分类： AE 对话12

对话

Feeling Stuck

A: Hey, how have you been? I haven’t heard from you in a while.
B: I’ve been feeling pretty down lately. I just don’t have much motivation to do anything.
A: I’m sorry to hear that. Is something going on?
B: Not really. I just feel like I’ve lost my sense of direction. I don’t really know what I’m working toward anymore, and I don’t feel like I’m accomplishing anything.
A: That sounds rough. Have you been sleeping okay?
B: Not really. I’ve been having trouble sleeping, and I wake up feeling exhausted most mornings.
A: Maybe you’re just burned out. Have you had any time to relax or do something you enjoy?
B: Honestly, not much. I feel like I’m doing the same boring things over and over again, and I barely have any time for myself.
A: Maybe you need a change of pace. You could spend more time outdoors, try a new hobby, or even take a short trip to recharge.
B: Yeah, I’ve actually been thinking about that. I think I need a break from my usual routine and some time to figure out what I really want.
A: That makes sense. You don’t have to figure everything out right away. Just take things one step at a time.
B: Thanks. I think I needed to hear that. Maybe I’ll start by taking a few days off and doing something I actually enjoy.

音标

Feeling Stuck
/ˈfilɪŋ stʌk/

A: Hey, how have you been? I haven’t heard from you in a while.
/heɪ | haʊ həv yə bɪn | aɪ ˈhævənt hərd frəm yə ɪn ə waɪl/
B: I’ve been feeling pretty down lately. I just don’t have much motivation to do anything.
/aɪv bɪn ˈfilɪŋ ˈprɪti daʊn ˈleɪtli | aɪ dʒʌst doʊnt hæv mʌtʃ ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃən tə du ˈɛniθɪŋ/
A: I’m sorry to hear that. Is something going on?
/aɪm ˈsɑri tə hɪr ðæt | ɪz ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn/
B: Not really. I just feel like I’ve lost my sense of direction. I don’t really know what I’m working toward anymore, and I don’t feel like I’m accomplishing anything.
/nɑt ˈrɪli | aɪ dʒʌst fil laɪk aɪv lɔst maɪ sɛns əv dəˈrɛkʃən | aɪ doʊnt ˈrɪli noʊ wʌt aɪm ˈwərkɪŋ tɔrd ˌɛniˈmɔr | ən aɪ doʊnt fil laɪk aɪm əˈkɑmplɪʃɪŋ ˈɛniθɪŋ/
A: That sounds rough. Have you been sleeping okay?
/ðæt saʊndz rʌf | həv yə bɪn ˈslipɪŋ oʊˈkeɪ/
B: Not really. I’ve been having trouble sleeping, and I wake up feeling exhausted most mornings.
/nɑt ˈrɪli | aɪv bɪn ˈhævɪŋ ˈtrʌbəl ˈslipɪŋ | ən aɪ weɪk ʌp ˈfilɪŋ ɪɡˈzɔstəd moʊst ˈmɔrnɪŋz/
A: It sounds like you might be burned out. Have you had any time to relax or do something you enjoy?
/ɪt saʊndz laɪk yə maɪt bi bərnd aʊt | həv yə hæd ˈɛni taɪm tə rɪˈlæks ər du ˈsʌmθɪŋ yə ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/
B: Honestly, not much. I feel like I’m doing the same boring things over and over again, and I barely have any time for myself.
/ˈɑnəstli | nɑt mʌtʃ | aɪ fil laɪk aɪm ˈduɪŋ ðə seɪm ˈbɔrɪŋ θɪŋz ˈoʊvər ən ˈoʊvər əˈɡɛn | ən aɪ ˈbɛrli hæv ˈɛni taɪm fər maɪˈsɛlf/
A: Maybe you need a change of pace. You could spend more time outdoors, try a new hobby, or even take a short trip to recharge.
/ˈmeɪbi yə nid ə tʃeɪndʒ əv peɪs | yə kəd spɛnd mɔr taɪm ˌaʊtˈdɔrz | traɪ ə nu ˈhɑbi | ər ˈivən teɪk ə ʃɔrt trɪp tə ˌriˈtʃɑrdʒ/
B: Yeah, I’ve actually been thinking about that. I think I need a break from my usual routine and some time to figure out what I really want.
/yɛə | aɪv ˈæktʃuəli bɪn ˈθɪŋkɪŋ əˈbaʊt ðæt | aɪ θɪŋk aɪ nid ə breɪk frəm maɪ ˈyuʒuəl ruˈtin ən səm taɪm tə ˈfɪɡyər aʊt wʌt aɪ ˈrɪli wɑnt/
A: That makes sense. You don’t have to figure everything out right away. Just take things one step at a time.
/ðæt meɪks sɛns | yə doʊnt hæf tə ˈfɪɡyər ˈɛvriθɪŋ aʊt raɪt əˈweɪ | dʒʌst teɪk θɪŋz wʌn stɛp ət ə taɪm/
B: Thanks. I think I needed to hear that. Maybe I’ll start by taking a few days off and doing something I actually enjoy.
/θæŋks | aɪ θɪŋk aɪ ˈnidəd tə hɪr ðæt | ˈmeɪbi aɪl stɑrt baɪ ˈteɪkɪŋ ə fyu deɪz ɔf ən ˈduɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ aɪ ˈæktʃuəli ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

英中对照

Feeling Stuck
感觉自己被困住了

A: Hey, how have you been? I haven’t heard from you in a while.
A：嘿，最近怎么样？有一阵子没听到你的消息了。
B: I’ve been feeling pretty down lately. I just don’t have much motivation to do anything.
B：我最近心情挺低落的。就是做什么都提不起劲。
A: I’m sorry to hear that. Is something going on?
A：听到这个我挺难过的。是发生什么事了吗？
B: Not really. I just feel like I’ve lost my sense of direction. I don’t really know what I’m working toward anymore, and I don’t feel like I’m accomplishing anything.
B：其实也没有。我就是觉得自己失去了方向感。我不太知道自己现在到底在为什么努力，也觉得自己什么都没做成。
A: That sounds rough. Have you been sleeping okay?
A：听起来挺不容易的。你最近睡眠还好吗？
B: Not really. I’ve been having trouble sleeping, and I wake up feeling exhausted most mornings.
B：不太好。我最近睡眠不好，早上醒来大多时候都觉得很累。
A: Maybe you’re just burned out. Have you had any time to relax or do something you enjoy?
A：也许你只是太累了。你有时间放松一下，或者做点自己喜欢的事吗？
B: Honestly, not much. I feel like I’m doing the same boring things over and over again, and I barely have any time for myself.
B：说实话，没多少。我感觉自己一直在重复做同样无聊的事，几乎没什么自己的时间。
A: Maybe you need a change of pace. You could spend more time outdoors, try a new hobby, or even take a short trip to recharge.
A：也许你需要换个节奏。可以多去户外走走，尝试一个新爱好，甚至短途旅行一下充充电。
B: Yeah, I’ve actually been thinking about that. I think I need a break from my usual routine and some time to figure out what I really want.
B：是啊，其实我一直在想这件事。我觉得我需要从日常安排里休息一下，花点时间想清楚自己真正想要什么。
A: That makes sense. You don’t have to figure everything out right away. Just take things one step at a time.
A：有道理。你不用一下子把所有事情都想明白。一步一步来就好。
B: Thanks. I think I needed to hear that. Maybe I’ll start by taking a few days off and doing something I actually enjoy.
B：谢谢。我觉得我需要听到这句话。也许我会先休几天假，做点自己真正喜欢的事。

实用句子

1. I haven’t been feeling like myself lately. 最近我感觉自己状态不太对。
/aɪ ˈhævənt bɪn ˈfilɪŋ laɪk maɪˈsɛlf ˈleɪtli/
2. I’ve got a lot on my mind right now. 我最近心里有很多烦心事。
/aɪv ɡɑt ə lɑt ɑn maɪ maɪnd raɪt naʊ/
3. I feel like I’m stuck in a rut. 我感觉自己的生活一成不变，陷入了困境。
/aɪ fil laɪk aɪm stʌk ɪn ə rʌt/
4. Even the things I used to enjoy don’t excite me anymore. 连以前喜欢做的事情，现在都让我提不起兴趣了。
/ˈivən ðə θɪŋz aɪ yust tə ɪnˈdʒɔɪ doʊnt ɪkˈsaɪt mi ˌɛniˈmɔr/
5. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by everything lately. 最近各种事情让我感到压力很大，有点应付不过来。
/aɪv bɪn ˈfilɪŋ ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd baɪ ˈɛvriθɪŋ ˈleɪtli/
6. Don’t be too hard on yourself. 别对自己太苛刻了。
/doʊnt bi tu hɑrd ɑn yərˈsɛlf/
7. It’s okay to take a step back and focus on yourself for a while. 暂时放慢脚步，把注意力放在自己身上一段时间也没关系。
/ɪts oʊˈkeɪ tə teɪk ə stɛp bæk ən ˈfoʊkəs ɑn yərˈsɛlf fər ə waɪl/
8. You don’t have to be productive all the time. 你不需要时时刻刻都追求效率或有所成就。
/yə doʊnt hæf tə bi prəˈdʌktɪv ɔl ðə taɪm/

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对话

Kids and Screen Time

A: I’m having a hard time getting my son off his phone. He’s constantly watching short videos or playing games, and he gets upset whenever I tell him to put it away.
B: I know what you mean. My daughter keeps asking for her tablet, even when she’s supposed to be doing her homework.
A: What worries me most is the kind of content kids are exposed to online. There’s so much out there, and a lot of it isn’t appropriate for their age.
B: Exactly. They haven’t really learned how to tell what’s trustworthy and what’s not, especially when so much content is designed to grab their attention.
A: And those endless videos make it so easy to lose track of time. I’ve noticed my son struggles to focus on things that don’t keep him entertained right away.
B: I’ve noticed something similar. But I don’t think banning screens altogether is realistic. Kids need to learn how to manage their time, too.
A: That’s true. I’ve been thinking about setting clearer rules, like no phones during meals and a daily screen time limit.
B: That sounds reasonable. I also think we need to set a good example. It’s hard to tell our kids to put their devices away when we’re constantly checking our own phones.
A: You’re right. I catch myself doing that all the time. Maybe I should spend more time doing things with my son instead of just telling him to get off his phone.
B: That’s what I’ve been trying with my daughter. We’ve started cooking together, and she’s even getting interested in gardening.
A: I like that idea. If kids develop hobbies they genuinely enjoy early on, they might be less tempted to spend every spare minute online.
B: Exactly. We can’t keep them away from technology forever. We just need to help them develop healthier habits and find a better balance.

