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乘坐城际巴士Taking an Intercity Bus

乘坐长途巴士往返城市之间,购票、登车和途中服务 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 巴士工作人员.

Transport · 交通20 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Buying Ticket & Boarding · 购票上车

basic
You

Hi, I need a ticket to Boston for today. What times are available?

你好,我要一张今天去波士顿的票。有什么时间的?

We have departures at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM. One-way or round trip?

我们有上午10点、下午1点和4点的班次。单程还是往返?

You

One-way, please. The 1 PM bus. How much is it?

单程。下午1点的。多少钱?

That'll be $35. Would you like a window or aisle seat?

35美元。您要靠窗还是靠过道的座位?

You

Window seat, please. Is there Wi-Fi on the bus?

靠窗的。车上有Wi-Fi吗?

💡 美国主要城际巴士公司如Greyhound和FlixBus通常提供免费Wi-Fi和充电插座。

Yes, free Wi-Fi and power outlets at every seat. The bus boards at Gate 3 about 15 minutes before departure.

是的,免费Wi-Fi,每个座位都有电源插座。在3号门登车,发车前15分钟开始。

You

Can I bring a suitcase? Is there storage underneath?

可以带行李箱吗?下面有行李舱吗?

One carry-on and one checked bag are included. The driver will load your luggage in the compartment below.

包含一件随身行李和一件托运行李。司机会帮你把行李放到下面的行李舱。

You

Great. How long is the ride to Boston?

好的。到波士顿要多久?

About four and a half hours with one rest stop. Here's your ticket — don't forget to show it when you board.

大约四个半小时,中间有一次休息站。这是你的票——上车时记得出示。

Handling Issues During the Ride · 途中问题处理

intermediate
You

Excuse me, I think someone is sitting in my assigned seat. I have seat 12A.

不好意思,好像有人坐了我的座位。我的座位是12A。

Let me check. Sir, could you show me your ticket? This gentleman has seat 12A.

我看看。先生,能出示一下你的票吗?这位先生的座位是12A。

You

Also, is it possible to turn down the air conditioning? It's really cold back here.

还有,能把空调调小一点吗?后面真的很冷。

I'll adjust it a bit. There's also a personal vent above your seat you can close.

我调一下。你座位上方也有个人出风口,可以关掉。

You

When is the next rest stop? I need to use the restroom.

下一个休息站什么时候到?我要上洗手间。

💡 长途巴士一般每2-3小时停一次。车上通常也有洗手间,但空间很小。

We'll stop in about 30 minutes at a service plaza. There's also a restroom at the back of the bus if you need it now.

大概30分钟后会在服务区停。如果现在需要,车尾也有洗手间。

You

How long do we stop at the rest area?

在休息区停多久?

Fifteen minutes. I'll honk the horn before we leave. Please don't wander too far.

15分钟。出发前我会按喇叭。请不要走太远。

You

Are we running on schedule? I have a connecting bus to catch in Boston.

我们准时吗?我在波士顿还要转车。

We're about 20 minutes behind due to traffic. I'll try to make up some time on the highway.

因为交通堵塞,我们晚了大约20分钟。我会在高速上尽量赶回来。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

departures

班次/出发

one-way

单程

round trip

往返

window

靠窗

aisle seat

靠过道的座位

power outlets

电源插座

boards at Gate 3

在3号门登车

carry-on

随身行李

checked bag

托运行李

compartment

行李舱

rest stop

休息站

show it when you board

上车时出示

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 美国主要城际巴士公司如Greyhound和FlixBus通常提供免费Wi-Fi和充电插座。
  • 长途巴士一般每2-3小时停一次。车上通常也有洗手间,但空间很小。

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Role-play · 角色扮演

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "taking an intercity bus" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I need a ticket to Boston for today. What times are available?" (你好,我要一张今天去波士顿的票。有什么时间的?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "taking an intercity bus"?
You may hear: "We have departures at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM. One-way or round trip?" (我们有上午10点、下午1点和4点的班次。单程还是往返?).
How many English phrases are in this "Taking an Intercity Bus" scene?
This scene contains 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering buying ticket & boarding, handling issues during the ride.
Are there cultural tips for "taking an intercity bus" in English-speaking countries?
美国主要城际巴士公司如Greyhound和FlixBus通常提供免费Wi-Fi和充电插座。 长途巴士一般每2-3小时停一次。车上通常也有洗手间,但空间很小。

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