口语化、友好，不夸张也不生硬。）

对话

Talking About Movies

Alex: Hey, did you catch that new sci-fi movie The Signal yet?
Jordan: Nah, not yet. Everyone’s been talking about it though. Is it actually good or just overhyped?
Alex: Honestly? Way better than I expected. The trailer made it look kinda generic, but the story was wild.
Jordan: Really? I thought it looked like another Interstellar wannabe.
Alex: That’s what I thought too! But it’s more psychological—like Black Mirror meets Arrival.
Jordan: Okay, now you’ve got my attention. How’s the ending? Please tell me it’s not one of those “it was all a dream” things.
Alex: (laughs) Nah, it’s a solid twist, not a lazy one. You’ll walk out questioning everything, though.
Jordan: Nice. I’ve been craving something that actually makes me think. Lately it’s all sequels and remakes.
Alex: For real. Hollywood’s running out of ideas. I’d rather watch some low-budget indie film with a fresh plot.
Jordan: Same. Last week I watched this tiny indie on Netflix called Moonlight Drive. Never heard of it before, but man, it hit hard.
Alex: Oh yeah? What’s it about?
Jordan: Two friends driving across the country after college, trying to figure out life. It’s super raw and real.
Alex: Sounds like something I’d love. Send me the link later.
Jordan: Bet. By the way, what’s your all-time favorite movie?
Alex: Tough question. Probably Inception. It just never gets old.
Jordan: Good pick. Mine’s Whiplash. Every time I watch it, I end up air-drumming like an idiot.
Alex: (laughs) Yeah, that movie’s intense. “Are you rushing or dragging?”—iconic line!
Jordan: Facts. I swear I can feel my heartbeat syncing with the drum solo every time.

关键词提示

Talking About Movies
聊电影

Alex: Hey, did you catch that new sci-fi movie The Signal yet?
（你看那部新出的科幻片《信号》了吗？）
Jordan: Nah, not yet. Everyone’s been talking about it though. Is it actually good or just overhyped?
（还没呢。不过大家都在说那部电影。是真的好看还是被炒作过头了？）
Alex: Honestly? Way better than I expected. The trailer made it look kinda generic, but the story was wild.
（说实话？比我预期的好太多了。预告片看起来挺普通的，但剧情超级精彩。）
Jordan: Really? I thought it looked like another Interstellar wannabe.
（真的吗？我以为那只是又一个想学《星际穿越》的片子。）
Alex: That’s what I thought too! But it’s more psychological—like Black Mirror meets Arrival.
（我一开始也这么想！但其实它更偏心理层面——就像《黑镜》和《降临》的混合体。）
Jordan: Okay, now you’ve got my attention. How’s the ending? Please tell me it’s not one of those “it was all a dream” things.
（好吧，现在我有兴趣了。结局怎么样？别告诉我又是那种“原来全是梦”的套路。）
Alex: (laughs) Nah, it’s a solid twist, not a lazy one. You’ll walk out questioning everything, though.
（（笑）不是那种。结尾反转很精彩，不敷衍，但你看完会开始怀疑人生。）
Jordan: Nice. I’ve been craving something that actually makes me think. Lately it’s all sequels and remakes.
不错，我正想看点能让我思考的片子。最近全是续集和翻拍。）
Alex: For real. Hollywood’s running out of ideas. I’d rather watch some low-budget indie film with a fresh plot.
（真的。好莱坞都快没创意了。我宁愿看点低成本但剧情新颖的独立电影。）
Jordan: Same. Last week I watched this tiny indie on Netflix called Moonlight Drive. Never heard of it before, but man, it hit hard.
（我也是。上周我在 Netflix 看了一部独立小片叫《月光之旅》，之前完全没听过，但真的很打动我。）
Alex: Oh yeah? What’s it about?
（是吗？是关于什么的？）
Jordan: Two friends driving across the country after college, trying to figure out life. It’s super raw and real.
（两个大学毕业的朋友开车穿越全国，想弄清自己的人生方向。特别真实、特别真诚。）
Alex: Sounds like something I’d love. Send me the link later.
（听起来我会喜欢，待会儿发链接给我。）
Jordan: Bet. By the way, what’s your all-time favorite movie?
（没问题。话说回来，你最喜欢的电影是哪一部？）
Alex: Tough question. Probably Inception. It just never gets old.
（这问题太难了。大概是《盗梦空间》，百看不厌。）
Jordan: Good pick. Mine’s Whiplash. Every time I watch it, I end up air-drumming like an idiot.
（好选择。我的是《爆裂鼓手》，每次看完我都忍不住跟着打节奏，像个傻子一样。）
Alex: (laughs) Yeah, that movie’s intense. “Are you rushing or dragging?”—iconic line!
（（笑）是啊，那电影太有张力了。“你是快了还是慢了？”——经典台词！）
Jordan: Facts. I swear I can feel my heartbeat syncing with the drum solo every time.
（真的。我每次看都感觉心跳跟着鼓点一起跳。）

音标

Talking About Movies

Alex: Hey, did you catch that new sci-fi movie The Signal yet?
/heɪ dɪd yə kætʃ ðæt nu ˈsaɪfaɪ ˈmuvi ðə ˈsɪɡnəl yɛt/
Jordan: Nah, not yet. Everyone’s been talking about it though. Is it actually good or just overhyped?
/næ nɑt yɛt ˈɛvrywʌnz bɪn ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt ɪt ðo ɪz ɪt ˈækʧuəli ɡʊd ər ʤəst ˌoʊvərˈhaɪpt/
Alex: Honestly? Way better than I expected. The trailer made it look kinda generic, but the story was wild.
/ˈɑnɪstli we ˈbɛtər ðən aɪ ɪkˈspɛktɪd ðə ˈtreɪlər meɪd ɪt lʊk ˈkaɪndə ʤəˈnɛrɪk bət ðə ˈstɔri wəz waɪld/
Jordan: Really? I thought it looked like another Interstellar wannabe.
/ˈrɪli aɪ θɔt ɪt lʊkt laɪk əˈnʌðər ˈɪntərˌstɛlər ˈwɑnəˌbi/
Alex: That’s what I thought too! But it’s more psychological—like Black Mirror meets Arrival.
/ðæts wʌt aɪ θɔt tu bət ɪts mɔr ˌsaɪkəˈlɑʤɪkəl laɪk blæk ˈmɪrər mits əˈraɪvəl/
Jordan: Okay, now you’ve got my attention. How’s the ending? Please tell me it’s not one of those “it was all a dream” things.
/oʊˈkeɪ naʊ yuv ɡɑt maɪ əˈtɛnʃən haʊz ði ˈɛndɪŋ pliz tɛl mi ɪts nɑt wʌn əv ðoʊz ɪt wəz ɔl ə drim θɪŋz/
Alex: (laughs) Nah, it’s a solid twist, not a lazy one. You’ll walk out questioning everything, though.
/læfs næ ɪts ə ˈsɑləd twɪst nɑt ə ˈleɪzi wʌn yl wɔk aʊt ˈkwɛsʧənɪŋ ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ ðo/
Jordan: Nice. I’ve been craving something that actually makes me think. Lately it’s all sequels and remakes.
/naɪs aɪv bɪn ˈkreɪvɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ ðæt ˈækʧuəli meɪks mi θɪŋk ˈleɪtli ɪts ɔl ˈsikwəlz ənd ˈriˌmeɪks/
Alex: For real. Hollywood’s running out of ideas. I’d rather watch some low-budget indie film with a fresh plot.
/fər ril ˈhɑliˌwʊdz ˈrʌnɪŋ aʊt əv aɪˈdiəz aɪd ˈræðər wɑʧ sʌm loʊ ˈbʌʤɪt ˈɪndi fɪlm wɪð ə frɛʃ plɑt/
Jordan: Same. Last week I watched this tiny indie on Netflix called Moonlight Drive. Never heard of it before, but man, it hit hard.
/seɪm læst wik aɪ wɑʧt ðɪs ˈtaɪni ˈɪndi ɑn ˈnɛtflɪks kɔld ˈmunlaɪt draɪv ˈnɛvər hɝd əv ɪt bɪˈfɔr bət mæn ɪt hɪt hɑrd/
Alex: Oh yeah? What’s it about?
/oʊ jæ wʌts ɪt əˈbaʊt/
Jordan: Two friends driving across the country after college, trying to figure out life. It’s super raw and real.
/tu frɛndz ˈdraɪvɪŋ əˈkrɔs ðə ˈkʌntri ˈæftər ˈkɑlɪʤ ˈtraɪɪŋ tə ˈfɪɡyər aʊt laɪf ɪts ˈsupər rɑ ənd ril/
Alex: Sounds like something I’d love. Send me the link later.
/saʊndz laɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ aɪd lʌv sɛnd mi ðə lɪŋk ˈleɪtər/
Jordan: Bet. By the way, what’s your all-time favorite movie?
/bɛt baɪ ðə we wʌts yər ɔl taɪm ˈfeɪvərɪt ˈmuvi/
Alex: Tough question. Probably Inception. It just never gets old.
/tʌf ˈkwɛsʧən ˈprɑbəbli ɪnˈsɛpʃən ɪt ʤʌst ˈnɛvər ɡɛts oʊld/
Jordan: Good pick. Mine’s Whiplash. Every time I watch it, I end up air-drumming like an idiot.
/ɡʊd pɪk maɪnz ˈwɪplæʃ ˈɛvri taɪm aɪ wɑʧ ɪt aɪ ɛnd ʌp ɛr ˈdrʌmɪŋ laɪk ən ˈɪdiət/
Alex: (laughs) Yeah, that movie’s intense. “Are you rushing or dragging?”—iconic line!
/læfs jæ ðæt ˈmuvi z ɪnˈtɛns ɑr yə ˈrʌʃɪŋ ər ˈdræɡɪŋ aɪˈkɑnɪk laɪn/
Jordan: Facts. I swear I can feel my heartbeat syncing with the drum solo every time.
/fæks aɪ swɛr aɪ kən fil maɪ ˈhɑrtˌbit ˈsɪŋkɪŋ wɪð ðə drʌm ˈsoʊloʊ ˈɛvri taɪm/

