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租自行车Renting a Bicycle

在旅游地租自行车骑行,了解租金、路线和归还方式 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 租车店员.

Transport · 交通20 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

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Basic Bike Rental · 租车流程

basic
You

Hi, I'd like to rent a bicycle for the day. What are your rates?

你好,我想租一天自行车。价格怎么样?

A standard bike is $15 for a half day and $25 for a full day. We also have electric bikes for $40 a day.

普通自行车半天15美元,全天25美元。电动自行车40美元一天。

You

A standard one is fine. Does it come with a lock and a helmet?

普通的就好。带锁和头盔吗?

💡 很多地方法律要求骑自行车戴头盔。即使不强制,也建议戴上。

Yes, a lock and helmet are included. I'll also give you a map of bike-friendly routes in the area.

是的,锁和头盔都包含在内。我还会给你一张这片区域的自行车友好路线地图。

You

Great. Do I need to leave a deposit or show ID?

好的。需要押金或出示证件吗?

I'll need a credit card on file as a security deposit. We'll charge $25 today and hold $100 on the card until you return the bike.

需要一张信用卡作为押金。今天扣25美元租金,信用卡预授权100美元直到还车。

You

What time do I need to return the bike by?

几点前要还车?

We close at 6 PM. Just bring it back before then. If you're late, it's an extra $5 per hour.

我们6点关门。之前还就行。晚了的话每小时加5美元。

You

Can you adjust the seat height for me? I think it's a bit too high.

能帮我调一下座位高度吗?好像有点太高了。

Of course. Let me lower it for you. Try sitting on it now — your feet should comfortably touch the ground.

当然。我帮你降低一下。现在坐上去试试——脚应该能舒服地碰到地面。

Using Bike Share · 共享单车

intermediate
You

Excuse me, I want to use one of these shared bikes. How does the system work?

请问,我想用这些共享单车。怎么操作?

You can either download the app or use the kiosk on the docking station. The app is easier if you have a phone.

可以下载APP或者用停车桩上的终端。如果有手机的话APP更方便。

You

I have the app. Do I just scan the QR code on the bike?

我有APP了。直接扫车上的二维码就行吗?

Exactly. Scan the code, the lock will release, and you're good to go. You'll hear a click when it unlocks.

没错。扫码后锁会自动打开就可以骑了。解锁时会听到咔嗒一声。

You

Where do I return it? Does it have to be at this same station?

在哪还车?必须还到这个站吗?

No, any docking station in the city. There are hundreds of them. The app shows you the nearest one with available spots.

不用,城里任何一个停车桩都行。有好几百个。APP会显示最近的有空位的站点。

You

What happens if I can't find an open dock to return the bike?

如果找不到有空位的停车桩怎么办?

💡 共享单车热门区域经常满桩。APP通常可以帮你找附近有空位的站点。

The app will suggest nearby stations. If all nearby ones are full, some systems give you extra time for free to find another spot.

APP会推荐附近的站点。如果附近都满了,有些系统会免费延长时间让你找别的站。

You

How much does it cost? Is there a time limit?

多少钱?有时间限制吗?

A single ride is $4.49 for 30 minutes. After that, it's $0.26 per minute. A day pass for unlimited 30-minute rides is $19.

单次骑行30分钟4.49美元。超出后每分钟0.26美元。日卡不限次30分钟骑行19美元。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

half day

半天

full day

全天

electric bikes

电动自行车

included

包含在内

bike-friendly routes

自行车友好路线

security deposit

押金

hold

预授权

close at 6 PM

6点关门

extra $5 per hour

每小时加5美元

adjust the seat height

调座位高度

touch the ground

碰到地面

kiosk

终端

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 很多地方法律要求骑自行车戴头盔。即使不强制,也建议戴上。
  • 共享单车热门区域经常满桩。APP通常可以帮你找附近有空位的站点。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "renting a bicycle" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I'd like to rent a bicycle for the day. What are your rates?" (你好,我想租一天自行车。价格怎么样?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "renting a bicycle"?
You may hear: "A standard bike is $15 for a half day and $25 for a full day. We also have electric bikes for $40 a day." (普通自行车半天15美元,全天25美元。电动自行车40美元一天。).
How many English phrases are in this "Renting a Bicycle" scene?
This scene contains 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering basic bike rental, using bike share.
Are there cultural tips for "renting a bicycle" in English-speaking countries?
很多地方法律要求骑自行车戴头盔。即使不强制,也建议戴上。 共享单车热门区域经常满桩。APP通常可以帮你找附近有空位的站点。

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