EN： The Present Continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing) is used here to describe an action happening around the current time or a temporary situation, such as a shopping search.
中文： 现在进行时（am/is/are + verb-ing）在此用于描述目前正在发生或暂时性的动作，例如正在进行的购物寻找。
I am looking for a birthday gift for my sister.
我正在给我姐姐挑选一份生日礼物。
EN： The phrasal verb 'look for' means to search for something or someone that is lost or needed.
中文： 短语动词“look for”的意思是寻找遗失的或需要的某物或某人。
Are you looking for the train station?
你是在找火车站吗？
EN： In English-speaking countries, 'Hi there!' is a common, friendly way to address store staff. It is slightly more informal than 'Hello' but very appropriate for retail environments.
中文： 在英語系國家，'Hi there!' 是對店員打招呼時常用且友善的方式。它比 'Hello' 稍微不正式一點，但在零售環境中非常合適。
EN： The sentence uses a Relative Clause (Adjective Clause) starting with 'that' to provide more information about the noun 'jackets'. 'That arrived last week' describes which jackets we are talking about.
中文： 本句使用了由“that”引导的定语从句（形容词性从句）来修饰名词“jackets”（夹克）。“that arrived last week”说明了是哪些夹克，即“上周刚到货的”。
I bought a book that was written by a famous author.
我买了一本由著名作家写的书。
EN： The Present Simple tense ('We have') is used to state a current fact or possession in a retail context.
中文： 一般现在时（“We have”）用于陈述零售场景中的现状或拥有的商品。
The store has many new items this season.
这家店本季有很多新品。
EN： In Western retail environments, staff often greet customers immediately with a friendly welcome and a brief mention of new arrivals to encourage browsing.
中文： 在西方零售環境中，店員通常會立即熱情地迎接顧客，並簡短提到新品到貨，以鼓勵顧客進一步逛店。
EN： Indirect Questions: When a question is placed inside another sentence (e.g., 'Could you show me...'), the word order changes from 'verb + subject' to 'subject + verb'. Here, 'where is the women's section' becomes 'where the women's section is'.
中文： 间接疑问句：当一个疑问句嵌入另一个句子中时（例如：Could you show me...），语序会从“动词+主语”改为“主语+动词”。在此处，“where is the women's section”变成了“where the women's section is”。
Do you know what time the store closes?
你知道这家店几点关门吗？
EN： Linking Verbs: 'Sound' is a linking verb used to describe an impression. It is followed by an adjective (great) rather than an adverb.
中文： 连系动词：“Sound”是一个连系动词，用于描述印象。其后接形容词 (great) 而非副词。
That idea sounds interesting.
那个主意听起来很有趣。
EN： In Western department stores, sections are clearly divided by gender and category (e.g., Men's, Women's, Juniors). Using 'Could you show me...' is the standard polite way to ask for assistance from retail staff.
中文： 在西方百貨公司中，區域通常按性別和類別明確劃分（如：男裝區、女裝區、青少年區）。使用「Could you show me...」是向零售店員尋求協助的標準禮貌方式。
EN： Imperative Mood: The sentence 'Please follow me' uses the imperative mood to give a polite instruction or request. In English, the subject 'you' is omitted, and the sentence starts with the base form of the verb.
中文： 祈使句：“Please follow me”使用祈使句来给予礼貌的指示或请求。在英语中，主语“you”通常会省略，并以动词原形开头。
Please sit down and wait for a moment.
请坐下并稍等片刻。
EN： Prepositional Phrase as Complement: 'Around the corner' is a prepositional phrase acting as a subject complement, describing the location of the subject 'it'.
中文： 介词短语作表语：“Around the corner”是一个介词短语，用作主语补足语（表语），用来描述主语“it”的位置。
The coffee shop is just across the street.
咖啡店就在马路对面。
EN： In retail environments, 'Of course' is a more professional and welcoming response than a simple 'Yes'. Using 'just' before a location (e.g., 'just around the corner') is a common way to reassure the customer that the destination is very close.
中文： 在零售環境中，'Of course' 比簡單的 'Yes' 更顯專業且熱情。在描述位置前加上 'just'（例如 'just around the corner'）是常用的方式，用來向顧客保證目的地非常近，增加服務的親切感。
EN： Adjective Order: When using multiple adjectives to describe a noun, they usually follow a specific order: Opinion (really like) -> Color (brown) -> Material (leather) -> Noun (jacket).
中文： 形容词顺序：当使用多个形容词修饰名词时，通常遵循特定顺序：观点/评价（喜欢的）-> 颜色（棕色）-> 材质（皮革）-> 名词（夹克）。
She bought a beautiful blue silk dress.