音标

Kids and Screen Time
/kɪdz ən skrin taɪm/

A: I’m having a hard time getting my son off his phone. He’s constantly watching short videos or playing games, and he gets upset whenever I tell him to put it away.
/aɪm ˈhævɪŋ ə hɑrd taɪm ˈɡɛtɪŋ maɪ sʌn ɔf hɪz foʊn | hiz ˈkɑnstəntli ˈwɑtʃɪŋ ʃɔrt ˈvɪdioʊz ər ˈpleɪɪŋ ɡeɪmz | ən hi ɡɛts ʌpˈsɛt wɛnˈɛvər aɪ tɛl hɪm tə pʊt ɪt əˈweɪ/
B: I know what you mean. My daughter keeps asking for her tablet, even when she’s supposed to be doing her homework.
/aɪ noʊ wʌt yə min | maɪ ˈdɔtər kips ˈæskɪŋ fər hər ˈtæblət | ˈivən wɛn ʃiz səˈpoʊzd tə bi ˈduɪŋ hər ˈhoʊmwərk/
A: What worries me most is the kind of content kids are exposed to online. There’s so much out there, and a lot of it isn’t appropriate for their age.
/wʌt ˈwəriz mi moʊst ɪz ðə kaɪnd əv ˈkɑntɛnt kɪdz ər ɪkˈspoʊzd tə ˌɑnˈlaɪn | ðɛrz soʊ mʌtʃ aʊt ðɛr | ən ə lɑt əv ɪt ˈɪzənt əˈproʊpriət fər ðɛr eɪdʒ/
B: Exactly. They haven’t really learned how to tell what’s trustworthy and what’s not, especially when so much content is designed to grab their attention.
/ɪɡˈzæktli | ðeɪ ˈhævənt ˈrɪli lərnd haʊ tə tɛl wʌts ˈtrʌstˌwərði ən wʌts nɑt | ɪˈspɛʃəli wɛn soʊ mʌtʃ ˈkɑntɛnt ɪz dɪˈzaɪnd tə ɡræb ðɛr əˈtɛnʃən/
A: And those endless videos make it so easy to lose track of time. I’ve noticed my son struggles to focus on things that don’t keep him entertained right away.
/ən ðoʊz ˈɛndləs ˈvɪdioʊz meɪk ɪt soʊ ˈizi tə luz træk əv taɪm | aɪv ˈnoʊtɪst maɪ sʌn ˈstrʌɡəlz tə ˈfoʊkəs ɑn θɪŋz ðət doʊnt kip hɪm ˌɛntərˈteɪnd raɪt əˈweɪ/
B: I’ve noticed something similar. But I don’t think banning screens altogether is realistic. Kids need to learn how to manage their time, too.
/aɪv ˈnoʊtɪst ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈsɪmələr | bət aɪ doʊnt θɪŋk ˈbænɪŋ skrinz ˌɔltəˈɡɛðər ɪz ˌriəˈlɪstɪk | kɪdz nid tə lərn haʊ tə ˈmænɪdʒ ðɛr taɪm tu/
A: That’s true. I’ve been thinking about setting clearer rules, like no phones during meals and a daily screen time limit.
/ðæts tru | aɪv bɪn ˈθɪŋkɪŋ əˈbaʊt ˈsɛtɪŋ ˈklɪrər rulz | laɪk noʊ foʊnz ˈdʊrɪŋ milz ən ə ˈdeɪli skrin taɪm ˈlɪmət/
B: That sounds reasonable. I also think we need to set a good example. It’s hard to tell our kids to put their devices away when we’re constantly checking our own phones.
/ðæt saʊndz ˈrizənəbəl | aɪ ˈɔlsoʊ θɪŋk wi nid tə sɛt ə ɡʊd ɪɡˈzæmpəl | ɪts hɑrd tə tɛl aʊər kɪdz tə pʊt ðɛr dɪˈvaɪsɪz əˈweɪ wɛn wɪr ˈkɑnstəntli ˈtʃɛkɪŋ aʊər oʊn foʊnz/
A: You’re right. I catch myself doing that all the time. Maybe I should spend more time doing things with my son instead of just telling him to get off his phone.
/yər raɪt | aɪ kætʃ maɪˈsɛlf ˈduɪŋ ðæt ɔl ðə taɪm | ˈmeɪbi aɪ ʃəd spɛnd mɔr taɪm ˈduɪŋ θɪŋz wɪð maɪ sʌn ɪnˈstɛd əv dʒʌst ˈtɛlɪŋ hɪm tə ɡɛt ɔf hɪz foʊn/
B: That’s what I’ve been trying with my daughter. We’ve started cooking together, and she’s even getting interested in gardening.
/ðæts wʌt aɪv bɪn ˈtraɪɪŋ wɪð maɪ ˈdɔtər | wiv ˈstɑrtəd ˈkʊkɪŋ təˈɡɛðər | ən ʃiz ˈivən ˈɡɛtɪŋ ˈɪntrəstəd ɪn ˈɡɑrdənɪŋ/
A: I like that idea. If kids develop hobbies they genuinely enjoy early on, they might be less tempted to spend every spare minute online.
/aɪ laɪk ðæt aɪˈdiə | ɪf kɪdz dɪˈvɛləp ˈhɑbiz ðeɪ ˈdʒɛnyuənli ɪnˈdʒɔɪ ˈərli ɑn | ðeɪ maɪt bi lɛs ˈtɛmptəd tə spɛnd ˈɛvri spɛr ˈmɪnət ˌɑnˈlaɪn/
B: Exactly. We can’t keep them away from technology forever. We just need to help them develop healthier habits and find a better balance.
/ɪɡˈzæktli | wi kænt kip ðəm əˈweɪ frəm tɛkˈnɑlədʒi fərˈɛvər | wi dʒʌst nid tə hɛlp ðəm dɪˈvɛləp ˈhɛlθiər ˈhæbəts ən faɪnd ə ˈbɛtər ˈbæləns/

英中对照

Kids and Screen Time
孩子与屏幕时间

A: I’m having a hard time getting my son off his phone. He’s constantly watching short videos or playing games, and he gets upset whenever I tell him to put it away.
A：我儿子老抱着手机不放，真让我头疼。他不是刷短视频就是打游戏，我一让他把手机收起来，他就不高兴。
B: I know what you mean. My daughter keeps asking for her tablet, even when she’s supposed to be doing her homework.
B：我懂你的意思。我女儿总吵着要平板，哪怕她本来该写作业的时候也一样。
A: What worries me most is the kind of content kids are exposed to online. There’s so much out there, and a lot of it isn’t appropriate for their age.
A：我最担心的是孩子在网上会接触到什么样的内容。网上东西太多了，很多都不适合他们这个年龄。
B: Exactly. They haven’t really learned how to tell what’s trustworthy and what’s not, especially when so much content is designed to grab their attention.
B：可不是嘛。他们其实还没学会分辨哪些信息可信、哪些不可信，尤其是很多内容就是专门为了吸引他们注意力设计的。
A: And those endless videos make it so easy to lose track of time. I’ve noticed my son struggles to focus on things that don’t keep him entertained right away.
A：而且那些没完没了的视频特别容易让人忘了时间。我注意到我儿子现在很难专注在那些不能马上让他觉得有意思的事情上。
B: I’ve noticed something similar. But I don’t think banning screens altogether is realistic. Kids need to learn how to manage their time, too.
B：我也发现了类似的情况。但我觉得一刀切地禁止屏幕也不现实。孩子也得学会怎么管理自己的时间。
A: That’s true. I’ve been thinking about setting clearer rules, like no phones during meals and a daily screen time limit.
A：确实。我一直在想定一些更明确的规矩，比如吃饭时不许看手机，每天屏幕时间有限制。
B: That sounds reasonable. I also think we need to set a good example. It’s hard to tell our kids to put their devices away when we’re constantly checking our own phones.
B：这听起来挺合理的。我还觉得我们得做个好榜样。我们自己整天盯着手机，却让孩子把设备收起来，这很难有说服力。
A: You’re right. I catch myself doing that all the time. Maybe I should spend more time doing things with my son instead of just telling him to get off his phone.
A：你说得对。我自己就经常这样。也许我该多花点时间陪儿子一起做点事，而不是光叫他放下手机。
B: That’s what I’ve been trying with my daughter. We’ve started cooking together, and she’s even getting interested in gardening.
B：我也一直在试着这样对我女儿。我们开始一起做饭，她甚至对园艺也感兴趣了。
A: I like that idea. If kids develop hobbies they genuinely enjoy early on, they might be less tempted to spend every spare minute online.
A：这主意不错。如果孩子从小就能培养出自己真正喜欢的爱好，他们可能就不会总想着把每个空闲时间都花在网上。
B: Exactly. We can’t keep them away from technology forever. We just need to help them develop healthier habits and find a better balance.
B：没错。我们不可能永远让他们远离科技。我们只需要帮他们养成更健康的习惯，找到更好的平衡。

实用句子

My son throws a tantrum whenever I take his phone away. 每次我把儿子的手机拿走，他都会大发脾气。
/maɪ sʌn θroʊz ə ˈtæntrəm wɛnˈɛvər aɪ teɪk hɪz foʊn əˈweɪ/
She gets so caught up in her games that she forgets about everything else. 她一玩起游戏就特别投入，其他什么事都忘了。
/ʃi ɡɛts soʊ kɔt ʌp ɪn hər ɡeɪmz ðət ʃi fərˈɡɛts əˈbaʊt ˈɛvriθɪŋ ɛls/
I don’t want him spending hours mindlessly scrolling through videos. 我不希望他一连几个小时漫无目的地刷短视频。
/aɪ doʊnt wɑnt hɪm ˈspɛndɪŋ ˈaʊərz ˈmaɪndləsli ˈskroʊlɪŋ θru ˈvɪdioʊz/
It’s getting harder and harder to get her interested in anything besides her tablet. 现在要让她对平板电脑以外的东西感兴趣，变得越来越难了。
/ɪts ˈɡɛtɪŋ ˈhɑrdər ən ˈhɑrdər tə ɡɛt hər ˈɪntrəstəd ɪn ˈɛniθɪŋ bɪˈsaɪdz hər ˈtæblət/
Kids don’t always realize how much time they’re spending in front of a screen. 孩子们往往意识不到自己花了多少时间盯着屏幕。
/kɪdz doʊnt ˈɔlweɪz ˈriəˌlaɪz haʊ mʌtʃ taɪm ðɛr ˈspɛndɪŋ ɪn frʌnt əv ə skrin/
I try to encourage him to spend more time outdoors instead of staying glued to his phone. 我尽量鼓励他多到户外活动，而不是整天盯着手机不放。
/aɪ traɪ tə ɪnˈkərɪdʒ hɪm tə spɛnd mɔr taɪm ˌaʊtˈdɔrz ɪnˈstɛd əv ˈsteɪɪŋ ɡlud tə hɪz foʊn/
We need to be consistent with the rules, or the kids won’t take them seriously. 我们必须坚持执行这些规定，否则孩子们就不会认真对待。
/wi nid tə bi kənˈsɪstənt wɪð ðə rulz | ər ðə kɪdz woʊnt teɪk ðəm ˈsɪriəsli/
I’d rather teach my kids to use technology responsibly than constantly fight with them over screen time. 与其为了使用电子设备的时间不断跟孩子争执，我更愿意教他们如何负责任地使用科技产品。
/aɪd ˈræðər titʃ maɪ kɪdz tə yuz tɛkˈnɑlədʒi rɪˈspɑnsəbli ðən ˈkɑnstəntli faɪt wɪð ðəm ˈoʊvər skrin taɪm/

