To guide someone through a process step-by-step.
逐步引導,詳細解釋
解釋: 用於向某人詳細解釋一個複雜的過程或操作步驟,帶有耐心指導的意味。
範例: Don't worry about the software; I'll walk you through the installation process.
Immediately and at the same location.
當場,立即
解釋: 形容在事情發生的地點立即處理,不拖延。
範例: The manager approved the refund on the spot after seeing the damaged goods.
To record a sale on a cash register.
結帳,(在收銀機上)輸入商品
解釋: 源自舊式收銀機結帳時發出的鈴聲,現在泛指店員幫客人結帳的動作。
範例: If you're ready, I can ring these up for you at the counter.
To proceed with a planned action.
開始做,著手進行
解釋: 表示決定執行某個動作,或給予他人許可去做某事。
範例: I've decided to go ahead and book the flight to London.
An official government program that allows non-residents to reclaim the Value Added Tax (VAT) paid on goods purchased within a country.
增值稅退稅計劃
解釋: 在日常英語中,'scheme' 常帶有「陰謀」或「詭計」的負面含義(特別是在美式英語中)。但在英式英語及法律行政語境下,它指的是政府或機構正式的「計劃」或「方案」。
範例: The shop participates in the national VAT Refund Scheme for non-EU residents.
To officially produce, provide, or give out a formal document.
開立、核發
解釋: 一般生活中 'issue' 常指「問題」或「議題」。在商務與行政流程中,它作為動詞,專指正式「核發」文件、收據或執照。
範例: The clerk will issue a tax-free form after you show your passport.
The government authority or agency responsible for controlling the flow of goods into and out of a country and collecting taxes.
海關
解釋: 單數形式 'custom' 指的是「習俗」或「慣例」。複數形式 'customs' 在旅遊語境下專指負責邊境查驗與課稅的政府機構。
範例: You must present your tax-free form to customs before you check in your bags.
To return money to a bank account or credit card balance.
退回(帳戶/卡片)
解釋: 日常生活中 'credit' 常指「信用」或「功勞」。在會計與銀行語境中,'credit' 指的是將款項撥入帳戶,與 'debit'(扣款)相對。
範例: The refund will be credited back to your original payment card within ten days.
Individual books that are part of a set or a series.
冊、卷
解釋: 一般指「音量」或「體積」。在出版與書店語境下,'volume' 專指一套書中的其中一冊,或指代書籍本身。
範例: This encyclopedia set consists of twenty individual volumes.
To record a sale on a cash register and calculate the total amount due.
結帳、收銀
解釋: 這個片語源自舊式機械收銀機在完成交易時會發出的「叮」一聲。現在泛指任何在收銀台處理交易的動作。
範例: I'll ring these items up for you at the front counter.