她买了一条漂亮的蓝色丝绸连衣裙。
EN： Demonstrative Pronouns: 'This' and 'that' are used to point out specific objects. 'This' refers to something close to the speaker, while 'one' is used as a pronoun to avoid repeating the noun 'jacket'.
中文： 指示代词：“this”（这）和“that”（那）用于指出特定物品。“this”指靠近说话者的事物，而“one”用作代词以避免重复名词“jacket”。
I don't like this hat, can I see that one?
我不喜欢这顶帽子，我可以看看那一顶吗？
EN： In Western retail culture, it is common to express enthusiasm ('Oh, I really like this!') before asking for specific details like size or price. It builds a friendly rapport with the shop assistant.
中文： 在西方零售文化中，在詢問尺寸或價格等具體細節之前，通常會先表達熱情（例如：喔，我真的很喜歡這個！）。這有助於與店員建立友好的互動關係。
EN： The use of 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun that has already been mentioned (in this case, 'jacket').
中文： 使用代词“one”来避免重复前面已经提到的名词（在此语境中指“jacket”外套）。
I don't like the red shirt, but I like the blue one.
我不喜欢那件红衬衫，但我喜欢那件蓝色的。
EN： Wh-questions with 'do' support: When asking a question in the simple present tense with a verb other than 'be', we use the auxiliary verb 'do/does' followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb.
中文： 使用助动词“do”的 Wh- 特殊疑问句：在一般现在时中，若动词不是 be 动词，我们会使用助动词“do/does”，后接主语与动词原形来构成疑问句。
What music do you usually listen to?
你平时听什么音乐？
EN： In many Western countries, clothing sizes (Small, Medium, Large) can vary significantly between brands. It is very common for sales assistants to ask for your 'usual' size to help find the best fit for their specific brand.
中文： 在許多西方國家，服裝尺寸（S、M、L）在不同品牌之間可能會有很大差異。店員詢問你「通常」穿什麼尺寸是非常普遍的，這能幫助他們根據自己品牌的版型推薦最合適的尺寸。
EN： The phrase 'it depends on' is used to say that something is decided or influenced by something else. It is always followed by the preposition 'on'.
中文： 短语“it depends on”用于表示某事是由另一件事决定或受其影响的。它后面总是接介词“on”。
The price depends on the quality of the material.
价格取决于材质的品质。
EN： Adverbs of frequency like 'normally' or 'usually' are typically placed before the main verb to describe how often an action occurs.
中文： 频度副词（如“normally”或“usually”）通常放在实义动词之前，用来描述动作发生的频率。
I normally drink coffee in the morning.
我通常在早上喝咖啡。
EN： Clothing sizes (S, M, L) are not standardized globally. A 'small' in one brand might be a 'medium' in another, which is why Sarah mentions it depends on the brand.
中文： 服裝尺寸（S、M、L）在全球並非統一標準。某個品牌的「小號」可能是另一個品牌的「中號」，這就是為什麼 Sarah 提到這取決於品牌。
EN： The causative verb 'let' is followed by an object and the base form of a verb (bare infinitive). It means to allow or permit something to happen.
中文： 使役动词“let”后接宾语和原形动词（不带 to 的不定式），表示允许或让某事发生。
Let me help you with those heavy bags.
让我帮你提那些沉重的袋子吧。
EN： The word 'if' is used here as a conjunction to introduce an object clause (indirect question), meaning 'whether' or not something is true.
中文： “if”在此作为连词引导宾语从句（间接疑问句），意为“是否”，用来表达某事是否属实。
I don't know if the store is open today.
我不知道这家店今天是否开门。
EN： In Western retail culture, staff are often very proactive in checking inventory for customers. Using 'Let me check' is a standard, polite way to offer assistance without making a definitive promise until the stock is verified.
中文： 在西方零售文化中，店員通常會主動為顧客查詢庫存。使用 'Let me check' 是一種標準且有禮貌的方式，在確認庫存前提供協助，而不會給出絕對的承諾。
EN： The phrase 'Here you go' is a common idiomatic expression used when handing something to someone. It is functionally equivalent to 'Here it is' or 'There you go'.
中文： 短语“Here you go”是将物品递给某人时常用的习惯用语，功能等同于“Here it is”或“There you go”，意为“给您”或“拿好”。
Here you go. This is the menu you asked for.
给您。这是您要的菜单。
EN： Prepositions for attributes: The preposition 'in' is used to describe the color or size of a garment (e.g., 'in blue', 'in a large').
中文： 属性介词：介词“in”用于描述服装的颜色或尺码（例如：in blue 蓝色、in a large 大码）。
Do you have this shirt in white?