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对话

A Bus Speeding Downhill

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
Driver: Not really, officer. Is there a problem?
Officer: You were going 65 in a 45-mile-per-hour zone coming down that hill.
Driver: But I was going downhill. The bus picked up speed because the hill was so steep.
Officer: I understand, but you’re still responsible for keeping your speed under control.
Driver: I was trying to slow down. It’s not easy to control a bus this heavy on a steep hill.
Officer: That’s why you need to slow down before going downhill and use a lower gear.
Driver: I get that, but I don’t think it’s fair to give me a ticket just because the bus picked up speed.
Officer: I understand what you’re saying, but the speed limit still applies, even when you’re going downhill.
Driver: So you’re still going to give me a ticket?
Officer: Yes. I’m issuing you a citation for speeding.
Driver: How much is the fine? Is this going to affect my driving record?
Officer: The citation will explain your options. You can contact the court if you have questions about the fine or your record.
Driver: All right, officer. I still don’t agree, but I’ll be more careful going downhill.

音标

A Bus Speeding Downhill
/ə bʌs ˈspidɪŋ ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
/ɡʊd ˌæftərˈnun | də yə noʊ waɪ aɪ pʊld yə ˈoʊvər/
Driver: Not really, officer. Is there a problem?
/nɑt ˈrɪli ˈɔfɪsər | ɪz ðɛr ə ˈprɑbləm/
Officer: You were going 65 in a 45-mile-per-hour zone coming down that hill.
/yə wər ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˌsɪksti ˈfaɪv ɪn ə ˌfɔrti ˈfaɪv maɪl pər ˈaʊər zoʊn ˈkʌmɪŋ daʊn ðæt hɪl/
Driver: But I was going downhill. The bus picked up speed because the hill was so steep.
/bət aɪ wəz ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˌdaʊnˈhɪl | ðə bʌs pɪkt ʌp spid bɪˈkəz ðə hɪl wəz soʊ stip/
Officer: I understand, but you’re still responsible for keeping your speed under control.
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd | bət yər stɪl rɪˈspɑnsəbəl fər ˈkipɪŋ yər spid ˈʌndər kənˈtroʊl/
Driver: I was trying to slow down. It’s not easy to control a bus this heavy on a steep hill.
/aɪ wəz ˈtraɪɪŋ tə sloʊ daʊn | ɪts nɑt ˈizi tə kənˈtroʊl ə bʌs ðɪs ˈhɛvi ɑn ə stip hɪl/
Officer: That’s why you need to slow down before going downhill and use a lower gear.
/ðæts waɪ yə nid tə sloʊ daʊn bɪˈfɔr ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˌdaʊnˈhɪl ən yuz ə ˈloʊər ɡɪr/
Driver: I get that, but I don’t think it’s fair to give me a ticket just because the bus picked up speed.
/aɪ ɡɛt ðæt | bət aɪ doʊnt θɪŋk ɪts fɛr tə ɡɪv mi ə ˈtɪkɪt dʒʌst bɪˈkəz ðə bʌs pɪkt ʌp spid/
Officer: I understand what you’re saying, but the speed limit still applies, even when you’re going downhill.
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd wʌt yər ˈseɪɪŋ | bət ðə spid ˈlɪmɪt stɪl əˈplaɪz | ˈivən wɛn yər ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
Driver: So you’re still going to give me a ticket?
/soʊ yər stɪl ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə ɡɪv mi ə ˈtɪkɪt/
Officer: Yes. I’m issuing you a citation for speeding.
/yɛs | aɪm ˈɪʃuɪŋ yə ə saɪˈteɪʃən fər ˈspidɪŋ/
Driver: How much is the fine? Is this going to affect my driving record?
/haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ðə faɪn | ɪz ðɪs ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə əˈfɛkt maɪ ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈrɛkərd/
Officer: The citation will explain your options. You can contact the court if you have questions about the fine or your record.
/ðə saɪˈteɪʃən wəl ɪkˈspleɪn yər ˈɑpʃənz | yə kən ˈkɑntækt ðə kɔrt ɪf yə hæv ˈkwɛstʃənz əˈbaʊt ðə faɪn ɔr yər ˈrɛkərd/
Driver: All right, officer. I still don’t agree, but I’ll be more careful going downhill.
/ɔl raɪt ˈɔfɪsər | aɪ stɪl doʊnt əˈɡri | bət aɪl bi mɔr ˈkɛrfəl ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

英中对照

A Bus Speeding Downhill
公交车下坡超速

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
警官：下午好。你知道我为什么把你拦下来吗？
Driver: Not really, officer. Is there a problem?
司机：不太清楚，警官。有什么问题吗？
Officer: You were going 65 in a 45-mile-per-hour zone coming down that hill.
警官：你下那座山时，在限速45英里/小时的路段开到了65英里/小时。
Driver: But I was going downhill. The bus picked up speed because the hill was so steep.
司机：可我是在下坡啊。坡太陡了，公交车就自己加速了。
Officer: I understand, but you’re still responsible for keeping your speed under control.
警官：我理解，但你仍然有责任控制好车速。
Driver: I was trying to slow down. It’s not easy to control a bus this heavy on a steep hill.
司机：我一直在试着减速。这么重的公交车在陡坡上真的不好控制。
Officer: That’s why you need to slow down before going downhill and use a lower gear.
警官：所以才更要下坡前就减速，并用低档行驶。
Driver: I get that, but I don’t think it’s fair to give me a ticket just because the bus picked up speed.
司机：我明白，但我觉得只是因为公交车加速了就给我开罚单，不太公平。
Officer: I understand what you’re saying, but the speed limit still applies, even when you’re going downhill.
警官：我理解你的意思，但即使是在下坡，限速规定仍然适用。
Driver: So you’re still going to give me a ticket?
司机：所以你还是打算给我开罚单？
Officer: Yes. I’m issuing you a citation for speeding.
警官：是的。我要给你开一张超速罚单。
Driver: How much is the fine? Is this going to affect my driving record?
司机：罚款多少？这会影响我的驾驶记录吗？
Officer: The citation will explain your options. You can contact the court if you have questions about the fine or your record.
警官：罚单上会说明你可以怎么处理。如果你对罚款或驾驶记录有疑问，可以联系法院。
Driver: All right, officer. I still don’t agree, but I’ll be more careful going downhill.
司机：好吧，警官。我还是不认同，但以后下坡我会更小心。

说明

实用句子

I didn’t realize how fast I was going. 我没意识到自己开得这么快。
/aɪ ˈdɪdənt ˈriəlaɪz haʊ fæst aɪ wəz ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
The bus started gaining speed as we went downhill. 我们下坡的时候，巴士开始越开越快。
/ðə bʌs ˈstɑrtɪd ˈɡeɪnɪŋ spid əz wi wɛnt ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/
I was trying not to ride the brakes. 我当时尽量避免一直踩着刹车。
/aɪ wəz ˈtraɪɪŋ nɑt tə raɪd ðə breɪks/
You should have shifted into a lower gear before the descent. 你应该在下坡前就换到低挡位。
/yə ʃʊd əv ˈʃɪftɪd ˈɪntu ə ˈloʊər ɡɪr bɪˈfɔr ðə dɪˈsɛnt/
Were you having trouble with your brakes? 你的刹车是不是出了问题？
/wər yə ˈhævɪŋ ˈtrʌbəl wɪð yər breɪks/
Could you let me off with a warning this time? 这次能不能只给我一个警告，不开罚单？
/kəd yə lɛt mi ɔf wɪð ə ˈwɔrnɪŋ ðɪs taɪm/
I’m not arguing about the speed limit. I’m just explaining what happened. 我不是在争论限速规定，只是在解释当时的情况。
/aɪm nɑt ˈɑrɡyuɪŋ əˈbaʊt ðə spid ˈlɪmɪt | aɪm dʒʌst ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ wʌt ˈhæpənd/
You can challenge the ticket in court if you disagree with it. 如果你不服这张罚单，可以向法院提出异议。
/yə kən ˈtʃælɪndʒ ðə ˈtɪkɪt ɪn kɔrt ɪf yə ˌdɪsəˈɡri wɪð ɪt/

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对话

A Bus Going Too Slowly Uphill

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
Driver: Not really, officer. Is something wrong?
Officer: Your bus was moving very slowly uphill, and several cars were backed up behind you.
Driver: I’m sorry about that. The bus was struggling to climb the hill.
Officer: Is there something wrong with the engine?
Driver: No, the engine seems fine. The bus is just having a hard time getting up this steep hill with all the passengers and luggage.
Officer: I understand. About how fast were you going?
Driver: Around 20 miles per hour. I couldn’t get it to go much faster.
Officer: Did you notice the traffic building up behind you?
Driver: Yes, but I couldn’t find a safe place to pull over.
Officer: There’s a turnout about half a mile ahead. When it’s safe, pull in there and let the traffic behind you pass.
Driver: Okay. Am I getting a ticket for driving too slowly?
Officer: No, just a warning this time. Make sure you use the turnouts when you’re holding up traffic.
Driver: Understood, officer. I’ll pull into the next turnout and let the cars pass.