翻译

Talking About Movies
聊电影

Alex: catch – new sci-fi movie – The Signal?
你看那部新出的科幻片《信号》了吗？
Jordan: Nah – Everyone – talking – good – overhyped?
还没呢。不过大家都在说那部电影。是真的好看还是被炒作过头了？
Alex: Way better – expected – trailer – look – generic – story – wild.
说实话？比我预期的好太多了。预告片看起来挺普通的，但剧情超级精彩。
Jordan: Really – thought – another Interstellar wannabe.
真的吗？我以为那只是又一个想学《星际穿越》的片子。
Alex: thought – too – psychological – Black Mirror meets Arrival.
我一开始也这么想！但其实它更偏心理层面——就像《黑镜》和《降临》的混合体。。
Jordan: got – attention – ending – tell – not – “it was all a dream” things.
好吧，现在我有兴趣了。结局怎么样？别告诉我又是那种“原来全是梦”的套路。
Alex: (laughs) Nah – solid twist – lazy – out – questioning.
（笑）不是那种。结尾反转很精彩，不敷衍，但你看完会开始怀疑人生。
Jordan: Nice – craving – makes – think – Lately – sequels – remakes.
不错，我正想看点能让我思考的片子。最近全是续集和翻拍。
Alex: real – Hollywood’s – out – ideas – rather – low-budget indie film – fresh plot.
真的。好莱坞都快没创意了。我宁愿看点低成本但剧情新颖的独立电影。
Jordan: Same – Last week – watched – tiny indie – Netflix – Moonlight Drive – Never heard – hit hard.
我也是。上周我在 Netflix 看了一部独立小片叫《月光之旅》，之前完全没听过，但真的很打动我。
Alex: yeah – What – about?
是吗？是关于什么的？
Jordan: Two friends – driving – country – after college – figure – life – super raw – real.
两个大学毕业的朋友开车穿越全国，想弄清自己的人生方向。特别真实、特别真诚。
Alex: something – love – Send – link.
听起来我会喜欢，待会儿发链接给我。
Jordan: Bet – all-time favorite movie?
没问题。话说回来，你最喜欢的电影是哪一部？
Alex: Tough – Inception – never – old.
这问题太难了。大概是《盗梦空间》，百看不厌。
Jordan: Good – Whiplash – watch – end – air-drumming – idiot.
好选择。我的是《爆裂鼓手》，每次看完我都忍不住跟着打节奏，像个傻子一样。
Alex: (laughs) -movie – intense – rushing – dragging – iconic line!
（笑）是啊，那电影太有张力了。“你是快了还是慢了？”——经典台词！
Jordan: Facts – swear – feel – heartbeat – drum solo.
真的。我每次看都感觉心跳跟着鼓点一起跳。

常用句子/短语

说明

“It looked like another Interstellar wannabe”
= “它看起来就像又一个模仿《星际穿越》的片子。”
= “感觉又是一部学《星际穿越》学得不怎么样的电影。”
= “看起来又是那种想装深刻、装科幻、但其实没内涵的片。”
这类说法在美国年轻人聊天时很常见，尤其是影评类或朋友聊天时表达“不屑”或“先入为主的印象”。
它带的情感是：
“我一看预告片就觉得这片子没新意，像是在抄热门大片的风格。”

like Black Mirror meets Arrival
当一个美国人说：
“It’s like Black Mirror meets Arrival.”
他想表达的是：
“这部片子结合了《黑镜》的心理与科技思辨风格，
以及《降临》的情感深度与哲学感。”
换成自然中文表达：
“就像《黑镜》和《降临》的混合体。”
或 “有《黑镜》的脑洞，又有《降临》的深度。”

It’s a solid twist, not a lazy one.
= “这是一个设计得很好的反转，不是那种随便编的。”
= “剧情反转很精彩，不是那种编剧偷懒搞出来的狗血套路。”
= “这是个有创意、扎实的反转，不是那种敷衍了事的烂桥段。”
= “剧情反转挺精彩的，不是那种偷懒式结局。”
这种说法在美式口语中很自然、很常见。
“lazy” 用来形容电影、剧本或角色时，常带批评创意不足的语气。
类似例子：
It’s a solid performance. → “表演很稳，很到位。”
That ending felt lazy. → “那个结尾太敷衍了。”
The writing was lazy. → “剧本写得太偷懒（没诚意）。”

indie film
“indie” = independent（独立的） 的缩写。
所以 indie film = independent film = 独立电影。
indie film 指的是 没有大型好莱坞制片厂（major studio）投资或控制的电影。
也就是说：
而是由独立导演、小型制作公司、私人投资者 或 艺术基金支持制作的。
不是由 Disney, Warner Bros, Universal, Paramount, Sony, Netflix 这些大公司出资拍的；

it hit hard
= “情感冲击很强，让人动容、共鸣、难忘。”
自然中文：
“太打动人了 / 真戳心 / 太有共鸣了 / 看得心里一震。”

super raw and real
= “非常真实、真情流露、不矫饰。”
自然译法：
“特别真、特别自然、完全不做作。”
语气中含有真诚 + 共鸣 + 情感冲击。

all-time
= “有史以来”“历来”“从过去到现在最……”。
your all-time favorite movie = “你最喜欢的一部电影（从小到大、一直以来最爱）。”

air-drumming
= 假装打鼓的动作（手在空中模仿打鼓节奏，但没有真鼓。）

对话

Onboard Conversation

Driver: Good morning! Where are you heading today?
Passenger: Morning! I’m going to Washington, D.C.
Driver: Great. Please show me your ticket, please.
Passenger: Sure, here it is.
Driver: Thank you. You can put your bag in the overhead rack.
Passenger: Got it. What time will we arrive?
Driver: Around 2:30 p.m., if traffic’s not too bad.
Passenger: Okay, that’s fine. Is there a restroom on the bus?
Driver: Yes, it’s at the back, on the right side.
Passenger: Thanks! And will there be a short break on the way?
Driver: Yes, we’ll stop for ten minutes at the Delaware rest area.
Passenger: Perfect, thank you.
Driver: You’re welcome. Please fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride.

关键词提示

Onboard Conversation
大巴车上对话

Driver: morning – heading today?
（早上好！您今天要去哪里？）
Passenger: Morning – Washington, D.C.
（早上好！我要去华盛顿特区。）
Driver: Great – show – ticket – please.
（好的，请给我看一下您的车票。）
Passenger: Sure – here.
（好的，给您。）
Driver: Thank – put – bag – overhead rack.
（谢谢。您可以把包放在头顶的行李架上。）
Passenger: Got – time – arrive?
（明白了。我们几点能到？）
Driver: 2:30 p.m. – traffic’s – bad.
（大概下午两点半，如果路上不太堵的话。）
Passenger: Okay – fine – restroom – bus?
（好的，没问题。车上有洗手间吗？
Driver: Yes – back – right.
（有的，在车尾右边。）
Passenger: Thanks – short break – way?
（谢谢！途中会休息一下吗？）
Driver: Yes – stop – ten minutes – Delaware rest area.
（会的，我们会在特拉华的休息区停十分钟。）
Passenger: Perfect – thank.
（太好了，谢谢您。）
Driver: welcome – fasten – seat belt – enjoy – ride.
（不客气。请系好安全带，祝您旅途愉快。）

音标

Onboard Conversation
/ɑnˈbɔrd ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən/

Driver: Good morning! Where are you heading today?
/ɡʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ | wɛr ər yə ˈhɛdɪŋ təˈdeɪ/
Passenger: Morning! I’m going to Washington, D.C.
/ˈmɔrnɪŋ | aɪm ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˌdi si/
Driver: Great. Please show me your ticket, please.
/ɡreɪt pliz ʃoʊ mi yər ˈtɪkɪt pliz/
Passenger: Sure, here it is.
/ʃʊr hɪr ɪt ɪz/
Driver: Thank you. You can put your bag in the overhead rack.
/θæŋk yu | yu kən pʊt yər bæg ɪn ði ˈoʊvərˌhɛd ræk/
Passenger: Got it. What time will we arrive?
/ɡɑt ɪt | wʌt taɪm wɪl wi əˈraɪv/
Driver: Around 2:30 p.m., if traffic’s not too bad.
/əˈraʊnd tu ˈθərti pi ɛm ɪf ˈtræfɪks nɑt tu bæd/
Passenger: Okay, that’s fine. Is there a restroom on the bus?
/oʊˈkeɪ ðæts faɪn | ɪz ðɛr ə ˈrɛstrum ɑn ðə bʌs/
Driver: Yes, it’s at the back, on the right side.
/yɛs ɪts ət ðə bæk ɑn ðə raɪt saɪd/
Passenger: Thanks! And will there be a short break on the way?
/θæŋks | ənd wɪl ðɛr bi ə ʃɔrt breɪk ɑn ðə weɪ/
Driver: Yes, we’ll stop for ten minutes at the Delaware rest area.
/yɛs wil stɑp fər tɛn ˈmɪnɪts ət ðə ˈdɛləˌwɛr rɛst ˈɛriə/
Passenger: Perfect, thank you.
/ˈpərfɪkt θæŋk yu/
Driver: You’re welcome. Please fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride.
/yər ˈwɛlkəm | pliz ˈfæsən yər sit bɛlt ənd ɪnˈʤɔɪ ðə raɪd/