这件衬衫你们有白色的吗？
EN： In Western retail environments, staff are often very proactive in checking stock for different sizes and colors to provide a helpful customer experience.
中文： 在西方零售環境中，店員通常會非常主動地為顧客查詢不同尺寸和顏色的庫存，以提供良好的購物體驗。
EN： The phrasal verb 'try on' is separable. When using a pronoun like 'them' as the object, it must be placed between 'try' and 'on'.
中文： 短语动词“try on”（试穿）是可拆分的。当宾语是代词（如 them）时，必须放在 try 和 on 之间。
I like these shoes. Can I try them on?
我喜欢这双鞋。我可以试穿一下吗？
EN： The word 'both' is used to refer to two people or things together. 'Both of them' emphasizes each of the two items mentioned previously.
中文： “Both”用于指代两个人或事物。“Both of them”强调前面提到的那两件物品中的每一件。
I have two sisters; both of them are teachers.
我有两个姐姐；她们两个都是老师。
EN： In Western retail stores, it is standard practice to ask a staff member before taking items into a fitting room. Some stores may have a limit on the number of items you can try on at once.
中文： 在西方零售店中，將衣物拿進試衣間前先詢問店員是標準做法。有些商店可能會限制一次可以試穿的衣物數量。
EN： The word 'right' is used as an adverb here to emphasize the exact location or direction, meaning 'exactly' or 'directly'.
中文： 副词“right”在此处用作强调精确的位置或方向，意思是“就在某处”或“正对着某处”。
The post office is right across the street.
邮局就在马路正对面。
EN： Prepositions of Place: 'Behind' and 'next to' are used to describe the spatial relationship between objects. 'Next to' is a compound preposition meaning 'beside'.
中文： 方位介词：“Behind”（在……后面）与“next to”（在……旁边）用于描述物体间的空间关系。“Next to”是一个复合介词，相当于“beside”。
The keys are next to the phone.
钥匙就在电话旁边。
EN： In Western retail environments, it is common for staff to point or gesture while giving directions. Using 'right' helps make the instructions more precise, which is considered helpful and polite service.
中文： 在西方零售環境中，店員在提供指引時通常會配合手勢。使用 'right'（就在...）能使指示更精確，這被視為一種貼心且有禮貌的服務表現。
EN： The Future Simple tense (will) is used here to express a spontaneous decision or a promise made at the moment of speaking.
中文： 一般将来时 (will) 在此处用于表达说话当下所作的即时决定或承诺。
I'll call you as soon as I arrive.
我一到就会给你打电话。
EN： The phrase 'in a minute' is a common temporal expression meaning 'very soon' or 'shortly', not necessarily exactly sixty seconds.
中文： 短语“in a minute”是一个常见的时间表达方式，意思是“很快”或“马上”，不一定是指准确的六十秒。
Dinner will be ready in a minute.
晚餐马上就好了。
EN： In retail settings, 'I'll be back in a minute' is a polite way to tell the shop assistant that you are going to the fitting room or checking something quickly, and you intend to continue the interaction shortly.
中文： 在零售環境中，「I'll be back in a minute」是一種有禮貌的方式，告訴店員你要去試衣間或快速確認某事，且你打算很快回來繼續與其互動。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle) is used here to show a past action that has a direct result or relevance to the current moment. 'I've decided' implies the decision is now final.
中文： 现在完成时（have + 过去分词）在此用于表示过去发生的动作对现在产生了直接的结果或关联。“I've decided”暗示该决定现在已经定案。
I've finished my homework, so I can go out now.
我已经做完作业了，所以现在可以出门了。
EN： The phrasal verb 'go with' means to choose or select something among several options.
中文： 短语动词“go with”在购物场景中意为从多个选项中“选择”或“决定要”某样东西。
I think I'll go with the blue shirt instead of the red one.
我想我会选蓝色衬衫，而不是红色的。
EN： In Western retail culture, it is common and polite to express enthusiasm (like 'perfectly!') when you find an item you like. It builds a positive rapport with the shop assistant.
中文： 在西方零售文化中，當你找到喜歡的商品時，禮貌地表達熱情（如使用 'perfectly!'）是很常見的。這能與店員建立良好的互動關係。
EN： The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses that express contrasting ideas. It is preceded by a comma when joining two complete sentences.
中文： 并列连词“but”用于连接两个表达对比意义的独立分句。当连接两个完整的句子时，前面通常会加上逗号。
The hotel is expensive, but the service is excellent.
这间酒店很贵，但服务非常出色。
EN： The 'There is/are' structure is used to indicate the existence of something. 'There is' is used with singular nouns like 'a discount'.