音标

A Bus Going Too Slowly Uphill
/ə bʌs ˈɡoʊɪŋ tu ˈsloʊli ʌpˈhɪl/

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
/ɡʊd ˌæftərˈnun | də yə noʊ waɪ aɪ pʊld yə ˈoʊvər/
Driver: Not really, officer. Is something wrong?
/nɑt ˈrɪli ˈɔfɪsər | ɪz ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɔŋ/
Officer: Your bus was moving very slowly uphill, and several cars were backed up behind you.
/yər bʌs wəz ˈmuvɪŋ ˈvɛri ˈsloʊli ʌpˈhɪl | ən ˈsɛvrəl kɑrz wər bækt ʌp bɪˈhaɪnd yə/
Driver: I’m sorry about that. The bus was struggling to climb the hill.
/aɪm ˈsɑri əˈbaʊt ðæt | ðə bʌs wəz ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ tə klaɪm ðə hɪl/
Officer: Is there something wrong with the engine?
/ɪz ðɛr ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɔŋ wɪð ði ˈɛndʒən/
Driver: No, the engine seems fine. The bus is just having a hard time getting up this steep hill with all the passengers and luggage.
/noʊ | ði ˈɛndʒən simz faɪn | ðə bʌs ɪz dʒʌst ˈhævɪŋ ə hɑrd taɪm ˈɡɛɾɪŋ ʌp ðɪs stip hɪl wɪð ɔl ðə ˈpæsəndʒərz ən ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
Officer: I understand. About how fast were you going?
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd | əˈbaʊt haʊ fæst wər yə ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
Driver: Around 20 miles per hour. I couldn’t get it to go much faster.
/əˈraʊnd ˈtwɛnti maɪlz pər ˈaʊər | aɪ ˈkʊdənt ɡɛt ɪt tə ɡoʊ mʌtʃ ˈfæstər/
Officer: Did you notice the traffic building up behind you?
/dɪd yə ˈnoʊtɪs ðə ˈtræfɪk ˈbɪldɪŋ ʌp bɪˈhaɪnd yə/
Driver: Yes, but I couldn’t find a safe place to pull over.
/yɛs | bət aɪ ˈkʊdənt faɪnd ə seɪf pleɪs tə pʊl ˈoʊvər/
Officer: There’s a turnout about half a mile ahead. When it’s safe, pull in there and let the traffic behind you pass.
/ðɛrz ə ˈtərnaʊt əˈbaʊt hæf ə maɪl əˈhɛd | wɛn ɪts seɪf | pʊl ɪn ðɛr ən lɛt ðə ˈtræfɪk bɪˈhaɪnd yə pæs/
Driver: Okay. Am I getting a ticket for driving too slowly?
/oʊˈkeɪ | æm aɪ ˈɡɛɾɪŋ ə ˈtɪkɪt fər ˈdraɪvɪŋ tu ˈsloʊli/
Officer: No, just a warning this time. Make sure you use the turnouts when you’re holding up traffic.
/noʊ | dʒʌst ə ˈwɔrnɪŋ ðɪs taɪm | meɪk ʃʊr yə yuz ðə ˈtərnaʊts wɛn yər ˈhoʊldɪŋ ʌp ˈtræfɪk/
Driver: Understood, officer. I’ll pull into the next turnout and let the cars pass.
/ˌʌndərˈstʊd ˈɔfɪsər | aɪl pʊl ˈɪntu ðə nɛkst ˈtərnaʊt ən lɛt ðə kɑrz pæs/

英中对照

A Bus Going Too Slowly Uphill
公交车上坡太慢

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
警官：下午好。你知道我为什么把你拦下来吗？
Driver: Not really, officer. Is something wrong?
司机：不太清楚，警官。出什么问题了吗？
Officer: Your bus was moving very slowly uphill, and several cars were backed up behind you.
警官：你的公交车在上坡时开得非常慢，后面堵了好几辆车。
Driver: I’m sorry about that. The bus was struggling to climb the hill.
司机：不好意思。公交车爬坡很吃力。
Officer: Is there something wrong with the engine?
警官：发动机有什么问题吗？
Driver: No, the engine seems fine. The bus is just having a hard time getting up this steep hill with all the passengers and luggage.
司机：没有，发动机好像没问题。只是车上载着这么多乘客和行李，公交车爬这个陡坡很费劲。
Officer: I understand. About how fast were you going?
警官：我理解。你大概开了多快？
Driver: Around 20 miles per hour. I couldn’t get it to go much faster.
司机：大概每小时20英里。我没办法让它再快多少了。
Officer: Did you notice the traffic building up behind you?
警官：你注意到后面车越堵越多了吗？
Driver: Yes, but I couldn’t find a safe place to pull over.
司机：注意到了，但我找不到安全的地方靠边停车。
Officer: There’s a turnout about half a mile ahead. When it’s safe, pull in there and let the traffic behind you pass.
警官：前面大概半英里处有个让行停车带。安全的话，就开到那里，让后面的车先过。
Driver: Okay. Am I getting a ticket for driving too slowly?
司机：好。我会因为开得太慢被开罚单吗？
Officer: No, just a warning this time. Make sure you use the turnouts when you’re holding up traffic.
警官：不会，这次只是警告。以后堵着后面车的时候，记得使用让行停车带。
Driver: Understood, officer. I’ll pull into the next turnout and let the cars pass.
司机：明白了，警官。我会开到下一个让行停车带，让后面的车过去。

说明

实用句子

The bus loses speed whenever I go uphill. 每次上坡，巴士的速度都会慢下来。
/ðə bʌs ˈluzɪz spid wɛnˈɛvər aɪ ɡoʊ ʌpˈhɪl/
I’m going as fast as the bus can manage. 我已经尽可能把巴士开快了。
/aɪm ˈɡoʊɪŋ əz fæst əz ðə bʌs kən ˈmænɪdʒ/
Is there a minimum speed limit on this road? 这条路有最低限速吗？
/ɪz ðɛr ə ˈmɪnəməm spid ˈlɪmɪt ɑn ðɪs roʊd/
I didn’t want to stop on such a steep hill. 我不想在这么陡的坡上停车。
/aɪ ˈdɪdənt wɑnt tə stɑp ɑn sʌtʃ ə stip hɪl/
There’s a long line of cars stuck behind your bus. 你的巴士后面堵了一长排车。
/ðɛrz ə lɔŋ laɪn əv kɑrz stʌk bɪˈhaɪnd yər bʌs/
Please use the slow vehicle lane if one is available. 如果有慢车道，请走慢车道。
/pliz yuz ðə sloʊ ˈviɪkəl leɪn ɪf wʌn ɪz əˈveɪləbəl/
I’m worried the bus might roll backward if I stop here. 我担心如果在这里停车，巴士可能会往后溜。
/aɪm ˈwərid ðə bʌs maɪt roʊl ˈbækwərd ɪf aɪ stɑp hɪr/
I’ll have the bus checked when we reach the next town. 到了下一个城镇，我会找人检查一下巴士。
/aɪl hæv ðə bʌs tʃɛkt wɛn wi ritʃ ðə nɛkst taʊn/

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对话

A Truck Driver Gets a Speeding Ticket

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
Driver: I’m guessing I was going a little too fast, officer.
Officer: That’s right. You were doing 68 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone.
Driver: I’m sorry. I didn’t realize I was going that fast.
Officer: Is there a reason you were speeding?
Driver: I’m running behind schedule, and I’m trying to get my delivery there on time.
Officer: I understand, but you still need to follow the speed limit, especially in a truck this size.
Driver: You’re right. I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Officer: Can I see your commercial driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance?
Driver: Of course. Here you go. Am I getting a ticket?
Officer: Yes. I’ll be right back with your citation.
Driver: Okay. How much is the fine? Will this affect my driving record?
Officer: The citation will explain your options. Whether it affects your record depends on how the violation is handled.
Driver: Understood, officer. I’ll keep a closer eye on my speed from now on.

音标

A Truck Driver Gets a Speeding Ticket
/ə trʌk ˈdraɪvər ɡɛts ə ˈspidɪŋ ˈtɪkɪt/

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
/ɡʊd ˌæftərˈnun | də yə noʊ waɪ aɪ pʊld yə ˈoʊvər/
Driver: I’m guessing I was going a little too fast, officer.
/aɪm ˈɡɛsɪŋ aɪ wəz ˈɡoʊɪŋ ə ˈlɪɾəl tu fæst ˈɔfɪsər/
Officer: That’s right. You were doing 68 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone.
/ðæts raɪt | yə wər ˈduɪŋ ˌsɪksti ˈeɪt ɪn ə ˌfɪfti ˈfaɪv maɪl pər ˈaʊər zoʊn/
Driver: I’m sorry. I didn’t realize I was going that fast.
/aɪm ˈsɑri | aɪ ˈdɪdənt ˈriəlaɪz aɪ wəz ˈɡoʊɪŋ ðæt fæst/
Officer: Is there a reason you were speeding?
/ɪz ðɛr ə ˈrizən yə wər ˈspidɪŋ/
Driver: I’m running behind schedule, and I’m trying to get my delivery there on time.
/aɪm ˈrʌnɪŋ bɪˈhaɪnd ˈskɛdʒul | ən aɪm ˈtraɪɪŋ tə ɡɛt maɪ dɪˈlɪvəri ðɛr ɑn taɪm/
Officer: I understand, but you still need to follow the speed limit, especially in a truck this size.
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd | bət yə stɪl nid tə ˈfɑloʊ ðə spid ˈlɪmɪt | ɪˈspɛʃəli ɪn ə trʌk ðɪs saɪz/
Driver: You’re right. I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again.
/yər raɪt | aɪl meɪk ʃʊr ɪt ˈdʌzənt ˈhæpən əˈɡɛn/
Officer: Can I see your commercial driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance?
/kən aɪ si yər kəˈmərʃəl ˈdraɪvərz ˈlaɪsəns | ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən | ən pruf əv ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
Driver: Of course. Here you go. Am I getting a ticket?
/əv kɔrs | hɪr yə ɡoʊ | æm aɪ ˈɡɛɾɪŋ ə ˈtɪkɪt/
Officer: Yes. I’ll be right back with your citation.
/yɛs | aɪl bi raɪt bæk wɪð yər saɪˈteɪʃən/
Driver: Okay. How much is the fine? Will this affect my driving record?
/oʊˈkeɪ | haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ðə faɪn | wɪl ðɪs əˈfɛkt maɪ ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈrɛkərd/
Officer: The citation will explain your options. Whether it affects your record depends on how the violation is handled.
/ðə saɪˈteɪʃən wəl ɪkˈspleɪn yər ˈɑpʃənz | ˈwɛðər ɪt əˈfɛkts yər ˈrɛkərd dɪˈpɛndz ɑn haʊ ðə ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən ɪz ˈhændəld/
Driver: Understood, officer. I’ll keep a closer eye on my speed from now on.
/ˌʌndərˈstʊd ˈɔfɪsər | aɪl kip ə ˈkloʊsər aɪ ɑn maɪ spid frəm naʊ ɑn/

