EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place to greet someone arriving at a specific location.
中文: 使用「Welcome to」後接一個地點,用來歡迎抵達該處的人。
Welcome to our home!
歡迎來到我們家!
EN: In airports, 'check-in desk' is the standard British English term, while 'check-in counter' is more common in American English. Both are understood globally.
中文: 在機場中,「check-in desk」是標準的英式英語說法,而美式英語則較常使用「check-in counter」。兩者在全球機場皆可通用。
EN: Use 'have a flight to [place]' to tell someone your travel destination.
中文: 使用「have a flight to [地點]」來告訴別人你的旅遊目的地。
I have a flight to Tokyo tomorrow.
我明天有一班去東京的飛機。
EN: In English-speaking countries, it is common to start a conversation at a service desk with a friendly 'Hi' or 'Hello' before stating your business.
中文: 在英語系國家,在服務台開始對話時,通常會先說聲「Hi」或「Hello」打招呼,然後再說明來意。
EN: Use 'Can I...?' to ask for permission or to make a polite request in a friendly way.
中文: 使用「Can I...?」來請求許可或以友好的方式提出禮貌的要求。
Can I open the window?
我可以打開窗戶嗎?
EN: In English-speaking service environments, adding 'please' at the end of a request is essential, even if the person is just doing their job. It makes the interaction much smoother.
中文: 在英語系的服務環境中,即使對方只是在執行公務,在請求末尾加上「please」也是非常重要的,這會讓互動過程更加順暢且有禮貌。
EN: The phrase 'Here you go' is a fixed expression used when handing something to someone.
中文: 短語 'Here you go' 是一個固定用法,當你遞東西給某人時使用。
Here you go. This is the book you wanted.
這給你。這是你要的那本書。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to say something like 'Here you go' or 'There you go' when handing over documents or money, rather than doing it in silence.
中文: 在英語系國家,遞交文件或金錢時,通常會說 'Here you go' 或 'There you go' 以示禮貌,而不是沉默地遞給對方。
EN: Use 'How many' to ask about the quantity of countable items. Since 'luggage' is uncountable in English, we use the phrase 'pieces of' to count it.
中文: 使用「How many」來詢問可數物品的數量。由於「luggage」(行李)在英文中是不可數名詞,我們使用「pieces of」這個片語來計算它的數量。
How many pieces of cake do you want?
你想要幾塊蛋糕?
EN: In English, 'luggage' and 'baggage' are uncountable. You cannot say 'one luggage' or 'two luggages.' You must use 'pieces of luggage' to count individual items.
中文: 在英文中,「luggage」和「baggage」是不可數名詞。你不能說「one luggage」或「two luggages」。你必須使用「pieces of luggage」來計算個別行李的件數。
EN: Use 'and' to connect two similar items or ideas in one sentence.
中文: 使用 'and' (和) 來連接句子中兩個相似的物品或想法。
I have a pen and a book.
我有一枝筆和一本書。
EN: In air travel, 'suitcase' usually refers to checked luggage, while 'bag' often refers to smaller carry-on items.
中文: 在航空術語中,'suitcase' 通常指需要託運的大型行李箱,而 'bag' 則常用來指隨身攜帶的小型提袋或背包。
EN: Use 'Please' + 'Verb' to make a polite request or give a polite instruction.
中文: 使用「Please」加上「動詞」來表達禮貌的請求或指示。
Please open your bag.
請打開您的包包。
EN: At airport check-in counters, staff use 'scale' to refer to the machine that weighs your bags. It is common to hear this exact phrase when checking in luggage.
中文: 在機場登機櫃檯,工作人員使用「scale」來指稱秤行李重量的機器。辦理行李托運時,這是一句非常常見的標準用語。
EN: Use 'Is it + adjective?' to ask about the state or quality of a single thing.
中文: 使用「Is it + 形容詞?」來詢問單一物品的狀態或特徵。
Is it too cold?
會太冷嗎?
EN: In airport contexts, 'too heavy' refers to exceeding the weight limit of the airline, which might result in extra fees.
中文: 在機場情境中,「too heavy」是指超過航空公司的重量限制,這可能會導致需要支付額外費用。
EN: Use 'under' to describe being below a specific limit, amount, or rule.
中文: 使用 'under' 來描述低於某個特定的限制、數量或規則。
Children under five can enter for free.
五歲以下的兒童可以免費進入。
EN: In air travel, 'the limit' usually refers to the maximum weight allowed for checked or carry-on baggage to avoid extra fees.
