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乘坐缆车Riding a Cable Car

乘坐观光缆车或山区缆车,了解安全须知和拍照建议 This scene includes 22 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 缆车工作人员.

Transport · 交通22 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Sightseeing Cable Car Ride · 乘坐缆车观光

basic
You

Hi, how much is a round-trip cable car ticket to the mountain top?

你好,缆车到山顶往返票多少钱?

Adults are $28 round trip, children under 12 are $15. One-way up is $18 if you plan to hike down.

成人往返28美元,12岁以下儿童15美元。如果你打算徒步下山,单程上去18美元。

You

Round trip for two adults, please. How long does the ride take?

两个成人往返。缆车多长时间?

The ride up takes about 12 minutes. Cars depart every 15 minutes. The next one leaves in about 5 minutes.

上去大概12分钟。每15分钟一班。下一班大约5分钟后出发。

You

Is it safe in windy conditions? It looks a bit breezy today.

风大的时候安全吗?今天看着有点风。

The cable car operates in winds up to 40 mph. Today is about 20 mph, so we're well within safe limits. We'd shut down if it got too windy.

缆车在风速40英里/小时以内运营。今天大概20英里/小时,完全在安全范围内。太大风的话我们会停运。

You

Can I take photos from inside the cable car?

缆车里能拍照吗?

Absolutely! The glass is panoramic, so you'll get great shots from all sides. The best views are on the right side going up.

当然可以!全景玻璃,四面都能拍到好照片。上行时右侧风景最好。

You

What's at the top? Is there a restaurant or viewing platform?

山顶有什么?有餐厅或观景台吗?

There's a viewing platform with 360-degree views, a café, a gift shop, and hiking trails. Most people spend one to two hours up there.

有360度的观景台、咖啡厅、礼品店和步行小道。大部分人在上面待一到两个小时。

You

Great! When is the last cable car back down? I don't want to get stranded up there.

好的!最后一班缆车什么时候下来?我不想被困在山上。

💡 一定要记好末班缆车的时间。很多山顶没有其他下山方式,错过缆车可能非常麻烦。

The last car down is at 6:30 PM. Make sure you're in line by 6:15. There are announcements at the top 30 minutes before the last ride.

最后一班下山是傍晚6:30。确保6:15之前排队。最后一班前30分钟山顶会广播提醒。

San Francisco Cable Car · 旧金山叮当车

intermediate
You

Is this where I catch the cable car? There's a really long line.

这里是坐叮当车的地方吗?队好长。

Yes, this is the turnaround point at Powell and Market. The line looks long, but it moves fast. Usually about 20 to 30 minutes.

是的,这是鲍威尔和市场街的调头点。队看着长但走得快。通常20到30分钟。

You

How much is a ride? And can I use the same transit card as the bus?

一次多少钱?能用和公交一样的交通卡吗?

It's $8 per ride. The Clipper card works, or you can pay cash to the conductor on board. It's the same price either way.

每次8美元。Clipper卡可以用,或者在车上给售票员付现金。价格一样。

You

Can I stand on the outside and hang off the side? That's the classic experience, right?

可以站在外面挂在车边上吗?那是经典体验对吧?

Yes! That's the best part. Stand on the running boards and hold the pole tightly. It's perfectly safe — just don't lean out too far.

可以!那是最棒的部分。站在踏板上抓紧柱子就行。完全安全——就是别探身太远。

You

Which line gives the best views? I want to see Lombard Street and Fisherman's Wharf.

哪条线风景最好?我想看九曲花街和渔人码头。

The Powell-Hyde line is the most scenic. It goes near Lombard Street and ends at Ghirardelli Square, which is walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf.

鲍威尔-海德线风景最好。经过九曲花街附近,终点在吉拉德利广场,步行就到渔人码头。

You

Perfect. How do I signal that I want to get off?

好的。怎么示意要下车?

Just pull the bell cord above you or tell the conductor your stop. They'll let you know when it's time. Enjoy the ride — it's a San Francisco must-do!

拉一下上面的铃绳或者告诉售票员你在哪站下。他们会到时提醒你。享受乘坐吧——这是旧金山必做体验!

Key Phrases · 关键短语

round trip

往返

one-way up

单程上去

hike down

徒步下山

cars depart

缆车出发

every 15 minutes

每15分钟

operates in winds

在...风速运营

safe limits

安全范围

shut down

停运

panoramic

全景的

best views

最佳风景

right side

右侧

360-degree views

360度风景

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 一定要记好末班缆车的时间。很多山顶没有其他下山方式,错过缆车可能非常麻烦。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "riding a cable car" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, how much is a round-trip cable car ticket to the mountain top?" (你好,缆车到山顶往返票多少钱?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "riding a cable car"?
You may hear: "Adults are $28 round trip, children under 12 are $15. One-way up is $18 if you plan to hike down." (成人往返28美元,12岁以下儿童15美元。如果你打算徒步下山,单程上去18美元。).
How many English phrases are in this "Riding a Cable Car" scene?
This scene contains 22 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering sightseeing cable car ride, san francisco cable car.
Are there cultural tips for "riding a cable car" in English-speaking countries?
一定要记好末班缆车的时间。很多山顶没有其他下山方式,错过缆车可能非常麻烦。

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