英中对照

A Truck Driver Gets a Speeding Ticket
卡车司机吃超速罚单

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
警官：下午好。你知道我为什么把你拦下来吗？
Driver: I’m guessing I was going a little too fast, officer.
司机：我猜是我开得有点快吧，警官。
Officer: That’s right. You were doing 68 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone.
警官：没错。你在限速55英里的路段开到了68英里。
Driver: I’m sorry. I didn’t realize I was going that fast.
司机：抱歉。我没意识到自己开那么快。
Officer: Is there a reason you were speeding?
警官：你超速有什么原因吗？
Driver: I’m running behind schedule, and I’m trying to get my delivery there on time.
司机：我比计划晚了，想按时把货送到。
Officer: I understand, but you still need to follow the speed limit, especially in a truck this size.
警官：我理解，但你还是得遵守限速，尤其是开这么大的卡车。
Driver: You’re right. I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again.
司机：你说得对。我保证不会再这样了。
Officer: Can I see your commercial driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance?
警官：请出示你的商业驾照、车辆登记证和保险证明。
Driver: Of course. Here you go. Am I getting a ticket?
司机：当然，给你。我会被开罚单吗？
Officer: Yes. I’ll be right back with your citation.
警官：会。我马上回来给你开罚单。
Driver: Okay. How much is the fine? Will this affect my driving record?
司机：好。罚款多少？这会影响我的驾驶记录吗？
Officer: The citation will explain your options. Whether it affects your record depends on how the violation is handled.
警官：罚单上会说明你可以怎么处理。是否影响记录取决于这起违规怎么处理。
Driver: Understood, officer. I’ll keep a closer eye on my speed from now on.
司机：明白了，警官。我以后会更留意车速。

说明

实用句子

How fast was I going, officer? 警官，我刚才开了多快？
/haʊ fæst wəz aɪ ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈɔfɪsər/
I thought the speed limit was 65. 我还以为限速是每小时65英里。
/aɪ θɔt ðə spid ˈlɪmɪt wəz ˌsɪksti ˈfaɪv/
I must have missed the speed limit sign. 我肯定是没注意到限速标志。
/aɪ mʌst əv mɪst ðə spid ˈlɪmɪt saɪn/
Are you hauling anything hazardous? 你运载的货物中有危险品吗？
/ər yə ˈhɔlɪŋ ˈɛniθɪŋ ˈhæzərdəs/
Can I see your logbook, please? 能让我看一下你的行车日志吗？
/kən aɪ si yər ˈlɔɡbʊk pliz/
Is there any chance I could get a warning instead? 能不能只给我一个警告，不开罚单？
/ɪz ðɛr ˈɛni tʃæns aɪ kəd ɡɛt ə ˈwɔrnɪŋ ɪnˈstɛd/
Do I need to appear in court for this? 我需要为这次违规出庭吗？
/də aɪ nid tə əˈpɪr ɪn kɔrt fər ðɪs/
You’re free to go. Please watch your speed. 你可以走了。请注意控制车速。
/yər fri tə ɡoʊ | pliz wɑtʃ yər spid/

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对话

A Bus Driver Gets a Speeding Ticket

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
Driver: I’m not sure, officer. Was I going too fast?
Officer: Yes. You were doing 72 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone.
Driver: Really? I didn’t realize I was going that fast.
Officer: Is there a reason you were driving over the speed limit?
Driver: I’m running a little behind schedule, and I wasn’t paying close enough attention to my speed.
Officer: I understand, but speeding is especially dangerous when you’re carrying passengers.
Driver: You’re right, officer. I’ll be more careful.
Officer: Can I see your commercial driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance, please?
Driver: Sure. Here you go.
Officer: Thank you. Please stay in the bus while I check your information.
Driver: Okay. Am I going to get a ticket?
Officer: Yes, I’m issuing you a citation for speeding.
Driver: How much is the fine? Do I need to pay it right away?
Officer: The citation has instructions on how to handle it. You don’t need to pay anything here.
Driver: Understood. I’ll slow down and watch my speed from now on.

音标

A Bus Driver Gets a Speeding Ticket
/ə bʌs ˈdraɪvər ɡɛts ə ˈspidɪŋ ˈtɪkɪt/

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
/ɡʊd ˌæftərˈnun | də yə noʊ waɪ aɪ pʊld yə ˈoʊvər/
Driver: I’m not sure, officer. Was I going too fast?
/aɪm nɑt ʃʊr ˈɔfɪsər | wəz aɪ ˈɡoʊɪŋ tu fæst/
Officer: Yes. You were doing 72 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone.
/yɛs | yə wər ˈduɪŋ ˈsɛvənti tu ɪn ə ˌfɪfti ˈfaɪv maɪl pər ˈaʊər zoʊn/
Driver: Really? I didn’t realize I was going that fast.
/ˈrɪli | aɪ ˈdɪdənt ˈriəlaɪz aɪ wəz ˈɡoʊɪŋ ðæt fæst/
Officer: Is there a reason you were driving over the speed limit?
/ɪz ðɛr ə ˈrizən yə wər ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈoʊvər ðə spid ˈlɪmɪt/
Driver: I’m running a little behind schedule, and I wasn’t paying close enough attention to my speed.
/aɪm ˈrʌnɪŋ ə ˈlɪɾəl bɪˈhaɪnd ˈskɛdʒul | ən aɪ ˈwɑzənt ˈpeɪɪŋ kloʊs ɪˈnʌf əˈtɛnʃən tə maɪ spid/
Officer: I understand, but speeding is especially dangerous when you’re carrying passengers.
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd | bət ˈspidɪŋ ɪz ɪˈspɛʃəli ˈdeɪndʒərəs wɛn yər ˈkæriɪŋ ˈpæsəndʒərz/
Driver: You’re right, officer. I’ll be more careful.
/yər raɪt ˈɔfɪsər | aɪl bi mɔr ˈkɛrfəl/
Officer: Can I see your commercial driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance, please?
/kən aɪ si yər kəˈmərʃəl ˈdraɪvərz ˈlaɪsəns | ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən | ən pruf əv ɪnˈʃʊrəns pliz/
Driver: Sure. Here you go.
/ʃʊr | hɪr yə ɡoʊ/
Officer: Thank you. Please stay in the bus while I check your information.
/θæŋk yə | pliz steɪ ɪn ðə bʌs waɪl aɪ tʃɛk yər ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
Driver: Okay. Am I going to get a ticket?
/oʊˈkeɪ | æm aɪ ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə ɡɛt ə ˈtɪkɪt/
Officer: Yes, I’m issuing you a citation for speeding.
/yɛs | aɪm ˈɪʃuɪŋ yə ə saɪˈteɪʃən fər ˈspidɪŋ/
Driver: How much is the fine? Do I need to pay it right away?
/haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ðə faɪn | də aɪ nid tə peɪ ɪt raɪt əˈweɪ/
Officer: The citation has instructions on how to handle it. You don’t need to pay anything here.
/ðə saɪˈteɪʃən hæz ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz ɑn haʊ tə ˈhændəl ɪt | yə doʊnt nid tə peɪ ˈɛniθɪŋ hɪr/
Driver: Understood. I’ll slow down and watch my speed from now on.
/ˌʌndərˈstʊd | aɪl sloʊ daʊn ən wɑtʃ maɪ spid frəm naʊ ɑn/

英中对照

A Bus Driver Gets a Speeding Ticket
公交车司机吃超速罚单

Officer: Good afternoon. Do you know why I pulled you over?
警官：下午好。你知道我为什么把你拦下来吗？
Driver: I’m not sure, officer. Was I going too fast?
司机：不太清楚，警官。我是不是开太快了？
Officer: Yes. You were doing 72 in a 55-mile-per-hour zone.
警官：是的。你在限速55英里的路段开到了72英里。
Driver: Really? I didn’t realize I was going that fast.
司机：真的吗？我没意识到自己开那么快。
Officer: Is there a reason you were driving over the speed limit?
警官：你超速有什么原因吗？
Driver: I’m running a little behind schedule, and I wasn’t paying close enough attention to my speed.
司机：我比计划稍微晚了点，也没太注意车速。
Officer: I understand, but speeding is especially dangerous when you’re carrying passengers.
警官：我理解，但你载着乘客的时候超速尤其危险。
Driver: You’re right, officer. I’ll be more careful.
司机：你说得对，警官。我会更注意的。
Officer: Can I see your commercial driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance, please?
警官：请出示你的商业驾照、车辆登记证和保险证明。
Driver: Sure. Here you go.
司机：好的，给你。
Officer: Thank you. Please stay in the bus while I check your information.
警官：谢谢。我核对信息的时候请你留在车上。
Driver: Okay. Am I going to get a ticket?
司机：好。我会被开罚单吗？
Officer: Yes, I’m issuing you a citation for speeding.
警官：是的，我要给你开一张超速罚单。
Driver: How much is the fine? Do I need to pay it right away?
司机：罚款多少？需要马上交吗？
Officer: The citation has instructions on how to handle it. You don’t need to pay anything here.
警官：罚单上有处理说明。你不需要在这里交钱。
Driver: Understood. I’ll slow down and watch my speed from now on.
司机：明白了。我以后会减速，注意车速。

说明

实用句子

Do you know what the speed limit is on this road? 你知道这条路的限速是多少吗？
/də yə noʊ wʌt ðə spid ˈlɪmɪt ɪz ɑn ðɪs roʊd/
I thought the speed limit was 65. 我还以为限速是每小时65英里呢。
/aɪ θɔt ðə spid ˈlɪmɪt wəz ˌsɪksti ˈfaɪv/
I didn’t see the speed limit sign. 我没看到限速标志。
/aɪ ˈdɪdənt si ðə spid ˈlɪmɪt saɪn/
How many passengers do you have on board? 你车上有多少名乘客？
/haʊ ˈmɛni ˈpæsəndʒərz də yə hæv ɑn bɔrd/
Is this going to affect my driving record? 这会影响我的驾驶记录吗？
/ɪz ðɪs ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə əˈfɛkt maɪ ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈrɛkərd/
Will I have to appear in court? 我需要出庭吗？
/wɪl aɪ hæf tə əˈpɪr ɪn kɔrt/
Can I contest the ticket if I think it’s a mistake? 如果我认为这张罚单开错了，可以提出异议吗？
/kən aɪ kənˈtɛst ðə ˈtɪkɪt ɪf aɪ θɪŋk ɪts ə mɪˈsteɪk/
You’re free to go. Please drive safely. 你可以走了。请注意安全驾驶。
/yər fri tə ɡoʊ | pliz draɪv ˈseɪfli/

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对话

The Haze

A: Hey, you don’t have a mask? Here, I’ve got an extra one.
B: Thanks! I was in such a rush this morning that I forgot to bring one.
A: The haze has been pretty bad lately. You should really wear a mask when you’re outside.
B: Yeah, I know. The air quality has been terrible these past few days.
A: I heard some of the haze is coming from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia.
B: Really? I wonder if El Niño has anything to do with it.
A: It could. El Niño can make the weather drier, which makes the fires worse.
B: That makes sense. I’ve been checking the air quality index every morning before leaving home.
A: That’s a good idea. I’ve also been keeping my windows closed and running an air purifier at home.
B: I should probably get one too. I’ve been coughing a lot whenever I go outside.
A: You should try to stay indoors as much as possible when the air quality is bad.
B: Yeah, I’ll be more careful. Hopefully, the air will clear up soon.