中文: 在航空旅行中,「the limit」通常是指託運或手提行李允許的最大重量,以避免額外費用。
EN: Use 'A or B' to offer a choice between two options in a question.
中文: 在問句中使用「A or B」來提供兩個選項供對方選擇。
Do you want tea or coffee?
你想要茶還是咖啡?
EN: In air travel, 'window' and 'aisle' are the two most common seat preferences. The 'middle seat' is generally less popular. Choosing a window seat allows you to see the view, while an aisle seat gives you easier access to the restroom.
中文: 在搭乘飛機時,「靠窗」和「靠走道」是最常見的座位偏好。「中間座位」通常較不受歡迎。選擇靠窗位可以看風景,而靠走道位則方便去洗手間。
EN: Use 'please' at the end of a request to be polite. It is a simple way to ask for something in a restaurant or at an airport.
中文: 在請求的句尾加上 'please' 可以展現禮貌。這是在餐廳或機場要求某物時最簡單的方式。
A cup of water, please.
請給我一杯水。
EN: In air travel, passengers often have a strong preference between a 'window seat' (to see the view) and an 'aisle seat' (for easy access to the restroom). It is very common to state your preference politely during check-in.
中文: 在搭乘飛機時,乘客通常對「靠窗位」(看風景)或「走道位」(方便去洗手間)有明顯偏好。在辦理登機手續時禮貌地說明你的偏好是非常普遍的做法。
EN: Use 'Here is...' to give or show something to someone nearby.
中文: 使用「Here is...」來將某物交給或展示給身邊的人。
Here is your coffee.
這是您的咖啡。
EN: In service industries, staff often use positive reinforcement like 'Great choice' to make customers feel confident about their decisions.
中文: 在服務業中,工作人員經常使用像「Great choice」這樣的正面肯定,讓顧客對自己的決定感到滿意且放心。
EN: Use 'Which + noun' to ask someone to choose between specific options.
中文: 使用「Which + 名詞」來要求對方在特定的選項中做出選擇。
Which bus do I take?
我該搭哪一輛公車?
EN: In airports, gates are usually labeled with a letter and a number (e.g., B12). It is common to double-check the gate number with staff because gate assignments can change last minute.
中文: 在機場,登機門通常以字母加數字標示(例如 B12)。向工作人員再次確認登機門是很常見的,因為登機門可能會在最後一刻更改。
EN: Use 'please' followed by a base verb to make a polite request or give instructions.
中文: 在動詞原形前面加上「please」可以用來表達禮貌的請求或給予指示。
Please open the door.
請開門。
EN: In airports, flight information can change quickly. Staff often remind passengers to check the screens for the most up-to-date gate information or delays.
中文: 在機場,航班資訊可能會快速變動。工作人員經常提醒旅客查看螢幕,以獲取最新的登機門資訊或延誤通知。
EN: Use 'there is' to say that something exists or is present. In this context, it indicates the existence of a flight delay.
中文: 使用「there is」來表示某物存在或出現。在此語境中,它表示航班延誤的情況發生了。
There is a message for you.
有一則給你的訊息。
EN: In English, we use the verb 'say' for written information on signs, screens, or in books (e.g., 'The sign says stop'). It feels more natural than using 'shows' or 'writes'.
中文: 在英文中,我們習慣用動詞 'say' 來描述標誌、螢幕或書本上的文字資訊(例如:'The sign says stop')。這比使用 'shows' 或 'writes' 聽起來更自然。
EN: Use 'Let me + verb' to politely offer help or suggest an action you will take.
中文: 使用「Let me + 動詞」來禮貌地提供幫助或提議你將要採取的行動。
Let me open the door for you.
讓我為你開門。
EN: In customer service, 'Let me check that for you' is a standard professional phrase used to show proactive assistance when a problem arises.
中文: 在客戶服務中,「Let me check that for you」是一個標準的專業用語,用於在問題發生時展現主動協助的態度。
EN: Use 'How long' to ask about the duration or length of time of an event.
中文: 使用「How long」來詢問某個事件持續的時間長度。
How long is the movie?
這部電影有多長?
EN: In travel contexts, asking 'How long' is essential for managing schedules. It is a polite and direct way to get information from airport staff.
中文: 在旅遊情境中,詢問「How long」對於安排行程至關重要。這是向機場工作人員獲取資訊的一種既禮貌又直接的方式。
EN: Use 'will be' to talk about future events or states that are certain or planned.
中文: 使用「will be」來描述未來肯定會發生或已計劃好的事件或狀態。
The meeting will be at two o'clock.
會議將在兩點鐘舉行。
EN: In travel contexts, staff use 'about' to manage expectations, as exact times for delays can change.