中文： “There is/are”句型用于表示某物的存在。“There is”后接单数名词，例如本句中的“a discount”（一个折扣）。
There is a sale at the department store today.
今天百货商场有打折活动。
EN： In Western retail culture, prices are often fixed, but seasonal discounts or weekly promotions are very common. Mentioning the 'original price' versus the 'discounted price' is a standard sales tactic to highlight the value of the deal.
中文： 在西方零售文化中，價格通常是固定的，但季節性折扣或每週促銷非常普遍。提到「原價」與「折扣價」的對比是標準的銷售策略，旨在強調交易的划算程度。
EN： The phrase 'How much' is used as an interrogative pronoun to ask about uncountable quantities or prices. In this sentence, it functions as the subject complement to inquire about the value of the discount.
中文： “How much”是用用来询问不可数数量或价格的疑问词。在此句子中，它作为表语，用来询问折扣的具体数额。
How much is the train ticket to London?
去伦敦的火车票多少钱？
EN： Subject-Verb Inversion in Questions: In English questions using the verb 'to be', the subject and the verb are swapped. Here, 'is' (verb) comes before 'the discount' (subject).
中文： 疑问句中的主谓倒装：在含有 be 动词的英文疑问句中，主语与动词的位置会互换。这里动词“is”位于主语“the discount”之前。
Is the store open today?
这家店今天营业吗？
EN： In Western retail culture, asking 'How much is the discount?' is very common during sales seasons. Unlike some markets where bargaining is expected, in major retail stores, the price is usually fixed based on the stated discount percentage.
中文： 在西方零售文化中，在折扣季詢問「折扣是多少？」是非常普遍的。與某些需要討價還價的市場不同，在大型零售店中，價格通常是根據標示的折扣百分比固定的。
EN： Present Perfect Passive: Formed with 'has/have + been + past participle'. It is used to describe an action that happened in the past where the focus is on the result or the object receiving the action, rather than who did it.
中文： 现在完成时的被动语态：由“has/have + been + 过去分词”构成。用于描述过去发生的动作，且重点在于结果或接受动作的对象，而非执行者本身。
The house has been painted recently.
这房子最近刚刷好油漆。
EN： The preposition 'by' for amounts: Used to indicate the degree or amount of change (increase or decrease).
中文： 介词“by”表示程度：用于表示变化（增加或减少）的幅度或数量。
The temperature dropped by ten degrees.
气温下降了十度。
EN： In many Western retail environments, prices are fixed, but discounts are common during seasonal sales. The phrase 'reduced by' is standard for announcing markdowns.
中文： 在許多西方零售環境中，價格是固定的，但在季節性促銷期間折扣很常見。'reduced by' 是宣布降價的標準用語。
EN： The phrase 'I'll take it' uses the future simple tense (will) to express a spontaneous decision made at the moment of speaking, common in shopping contexts.
中文： 短语“I'll take it”使用了一般将来时 (will) 来表达在说话当下所作的即时决定，这在购物场景中非常常见。
This dress looks beautiful; I'll take it!
这件连衣裙看起来很漂亮；我要买下它！
EN： The preposition 'by' is used to indicate the method or means of payment (e.g., by card, by check), whereas 'in' is used for 'in cash'.
中文： 介词“by”用于表示支付的方式或手段（例如：刷卡、支票），而“in”则用于“in cash”（付现）。
Can I pay by credit card or do you only accept cash?
我可以用信用卡支付吗？还是你们只收现金？
EN： In many Western countries, paying by card (debit or credit) is extremely common and often preferred over cash, even for small amounts. However, it's always polite to ask if you're in a small local shop.
中文： 在許多西方國家，使用卡片（金融卡或信用卡）支付非常普遍，甚至在小額消費時也常被優先使用。不過，在小型地方商店詢問是否可以刷卡仍是一種禮貌。
EN： The relative pronoun 'whichever' is used to indicate that it doesn't matter which one of a limited set of options is chosen. It functions as a determiner or pronoun meaning 'any one that'.
中文： 关系代词“whichever”用于表示在有限的选项中，选择哪一个都没关系。它的意思是“无论哪一个”或“任何一个”。
You can choose the red or the blue shirt, whichever you like better.
你可以选择红色或蓝色的衬衫，看你更喜欢哪一件。
EN： The preposition 'by' is used with 'card' (by card), while 'in' is used with 'cash' (in cash) to describe the method of payment.
中文： 介词的用法：描述支付方式时，“card”（信用卡）通常搭配“by”，而“cash”（现金）则搭配“in”。
Is it cheaper to pay in cash or by credit card?