音标

The Haze
/ðə heɪz/

A: Hey, you don’t have a mask? Here, I’ve got an extra one.
/heɪ | yə doʊnt hæv ə mæsk | hɪr | aɪv ɡɑt ən ˈɛkstrə wʌn/
B: Thanks! I was in such a rush this morning that I forgot to bring one.
/θæŋks | aɪ wəz ɪn sʌtʃ ə rʌʃ ðɪs ˈmɔrnɪŋ ðət aɪ fərˈɡɑt tə brɪŋ wʌn/
A: The haze has been pretty bad lately. You should really wear a mask when you’re outside.
/ðə heɪz həz bɪn ˈprɪɾi bæd ˈleɪtli | yə ʃəd ˈrɪli wɛr ə mæsk wɛn yər ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
B: Yeah, I know. The air quality has been terrible these past few days.
/yɛə | aɪ noʊ | ði ɛr ˈkwɑləɾi həz bɪn ˈtɛrəbəl ðiz pæst fyu deɪz/
A: I heard some of the haze is coming from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia.
/aɪ hɜrd səm əv ðə heɪz ɪz ˈkʌmɪŋ frəm ˈfɔrəst ən ˈpitˌlænd ˈfaɪərz ɪn ˌɪndəˈniʒə/
B: Really? I wonder if El Niño has anything to do with it.
/ˈrɪli | aɪ ˈwʌndər ɪf ɛl ˈninyoʊ həz ˈɛniˌθɪŋ tə du wɪð ɪt/
A: It could. El Niño can make the weather drier, which makes the fires worse.
/ɪt kʊd | ɛl ˈninyoʊ kən meɪk ðə ˈwɛðər ˈdraɪər | wɪtʃ meɪks ðə ˈfaɪərz wɜrs/
B: That makes sense. I’ve been checking the air quality index every morning before leaving home.
/ðæt meɪks sɛns | aɪv bɪn ˈtʃɛkɪŋ ði ɛr ˈkwɑləɾi ˈɪndɛks ˈɛvri ˈmɔrnɪŋ bɪˈfɔr ˈlivɪŋ hoʊm/
A: That’s a good idea. I’ve also been keeping my windows closed and running an air purifier at home.
/ðæts ə ɡʊd aɪˈdiə | aɪv ˈɔlsoʊ bɪn ˈkipɪŋ maɪ ˈwɪndoʊz kloʊzd ən ˈrʌnɪŋ ən ɛr ˈpyʊrəˌfaɪər ət hoʊm/
B: I should probably get one too. I’ve been coughing a lot whenever I go outside.
/aɪ ʃəd ˈprɑbəbli ɡɛt wʌn tu | aɪv bɪn ˈkɔfɪŋ ə lɑt wɛnˈɛvər aɪ ɡoʊ ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/
A: You should try to stay indoors as much as possible when the air quality is bad.
/yə ʃəd traɪ tə steɪ ˌɪnˈdɔrz əz mʌtʃ əz ˈpɑsəbəl wɛn ði ɛr ˈkwɑləɾi ɪz bæd/
B: Yeah, I’ll be more careful. Hopefully, the air will clear up soon.
/yɛə | aɪl bi mɔr ˈkɛrfəl | ˈhoʊpfəli ði ɛr wəl klɪr ʌp sun/

英中对照

The Haze
烟霾

A: Hey, you don’t have a mask? Here, I’ve got an extra one.
A：嘿，你没戴口罩？来，我多带了一个。
B: Thanks! I was in such a rush this morning that I forgot to bring one.
B：谢谢！我今天早上太赶了，忘带了。
A: The haze has been pretty bad lately. You should really wear a mask when you’re outside.
A：最近烟霾挺严重的。在外面真得戴口罩。
B: Yeah, I know. The air quality has been terrible these past few days.
B：是啊，我知道。这几天的空气质量太差了。
A: I heard some of the haze is coming from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia.
A：我听说部分烟霾来自印尼的森林和泥炭地火灾。
B: Really? I wonder if El Niño has anything to do with it.
B：真的吗？不知道是不是跟厄尔尼诺现象有关。
A: It could. El Niño can make the weather drier, which makes the fires worse.
A：有可能。厄尔尼诺会让天气更干燥，火势也会更严重。
B: That makes sense. I’ve been checking the air quality index every morning before leaving home.
B：有道理。我每天早上出门前都会查空气质量指数。
A: That’s a good idea. I’ve also been keeping my windows closed and running an air purifier at home.
A：这习惯好。我家里也一直关着窗，还开着空气净化器。
B: I should probably get one too. I’ve been coughing a lot whenever I go outside.
B：我可能也该买一台。我每次出门都咳得厉害。
A: You should try to stay indoors as much as possible when the air quality is bad.
A：空气质量差的时候，尽量待在室内。
B: Yeah, I’ll be more careful. Hopefully, the air will clear up soon.
B：嗯，我会多注意的。希望空气早点好起来。

实用句子

The haze is so thick that I can barely see the buildings across the street. 烟霾太浓了，我几乎看不清街对面的建筑。
/ðə heɪz ɪz soʊ θɪk ðət aɪ kən ˈbɛrli si ðə ˈbɪldɪŋz əˈkrɔs ðə strit/
The air smells like smoke today. 今天空气里有一股烟味。
/ði ɛr smɛlz laɪk smoʊk təˈdeɪ/
My throat feels irritated whenever I breathe in this air. 每次呼吸这样的空气，我都觉得喉咙不舒服。
/maɪ θroʊt filz ˈɪrəˌteɪɾəd wɛnˈɛvər aɪ brið ɪn ðɪs ɛr/
Do you know how long this haze is going to last? 你知道这场烟霾还会持续多久吗？
/də yə noʊ haʊ lɔŋ ðɪs heɪz ɪz ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə læst/
I think we should cancel our outdoor plans for today. 我觉得我们应该取消今天的户外活动计划。
/aɪ θɪŋk wi ʃəd ˈkænsəl aʊər ˈaʊtˌdɔr plænz fər təˈdeɪ/
Make sure your mask fits properly and covers your nose and mouth. 一定要确保口罩戴好，遮住鼻子和嘴巴。
/meɪk ʃʊr yər mæsk fɪts ˈprɑpərli ən ˈkʌvərz yər noʊz ən maʊθ/
Has the air quality improved at all since yesterday? 和昨天相比，空气质量有好转一点吗？
/həz ði ɛr ˈkwɑləɾi ɪmˈpruvd ət ɔl sɪns ˈyɛstərdeɪ/
We could really use some rain to help clear the haze. 真希望能下场雨，帮忙驱散这些烟霾。
/wi kəd ˈrɪli yuz səm reɪn tə hɛlp klɪr ðə heɪz/

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对话

An Overweight Truck at the Weigh Station

Officer: Good afternoon. Please pull your truck onto the scale for a weight check.
Driver: Sure, officer. Just let me know where to stop.
Officer: Keep moving forward slowly. Okay, stop right there.
Driver: All right. Is there a problem?
Officer: Yes, your truck is about 3,000 pounds over the legal weight limit.
Driver: Seriously? I had no idea. The warehouse loaded the trailer this morning.
Officer: I understand, but you’re responsible for making sure your truck is within the weight limits.
Driver: I see. Is it the total weight, or is one of the axles overloaded?
Officer: Your drive axles are overweight. They’re about 3,000 pounds over the limit.
Driver: Would sliding the trailer tandems help?
Officer: It might, but you’ll need to get the truck weighed again afterward.
Driver: Okay. Am I going to get a ticket for this?
Officer: Yes, I’m issuing you a citation for the weight violation.
Driver: How much is the fine? Do I have to pay it today?
Officer: The citation will explain what you need to do next. You can’t leave until the weight issue is resolved.
Driver: Understood. I’ll call my dispatcher and see what we can do.

音标

An Overweight Truck at the Weigh Station
/ən ˌoʊvərˈweɪt trʌk ət ðə weɪ ˈsteɪʃən/

Officer: Good afternoon. Please pull your truck onto the scale for a weight check.
/ɡʊd ˌæftərˈnun | pliz pʊl yər trʌk ˈɑntu ðə skeɪl fər ə weɪt tʃɛk/
Driver: Sure, officer. Just let me know where to stop.
/ʃʊr ˈɔfɪsər | dʒʌst lɛt mi noʊ wɛr tə stɑp/
Officer: Keep moving forward slowly. Okay, stop right there.
/kip ˈmuvɪŋ ˈfɔrwərd ˈsloʊli | oʊˈkeɪ | stɑp raɪt ðɛr/
Driver: All right. Is there a problem?
/ɔl raɪt | ɪz ðɛr ə ˈprɑbləm/
Officer: Yes, your truck is about 3,000 pounds over the legal weight limit.
/yɛs | yər trʌk ɪz əˈbaʊt θri ˈθaʊzənd paʊndz ˈoʊvər ðə ˈliɡəl weɪt ˈlɪmɪt/
Driver: Seriously? I had no idea. The warehouse loaded the trailer this morning.
/ˈsɪriəsli | aɪ hæd noʊ aɪˈdiə | ðə ˈwɛrhaʊs ˈloʊdɪd ðə ˈtreɪlər ðɪs ˈmɔrnɪŋ/
Officer: I understand, but you’re responsible for making sure your truck is within the weight limits.
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd | bət yər rɪˈspɑnsəbəl fər ˈmeɪkɪŋ ʃʊr yər trʌk ɪz wɪˈðɪn ðə weɪt ˈlɪmɪts/
Driver: I see. Is it the total weight, or is one of the axles overloaded?
/aɪ si | ɪz ɪt ðə ˈtoʊtəl weɪt | ɔr ɪz wʌn əv ði ˈæksəlz ˌoʊvərˈloʊdɪd/
Officer: Your drive axles are overweight. They’re about 3,000 pounds over the limit.
/yər draɪv ˈæksəlz ər ˌoʊvərˈweɪt | ðɛr əˈbaʊt θri ˈθaʊzənd paʊndz ˈoʊvər ðə ˈlɪmɪt/
Driver: Would sliding the trailer tandems help?
/wəd ˈslaɪdɪŋ ðə ˈtreɪlər ˈtændəmz hɛlp/
Officer: It might, but you’ll need to get the truck weighed again afterward.
/ɪt maɪt | bət yʊl nid tə ɡɛt ðə trʌk weɪd əˈɡɛn ˈæftərwərd/
Driver: Okay. Am I going to get a ticket for this?
/oʊˈkeɪ | æm aɪ ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə ɡɛt ə ˈtɪkɪt fər ðɪs/
Officer: Yes, I’m issuing you a citation for the weight violation.
/yɛs | aɪm ˈɪʃuɪŋ yə ə saɪˈteɪʃən fər ðə weɪt ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/
Driver: How much is the fine? Do I have to pay it today?
/haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ðə faɪn | də aɪ hæf tə peɪ ɪt təˈdeɪ/
Officer: The citation will explain what you need to do next. You can’t leave until the weight issue is resolved.
/ðə saɪˈteɪʃən wəl ɪkˈspleɪn wʌt yə nid tə du nɛkst | yə kænt liv ənˈtɪl ðə weɪt ˈɪʃu ɪz rɪˈzɑlvd/
Driver: Understood. I’ll call my dispatcher and see what we can do.
/ˌʌndərˈstʊd | aɪl kɔl maɪ dɪˈspætʃər ən si wʌt wi kən du/

