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找锁匠 — Calling a Locksmith
钥匙锁在屋里或丢失，联系锁匠开锁或换锁 This scene includes 18 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 锁匠.
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Locked Out · 被锁在门外
basicHi, I locked myself out of my apartment. Can you send someone over?
你好，我把自己锁在公寓外面了。能派人来吗？
Sure, what's your address? And do you know what type of lock you have — is it a deadbolt or a regular knob lock?
可以，你的地址是？你知道锁的类型吗——是防盗锁还是普通门把锁？
I'm at 456 Oak Street, Apartment 3B. It's a deadbolt.
我在橡树街456号，3B公寓。是防盗锁。
Okay, I can have someone there in about 30 minutes. The service call is $75, and if we need to pick the lock, it's an additional $50 to $100 depending on the lock type.
好的，大约30分钟到。上门费75美元，如果需要撬锁，根据锁的类型额外收50到100美元。
That's fine. I'll wait outside the building. How will I know it's your technician?
可以。我在楼外等。怎么确认来的是你们的技师？
He'll be in a white van with our company name on the side. His name is Mike, and he'll show you his ID badge.
他开白色面包车，车身有我们公司名字。他叫Mike，会出示工牌。
💡 在美国叫上门服务时，确认身份很重要，正规公司技师都会有工牌。
Great. Do you accept credit cards or is it cash only?
好的。你们收信用卡还是只收现金？
We accept cash, credit, and debit cards. The technician has a card reader with him.
现金、信用卡、借记卡都收。技师随身带刷卡机。
Perfect. I'll be waiting. Thank you.
好的，我等着。谢谢。
Rekeying a Lock · 换锁芯
intermediateI just moved into a new place and I'd like to get the locks rekeyed. How much would that cost?
我刚搬进新家，想换一下锁芯。大概多少钱？
💡 在美国搬新家后换锁芯是很常见的安全措施，因为不知道前租户是否复制了钥匙。
Rekeying is usually $15 to $25 per lock. How many locks do you need done?
换锁芯一般每把15到25美元。你需要换几把？
Three — the front door, back door, and the garage entrance. Can you make them all use the same key?
三把——前门、后门和车库入口。能让它们用同一把钥匙吗？
Absolutely, that's called keying them alike. I can do all three for $60 and give you four copies of the new key.
当然可以，这叫统一钥匙。三把锁60美元，给你四把新钥匙副本。
That sounds great. Should I also consider upgrading to smart locks?
听起来不错。我是不是也该考虑升级成智能锁？
Smart locks are convenient — you can use a code or your phone. But they run about $150 to $300 per lock, plus installation. For a rental, rekeying is usually enough.
智能锁很方便——可以用密码或手机开。但每把大约150到300美元，加上安装费。租房的话换锁芯通常就够了。
You're right, I'll just go with the rekeying for now. When can you come?
你说得对，先换锁芯吧。你什么时候能来？
I have an opening tomorrow morning between 9 and 11. Does that window work for you?
明天上午9点到11点之间有空。这个时间段可以吗？
That works perfectly. See you then.
没问题，到时候见。
Key Phrases · 关键短语
deadbolt
防盗锁/插销锁
knob lock
门把锁
service call
上门服务费
pick the lock
撬锁/开锁
ID badge
工牌
card reader
刷卡机
debit cards
借记卡
rekeying
换锁芯
per lock
每把锁
keying them alike
统一钥匙（多把锁用同一钥匙）
copies
副本/复制钥匙
smart locks
智能锁
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •在美国叫上门服务时，确认身份很重要，正规公司技师都会有工牌。
- •在美国搬新家后换锁芯是很常见的安全措施，因为不知道前租户是否复制了钥匙。
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