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葬礼和悼念 — Funeral Service
参加葬礼或追悼会、表达慰问 This scene includes 12 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 逝者家属.
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Offering Condolences · 表达慰问
basicI'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person. She always made everyone feel welcome.
对你的损失深表遗憾。你母亲是一位很好的人。她总是让每个人感到被欢迎。
Thank you so much for coming. It means a lot to our family. She always spoke so highly of you. Would you like to sign the guest book?
非常感谢你能来。对我们家庭意义重大。她一直很夸你。你要签一下留言簿吗？
Of course. Is there anything I can do to help? I'm happy to help with anything you need.
当然。有什么我能帮忙的吗？任何需要的我都愿意帮。
That's very kind of you. We're having a reception at the house afterwards. If you could help set up the food, that would be wonderful. But please, just being here is enough.
你太好了。之后我们在家里有一个招待会。如果你能帮忙摆放食物，那就太好了。但请放心，你能来就已经够了。
I'll definitely be there to help. The service was beautiful — the stories people shared were so touching.
我一定会去帮忙的。仪式很美——大家分享的故事太感人了。
💡 At US funerals, it is common to have a reception or gathering with food after the service. Bringing a dish or offering to help is appreciated.
Thank you. She lived such a full life. We're going to miss her dearly, but knowing how many people she touched — it helps. Thank you for being part of her life.
谢谢。她过了充实的一生。我们会非常想念她，但知道她影响了这么多人——这让我们欣慰。谢谢你是她生命的一部分。
Sharing Memories · 追思和分享回忆
intermediateWould it be alright if I shared a memory of your mother? She did something incredibly kind for me when I first moved here.
我可以分享一段关于你母亲的回忆吗？我刚搬来的时候她做了一件非常好的事。
We would love that. She was always helping people, especially newcomers to the neighborhood. Please, go ahead.
我们很想听。她总是帮助别人，尤其是社区的新人。请说吧。
When I first arrived, I didn't know anyone and barely spoke English. She came over with a home-cooked meal and sat with me for an hour, just talking and making me feel at home.
我刚来的时候，谁都不认识，英语也几乎不会说。她带着一顿家常饭来看我，陪我坐了一个小时，就是聊天让我有家的感觉。
That is so her. She believed no one should ever feel alone. Thank you for sharing that — it means more than you know. She would be glad to know the impact she had on you.
那太像她了。她相信没有人应该感到孤独。谢谢你分享这个——比你知道的意义更大。她会很高兴知道她对你的影响。
She changed my life. If there's anything you need in the coming weeks — meals, errands, anything — please don't hesitate to call me.
她改变了我的生活。接下来几周如果你需要什么——饭菜、跑腿、任何事——请不要犹豫打电话给我。
You're so kind. We'll take you up on that — the next few weeks are going to be tough. Having support from friends like you makes all the difference. Thank you, truly.
你太好了。我们会接受你的好意——接下来几周会很难。有你这样的朋友支持真的不一样。真心感谢你。
Key Phrases · 关键短语
it means a lot
意义重大
guest book
留言簿
reception
招待会/追思聚会
just being here is enough
你能来就已经够了
lived a full life
过了充实的一生
how many people she touched
她影响了多少人
go ahead
请说
newcomers
新人/新搬来的人
that is so her
那太像她了
the impact she had
她的影响
take you up on that
接受你的好意
makes all the difference
真的不一样/意义重大
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •At US funerals, it is common to have a reception or gathering with food after the service. Bringing a dish or offering to help is appreciated.
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