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书店Bookstore

在书店浏览、寻找特定书籍、获取推荐 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 书店店员.

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Browsing & Finding Books · 浏览和找书

basic
You

Hi, I'm looking for a book but I can't remember the exact title. It's a recent bestseller about habits.

你好,我在找一本书但记不清确切书名。是一本关于习惯的畅销新书。

That sounds like it could be 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear. It's been on our bestseller list for months. It's in the self-help section — aisle 4, second shelf from the top.

听起来可能是James Clear的《原子习惯》。已经在我们的畅销榜上好几个月了。在自我提升区——第4条过道,从上数第二层。

You

Yes, that's the one! Do you also have an audiobook version?

对,就是这本!有有声书版本吗?

We don't sell audiobooks in the store, but you can get it on Audible or through our store's app. If you prefer a physical copy, we have the hardcover for $27 and the paperback for $16.

我们店里不卖有声书,但你可以在Audible或我们书店的App上买到。如果你喜欢纸质版,精装本27美元,平装本16美元。

You

I'll take the paperback. Can you also recommend something similar? I want to keep reading about personal development.

我要平装本。能推荐类似的书吗?我想继续读个人成长类的。

If you liked 'Atomic Habits,' you'd probably enjoy 'The Power of Now' by Eckhart Tolle or 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport. We also have a 'Staff Picks' table near the entrance with our personal recommendations.

如果你喜欢《原子习惯》,可能也会喜欢Eckhart Tolle的《当下的力量》或Cal Newport的《深度工作》。入口附近还有一个'店员推荐'桌,是我们的个人推荐。

You

I'll check those out. Do you have a section for books in other languages? I'd love to find something in Chinese.

我去看看。你们有外语书区吗?我想找中文书。

We have a small foreign language section in the back corner, near the children's books. The Chinese selection isn't huge, but we have some popular translated novels and a few original Chinese titles. If you're looking for something specific, we can order it for you — usually takes about a week.

后面角落有一个小的外语书区,在儿童书旁边。中文书不算多,但有一些热门翻译小说和几本中文原著。如果你要找特定的书,我们可以帮你订,通常一周左右到。

You

That's good to know. Is there a café in the bookstore? I'd love to sit and browse for a while.

这个信息有用。书店里有咖啡馆吗?我想坐下来慢慢看。

Yes! Our café is on the second floor. You're welcome to take any books up there to browse while you have a coffee. Just bring them back downstairs if you decide not to purchase. We also have reading events and book clubs if you're interested!

有!咖啡馆在二楼。欢迎带书上去边喝咖啡边看。如果决定不买,带回楼下就行。如果感兴趣的话,我们还有阅读活动和读书会!

Buying Books as Gifts · 买书送人

intermediate
You

I need to buy a book as a birthday gift for a 10-year-old who loves science. Any suggestions?

我想买一本书做生日礼物,送给一个10岁的、喜欢科学的孩子。有什么建议吗?

Oh, great choice for a gift! For a science-loving 10-year-old, I'd highly recommend 'The Way Things Work' — it explains machines and technology with amazing illustrations. Or 'Women in Science' is beautiful and inspiring. We also have science experiment kits that pair well with books.

哦,书做礼物太好了!给一个热爱科学的10岁孩子,我强烈推荐《万物运转的秘密》——用精美插图解释机器和技术。《科学界的女性》也很美很励志。我们还有科学实验套装,可以和书搭配。

You

The Way Things Work sounds perfect! Can you gift-wrap it for me?

《万物运转的秘密》听起来很好!能帮我礼品包装吗?

Absolutely! We offer free gift wrapping. Would you like a birthday-themed wrap or something more classic? We can also include a gift receipt so they can exchange it if they already have it.

当然!我们提供免费礼品包装。要生日主题的还是经典款?我们还可以附一张礼品收据,这样如果他们已经有了可以换。

You

Birthday-themed, please! And yes, a gift receipt would be great. Can I also write something on a card?

生日主题的!对,附礼品收据。能写个贺卡吗?

Of course! Here's a blank card. Take your time writing your message, and I'll attach it to the wrapped book. Is there anything else you'd like to add?

当然!给您一张空白贺卡。慢慢写,我会把它附在包好的书上。还想加什么吗?

You

Actually, can I add a $20 gift card to the bookstore? That way they can pick their own book too.

对了,能加一张20美元的书店礼品卡吗?这样他们也可以自己选一本。

Great idea! I'll add a $20 gift card. So that's the book at $18.99, gift card at $20, and gift wrapping is free. Your total is $38.99 plus tax. Would you like me to put everything in a gift bag?

好主意!我加一张20美元礼品卡。书18.99美元,礼品卡20美元,包装免费。总计38.99美元加税。要放在礼品袋里吗?

You

Yes, please. A gift bag would be perfect. Thank you for all your help!

好的,礼品袋就很好。谢谢你的帮助!

My pleasure! That's going to be a wonderful birthday gift. I'm sure they'll love it. Happy birthday to the little scientist!

我的荣幸!这会是一份很棒的生日礼物。他们一定会喜欢的。祝小科学家生日快乐!

Key Phrases · 关键短语

bestseller

畅销书

self-help section

自我提升区

aisle

过道

shelf

书架层

audiobook

有声书

hardcover

精装本

paperback

平装本

recommend

推荐

personal development

个人成长

Staff Picks

店员推荐

foreign language section

外语书区

order it for you

帮你订

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "bookstore" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I'm looking for a book but I can't remember the exact title. It's a recent bestseller about habits." (你好,我在找一本书但记不清确切书名。是一本关于习惯的畅销新书。).
What will staff/locals say to you during "bookstore"?
You may hear: "That sounds like it could be 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear. It's been on our bestseller list for months. It's in the self-help section — aisle 4, second shelf from the top." (听起来可能是James Clear的《原子习惯》。已经在我们的畅销榜上好几个月了。在自我提升区——第4条过道,从上数第二层。).
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This scene contains 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering browsing & finding books, buying books as gifts.

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