翻译

Onboard Conversation
大巴车上对话

Driver: Good morning! Where are you heading today?
早上好！您今天要去哪里？
Passenger: Morning! I’m going to Washington, D.C.
早上好！我要去华盛顿特区。
Driver: Great. Please show me your ticket, please.
好的，请给我看一下您的车票。
Passenger: Sure, here it is.
好的，给您。
Driver: Thank you. You can put your bag in the overhead rack.
谢谢。您可以把包放在头顶的行李架上。
Passenger: Got it. What time will we arrive?
明白了。我们几点能到？
Driver: Around 2:30 p.m., if traffic’s not too bad.
大概下午两点半，如果路上不太堵的话。
Passenger: Okay, that’s fine. Is there a restroom on the bus?
好的，没问题。车上有洗手间吗？
Driver: Yes, it’s at the back, on the right side.
有的，在车尾右边。
Passenger: Thanks! And will there be a short break on the way?
谢谢！途中会休息一下吗？
Driver: Yes, we’ll stop for ten minutes at the Delaware rest area.
会的，我们会在特拉华的休息区停十分钟。
Passenger: Perfect, thank you.
太好了，谢谢您。
Driver: You’re welcome. Please fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride.
不客气。请系好安全带，祝您旅途愉快。

常用句子/短语

Where are you heading? /wɛr ər yu ˈhɛdɪŋ/ 您要去哪里？
Show me your ticket. /ʃoʊ mi yər ˈtɪkɪt/ 请出示您的车票。
What time will we arrive? /wʌt taɪm wɪl wi əˈraɪv/ 我们几点能到？
Is there a restroom? /ɪz ðɛr ə ˈrɛstrum/ 有洗手间吗？
Please fasten your seat belt. /pliz ˈfæsən yər sit bɛlt/ 请系好安全带。
Enjoy the ride. /ɪnˈʤɔɪ ðə raɪd/ 祝您旅途愉快。

put your bag in the overhead rack /pʊt yər bæg ɪn ði ˈoʊvərˌhɛd ræk/ 把您的包放在头顶的行李架上。
at the back /ət ðə bæk/ 在后面。
on the right side /ɑn ðə raɪt saɪd/ 在右边。
on the way /ɑn ðə weɪ/ 在路上；途中。

说明

对话

Highway English Check — Reading Road Signs

Officer: Good afternoon, sir. This is a quick English check. I’d like to ask you a few questions about road signs, alright?
Driver: Sure, officer. No problem.
Officer: Great. Can you read that sign over there, the yellow one? What does it say?
Driver: It says “Slippery When Wet.”
Officer: Good. And what does that mean?
Driver: It means the road can be dangerous when it rains. I should slow down.
Officer: That’s correct. Now, how about this one — the red triangle sign?
Driver: It says “Yield.” That means I must let other cars go first.
Officer: Excellent. What about the round yellow sign with a big X and two R’s?
Driver: That’s a railroad crossing sign. I have to stop and look for trains.
Officer: Perfect. And what if you see a flashing red light at an intersection?
Driver: I have to stop completely, then go when it’s safe.
Officer: Good answer. How about a flashing yellow light?
Driver: It means caution. I don’t have to stop, but I need to slow down and be careful.
Officer: Very good. Now, can you tell me what “No U-Turn” means?
Driver: It means I can’t turn around and go the other way.
Officer: Right. And if you see a sign that says “Truck Route”?
Driver: That’s the road I should use. It’s okay for trucks.
Officer: Excellent. Last question — if you see a sign that says “Road Work Ahead,” what should you do?
Driver: I should slow down and be ready for workers or lane changes.
Officer: Perfect. You clearly understand the signs. You may continue your trip. Drive safe!
Driver: Thank you, officer. Have a good day!

关键词提示

Highway English Check — Reading Road Signs
公路英语检查—阅读与理解交通标志

Officer: afternoon – quick English check – ask – questions – road signs?
（下午好，先生。这是一次简单的英语检查。我想问您几个关于路标的问题，可以吗？）
Driver: Sure – problem.
（当然可以，警官。没问题。）
Officer: Great – read – sign – there – yellow – say?
（很好。您能读一下那边那个黄色的标志吗？上面写着什么？）
Driver: Slippery – Wet.
（上面写着“潮湿时易滑”。）
Officer: Good – mean?
（很好。那是什么意思？）
Driver: means – road – dangerous – rains – slow down.
（意思是下雨时路面会滑，我应该减速。）
Officer: correct – this – red triangle sign?
（正确。那么这个呢——那个红色三角形标志？）
Driver: Yield – means – let – cars – first.
（上面写着“让行”。意思是我要让其他车辆先走。）
Officer: Excellent – round yellow sign – X – R’s?
（非常好。那那个圆形黄色标志，上面有一个大叉和两个字母R是什么意思？）
Driver: railroad crossing – stop – look – trains.
（那是铁路道口标志。我必须停车观察是否有火车。）
Officer: Perfect – if – see – flashing red light – intersection?
（很好。如果在路口看到闪烁的红灯呢？）
Driver: stop completely – go – safe.
（我必须完全停下，然后在安全时再前行。）
Officer: Good – flashing yellow light?
（回答不错。那闪烁的黄灯是什么意思？）
Driver: caution – stop – need – slow down – careful.
（意思是要小心。我不需要停车，但要减速并注意安全。）
Officer: good – tell – “No U-Turn”?
（非常好。那您能告诉我“No U-Turn”是什么意思吗？）
Driver: turn around – go – other way.
（意思是我不能掉头回去。）
Officer: Right – see – sign – “Truck Route”?
（对。如果看到一个写着“Truck Route（卡车路线）”的标志呢？）
Driver: road – use – okay – trucks.
（那是我应该走的路，卡车可以通行。）
Officer: Excellent – question – sign – “Road Work Ahead,” – do?
（非常好。最后一个问题——如果看到写着“前方施工”的标志，您该怎么办？）
Driver: slow down – ready – workers – lane changes.
（我应该减速，准备好应对施工人员或车道变动。）
Officer: Perfect – understand – signs – continue – trip – safe!
（非常好。您对路标理解得很清楚。可以继续上路了，开车小心！）
Driver: Thank – good day!
（谢谢您，警官。祝您今天愉快！）

音标

Highway English Check — Reading Road Signs
/ˈhaɪweɪ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ʧɛk ˈrɪdɪŋ roʊd saɪnz/

Officer: Good afternoon, sir. This is a quick English check. I’d like to ask you a few questions about road signs, alright?
/ɡʊd ˌæftərˈnun sər | ðɪs ɪz ə kwɪk ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ʧɛk | aɪd laɪk tə æsk yə ə fju ˈkwɛsʧənz əˈbaʊt roʊd saɪnz ɔlˈraɪt/
Driver: Sure, officer. No problem.
/ʃʊr ˈɑfəsər | noʊ ˈprɑbləm/
Officer: Great. Can you read that sign over there, the yellow one? What does it say?
/ɡreɪt | kən yə rid ðæt saɪn ˈoʊvər ðɛr ðə ˈyɛloʊ wʌn | wʌt dəz ɪt seɪ/
Driver: It says “Slippery When Wet.”
/ɪt sɛz ˈslɪpəri wɛn wɛt/
Officer: Good. And what does that mean?
/ɡʊd | ənd wʌt dəz ðæt min/
Driver: It means the road can be dangerous when it rains. I should slow down.
/ɪt minz ðə roʊd kən bi ˈdeɪnʤərəs wɛn ɪt reɪnz | aɪ ʃəd sloʊ daʊn/
Officer: That’s correct. Now, how about this one — the red triangle sign?
/ðæts kəˈrɛkt | naʊ haʊ əˈbaʊt ðɪs wʌn ðə rɛd ˈtraɪæŋɡəl saɪn/
Driver: It says “Yield.” That means I must let other cars go first.
/ɪt sɛz yild | ðæt minz aɪ məst lɛt ˈʌðər kɑrz ɡoʊ fərst/
Officer: Excellent. What about the round yellow sign with a big X and two R’s?
/ˈɛksələnt | wʌt əˈbaʊt ðə raʊnd ˈyɛloʊ saɪn wɪð ə bɪɡ ɛks ənd tu ɑrz/
Driver: That’s a railroad crossing sign. I have to stop and look for trains.
/ðæts ə ˈreɪlroʊd ˈkrɔsɪŋ saɪn | aɪ hæv tə stɑp ənd lʊk fər treɪnz/
Officer: Perfect. And what if you see a flashing red light at an intersection?
/ˈpɝfɪkt | ənd wʌt ɪf yə si ə ˈflæʃɪŋ rɛd laɪt æt ən ˈɪntərˌsɛkʃən/
Driver: I have to stop completely, then go when it’s safe.
/aɪ hæv tə stɑp kəmˈplitli | ðɛn ɡoʊ wɛn ɪts seɪf/
Officer: Good answer. How about a flashing yellow light?
/ɡʊd ˈænsər | haʊ əˈbaʊt ə ˈflæʃɪŋ ˈyɛloʊ laɪt/
Driver: It means caution. I don’t have to stop, but I need to slow down and be careful.
/ɪt minz ˈkɔʃən | aɪ doʊnt hæv tə stɑp bət aɪ nid tə sloʊ daʊn ənd bi ˈkɛrfəl/
Officer: Very good. Now, can you tell me what “No U-Turn” means?
/ˈvɛri ɡʊd | naʊ kən yə tɛl mi wʌt noʊ yu tɝn minz/
Driver: It means I can’t turn around and go the other way.
/ɪt minz aɪ kænt tɝn əˈraʊnd ənd ɡoʊ ði ˈʌðər weɪ/
Officer: Right. And if you see a sign that says “Truck Route”?
/raɪt | ənd ɪf yə si ə saɪn ðæt sɛz trʌk raʊt/
Driver: That’s the road I should use. It’s okay for trucks.
/ðæts ðə roʊd aɪ ʃəd yuz | ɪts oʊˈkeɪ fər trʌks/
Officer: Excellent. Last question — if you see a sign that says “Road Work Ahead,” what should you do?
/ˈɛksələnt | læst ˈkwɛsʧən | ɪf yə si ə saɪn ðæt sɛz roʊd wɝk əˈhɛd wʌt ʃəd yə du/
Driver: I should slow down and be ready for workers or lane changes.
/aɪ ʃəd sloʊ daʊn ənd bi ˈrɛdi fər ˈwɝkərz ɔr leɪn ˈʧeɪnʤɪz/
Officer: Perfect. You clearly understand the signs. You may continue your trip. Drive safe!
/ˈpɝfɪkt | yu ˈklɪrli ˌʌndərˈstænd ðə saɪnz | yu meɪ kənˈtɪnju yər trɪp | draɪv seɪf/
Driver: Thank you, officer. Have a good day!
/θæŋk yu ˈɑfəsər | hæv ə ɡʊd deɪ/

