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How to use English for transportation abroad?

电动滑板车租赁E-Scooter Rental

在城市中使用 Lime、Bird 等共享电动滑板车的完整流程和遇到的问题 This scene includes 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 路人/客服.

Transport · 交通21 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

First Time Using a Shared Scooter · 第一次使用共享滑板车

basic
You

Excuse me, do you know how to use these scooters? I've never tried one before.

不好意思,你知道怎么用这些滑板车吗?我从来没用过。

Sure! You need to download the Lime app first. Then you scan the QR code on the handlebars. It'll charge your credit card on file. The rate is usually $1 to unlock plus about 39 cents per minute.

当然!你先下载 Lime App。然后扫车把上的二维码。会从你绑定的信用卡扣费。费用一般是1美元解锁加每分钟大约39美分。

You

Okay, I downloaded the app. But it's asking for a US phone number to verify — I only have a Chinese number. Will that work?

好的,App 下载好了。但要求输入美国手机号验证——我只有中国号码。能用吗?

I think Lime accepts international numbers — try entering your Chinese number with the country code +86. If it doesn't work, you might be able to sign up with just your email. Or try Bird — that's another scooter company here, the black ones over there.

我记得 Lime 接受国际号码——试试输入中国号码加国家代码 +86。如果不行的话,可能可以只用邮箱注册。或者试试 Bird——那边黑色的,另一个滑板车公司。

You

It worked with my Chinese number! Great. Now I've scanned the code and the scooter beeped. How do I ride it?

中国号码可以用!太好了。二维码扫了,滑板车响了一声。怎么骑?

Put one foot on the platform and push off with the other foot to get started. Once you're moving, squeeze the throttle on the right handlebar to accelerate. The brake is on the left — squeeze gently. Don't go too fast at first!

一只脚踩在踏板上,另一只脚蹬地起步。动起来以后,握右边车把上的油门加速。刹车在左边——轻轻握。刚开始别太快!

You

Got it. Where am I allowed to ride? Can I go on the sidewalk?

明白了。我能在哪里骑?能骑上人行道吗?

Actually, in most US cities you're supposed to ride in the bike lane or on the street — not on the sidewalk. Some areas have designated scooter lanes. And you should follow traffic signals just like a car. Oh, and helmets aren't required here but they're strongly recommended.

其实在美国大多数城市,你应该骑在自行车道或马路上——不能骑上人行道。有些地方有专门的滑板车道。要像开车一样遵守交通信号灯。哦,这里不强制戴头盔但强烈建议戴。

💡 在人行道上骑电动滑板车在很多美国城市是违法的,会被罚款。一定要走自行车道或靠马路边。

You

Thanks for telling me — I would have ridden on the sidewalk! And where do I park it when I'm done?

谢谢提醒——我差点就骑上人行道了!骑完了停哪里?

Just park it upright on the sidewalk near a bike rack — don't block doorways or wheelchair ramps. The app will show you designated parking areas on the map. End your ride in the app and take a photo to confirm parking. Otherwise you'll keep getting charged!

立着停在人行道上自行车架附近就行——别挡门口或轮椅坡道。App 上的地图会显示指定停车区域。在 App 里结束行程并拍照确认停车。不然会一直计费的!

You

This is so helpful. One last thing — is it safe to ride at night?

太有帮助了。最后一个问题——晚上骑安全吗?

The scooters have front lights and a rear reflector, but honestly I'd stick to well-lit streets at night. Some scooter companies have a curfew after 10 PM in certain areas. Stay safe and have fun!

滑板车前面有灯后面有反光板,但老实说晚上我建议走灯光好的路。有些滑板车公司在某些区域晚上10点后有宵禁。注意安全,玩得开心!

Scooter Malfunction · 滑板车故障

intermediate
You

I scanned the scooter but it won't start. The light is blinking red. What does that mean?

我扫了二维码但滑板车启动不了。灯在闪红色。什么意思?

Red blinking usually means the battery is almost dead. You should end this ride in the app and find another one. Check the battery percentage before you scan — it shows on the app when you point your camera at it.

红灯闪一般是电池快没电了。你在 App 里结束这次行程找另一辆吧。扫码前先看电量——用 App 对着车拍的时候会显示电量百分比。

You

But the app already charged me the $1 unlock fee. Will I get a refund for a broken scooter?

但 App 已经扣了1美元解锁费。坏车能退费吗?

Yeah, just go to the app's help section and report the issue. Select 'scooter didn't work' or 'low battery.' They usually refund the unlock fee automatically. You can also report the scooter as damaged so they can fix it.

可以的,在 App 的帮助中心报告问题。选'滑板车无法使用'或'电量低'。他们通常会自动退解锁费。你也可以报告滑板车损坏,这样他们会来修。

You

I found another scooter — this one shows 78% battery. That should be enough, right?

我找到另一辆了——显示78%电量。应该够用了吧?

Definitely. 78% should get you about 15 to 20 miles, depending on speed and hills. More than enough for getting around the city. Just keep an eye on the battery level in the app as you ride.

肯定够。78%大约能跑15到20英里(24到32公里),取决于速度和坡度。在城里逛绰绰有余。骑的时候注意看 App 上的电量就行。

You

Great. One more thing — I accidentally rode into a no-parking zone and the scooter slowed down by itself. Is that normal?

好的。还有一件事——我不小心骑进了禁停区,滑板车自己减速了。这正常吗?

Yes, that's a geofenced zone — the scooter uses GPS to detect restricted areas and automatically slows you down or prevents you from ending your ride there. Just ride out of the zone and you'll get full speed back. The app shows those zones in red on the map.

是的,那是电子围栏区域——滑板车用 GPS 检测限制区域,会自动减速或阻止你在那里结束行程。骑出那个区域就恢复正常速度了。App 地图上用红色标了这些区域。

You

That makes sense. Thanks for explaining everything. I would have been so confused on my own!

原来如此。谢谢你解释这些。我自己搞的话肯定一头雾水!

Key Phrases · 关键短语

QR code

二维码

handlebars

车把

credit card on file

绑定的信用卡

unlock

解锁

per minute

每分钟

country code

国家代码

international numbers

国际号码

sign up

注册

platform

踏板

push off

蹬地起步

throttle

油门

accelerate

加速

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 在人行道上骑电动滑板车在很多美国城市是违法的,会被罚款。一定要走自行车道或靠马路边。

How to practice this scene · 如何练习

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Listen · 听一遍

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Repeat · 逐句跟读

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Role-play · 角色扮演

Practice as the traveler while listening to the other speaker.

FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "e-scooter rental" in English?
You can start with: "Excuse me, do you know how to use these scooters? I've never tried one before." (不好意思,你知道怎么用这些滑板车吗?我从来没用过。).
What will staff/locals say to you during "e-scooter rental"?
You may hear: "Sure! You need to download the Lime app first. Then you scan the QR code on the handlebars. It'll charge your credit card on file. The rate is usually $1 to unlock plus about 39 cents per minute." (当然!你先下载 Lime App。然后扫车把上的二维码。会从你绑定的信用卡扣费。费用一般是1美元解锁加每分钟大约39美分。).
How many English phrases are in this "E-Scooter Rental" scene?
This scene contains 21 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering first time using a shared scooter, scooter malfunction.
Are there cultural tips for "e-scooter rental" in English-speaking countries?
在人行道上骑电动滑板车在很多美国城市是违法的,会被罚款。一定要走自行车道或靠马路边。

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