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找停车位Finding Parking

在城市里找停车位,了解停车规则和付费方式 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 停车场管理员.

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Street Parking · 路边停车

basic
You

Excuse me, can I park on this street? I can't tell what the signs mean.

请问,这条街可以停车吗?我看不懂这些标志。

💡 美国路边停车标志很复杂,注意看颜色、时间限制和清扫日期,违规拖车很常见。

This sign means two-hour parking from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. After 6 and on Sundays, it's free.

这个标志是周一到周六早8点到晚6点限停两小时。6点以后和周日免费。

You

How do I pay? I don't see a parking meter.

怎么付费?我没看到咪表。

Most meters here are digital now. See that box on the pole? You can pay with coins, card, or the ParkMobile app.

这里大多数咪表都数字化了。看到杆子上那个盒子吗?可以用硬币、刷卡或ParkMobile APP付费。

You

I'll use the app. Do I need to display anything on my dashboard?

我用APP好了。需要在仪表盘上放什么吗?

No, the app is linked to your license plate. The parking officers check it electronically.

不用,APP跟你的车牌绑定了。停车管理员会电子查验。

You

What happens if I overstay the two hours?

超过两小时会怎样?

You'll get a parking ticket. In this city, it's usually $65 for an expired meter. And if you're in a tow-away zone, they'll tow your car.

会收到罚单。这个城市咪表过期通常罚65美元。如果在禁停区,车会被拖走。

You

Good to know. Can the app remind me before my time runs out?

了解了。APP能在时间快到的时候提醒我吗?

Yes, it sends a notification 15 minutes before expiry. You can even extend your time remotely from the app.

会的,到期前15分钟会发通知。你还可以在APP上远程续时。

Parking Garage · 停车场停车

intermediate
You

Hi, is there space available in this parking garage?

你好,这个停车场还有位子吗?

Yes, we still have spots on levels 3 and 4. Take a ticket at the gate and follow the signs for open spaces.

有的,3楼和4楼还有位子。在入口取票,跟着指示找空位。

You

How much does parking cost per hour? And is there a daily maximum?

每小时停车费多少?有日封顶价吗?

It's $8 per hour with a daily max of $35. If you're here for an event, we have a flat rate of $25 for the evening.

每小时8美元,日封顶35美元。如果是来看活动的,晚上有25美元的固定价。

You

I'll probably be here for about three hours. Do I pay when I leave?

我大概停三个小时。离开时付吗?

Yes, pay at the machine near the elevators before you get your car, or at the exit gate. We accept cash and cards.

是的,取车前在电梯旁的机器付,或者在出口闸付。现金和卡都收。

You

Is there validation if I'm shopping at the mall attached to this garage?

如果我在旁边的商场购物,能免停车费吗?

💡 美国很多商场、餐厅会提供parking validation,在店里消费后可以免费或打折停车。

Yes! If you spend $25 or more at any store, they'll validate your ticket for two hours of free parking. Just ask at the register.

可以!在任何店消费25美元以上,他们会帮你盖章,免两小时停车费。在收银台说一下就行。

You

Great. One more thing — I can't remember which level I parked on. Any way to find my car?

好的。还有——我忘了停在哪层了。有办法找到我的车吗?

Take a photo of the level sign next time! But for now, check your ticket — it usually prints the level. Or I can look up your plate number in our system.

下次拍个楼层标志的照片!不过现在看看你的票——通常会打印楼层。或者我在系统里查你的车牌号。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

two-hour parking

限停两小时

Monday through Saturday

周一到周六

digital

数字化的

coins

硬币

license plate

车牌

parking officers

停车管理员

parking ticket

罚单

expired meter

咪表过期

tow-away zone

禁停区/拖车区

notification

通知

extend your time

续时

remotely

远程

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 美国路边停车标志很复杂,注意看颜色、时间限制和清扫日期,违规拖车很常见。
  • 美国很多商场、餐厅会提供parking validation,在店里消费后可以免费或打折停车。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "finding parking" in English?
You can start with: "Excuse me, can I park on this street? I can't tell what the signs mean." (请问,这条街可以停车吗?我看不懂这些标志。). Tip: 美国路边停车标志很复杂,注意看颜色、时间限制和清扫日期,违规拖车很常见。
What will staff/locals say to you during "finding parking"?
You may hear: "This sign means two-hour parking from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. After 6 and on Sundays, it's free." (这个标志是周一到周六早8点到晚6点限停两小时。6点以后和周日免费。).
How many English phrases are in this "Finding Parking" scene?
This scene contains 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering street parking, parking garage.
Are there cultural tips for "finding parking" in English-speaking countries?
美国路边停车标志很复杂,注意看颜色、时间限制和清扫日期,违规拖车很常见。 美国很多商场、餐厅会提供parking validation,在店里消费后可以免费或打折停车。

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