翻译

Highway English Check — Reading Road Signs
公路英语检查—阅读与理解交通标志

Officer: Good afternoon, sir. This is a quick English check. I’d like to ask you a few questions about road signs, alright?
下午好，先生。这是一次简单的英语检查。我想问您几个关于路标的问题，可以吗？
Driver: Sure, officer. No problem.
当然可以，警官。没问题。
Officer: Great. Can you read that sign over there, the yellow one? What does it say?
很好。您能读一下那边那个黄色的标志吗？上面写着什么？
Driver: It says “Slippery When Wet.”
上面写着“潮湿时易滑”。
Officer: Good. And what does that mean?
很好。那是什么意思？
Driver: It means the road can be dangerous when it rains. I should slow down.
意思是下雨时路面会滑，我应该减速。
Officer: That’s correct. Now, how about this one — the red triangle sign?
正确。那么这个呢——那个红色三角形标志？
Driver: It says “Yield.” That means I must let other cars go first.
上面写着“让行”。意思是我要让其他车辆先走。
Officer: Excellent. What about the round yellow sign with a big X and two R’s?
非常好。那那个圆形黄色标志，上面有一个大叉和两个字母R是什么意思？
Driver: That’s a railroad crossing sign. I have to stop and look for trains.
那是铁路道口标志。我必须停车观察是否有火车。
Officer: Perfect. And what if you see a flashing red light at an intersection?
很好。如果在路口看到闪烁的红灯呢？
Driver: I have to stop completely, then go when it’s safe.
我必须完全停下，然后在安全时再前行。
Officer: Good answer. How about a flashing yellow light?
回答不错。那闪烁的黄灯是什么意思？
Driver: It means caution. I don’t have to stop, but I need to slow down and be careful.
意思是要小心。我不需要停车，但要减速并注意安全。
Officer: Very good. Now, can you tell me what “No U-Turn” means?
非常好。那您能告诉我“No U-Turn”是什么意思吗？
Driver: It means I can’t turn around and go the other way.
意思是我不能掉头回去。
Officer: Right. And if you see a sign that says “Truck Route”?
对。如果看到一个写着“Truck Route（卡车路线）”的标志呢？
Driver: That’s the road I should use. It’s okay for trucks.
那是我应该走的路，卡车可以通行。
Officer: Excellent. Last question — if you see a sign that says “Road Work Ahead,” what should you do?
非常好。最后一个问题——如果看到写着“前方施工”的标志，您该怎么办？
Driver: I should slow down and be ready for workers or lane changes.
我应该减速，准备好应对施工人员或车道变动。
Officer: Perfect. You clearly understand the signs. You may continue your trip. Drive safe!
非常好。您对路标理解得很清楚。可以继续上路了，开车小心！
Driver: Thank you, officer. Have a good day!
谢谢您，警官。祝您今天愉快！

常用句子/短语

说明

对话

Highway English Check — Speaking Test

Officer: Good morning, sir. How are you doing today?
Driver: I’m doing fine, officer. How about you?
Officer: I’m good, thank you. This is a language check for commercial drivers. I just need to talk with you for a minute.
Driver: No problem, sir.
Officer: Alright. Can you tell me your full name and where you’re from?
Driver: My name is Carlos Reyes. I’m from Mexico, but I live in New York now.
Officer: Great. How long have you been driving trucks in the United States?
Driver: About three years.
Officer: Okay. What kind of cargo are you hauling today?
Driver: I’m hauling fruits and vegetables from a farm in New Jersey.
Officer: Sounds good. And where are you taking them?
Driver: To a supermarket in Brooklyn.
Officer: Nice. Do you usually drive alone, or do you have a partner?
Driver: I drive alone most of the time.
Officer: Alright. What do you do if your truck breaks down on the highway?
Driver: I stop on the shoulder, turn on the hazard lights, and call my company for help.
Officer: That’s the right answer. Can you tell me how many hours you’ve been driving today?
Driver: I started at six this morning, so about five hours now.
Officer: Perfect. Last question — if a police officer gives you directions you don’t understand, what should you do?
Driver: I should ask politely, “Sorry, could you please say that again?”
Officer: Excellent. You understand and speak English well enough for driving safely. You can continue your trip.
Driver: Thank you, officer. Have a good day!
Officer: You too, driver. Drive safe!

关键词提示

Highway English Check — Speaking Test
公路英语口语测试

Officer: morning – How – doing?
（早上好，先生。您今天怎么样？）
Driver: fine – you?
（我很好，警官。您呢？）
Officer: good – thank – language check – commercial drivers – need – talk – minute.
（我很好，谢谢。这是针对商用司机的语言测试，我只需要和您聊一分钟。）
Driver: problem.
（没问题，警官。）
Officer: Alright – tell – full name – where – from?
（好的。请告诉我您的全名和来自哪里？）
Driver: name – Carlos Reyes – Mexico – live – New York.
（我叫卡洛斯·雷耶斯，我来自墨西哥，但现在住在纽约。）
Officer: Great – long – trucks – the United States?
（很好。您在美国开卡车多久了？）
Driver: three.
（大约三年。）
Officer: Okay – cargo – hauling?
（好的。您今天运的是什么货物？）
Driver: fruits – vegetables – farm – New Jersey.
（我从新泽西的一个农场运送水果和蔬菜。）
Officer: good – where – taking?
（很好。那您要把它们运到哪里？）
Driver: supermarket – Brooklyn.
（运到布鲁克林的一家超市。）
Officer: Nice – drive alone – have – partner?
（不错。您通常是独自开车，还是有人一起？）
Driver: alone – most – time.
（我大多数时候都是一个人开车。）
Officer: Alright. – do – truck – breaks – highway?
（好的。如果您的卡车在高速公路上抛锚了，您会怎么做？）
Driver: stop – shoulder – turn – hazard lights – call – company – help.
（我会靠边停车，打开警示灯，然后打电话给公司求助。）
Officer: right answer – tell – hours – driving today?
（回答正确。您今天已经开了几个小时？）
Driver: started – six – morning – five hours.
（我早上六点出发的，现在大概开了五个小时。）
Officer: Perfect – question – police officer – directions – don’t understand – should – do?
（很好。最后一个问题——如果警察给您的指令您听不懂，您该怎么办？）
Driver: ask politely – please – again?”
（我应该有礼貌地问：“对不起，您能再说一遍吗？”）
Officer: Excellent – understand – speak – enough – driving safely – continue – trip.
（非常好。您的英语听说能力足以安全驾驶。您可以继续上路了。）
Driver: Thank – officer – good day!
（谢谢您，警官。祝您今天愉快！）
Officer: too – safe!
（你也是，司机。路上小心！）

音标

Highway English Check — Speaking Test
/ˈhaɪweɪ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ʧɛk ˈspikɪŋ tɛst/