英中对照

An Overweight Truck at the Weigh Station
在称重站超载的卡车

Officer: Good afternoon. Please pull your truck onto the scale for a weight check.
警官：下午好。请把卡车开到地磅上做个称重检查。
Driver: Sure, officer. Just let me know where to stop.
司机：好的，警官。告诉我停哪儿就行。
Officer: Keep moving forward slowly. Okay, stop right there.
警官：慢慢往前开。好，就停那儿。
Driver: All right. Is there a problem?
司机：好的。有什么问题吗？
Officer: Yes, your truck is about 3,000 pounds over the legal weight limit.
警官：有，你的卡车超过法定重量上限大约3000磅。
Driver: Seriously? I had no idea. The warehouse loaded the trailer this morning.
司机：真的吗？我完全不知道。仓库今天早上装的挂车。
Officer: I understand, but you’re responsible for making sure your truck is within the weight limits.
警官：我理解，但你有责任确保卡车不超重。
Driver: I see. Is it the total weight, or is one of the axles overloaded?
司机：明白了。是总重量超了，还是某个车轴超载了？
Officer: Your drive axles are overweight. They’re about 3,000 pounds over the limit.
警官：你的驱动轴超重了。大约超了3000磅。
Driver: Would sliding the trailer tandems help?
司机：调整挂车双联轴的位置会有帮助吗？
Officer: It might, but you’ll need to get the truck weighed again afterward.
警官：可能会有用，但之后你得重新给卡车过磅。
Driver: Okay. Am I going to get a ticket for this?
司机：好。我会因此被开罚单吗？
Officer: Yes, I’m issuing you a citation for the weight violation.
警官：会，我要给你开一张超重违规罚单。
Driver: How much is the fine? Do I have to pay it today?
司机：罚款多少？今天就得交吗？
Officer: The citation will explain what you need to do next. You can’t leave until the weight issue is resolved.
警官：罚单上会说明接下来该怎么做。重量问题解决之前你不能走。
Driver: Understood. I’ll call my dispatcher and see what we can do.
司机：明白了。我打电话给调度员，看看我们能怎么办。

说明

实用句子

Could you pull into the inspection area, please? /kʊd jə pʊl ˈɪntə ði ɪnˈspekʃən ˈeəriə pliːz/
麻烦您把货车开进检查区，好吗？
Could I see your driving licence and vehicle documents, please? /kʊd aɪ siː jə ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈlaɪsəns ən ˈviːɪkəl ˈdɒkjəmənts pliːz/
请出示您的驾驶执照和车辆证件，好吗？
Do I need to switch off the engine? /də aɪ niːd tə swɪtʃ ɒf ði ˈendʒɪn/
我需要把发动机熄火吗？
Is the problem with the gross weight or the axle weight? /ɪz ðə ˈprɒbləm wɪð ðə ɡrəʊs weɪt ɔː ði ˈæksəl weɪt/
问题是车辆总重超标，还是车轴载重超标？
Can I redistribute the load to bring the weight within the legal limit? /kən aɪ ˌriːdɪˈstrɪbjuːt ðə ləʊd tə brɪŋ ðə weɪt wɪˈðɪn ðə ˈliːɡəl ˈlɪmɪt/
我可以重新调整货物的分布，让重量符合规定吗？
Will I be issued with a fixed penalty notice? /wɪl aɪ bi ˈɪʃuːd wɪð ə fɪkst ˈpenəlti ˈnəʊtɪs/
我会收到定额罚款通知书吗？
I’ll need to contact my transport manager before making any changes. /aɪl niːd tə ˈkɒntækt maɪ ˈtrænspɔːt ˈmænɪdʒə bɪˈfɔː ˈmeɪkɪŋ ˈeni ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/
在作出任何调整之前，我得先联系运输负责人。
Once the load has been adjusted, can I have the lorry weighed again? /wʌns ðə ləʊd əz bɪn əˈdʒʌstɪd | kən aɪ hæv ðə ˈlɒri weɪd əˈɡen/
调整好货物之后，可以再给货车称一次重吗？

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对话

An Overweight Bus at the Weigh Station

Officer: Good afternoon. Please pull your bus onto the scale for a weight check.
Driver: Sure, officer. Just tell me where you want me to stop.
Officer: Keep moving slowly. Okay, stop right there.
Driver: All right. Is everything okay?
Officer: I’m afraid not. Your bus is about 2,000 pounds over the allowed weight limit.
Driver: Really? I had no idea. We have a lot of passengers and luggage on board.
Officer: I understand, but the bus can’t continue at this weight.
Driver: So what happens now? Am I getting a ticket?
Officer: Yes, I’m issuing you a citation for exceeding the weight limit.
Driver: How much is the fine?
Officer: The amount depends on the violation. You’ll find the payment instructions on the citation.
Driver: Okay. Do I have to pay it here?
Officer: No. You can follow the instructions on the citation to take care of it later.
Driver: Can I leave once you’ve given me the ticket?
Officer: Not yet. You’ll need to reduce the weight before you can get back on the road.
Driver: Understood. I’ll call my manager and ask him to send another bus.
Officer: That’s fine. Once the weight issue is resolved, we’ll check the bus again.
Driver: All right. Thanks for explaining everything, officer.

音标

An Overweight Bus at the Weigh Station
/ən ˌoʊvərˈweɪt bʌs ət ðə weɪ ˈsteɪʃən/

Officer: Good afternoon. Please pull your bus onto the scale for a weight check.
/ɡʊd ˌæftərˈnun | pliz pʊl yər bʌs ˈɑntu ðə skeɪl fər ə weɪt tʃɛk/
Driver: Sure, officer. Just tell me where you want me to stop.
/ʃʊr ˈɔfɪsər | dʒʌst tɛl mi wɛr yə wɑnt mi tə stɑp/
Officer: Keep moving slowly. Okay, stop right there.
/kip ˈmuvɪŋ ˈsloʊli | oʊˈkeɪ | stɑp raɪt ðɛr/
Driver: All right. Is everything okay?
/ɔl raɪt | ɪz ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ oʊˈkeɪ/
Officer: I’m afraid not. Your bus is about 2,000 pounds over the allowed weight limit.
/aɪm əˈfreɪd nɑt | yər bʌs ɪz əˈbaʊt tu ˈθaʊzənd paʊndz ˈoʊvər ði əˈlaʊd weɪt ˈlɪmɪt/
Driver: Really? I had no idea. We have a lot of passengers and luggage on board.
/ˈrɪli | aɪ hæd noʊ aɪˈdiə | wi hæv ə lɑt əv ˈpæsəndʒərz ən ˈlʌɡɪdʒ ɑn bɔrd/
Officer: I understand, but the bus can’t continue at this weight.
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd | bət ðə bʌs kænt kənˈtɪnyu ət ðɪs weɪt/
Driver: So what happens now? Am I getting a ticket?
/soʊ wʌt ˈhæpənz naʊ | æm aɪ ˈɡɛɾɪŋ ə ˈtɪkɪt/
Officer: Yes, I’m issuing you a citation for exceeding the weight limit.
/yɛs | aɪm ˈɪʃuɪŋ yə ə saɪˈteɪʃən fər ɪkˈsidɪŋ ðə weɪt ˈlɪmɪt/
Driver: How much is the fine?
/haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ðə faɪn/
Officer: The amount depends on the violation. You’ll find the payment instructions on the citation.
/ði əˈmaʊnt dɪˈpɛndz ɑn ðə ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən | yʊl faɪnd ðə ˈpeɪmənt ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz ɑn ðə saɪˈteɪʃən/
Driver: Okay. Do I have to pay it here?
/oʊˈkeɪ | də aɪ hæf tə peɪ ɪt hɪr/
Officer: No. You can follow the instructions on the citation to take care of it later.
/noʊ | yə kən ˈfɑloʊ ði ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz ɑn ðə saɪˈteɪʃən tə teɪk kɛr əv ɪt ˈleɪtər/
Driver: Can I leave once you’ve given me the ticket?
/kən aɪ liv wʌns yəv ˈɡɪvən mi ðə ˈtɪkɪt/
Officer: Not yet. You’ll need to reduce the weight before you can get back on the road.
/nɑt yɛt | yʊl nid tə rɪˈdus ðə weɪt bɪˈfɔr yə kən ɡɛt bæk ɑn ðə roʊd/
Driver: Understood. I’ll call my manager and ask him to send another bus.
/ˌʌndərˈstʊd | aɪl kɔl maɪ ˈmænɪdʒər ən æsk ɪm tə sɛnd əˈnʌðər bʌs/
Officer: That’s fine. Once the weight issue is resolved, we’ll check the bus again.
/ðæts faɪn | wʌns ðə weɪt ˈɪʃu ɪz rɪˈzɑlvd | wil tʃɛk ðə bʌs əˈɡɛn/
Driver: All right. Thanks for explaining everything, officer.
/ɔl raɪt | θæŋks fər ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ ˈɔfɪsər/