付现还是刷信用卡比较便宜？
EN： In many Western countries, paying by card is extremely common even for small amounts. However, offering 'cash' as an alternative is still standard polite service. The phrase 'whichever you prefer' emphasizes customer autonomy, which is a key aspect of Western customer service etiquette.
中文： 在許多西方國家，即使是小額消費，刷卡也非常普遍。然而，提供「現金」作為替代方案仍是標準的禮貌服務。'whichever you prefer'（看您偏好哪一種）這句話強調了顧客的自主權，這是西方客服禮儀中的一個關鍵面向。
EN： The modal verb 'Could' is used here to make a polite request. It is more formal and softer than 'Can', making it ideal for service-related interactions.
中文： 情态动词“Could”在此用于提出礼貌的请求。它比“Can”更正式且语气更委婉，非常适合用于服务业的互动场景。
Could I have some water, please?
可以给我一些水吗？
EN： The word 'also' is an adverb used to add another item or request to the conversation. It usually follows the subject and the first auxiliary verb in a question.
中文： “also”是一个副词，用于在对话中增加另一个项目或请求。在疑问句中，它通常放在主语和第一个助动词之后。
Could we also see the dessert menu?
我们也可以看一下甜品菜单吗？
EN： In many English-speaking countries, receipts are not always given automatically for small purchases unless requested. Asking 'Could I get a receipt?' is common if you need it for tax purposes or potential returns.
中文： 在許多英語系國家，除非主動要求，否則小額消費不一定會自動提供收據。如果您需要收據報稅或作為退貨憑證，詢問「Could I get a receipt?」是很常見的做法。
EN： The phrase 'Here is/are...' is an inverted sentence structure used to present or hand something to someone. 'Here' acts as an adverb of place, and the verb 'is' agrees with the singular subject 'receipt'.
中文： 句型“Here is/are...”是一种倒装句结构，用于向某人递上或展示某物。“Here”作为地点副词放在句首，动词“is”需与后面的单数主语“receipt”保持一致。
Here is your change and the bag.
这是找您的零钱和购物袋。
EN： The preposition 'for' is used here to indicate the reason for gratitude. When followed by a verb, it must be in the gerund form (-ing), such as 'shopping'.
中文： 介词“for”在此用于表示感谢的原因。当后面接动词时，必须使用动名词形式（-ing），例如“shopping”。
Thank you for helping me with my luggage.
谢谢你帮我提行李。
EN： In English-speaking retail environments, 'Thank you for shopping with us' is a standard professional closing. It sounds more personal and welcoming than a simple 'Thank you' or 'Goodbye'.
中文： 在英語國家的零售環境中，「Thank you for shopping with us」是標準的專業結尾語。這比簡單的「Thank you」或「Goodbye」聽起來更具親和力且更具服務精神。
EN： Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle): Used here to describe a state that started in the past and has continued up to the present moment (the duration of the shopping experience).
中文： 现在完成时 (have/has + 过去分词)：这里用来描述一个从过去开始并持续到现在的状态（指整个购物过程中的协助）。
You have been very kind to us during our stay.
在我们停留期间，你对我们一直很友好。
EN： Imperative Mood for Well-wishing: Starting a sentence with a base verb (e.g., 'Have') is a common way to express a wish or command. In social contexts, it functions as a polite closing.
中文： 用于祝福的祈使句：以动词原形（如“Have”）开头的句子常用表达祝愿或命令。在社交场合中，这是一种礼貌的结语方式。
Have a safe trip home!
祝你回家一路平安！
EN： In English-speaking service environments, it is very common and polite to use the staff member's name if they have introduced themselves or are wearing a name tag. It builds a friendly rapport.
中文： 在英語國家的服務環境中，如果店員已經自我介紹或佩戴名牌，直接稱呼對方的名字是非常普遍且禮貌的做法，這能建立友好的互動關係。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 秋天，一年四季之一
在本文中： 皮革制的
在本文中： 取决于，视……而定
在本文中： 试衣间
在本文中： 原价的，最初的
在本文中： 折扣
在本文中： 降价，减价（价格）
在本文中： 购买（的商品）
在本文中： 小票，收据
在本文中： 乐于助人的，有帮助的
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
Very close by; just a short distance away.
就在附近；转角处
To put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits or looks good.
试穿
To choose or select something.
选择；决定要...
A product or service that is sold at a very good price.
划算的交易；便宜的价格
To use a credit or debit card to complete a transaction.
刷卡付款
A specific size category for clothing, typically between small and large.
中号
A specific size category for clothing, the smallest of the standard range.
小号