Officer: Good morning, sir. How are you doing today?
/ɡʊd ˈmɔrnɪŋ sər | haʊ ər yə ˈduɪŋ təˈdeɪ/
Driver: I’m doing fine, officer. How about you?
/aɪm ˈduɪŋ faɪn ˈɒfəsər | haʊ əˈbaʊt yu/
Officer: I’m good, thank you. This is a language check for commercial drivers. I just need to talk with you for a minute.
/aɪm ɡʊd ˈθæŋk yu | ðɪs ɪz ə ˈlæŋɡwɪʤ ʧɛk fər kəˈmərʃəl ˈdraɪvərz | aɪ ʤəst nid tə tɔk wɪð yu fər ə ˈmɪnɪt/
Driver: No problem, sir.
/noʊ ˈprɑbləm sər/
Officer: Alright. Can you tell me your full name and where you’re from?
/ɔlˈraɪt | kən yə tɛl mi yər fʊl neɪm ənd wɛr yər frəm/
Driver: My name is Carlos Reyes. I’m from Mexico, but I live in New York now.
/maɪ neɪm ɪz ˈkɑrlos ˈreɪəz | aɪm frəm ˈmɛksɪkoʊ bət aɪ lɪv ɪn nu jɔrk naʊ/
Officer: Great. How long have you been driving trucks in the United States?
/ɡreɪt | haʊ lɔŋ həv yə bɪn ˈdraɪvɪŋ trʌks ɪn ðə yuˈnaɪtɪd steɪts/
Driver: About three years.
/əˈbaʊt θri yɪrz/
Officer: Okay. What kind of cargo are you hauling today?
/oʊˈkeɪ | wʌt kaɪnd əv ˈkɑrɡoʊ ər yə ˈhɔlɪŋ təˈdeɪ/
Driver: I’m hauling fruits and vegetables from a farm in New Jersey.
/aɪm ˈhɔlɪŋ fruts ənd ˈvɛʤtəbəlz frəm ə fɑrm ɪn nu ˈʤərzi/
Officer: Sounds good. And where are you taking them?
/saʊndz ɡʊd | ənd wɛr ər yə ˈteɪkɪŋ ðɛm/
Driver: To a supermarket in Brooklyn.
/tə ə ˈsupərˌmɑrkɪt ɪn ˈbrʊklɪn/
Officer: Nice. Do you usually drive alone, or do you have a partner?
/naɪs | də yə ˈyuʒuəli draɪv əˈloʊn ɔr də yə hæv ə ˈpɑrtnər/
Driver: I drive alone most of the time.
/aɪ draɪv əˈloʊn moʊst əv ðə taɪm/
Officer: Alright. What do you do if your truck breaks down on the highway?
/ɔlˈraɪt | wʌt də yə du ɪf yər trʌk breɪks daʊn ɑn ðə ˈhaɪweɪ/
Driver: I stop on the shoulder, turn on the hazard lights, and call my company for help.
/aɪ stɑp ɑn ðə ˈʃoʊldər tərn ɑn ðə ˈhæzərd laɪts ənd kɔl maɪ ˈkʌmpəni fər hɛlp/
Officer: That’s the right answer. Can you tell me how many hours you’ve been driving today?
/ðæts ðə raɪt ˈænsər kən yə tɛl mi haʊ ˈmɛni ˈaʊərz yəv bɪn ˈdraɪvɪŋ təˈdeɪ/
Driver: I started at six this morning, so about five hours now.
/aɪ ˈstɑrtɪd ət sɪks ðɪs ˈmɔrnɪŋ soʊ əˈbaʊt faɪv ˈaʊərz naʊ/
Officer: Perfect. Last question — if a police officer gives you directions you don’t understand, what should you do?
/ˈpərfɪkt | læst ˈkwɛsʧən | ɪf ə pəˈlis ˈɒfəsər ɡɪvz yə dəˈrɛkʃənz yə doʊnt ˌʌndərˈstænd wʌt ʃəd yə du/
Driver: I should ask politely, “Sorry, could you please say that again?”
/aɪ ʃəd æsk pəˈlaɪtli ˈsɑri kəd yə pliz seɪ ðæt əˈɡɛn/
Officer: Excellent. You understand and speak English well enough for driving safely. You can continue your trip.
/ˈɛksələnt | yu ˌʌndərˈstænd ənd spik ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ wɛl ɪˈnʌf fər ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈseɪfli | yu kən kənˈtɪnju yər trɪp/
Driver: Thank you, officer. Have a good day!
/θæŋk yu ˈɒfəsər | hæv ə ɡʊd deɪ/
Officer: You too, driver. Drive safe!
/yu tu ˈdraɪvər | draɪv seɪf/

翻译

Highway English Check — Speaking Test
公路英语口语测试

Officer: Good morning, sir. How are you doing today?
早上好，先生。您今天怎么样？
Driver: I’m doing fine, officer. How about you?
我很好，警官。您呢？
Officer: I’m good, thank you. This is a language check for commercial drivers. I just need to talk with you for a minute.
我很好，谢谢。这是针对商用司机的语言测试，我只需要和您聊一分钟。
Driver: No problem, sir.
没问题，警官。
Officer: Alright. Can you tell me your full name and where you’re from?
好的。请告诉我您的全名和来自哪里？
Driver: My name is Carlos Reyes. I’m from Mexico, but I live in New York now.
我叫卡洛斯·雷耶斯，我来自墨西哥，但现在住在纽约。
Officer: Great. How long have you been driving trucks in the United States?
很好。您在美国开卡车多久了？
Driver: About three years.
大约三年。
Officer: Okay. What kind of cargo are you hauling today?
好的。您今天运的是什么货物？
Driver: I’m hauling fruits and vegetables from a farm in New Jersey.
我从新泽西的一个农场运送水果和蔬菜。
Officer: Sounds good. And where are you taking them?
很好。那您要把它们运到哪里？
Driver: To a supermarket in Brooklyn.
运到布鲁克林的一家超市。
Officer: Nice. Do you usually drive alone, or do you have a partner?
不错。您通常是独自开车，还是有人一起？
Driver: I drive alone most of the time.
我大多数时候都是一个人开车。
Officer: Alright. What do you do if your truck breaks down on the highway?
好的。如果您的卡车在高速公路上抛锚了，您会怎么做？
Driver: I stop on the shoulder, turn on the hazard lights, and call my company for help.
我会靠边停车，打开警示灯，然后打电话给公司求助。
Officer: That’s the right answer. Can you tell me how many hours you’ve been driving today?
回答正确。您今天已经开了几个小时？
Driver: I started at six this morning, so about five hours now.
我早上六点出发的，现在大概开了五个小时。
Officer: Perfect. Last question — if a police officer gives you directions you don’t understand, what should you do?
很好。最后一个问题——如果警察给您的指令您听不懂，您该怎么办？
Driver: I should ask politely, “Sorry, could you please say that again?”
我应该有礼貌地问：“对不起，您能再说一遍吗？”
Officer: Excellent. You understand and speak English well enough for driving safely. You can continue your trip.
非常好。您的英语听说能力足以安全驾驶。您可以继续上路了。
Driver: Thank you, officer. Have a good day!
谢谢您，警官。祝您今天愉快！
Officer: You too, driver. Drive safe!
你也是，司机。路上小心！

常用句子/短语

How are you doing today? /haʊ ər yə ˈduɪŋ təˈdeɪ/ 你今天怎么样？
How about you? /haʊ əˈbaʊt yu/ 你呢？
No problem. /noʊ ˈprɑbləm/ 没问题。
Can you tell me…? /kən yə tɛl mi/ 你能告诉我……吗？
Sounds good. /saʊndz ɡʊd/ 听起来不错。
What do you do if…? /wʌt də yə du ɪf/ 如果……你会怎么做？
call… for help /kɔl fər hɛlp/ 打电话给……寻求帮助
last question /læst ˈkwɛsʧən/ 最后一个问题
What should you do? /wʌt ʃəd yə du/ 你该怎么做？
Sorry, could you please say that again? /ˈsɑri kəd yə pliz seɪ ðæt əˈɡɛn/ 对不起，您能再说一遍吗？
Have a good day! /hæv ə ɡʊd deɪ/ 祝您今天愉快！
Drive safe! /draɪv seɪf/ 开车小心！

说明

在 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration（FMCSA） 的联邦法规中，持有商用驾驶执照（CDL，commercial driver’s license）的司机原则上必须具备“能够读、会说英语，以理解交通标志、与执法人员交流、填写报告和记录”的能力。

具体为：《49 CFR 391.11(b)(2)》规定：“… able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.”

对话

Highway English Check

Officer: Good afternoon, sir. This is a routine check. May I see your driver’s license and registration, please?
Driver: Yes, officer. Here you go.
Officer: Thank you. Where are you headed today?
Driver: I’m going to New Jersey to deliver some furniture.
Officer: Okay. How long have you been driving this truck?
Driver: About two years.
Officer: Alright. Can you read this road sign for me?
Driver: It says “Speed limit 55.”
Officer: Good. And what does that mean?
Driver: It means I can’t drive faster than 55 miles per hour.
Officer: Great. Do you know what to do if you see a red flashing light behind you?
Driver: I pull over to the right and stop.
Officer: That’s correct. Have you had any accidents recently?
Driver: No, officer. Never.
Officer: Alright. One last question — do you understand English well enough to read safety reports and talk to other drivers on the radio?
Driver: Yes, I can. I’m still learning, but I can understand basic English.
Officer: That’s fine. Keep practicing. English is important for your safety on the road. You’re good to go. Drive safe!
Driver: Thank you, officer. Have a good day!

关键词提示

Highway English Check
公路英语测试

Officer: afternoon – sir – routine check – see – driver’s license – registration?
（下午好，先生。这是例行检查。请出示您的驾照和行车登记证。）
Driver: Yes – Here – go.
（好的，警官。给您。）
Officer: Thank – Where – headed?
（谢谢。您今天要去哪儿？）
Driver: going – New Jersey – deliver – furniture.
（我要去新泽西送一些家具。）
Officer: Okay – long – driving – truck?
（好。您开这辆卡车多久了？）
Driver: two.
（大约两年了。）
Officer: Alright – read – road sign – me? （指着路边标志）
（好的。请您帮我读一下这个路标。）
Driver: It – “Speed limit 55.”
（上面写着“限速55”。）
Officer: Good – what – mean?
（很好。这是什么意思？）
Driver: It – faster – 55 miles – hour.
（意思是我不能开超过每小时55英里。）
Officer: Great – know -do – see – red – light – you?
（很好。如果你看到后面有红灯闪烁，你该怎么做？）
Driver: pull – right – stop.
（我靠右停车。）
Officer: correct – had – accidents?
（正确。您最近有没有发生过交通事故？）
Driver: No – Never.
（没有，警官，从来没有。）
Officer: Alright – last question – understand English – enough – safety reports – talk – drivers – radio?
（好，最后一个问题——您的英语够用来读安全报告、跟其他司机用对讲机交流吗？）
Driver: can – learning – basic English.
（可以。我还在学习，但我能听懂基本英语。）
Officer: fine – practicing – English – important – safety – road – good – go – safe!
（很好。继续练习。英语对你的行车安全很重要。你可以走了。一路平安！）
Driver: Thank – officer – good day!
（谢谢您，警官。祝您今天愉快！）

音标

Highway English Check
/ˈhaɪweɪ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ʧɛk/

