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图书馆借还书Borrowing & Returning Books

在图书馆借书、续借和还书 This scene includes 19 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 图书管理员.

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Borrowing Books · 借书

basic
You

Excuse me, I'm looking for a book but I can't find it on the shelf. Can you help?

打扰一下,我在找一本书,架上没找到。能帮忙吗?

Of course. What's the title or author?

当然可以。书名或作者是?

You

It's called 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear.

叫《Atomic Habits》,作者James Clear。

Let me check our catalog... It looks like all copies are currently checked out. Would you like to place a hold? You'll be notified when one becomes available.

我查查目录……所有副本都借出去了。你要预约吗?有了会通知你。

You

Yes, please. How long is the wait usually?

好的,请帮我预约。一般要等多久?

There are three people ahead of you, so probably two to three weeks. In the meantime, we do have the audiobook version on Libby if you're interested.

前面有三个人排队,大概两到三周。这期间如果你感兴趣,Libby上有有声书版本。

You

Good idea, I'll check that out. Can I also borrow these two books I found?

好主意,我去看看。另外我找到的这两本可以借吗?

Sure. I'll scan your card and these books. They're due back in three weeks. You can renew online if you need more time.

可以。我扫一下你的卡和这两本书。三周后到期。如果需要更多时间可以在线续借。

You

How many times can I renew?

可以续借几次?

Up to two times, as long as no one else has placed a hold on it. Here you go — enjoy your reading!

最多两次,前提是没人预约。给你——享受阅读!

Return Issue · 还书问题

intermediate
You

I'm returning these books, but I think one is a few days overdue. I'm sorry about that.

我来还书,不过有一本好像逾期几天了。很抱歉。

No worries! We don't charge late fees anymore. But we do send reminder emails as a courtesy.

没关系!我们不收逾期罚款了。但会发提醒邮件作为友好提示。

You

That's a relief. Also, I noticed this book has some water damage. It was like that when I borrowed it.

那就放心了。另外,这本书有点水渍。借的时候就这样了。

Thanks for letting us know. Let me note that in our system so it's not charged to your account. We appreciate your honesty.

感谢告知。我在系统里备注一下,这样不会算在你账上。谢谢你的诚实。

You

No problem. By the way, can I return books after hours?

不客气。对了,闭馆后可以还书吗?

Yes! There's a book drop box by the main entrance. It's available 24/7. Just slide your items through the slot.

可以!正门旁边有还书箱,24小时都可以用。把书从投入口放进去就行。

You

Can I drop off DVDs and CDs there too?

DVD和CD也能放那里还吗?

DVDs and CDs should be returned inside to avoid damage. The drop box can be a bit rough on them.

DVD和CD最好到馆内还,避免损坏。还书箱可能会磕碰到。

You

Got it. Thanks for the info!

明白了。谢谢!

Key Phrases · 关键短语

title

书名

author

作者

checked out

已被借走

place a hold

预约/预留

notified

通知

ahead of you

在你前面

in the meantime

在此期间

due back

到期归还

renew

续借

as long as

只要

late fees

逾期罚款

as a courtesy

作为友好提示

How to practice this scene · 如何练习

1

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2

Repeat · 逐句跟读

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3

Role-play · 角色扮演

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "borrowing & returning books" in English?
You can start with: "Excuse me, I'm looking for a book but I can't find it on the shelf. Can you help?" (打扰一下,我在找一本书,架上没找到。能帮忙吗?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "borrowing & returning books"?
You may hear: "Of course. What's the title or author?" (当然可以。书名或作者是?).
How many English phrases are in this "Borrowing & Returning Books" scene?
This scene contains 19 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering borrowing books, return issue.

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