英中对照

An Overweight Bus at the Weigh Station
在称重站超载的公交车

Officer: Good afternoon. Please pull your bus onto the scale for a weight check.
警官：下午好。请把公交车开到秤上做个重量检查。
Driver: Sure, officer. Just tell me where you want me to stop.
司机：好的，警官。告诉我你想让我停在哪儿就行。
Officer: Keep moving slowly. Okay, stop right there.
警官：慢慢往前开。好，就停那儿。
Driver: All right. Is everything okay?
司机：好的。一切正常吗？
Officer: I’m afraid not. Your bus is about 2,000 pounds over the allowed weight limit.
警官：恐怕不正常。你的公交车比允许的重量上限超了大约2000磅。
Driver: Really? I had no idea. We have a lot of passengers and luggage on board.
司机：真的吗？我完全不知道。我们车上有很多乘客和行李。
Officer: I understand, but the bus can’t continue at this weight.
警官：我理解，但公交车不能以这个重量继续行驶。
Driver: So what happens now? Am I getting a ticket?
司机：那现在怎么办？我会被开罚单吗？
Officer: Yes, I’m issuing you a citation for exceeding the weight limit.
警官：是的，我要给你开一张超重的违规罚单。
Driver: How much is the fine?
司机：罚款是多少？
Officer: The amount depends on the violation. You’ll find the payment instructions on the citation.
警官：金额取决于违规情况。罚单上会有缴费说明。
Driver: Okay. Do I have to pay it here?
司机：好。我得在这儿交吗？
Officer: No. You can follow the instructions on the citation to take care of it later.
警官：不用。你可以按照罚单上的说明之后再处理。
Driver: Can I leave once you’ve given me the ticket?
司机：你给我罚单之后我可以走吗？
Officer: Not yet. You’ll need to reduce the weight before you can get back on the road.
警官：还不行。你得先减重才能重新上路。
Driver: Understood. I’ll call my manager and ask him to send another bus.
司机：明白了。我打电话给经理，让他再派一辆公交车来。
Officer: That’s fine. Once the weight issue is resolved, we’ll check the bus again.
警官：可以。重量问题解决后，我们会再检查一次公交车。
Driver: All right. Thanks for explaining everything, officer.
司机：好的。谢谢你解释这一切，警官。

说明

实用句子

Could you pull over to the inspection area, please? /kʊd jə pʊl ˈəʊvə tə ði ɪnˈspekʃən ˈeəriə pliːz/
麻烦您把车开到检查区，好吗？
Could I see your driving licence and vehicle documents, please? /kʊd aɪ siː jə ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˈlaɪsəns ən ˈviːɪkəl ˈdɒkjəmənts pliːz/
请出示您的驾驶执照和车辆证件，好吗？
Is there a problem with the axle weight? /ɪz ðeər ə ˈprɒbləm wɪð ði ˈæksəl weɪt/
是车轴载重出了问题吗？
I’m afraid your coach is over the legal weight limit. /aɪm əˈfreɪd jə kəʊtʃ ɪz ˈəʊvə ðə ˈliːɡəl weɪt ˈlɪmɪt/
恐怕您的大巴已经超过法定重量限制了。
Will I receive a fixed penalty notice? /wɪl aɪ rɪˈsiːv ə fɪkst ˈpenəlti ˈnəʊtɪs/
我会收到定额罚款通知书吗？
Am I allowed to move the vehicle to a safer location? /əm aɪ əˈlaʊd tə muːv ðə ˈviːɪkəl tə ə ˈseɪfə ləʊˈkeɪʃən/
我可以把车开到更安全的地方吗？
We’ll need to arrange for some passengers to transfer to another coach. /wiːl niːd tə əˈreɪndʒ fə səm ˈpæsɪndʒəz tə trænsˈfɜː tə əˈnʌðə kəʊtʃ/
我们需要安排部分乘客转乘另一辆大巴。
How long will it take before we’re allowed to continue our journey? /haʊ lɒŋ wɪl ɪt teɪk bɪˈfɔː wiər əˈlaʊd tə kənˈtɪnjuː aʊə ˈdʒɜːni/
还要多久我们才能获准继续行程？

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对话

An Overweight Bus

Driver: Hey, Mike. We’ve got a problem. I just got a ticket at the weigh station.
Manager: A ticket? What happened?
Driver: The officer directed me into the weigh station, and it turns out the bus is overweight.
Manager: Seriously? How much over the limit are we?
Driver: About 2,000 pounds. I had no idea we were carrying that much weight.
Manager: That’s a lot. Is the bus completely full?
Driver: Almost. And the luggage compartments are packed with bags.
Manager: Did they let you leave, or are you still at the weigh station?
Driver: I’m still here. The officer said we can’t leave until we reduce the weight.
Manager: Okay. Did he tell you exactly what needs to be done?
Driver: He said we need to get some of the weight off the bus before we can leave.
Manager: All right. I’ll send another bus to pick up some of the passengers and their luggage.
Driver: Sounds good. But what about the ticket? Am I going to have to pay for it?
Manager: Let’s deal with that later. Send me a picture of the ticket, and I’ll look into it.
Driver: Okay, I’ll send it now. Hopefully, we won’t be stuck here too long.
Manager: I’ll get another bus out there as soon as I can. Just keep me posted.

音标

Truck Slides on a Snowy Road
/trʌk slaɪdz ɑn ə ˈsnoʊi roʊd/

Officer: Sir, are you okay? Were you hurt when the truck slid?
/sər | ər yə oʊˈkeɪ | wər yə hərt wɛn ðə trʌk slɪd/
Driver: No, I’m okay. I just lost traction and couldn’t keep the truck straight.
/noʊ | aɪm oʊˈkeɪ | aɪ dʒʌst lɔst ˈtrækʃən ən ˈkʊdənt kip ðə trʌk streɪt/
Officer: What happened exactly?
/wʌt ˈhæpənd ɪɡˈzæktli/
Driver: I was going downhill, and the truck started sliding on the snow.
/aɪ wəz ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˌdaʊnˈhɪl | ən ðə trʌk ˈstɑrɾɪd ˈslaɪdɪŋ ɑn ðə snoʊ/
Officer: Did you hit anything or any other vehicles?
/dɪd yə hɪt ˈɛniˌθɪŋ ər ˈɛni ˈʌðər ˈviəkəlz/
Driver: No, luckily. But the truck ended up sideways across the road.
/noʊ | ˈlʌkəli | bət ðə trʌk ˈɛndɪd ʌp ˈsaɪdˌweɪz əˈkrɔs ðə roʊd/
Officer: All right. Can you move it, or are you stuck?
/ɔl raɪt | kən yə muv ɪt | ər ər yə stʌk/
Driver: I’m stuck. The tires just spin when I try to move.
/aɪm stʌk | ðə ˈtaɪərz dʒʌst spɪn wɛn aɪ traɪ tə muv/
Officer: Okay. Don’t try again. The road is too slippery right now.
/oʊˈkeɪ | doʊnt traɪ əˈɡɛn | ðə roʊd ɪz tu ˈslɪpəri raɪt naʊ/
Driver: Got it. Should I call my company for a tow truck?
/ɡɑt ɪt | ʃəd aɪ kɔl maɪ ˈkʌmpəni fər ə ˈtoʊ trʌk/
Officer: Yes. We’ll block the lane and direct traffic until they get here.
/yɛs | wil blɑk ðə leɪn ən dəˈrɛkt ˈtræfɪk ənˈtɪl ðeɪ ɡɛt hɪr/
Driver: All right. I’ll call them right now.
/ɔl raɪt | aɪl kɔl ðəm raɪt naʊ/

英中对照

An Overweight Bus
超载的公交车

Driver: Hey, Mike. We’ve got a problem. I just got a ticket at the weigh station.
司机：嘿，迈克。我们遇到麻烦了。我刚在称重站被开了罚单。
Manager: A ticket? What happened?
经理：罚单？怎么回事？
Driver: The officer directed me into the weigh station, and it turns out the bus is overweight.
司机：警官指挥我开进称重站，结果发现公交车超重了。
Manager: Seriously? How much over the limit are we?
经理：真的吗？超了多少？
Driver: About 2,000 pounds. I had no idea we were carrying that much weight.
司机：大概超了2000磅。我完全不知道我们装了那么多重量。
Manager: That’s a lot. Is the bus completely full?
经理：那可真不少。车上是满员吗？
Driver: Almost. And the luggage compartments are packed with bags.
司机：差不多。而且行李舱也塞满了包。
Manager: Did they let you leave, or are you still at the weigh station?
经理：他们让你走了吗，还是你还在称重站？
Driver: I’m still here. The officer said we can’t leave until we reduce the weight.
司机：我还在。警官说在减重之前我们不能走。
Manager: Okay. Did he tell you exactly what needs to be done?
经理：好。他有没有告诉你具体需要怎么做？
Driver: He said we need to get some of the weight off the bus before we can leave.
司机：他说我们得先把车上一些重量卸下来才能走。
Manager: All right. I’ll send another bus to pick up some of the passengers and their luggage.
经理：行。我派另一辆车去接一些乘客和他们的行李。
Driver: Sounds good. But what about the ticket? Am I going to have to pay for it?
司机：好的。但罚单怎么办？我得自己掏钱吗？
Manager: Let’s deal with that later. Send me a picture of the ticket, and I’ll look into it.
经理：那个我们回头再说。把罚单拍张照发给我，我来处理。
Driver: Okay, I’ll send it now. Hopefully, we won’t be stuck here too long.
司机：好，我现在就发。希望我们不会在这儿困太久。
Manager: I’ll get another bus out there as soon as I can. Just keep me posted.
经理：我会尽快调另一辆车过去。随时跟我保持联系。

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实用句子

The officer asked me to pull over for an inspection. 执法人员让我靠边停车接受检查。
/ði ˈɔfɪsər æskt mi tə pʊl ˈoʊvər fər ən ɪnˈspɛkʃən/
We’re over the legal weight limit. 我们超过了法定重量限制。
/wɪr ˈoʊvər ðə ˈliɡəl weɪt ˈlɪmɪt/
How much is the fine? 罚款是多少？
/haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ðə faɪn/
Do I need to sign anything? 我需要签什么文件吗？
/də aɪ nid tə saɪn ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/
Is there any way we can avoid the fine? 有没有什么办法可以避免罚款？
/ɪz ðɛr ˈɛni weɪ wi kən əˈvɔɪd ðə faɪn/
How long is it going to take to sort this out? 处理这件事大概要多久？
/haʊ lɔŋ ɪz ɪt ˈɡoʊɪŋ tə teɪk tə sɔrt ðɪs aʊt/
The passengers are starting to get impatient. 乘客们开始等得不耐烦了。
/ðə ˈpæsəndʒərz ər ˈstɑrtɪŋ tə ɡɛt ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
I’ll let you know as soon as I hear anything. 一有消息我就马上通知你。
/aɪl lɛt yə noʊ əz sun əz aɪ hɪr ˈɛniˌθɪŋ/

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