Officer: Good afternoon, sir. This is a routine check. May I see your driver’s license and registration, please?
/ɡʊd ˌæftərˈnun sər | ðɪs ɪz ə ruˈtin ʧɛk | meɪ aɪ si yər ˈdraɪvərz ˈlaɪsəns ənd ˌrɛʤɪˈstreɪʃən pliz/
Driver: Yes, officer. Here you go.
/jɛs ˈɒfəsər | hɪr yə ɡoʊ/
Officer: Thank you. Where are you headed today?
/θæŋk yu | wɛr ər yə ˈhɛdɪd təˈdeɪ/
Driver: I’m going to New Jersey to deliver some furniture.
/aɪm ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə nu ˈʤərzi tə dəˈlɪvər səm ˈfərnɪʧər/
Officer: Okay. How long have you been driving this truck?
/oʊˈkeɪ | haʊ lɔŋ həv yə bɪn ˈdraɪvɪŋ ðɪs trʌk/
Driver: About two years.
/əˈbaʊt tu yɪrz/
Officer: Alright. Can you read this road sign for me?
/ɔlˈraɪt | kən yə rid ðɪs roʊd saɪn fər mi/
Driver: It says “Speed limit 55.”
/ɪt sɛz spid ˈlɪmɪt ˈfɪfti faɪv/
Officer: Good. And what does that mean?
/ɡʊd | ənd wʌt dəz ðæt min/
Driver: It means I can’t drive faster than 55 miles per hour.
/ɪt minz aɪ kænt draɪv ˈfæstər ðən ˈfɪfti faɪv maɪlz pər ˈaʊər/
Officer: Great. Do you know what to do if you see a red flashing light behind you?
/ɡreɪt | də yə noʊ wʌt tə du ɪf yə si ə rɛd ˈflæʃɪŋ laɪt bɪˈhaɪnd yə/
Driver: I pull over to the right and stop.
/aɪ pʊl ˈoʊvər tə ðə raɪt ənd stɑp/
Officer: That’s correct. Have you had any accidents recently?
/ðæts kəˈrɛkt | həv yə hæd ˈɛni ˈæksɪdənts ˈrisəntli/
Driver: No, officer. Never.
/noʊ ˈɒfəsər | ˈnɛvər/
Officer: Alright. One last question — do you understand English well enough to read safety reports and talk to other drivers on the radio?
/ɔlˈraɪt | wʌn læst ˈkwɛsʧən də yə ˌʌndərˈstænd ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ wɛl ɪˈnʌf tə rid ˈseɪfti rəˈpɔrts ən tɔk tə ˈʌðər ˈdraɪvərz ɑn ðə ˈreɪdioʊ/
Driver: Yes, I can. I’m still learning, but I can understand basic English.
/jɛs aɪ kæn | aɪm stɪl ˈlərnɪŋ bət aɪ kən ˌʌndərˈstænd ˈbeɪsɪk ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
Officer: That’s fine. Keep practicing. English is important for your safety on the road. You’re good to go. Drive safe!
/ðæts faɪn | kip ˈpræktɪsɪŋ | ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ɪz ɪmˈpɔrtnt fər yər ˈseɪfti ɑn ðə roʊd | yər ɡʊd tə ɡoʊ | draɪv seɪf/
Driver: Thank you, officer. Have a good day!
/θæŋk ju ˈɒfəsər | hæv ə ɡʊd deɪ/

翻译

Highway English Check
公路英语测试

Officer: Good afternoon, sir. This is a routine check. May I see your driver’s license and registration, please?
下午好，先生。这是例行检查。请出示您的驾照和行车登记证。
Driver: Yes, officer. Here you go.
好的，警官。给您。
Officer: Thank you. Where are you headed today?
谢谢。您今天要去哪儿？
Driver: I’m going to New Jersey to deliver some furniture.
我要去新泽西送一些家具。
Officer: Okay. How long have you been driving this truck?
好。您开这辆卡车多久了？
Driver: About two years.
大约两年了。
Officer: Alright. Can you read this road sign for me? （指着路边标志）
好的。请您帮我读一下这个路标。
Driver: It says “Speed limit 55.”
上面写着“限速55”。
Officer: Good. And what does that mean?
很好。这是什么意思？
Driver: It means I can’t drive faster than 55 miles per hour.
意思是我不能开超过每小时55英里。
Officer: Great. Do you know what to do if you see a red flashing light behind you?
很好。如果你看到后面有红灯闪烁，你该怎么做？
Driver: I pull over to the right and stop.
我靠右停车。
Officer: That’s correct. Have you had any accidents recently?
正确。您最近有没有发生过交通事故？
Driver: No, officer. Never.
没有，警官，从来没有。
Officer: Alright. One last question — do you understand English well enough to read safety reports and talk to other drivers on the radio?
好，最后一个问题——您的英语够用来读安全报告、跟其他司机用对讲机交流吗？
Driver: Yes, I can. I’m still learning, but I can understand basic English.
可以。我还在学习，但我能听懂基本英语。
Officer: That’s fine. Keep practicing. English is important for your safety on the road. You’re good to go. Drive safe!
很好。继续练习。英语对你的行车安全很重要。你可以走了。一路平安！
Driver: Thank you, officer. Have a good day!
谢谢您，警官。祝您今天愉快！

常用句子/短语

May I see your…, please? /meɪ aɪ si yər …, pliz/ 请让我看一下您的……好吗？
Here you go. /hɪr yə ɡoʊ/ 给您。
Where are you headed? /wɛr ər yə ˈhɛdɪd/ 您要去哪儿？
It says “….” /ɪt sɛz …/ 上面写着“……”
What does that mean? /wʌt dəz ðæt min/ 那是什么意思？
Do you know what to do if…? /də yə noʊ wʌt tə du ɪf …?/ 如果……你知道该怎么做吗？
pull over to the right /pʊl ˈoʊvər tə ðə raɪt/ 靠右停车
Have you had any accidents? /həv yə hæd ˈɛni ˈæksɪdənts?/ 您发生过任何事故吗？
read safety reports /rid ˈseɪfti rəˈpɔrts/ 阅读安全报告
talk to … on the radio /tɔk tə … ɑn ðə ˈreɪdioʊ/ 在对讲机上和……交谈
understand basic English /ˌʌndərˈstænd ˈbeɪsɪk ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ 理解基本英语
Keep practicing. /kip ˈpræktɪsɪŋ/ 继续练习。
safety on the road /ˈseɪfti ɑn ðə roʊd/ 行车安全
You’re good to go. /yər ɡʊd tə ɡoʊ/ 您可以走了。
Drive safe! /draɪv seɪf/ 开车小心！
Have a good day! /hæv ə ɡʊd deɪ/ 祝您今天愉快！

说明

在 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration（FMCSA） 的联邦法规中，持有商用驾驶执照（CDL，commercial driver’s license）的司机原则上必须具备“能够读、会说英语，以理解交通标志、与执法人员交流、填写报告和记录”的能力。

具体为：《49 CFR 391.11(b)(2)》规定：“… able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.”

对话

Small Talk in an Uber Ride

Driver: So, how’s your day going so far?
Passenger: It’s going pretty good, thanks. How about you?
Driver: Not bad. Just a long day of driving.
Passenger: Yeah, I bet. Do you drive every day?
Driver: Almost. I usually take one day off a week.
Passenger: That’s nice. What do you do on your day off?
Driver: I usually hang out with my kids or go hiking.
Passenger: Oh, hiking sounds fun. Where do you go?
Driver: I like the trails near Griffith Park. The view is great there.
Passenger: Cool! I’ve heard it’s beautiful. I should check it out sometime.
Driver: Yeah, you definitely should.

关键词提示

Small Talk in an Uber Ride
优步车上的闲聊

Driver: So – day – so far?
（到目前为止，今天过得怎么样？）
Passenger: going – good – thanks – you?
（挺不错的，谢谢。你呢？）
Driver: Not bad – long day – driving.
（还行吧，就是开了一整天车，有点累。）
Passenger: Yeah – bet – drive – every day?
（我能想象。你每天都开车吗？）
Driver: Almost – usually – one – off – week.
（差不多。我通常一周休息一天。）
Passenger: nice – do – day off?
（不错啊。你休息日都做什么？）
Driver: hang out – kids – hiking.
（我一般会陪孩子，或者去爬山。）
Passenger: hiking – fun – Where – go?
（哦，爬山听起来不错。你都去哪儿？）
Driver: like – trails – Griffith Park – view – great.
（我喜欢去格里菲斯公园附近的山道，风景很棒。）
Passenger: Cool – heard – beautiful – check – sometime.
（太酷了！我听说那里很美，改天我也去看看。）
Driver: Yeah – definitely.
（对啊，你一定要去看看。）

音标

Small Talk in an Uber Ride
/smɔl tɔk ɪn ən ˈubər raɪd/

Driver: So, how’s your day going so far?
/soʊ | haʊz yər deɪ ˈɡoʊɪŋ soʊ fɑr/
Passenger: It’s going pretty good, thanks. How about you?
/ɪts ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈprɪti ɡʊd | θæŋks | haʊ əˈbaʊt yu/
Driver: Not bad. Just a long day of driving.
/nɑt bæd | dʒəst ə lɔŋ deɪ əv ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
Passenger: Yeah, I bet. Do you drive every day?
/jæ | aɪ bɛt | də yu draɪv ˈɛvri deɪ/
Driver: Almost. I usually take one day off a week.
/ˈɔlmoʊst | aɪ ˈyuʒuəli teɪk wʌn deɪ ɔf ə wik/
Passenger: That’s nice. What do you do on your day off?
/ðæts naɪs | wʌt də yu du ɑn yər deɪ ɔf/
Driver: I usually hang out with my kids or go hiking.
/aɪ ˈyuʒuəli hæŋ aʊt wɪð maɪ kɪdz ɔr ɡoʊ ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
Passenger: Oh, hiking sounds fun. Where do you go?
/oʊ | ˈhaɪkɪŋ saʊndz fʌn | wɛr də yu ɡoʊ/
Driver: I like the trails near Griffith Park. The view is great there.
/aɪ laɪk ðə treɪlz nɪr ˈɡrɪfəθ pɑrk | ðə vju ɪz ɡreɪt ðɛr/
Passenger: Cool! I’ve heard it’s beautiful. I should check it out sometime.
/kul | aɪv hərd ɪts ˈbjutəfəl | aɪ ʃəd ʧɛk ɪt aʊt ˈsʌmtaɪm/
Driver: Yeah, you definitely should.
/jæ | yu ˈdɛfənətli ʃəd/