中文: 在旅遊情境中,工作人員常使用「about」(大約)來預留空間,因為延誤的確切時間可能會隨時變動。
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or the ability to do something in the present.
中文: 助動詞 'can' 用來表示目前的可能性或做某事的能力。
I can meet you at the airport.
我可以在機場與你見面。
EN: In Western culture, responding with 'That is okay' or 'No problem' to a minor delay shows politeness and flexibility, which is appreciated by service staff.
中文: 在西方文化中,對於輕微的延誤回應『沒關係』或『沒問題』展現了禮貌與彈性,這會讓服務人員感到寬慰。
EN: Use 'There is' to say that something exists in a specific place. Use it with singular nouns (one thing).
中文: 使用「There is」來表示某個地方存在某物。用於單數名詞(一個東西)。
There is a book on the table.
桌上有一本書。
EN: In airports, staff often use 'Good idea' or 'Great choice' to build rapport and make passengers feel comfortable during stressful travel situations.
中文: 在機場,工作人員經常使用「Good idea」或「Great choice」來建立親切感,讓旅客在緊張的旅途中感到輕鬆自在。
EN: Use 'Where is + [place]?' to ask for the location of a specific thing or area.
中文: 使用「Where is + [地點]?」來詢問某個特定物品或區域的位置。
Where is the restroom?
洗手間在哪裡?
EN: In airports, 'security check' refers to the area where passengers and their luggage are screened before entering the departure gates.
中文: 在機場,「security check」是指乘客在進入登機門前,人員及其行李接受安全檢查的區域。
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give directions or instructions. They start with a verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
中文: 祈使句用於提供方向或指令。這類句子以動詞開頭,不需要加上主詞「你」。
Turn right at the corner.
在轉角處右轉。
EN: In English-speaking countries, giving directions is often very direct. Using 'and then' helps sequence the steps clearly for the listener.
中文: 在英語系國家,指引方向通常非常直接。使用 'and then' (然後) 能幫助聽者清楚地理解步驟的先後順序。
EN: Use 'Thank you for [noun]' to express gratitude for a specific thing or action.
中文: 使用「Thank you for [名詞]」來表達對某件具體事物或行為的感謝。
Thank you for the coffee!
謝謝你的咖啡!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to thank service staff (like airport agents) multiple times during an interaction to show politeness.
中文: 在英語系國家,在互動過程中多次感謝服務人員(如機場地勤)以示禮貌是非常普遍的現象。
EN: Use 'Have a + adjective + noun' to give someone a friendly wish or command for a future experience.
中文: 使用「Have a + 形容詞 + 名詞」的句型來對他人表達友好的祝願或建議。
Have a great day!
祝你有個美好的一天!
EN: In English-speaking service industries, it is very common to combine a polite response like 'You are welcome' with a specific well-wish for the customer's journey or day.
中文: 在英語國家的服務業中,將「不客氣」與針對顧客行程或當天的具體祝福語結合在一起是非常普遍且禮貌的做法。
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or promises made at the moment of speaking.
中文: 使用「will」加上動詞原形,用來表達說話當下所做的決定、未來的計畫或承諾。
I will call you later.
我等一下會打電話給你。
EN: In modern travel culture, sharing experiences on social media or blogs is a common way to express excitement and keep friends updated.
中文: 在現代旅遊文化中,在社群媒體或部落格上分享經驗是表達興奮心情並讓朋友了解近況的常見方式。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 護照,出入國境時證明國籍與身份的證件。
在本文中: 行李,旅行時攜帶的箱包總稱。
在本文中: 手提箱、行李箱。
在本文中: 磅秤,用來測量重量的儀器。
在本文中: (飛機、戲院、超市等)座位間的通道。
在本文中: 登機證。
在本文中: 延遲、耽擱。
在本文中: 安檢,安全檢查。
在本文中: 直地、筆直地。
在本文中: 限度、限制(如重量限制)。
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
The place where you report your arrival at an airport or hotel.
報到櫃檯
Used when handing something to someone.
這給你;拿去吧
A seat next to a window on an aircraft, train, or bus.
靠窗座位
To change direction towards the left side.
左轉
Below the maximum allowed amount or weight.
在限制範圍內;未超重
A machine used for measuring how heavy something is.
秤 / 磅秤
A document provided by an airline during check-in that gives a passenger permission to enter the airplane.
登機證
The specific area in an airport where passengers wait to get on their plane.
登機門
The process and area where passengers and their bags are searched to ensure no dangerous items are taken on the plane.
安全檢查(安檢)