翻译

Small Talk in an Uber Ride
优步车上的闲聊

Driver: So, how’s your day going so far?
司机：到目前为止，今天过得怎么样？
Passenger: It’s going pretty good, thanks. How about you?
乘客：挺不错的，谢谢。你呢？
Driver: Not bad. Just a long day of driving.
司机：还行吧，就是开了一整天车，有点累。
Passenger: Yeah, I bet. Do you drive every day?
乘客：我能想象。你每天都开车吗？
Driver: Almost. I usually take one day off a week.
司机：差不多。我通常一周休息一天。
Passenger: That’s nice. What do you do on your day off?
乘客：不错啊。你休息日都做什么？
Driver: I usually hang out with my kids or go hiking.
司机：我一般会陪孩子，或者去爬山。
Passenger: Oh, hiking sounds fun. Where do you go?
乘客：哦，爬山听起来不错。你都去哪儿？
Driver: I like the trails near Griffith Park. The view is great there.
司机：我喜欢去格里菲斯公园附近的山道，风景很棒。
Passenger: Cool! I’ve heard it’s beautiful. I should check it out sometime.
乘客：太酷了！我听说那里很美，改天我也去看看。
Driver: Yeah, you definitely should.
司机：对啊，你一定要去看看。

常用句子/短语

How’s your day going? /haʊz jər deɪ ˈɡoʊɪŋ/ 你今天过得怎么样？
How about you? /haʊ əˈbaʊt yu/ 你呢？
Not bad /nɑt bæd/ 不错；还可以
I bet /aɪ bɛt/ 我敢说；我猜对吧
take one day off /teɪk wʌn deɪ ɔf/ 请一天假
on your day off /ɑn jər deɪ ɔf/ 在你休假的那天
hang out with my kids /hæŋ aʊt wɪð maɪ kɪdz/ 和我的孩子一起玩
go hiking /ɡoʊ ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ 去远足；去爬山
check it out /tʃɛk ɪt aʊt/ 去看看；查一下；试试看

说明

Uber司机在聊到自己的工作时会说的句子：

I’ve been driving for Uber for about two years.
我开Uber大约两年了。
I usually drive around the city during the day.
我一般白天在市区跑车。
I like this job because I can set my own schedule.
我喜欢这份工作，因为可以自己安排时间。
It’s not bad. I get to meet a lot of people.
还不错，我能认识很多人。
Some passengers are really nice, and some are quiet.
有些乘客人很好，有些比较安静。
Weekends are usually busier than weekdays.
周末通常比平日忙。
The airport is always a good spot for rides.
机场总是接单的好地方。
Sometimes the traffic is crazy, especially in downtown.
有时候交通很夸张，特别是市中心。
I listen to music or podcasts while I drive.
我开车时会听音乐或播客。
I like it when passengers talk — it makes time go faster.
我喜欢乘客聊天，那样时间过得快一点。

对话

California Traffic

Driver: Hello! How is your day going today?
Passenger: It is going pretty good, thank you. I am just a little tired.
Driver: Yeah, I understand. The traffic is really bad right now.
Passenger: Yes, it is rush hour, right?
Driver: That’s right. In California, it feels like there is traffic all the time.
Passenger: Haha, that is true. Do you drive for Uber full-time?
Driver: Yes, I do. I mostly drive around Los Angeles.
Passenger: That sounds nice. Does the traffic get better at night?
Driver: Yes, it gets a little better, but there are more drunk people.
Passenger: Oh, that sounds interesting.
Driver: Haha, sometimes it is fun, but sometimes it is not.

关键词提示

California Traffic
加州的交通

Driver: Hello – How – day – today?
（你好！你今天过得怎么样？）
Passenger: pretty good – thank – just – tired.
（挺不错的，谢谢你，就是有点累。）
Driver: Yeah – understand – traffic – bad – now.
（是啊，我懂。现在的交通真是糟透了。）
Passenger: Yes – rush – right?
（是的，现在是交通高峰吧？）
Driver: right – California – feels – traffic – time.
（没错。在加州，好像一直都在堵车。）
Passenger: Haha – true – drive – Uber – full-time?
（哈哈，确实是这样。你是全职开Uber的吗？）
Driver: Yes – mostly – Los Angeles.
（是的，我是。我主要在洛杉矶这一带跑。）
Passenger: nice – traffic – better – night?
（听起来不错。晚上交通会不会好一点？）
Driver: Yes – better – drunk people.
（会好一点，但醉酒的人会比较多。）
Passenger: Oh – interesting.
（哦，听起来挺有意思的。）
Driver: Haha – fun – sometimes – not.
（哈哈，有时候挺好玩，但有时候就不太好了。）

音标

California Traffic
/ˌkæləˈfɔrnyə ˈtræfɪk/

Driver: Hello! How is your day going today?
/hɛˈloʊ | haʊ ɪz yər deɪ ˈɡoʊɪŋ təˈdeɪ/
Passenger: It is going pretty good, thank you. I am just a little tired.
/ɪt ɪz ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈprɪti ɡʊd | θæŋk yu | aɪ əm dʒəst ə ˈlɪtl̩ ˈtaɪərd/
Driver: Yeah, I understand. The traffic is really bad right now.
/yæ | aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd | ðə ˈtræfɪk ɪz ˈrɪli bæd raɪt naʊ/
Passenger: Yes, it is rush hour, right?
/yɛs | ɪt ɪz rʌʃ ˈaʊər | raɪt/
Driver: That’s right. In California, it feels like there is traffic all the time.
/ðæts raɪt | ɪn ˌkæləˈfɔrnyə | ɪt filz laɪk ðɛr ɪz ˈtræfɪk ɔl ðə taɪm/
Passenger: Haha, that is true. Do you drive for Uber full-time?
/hɑˈhɑ | ðæt ɪz tru | də yə draɪv fər ˈubər fʊl taɪm/
Driver: Yes, I do. I mostly drive around Los Angeles.
/yɛs | aɪ du | aɪ ˈmoʊstli draɪv əˈraʊnd loʊs ˈænʤələs/
Passenger: That sounds nice. Does the traffic get better at night?
/ðæt saʊndz naɪs | dəz ðə ˈtræfɪk ɡɛt ˈbɛtər ət naɪt/
Driver: Yes, it gets a little better, but there are more drunk people.
/yɛs | ɪt ɡɛts ə ˈlɪtl̩ ˈbɛtər | bət ðɛr ər mɔr drʌŋk ˈpipəl/
Passenger: Oh, that sounds interesting.
/oʊ | ðæt saʊndz ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
Driver: Haha, sometimes it is fun, but sometimes it is not.
/hɑˈhɑ | ˈsʌmtaɪmz ɪt ɪz fʌn | bət ˈsʌmtaɪmz ɪt ɪz nɑt/

翻译

California Traffic
加州的交通

Driver: Hello! How is your day going today?
司机：你好！你今天过得怎么样？
Passenger: It is going pretty good, thank you. I am just a little tired.
乘客：挺不错的，谢谢你，就是有点累。
Driver: Yeah, I understand. The traffic is really bad right now.
司机：是啊，我懂。现在的交通真是糟透了。
Passenger: Yes, it is rush hour, right?
乘客：是的，现在是交通高峰吧？
Driver: That’s right. In California, it feels like there is traffic all the time.
司机：没错。在加州，好像一直都在堵车。
Passenger: Haha, that is true. Do you drive for Uber full-time?
乘客：哈哈，确实是这样。你是全职开Uber的吗？
Driver: Yes, I do. I mostly drive around Los Angeles.
司机：是的，我是。我主要在洛杉矶这一带跑。
Passenger: That sounds nice. Does the traffic get better at night?
乘客：听起来不错。晚上交通会不会好一点？
Driver: Yes, it gets a little better, but there are more drunk people.
司机：会好一点，但醉酒的人会比较多。
Passenger: Oh, that sounds interesting.
乘客：哦，听起来挺有意思的。
Driver: Haha, sometimes it is fun, but sometimes it is not.
司机：哈哈，有时候挺好玩，但有时候就不太好了。

常用句子/短语

How is your day going today?
/haʊ ɪz yər deɪ ˈɡoʊɪŋ təˈdeɪ/ 你今天过得怎么样？
I am just a little tired. |
/aɪ əm dʒəst ə ˈlɪt̬əl ˈtaɪərd/ 我只是有点累。
Yeah, I understand.
/jæ, aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd/ 是啊，我明白。
It is rush hour.
/ɪt ɪz ˈrʌʃ ˌaʊər/ 现在是交通高峰期。
That’s right.
/ðæts raɪt/ 没错。
That is true.
/ðæt ɪz tru/ 确实如此。
Oh, that sounds interesting.
/oʊ, ðæt saʊndz ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ 哦，听起来很有趣。
It is fun.
/ɪt ɪz fʌn/ 这很有趣

说明

以下是一些在日常美式英语中谈论交通（traffic）时常用的地道句子：

The traffic is really bad today.
今天的交通真的很糟。
There’s a lot of traffic on the highway.
高速公路上车很多。
We’re stuck in traffic.
我们被堵在路上了。
It’s rush hour now.
现在是高峰期。
The traffic is moving so slowly.
车子动得好慢啊。
It took me an hour to drive five miles.
开五英里就花了一小时。
The roads are pretty clear today.
今天路况挺通畅的。
Traffic is much better at this time.
这个时间段交通好多了。
We’re lucky — no traffic today!
我们真幸运——今天不堵车！
The traffic has finally cleared up.
堵车终于缓解了。
It’s always busy around five o’clock.
五点左右总是很堵。
Morning rush hour is the worst.
早高峰最糟糕。
In California, rush hour feels like all day.
在加州，几乎整天都在堵车。
I try to avoid driving during rush hour.
我尽量避免在高峰期开车。
The traffic is usually bad after work.
下班后通常很堵。
There’s an accident up ahead.
前面出车祸了。
I think there’s some roadwork going on.
我觉得前面在施工。
They’re fixing the road, that’s why it’s so slow.
他们在修路，所以才这么慢。
The traffic lights here take forever.
这儿的红绿灯超慢。
Everyone is slowing down to look at the accident.
大家都慢下来围观事故。
I’m used to it — this is L.A. traffic!
我习惯了——这就是洛杉矶的交通！
I try to stay calm and listen to music.
我尽量保持冷静，听听音乐。

对话

Talking About Food in California

Driver: Have you tried any local food since you got here?
Passenger: Not yet. I was thinking about trying In-N-Out.
Driver: Oh, you have to! It’s a California classic. Get the Double-Double, you’ll love it.
Passenger: Haha, sounds good. Is it really that popular?
Driver: Yeah, people go crazy for it. There’s always a line, no matter the time.
Passenger: Nice! What else do you recommend?
Driver: You should try some tacos. There’s a great taco truck near Santa Monica.
Passenger: I love tacos! Are they spicy?
Driver: Depends where you go. Some are mild, but some will burn your mouth.
Passenger: Haha, I’ll take my chances. Thanks for the tip!
Driver: No problem! That’s the best part of California—great food everywhere.

关键词提示

Talking About Food in California
聊加州的美食

Driver: tried – local food – got here?
（你来这之后尝过当地的食物吗？）
Passenger: Not – thinking – In-N-Out.
（还没有，我在想去试试In-N-Out。）
Driver: Oh – have to – California classic – Double-Double – love.
（哦，你一定得试试！那是加州的经典。点个“双层牛肉堡”，你会喜欢的。）
Passenger: Haha – good – really – popular?
（哈哈，听起来不错。真的那么受欢迎吗？）
Driver: Yeah – crazy – always – line – time.
（是啊，大家都超喜欢。不管什么时候都要排队。）
Passenger: Nice – else – recommend?
（不错！你还推荐什么？）
Driver: try – tacos – great – truck – Santa Monica.
（你该试试墨西哥卷饼。在圣塔莫尼卡附近有家很棒的小吃车。）
Passenger: love tacos – spicy?
（我超爱卷饼！辣吗？）
Driver: Depends – go – mild – burn – mouth.
（看你去哪家。有的味道淡，有的会辣得你受不了。）
Passenger: Haha – chances – Thanks – tip!
（哈哈，那我就试试看。谢谢你的推荐！）
Driver: problem – best – California – great – everywhere.
（不客气！这就是加州最棒的地方——到处都有好吃的。）

音标

Talking About Food in California
/ˈtɔkɪŋ əˈbaʊt fud ɪn ˌkæləˈfɔrnyə/

Driver: Have you tried any local food since you got here?
/hæv yə traɪd ˈɛni ˈloʊkəl fud sɪns yə ɡɑt hɪr/
Passenger: Not yet. I was thinking about trying In-N-Out.
/nɑt yɛt | aɪ wəz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ əˈbaʊt ˈtraɪɪŋ ɪn ən aʊt/
Driver: Oh, you have to! It’s a California classic. Get the Double-Double, you’ll love it.
/oʊ | yə hæf tə | ɪts ə ˌkæləˈfɔrnyə ˈklæsɪk | ɡɛt ðə ˈdʌbəl ˈdʌbəl | yul lʌv ɪt/
Passenger: Haha, sounds good. Is it really that popular?
/hɑˈhɑ | saʊndz ɡʊd | ɪz ɪt ˈrɪli ðæt ˈpɑpjələr/
Driver: Yeah, people go crazy for it. There’s always a line, no matter the time.
/jæ | ˈpipəl ɡoʊ ˈkreɪzi fər ɪt | ðɛrz ˈɔlweɪz ə laɪn | noʊ ˈmætər ðə taɪm/
Passenger: Nice! What else do you recommend?
/naɪs | wʌt ɛls dʊ yə ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
Driver: You should try some tacos. There’s a great taco truck near Santa Monica.
/yu ʃəd traɪ sʌm ˈtɑkoʊz | ðɛrz ə ɡreɪt ˈtɑkoʊ trʌk nɪr ˌsæntə ˈmɑnɪkə/
Passenger: I love tacos! Are they spicy?
/aɪ lʌv ˈtɑkoʊz | ər ðeɪ ˈspaɪsi/
Driver: Depends where you go. Some are mild, but some will burn your mouth.
/dɪˈpɛndz wɛr yə ɡoʊ | sʌm ər maɪld | bət sʌm wɪl bɜrn yər maʊθ/
Passenger: Haha, I’ll take my chances. Thanks for the tip!
/hɑˈhɑ | aɪl teɪk maɪ ˈʧænsɪz | θæŋks fər ðə tɪp/
Driver: No problem! That’s the best part of California—great food everywhere.
/noʊ ˈprɑbləm | ðæts ðə bɛst pɑrt əv ˌkæləˈfɔrnyə | ɡreɪt fud ˈɛvriwɛr/

翻译

Talking About Food in California
聊加州的美食

Driver: Have you tried any local food since you got here?
司机：你来这之后尝过当地的食物吗？
Passenger: Not yet. I was thinking about trying In-N-Out.
乘客：还没有，我在想去试试In-N-Out。
Driver: Oh, you have to! It’s a California classic. Get the Double-Double, you’ll love it.
司机：哦，你一定得试试！那是加州的经典。点个“双层牛肉堡”，你会喜欢的。
Passenger: Haha, sounds good. Is it really that popular?
乘客：哈哈，听起来不错。真的那么受欢迎吗？
Driver: Yeah, people go crazy for it. There’s always a line, no matter the time.
司机：是啊，大家都超喜欢。不管什么时候都要排队。
Passenger: Nice! What else do you recommend?
乘客：不错！你还推荐什么？
Driver: You should try some tacos. There’s a great taco truck near Santa Monica.
司机：你该试试墨西哥卷饼。在圣塔莫尼卡附近有家很棒的小吃车。
Passenger: I love tacos! Are they spicy?
乘客：我超爱卷饼！辣吗？
Driver: Depends where you go. Some are mild, but some will burn your mouth.
司机：看你去哪家。有的味道淡，有的会辣得你受不了。
Passenger: Haha, I’ll take my chances. Thanks for the tip!
乘客：哈哈，那我就试试看。谢谢你的推荐！
Driver: No problem! That’s the best part of California—great food everywhere.
司机：不客气！这就是加州最棒的地方——到处都有好吃的。

常用句子/短语

Have you tried any local food? /hæv yə traɪd ˈɛni ˈloʊkəl fud/ 你尝过当地的食物吗？
Not yet. /nɑt jɛt/ 还没有。
Oh, you have to! /oʊ, yu hæv tə/ 哦，你一定要试试！
You’ll love it. /yul lʌv ɪt/ 你会喜欢的。
Sounds good. /saʊndz ɡʊd/ 听起来不错。
Nice! /naɪs/ 不错！
What else do you recommend? /wʌt ɛls də yə ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/ 你还推荐什么？
Are they spicy? /ɑr ðeɪ ˈspaɪsi/ 它们辣吗？
Thanks for the tip! /θæŋks fər ðə tɪp/ 谢谢你的建议！
No problem! /noʊ ˈprɑbləm/ 不客气！

说明

下面是一些聊美食时常见句子，司机在真实对话中经常会说：

Have you tried In-N-Out yet?
你试过In-N-Out了吗？
You have to get the Double-Double—it’s a California classic.
你一定要点“双层牛肉堡”，那是加州的经典。
The tacos here are amazing, especially the food trucks.
这儿的卷饼超好吃，尤其是那些餐车的。
California has so many vegan and healthy food options.
加州的素食和健康餐选择很多。
You’ll find a great coffee shop on every corner.
到处都有很棒的咖啡店。
People here love brunch—it’s almost a weekend tradition.
这儿的人超爱吃早午餐，几乎成了周末传统。
Avocado is on everything here.
这儿什么菜都要加鳄梨。
If you like seafood, you should try some fish tacos.
如果你喜欢海鲜，你得试试鱼肉卷饼。
The sushi in California is really good, especially near the coast.
加州的寿司很棒，特别是海边那种。
People here really care about what they eat.
这里的人非常讲究吃什么。
You’ll see a lot of people drinking iced coffee, even in winter.
你会看到很多人喝冰咖啡，就算是冬天。
There’s food from every culture here—Mexican, Korean, Indian, you name it.
这儿各种国家的美食都有——墨西哥、韩国、印度，想吃啥都有。
People love to eat outdoors when the weather’s nice.
天气好时大家都喜欢在户外吃饭。
There are so many food festivals during the summer.
夏天有很多美食节。
It’s expensive, but the food quality’s really good.
虽然贵点，但食物质量确实不错。
People here take their coffee seriously.
这儿的人对咖啡很讲究。
I eat there all the time.
我经常去那家吃。
You’ll love it, trust me.
你一定会喜欢，相信我。
That’s the California lifestyle—good food, good vibes.
这就是加州的生活方式——好吃的，好心情。