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租电动滑板车Renting an Electric Scooter

使用共享电动滑板车出行,了解操作方法和规则 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 路人.

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Using a Shared Scooter · 使用共享滑板车

basic
You

Excuse me, I see these electric scooters everywhere. How do I rent one?

请问,到处都看到这些电动滑板车。怎么租?

You need to download the app — Lime or Bird, whichever brand this is. Then scan the QR code on the handlebar.

你需要下载APP——Lime或者Bird,看是什么牌子。然后扫车把上的二维码。

You

Got it. Is it expensive? How do they charge?

好的。贵吗?怎么收费?

Usually $1 to unlock and then about 30 to 40 cents per minute. A short trip of 10 minutes costs around $4 or $5.

通常1美元解锁,然后每分钟大概30到40美分。骑10分钟大概4到5美元。

You

Are there rules about where I can ride? Like, can I ride on the sidewalk?

骑行有什么规定吗?比如能在人行道上骑吗?

💡 很多城市禁止在人行道上骑电动滑板车,必须走自行车道或机动车道。违规可能被罚款。

In most cities, you're supposed to ride in the bike lane. Sidewalk riding is usually not allowed and you could get fined.

大多数城市规定要在自行车道上骑。在人行道上骑通常不允许,可能会被罚款。

You

Do I need to wear a helmet?

需要戴头盔吗?

Legally it depends on the city, but it's strongly recommended. These things can go up to 15 miles per hour.

法律上取决于城市,但强烈建议戴。这些车最快能到每小时15英里。

You

Where do I leave it when I'm done? Anywhere?

用完停哪?随便放吗?

Not anywhere. Park it upright on the sidewalk edge without blocking walkways. The app will show you designated parking zones.

不是随便放。立着停在人行道边上,不要挡路。APP会显示指定停车区。

Scooter Problems · 滑板车出问题

intermediate
You

I just unlocked this scooter but it won't move. The throttle isn't responding.

我刚解锁了这辆滑板车但动不了。油门没反应。

Sorry about that. First, try kicking off with your foot to start — the motor only activates when you're already moving.

抱歉。先试试用脚蹬地起步——电机只有在你已经在动的时候才会启动。

You

I tried that. Still nothing. The screen just shows a battery icon flashing.

试了。还是不行。屏幕上电池图标一直闪。

That means the battery is too low to ride. You'll need to end this trip and find another scooter. We won't charge you for this one.

那说明电量太低没法骑了。你需要结束这次行程找另一辆。这辆不会收费。

You

How do I end the trip in the app? And will I get my unlock fee back?

在APP里怎么结束行程?解锁费能退吗?

Tap 'End Ride' in the app and select 'Report Issue.' The unlock fee and any charges will be automatically refunded.

在APP里点'结束骑行'然后选'报告问题'。解锁费和所有费用会自动退还。

You

There's another scooter nearby but the brake lever looks broken. Should I report that too?

附近还有一辆但刹车把看起来坏了。也需要报告吗?

Please do! You can report damaged scooters in the app without unlocking them. It helps us take them out of service.

请报告!不用解锁就可以在APP里报告损坏的车。这帮助我们把它们下线维修。

You

I found a good one now. One more question — what if I get a flat tire while riding?

找到一辆好的了。再问一下——骑的时候爆胎了怎么办?

Pull over safely, end the ride, and report the issue. We won't charge you for the remaining time. Don't try to ride on a flat tire.

安全靠边停下,结束行程,报告问题。不会收剩余时间的费。不要继续骑爆胎的车。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

download the app

下载APP

QR code

二维码

handlebar

车把

unlock

解锁

per minute

每分钟

bike lane

自行车道

get fined

被罚款

strongly recommended

强烈建议

miles per hour

英里/小时

upright

立着

designated parking zones

指定停车区

kicking off

蹬地起步

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 很多城市禁止在人行道上骑电动滑板车,必须走自行车道或机动车道。违规可能被罚款。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "renting an electric scooter" in English?
You can start with: "Excuse me, I see these electric scooters everywhere. How do I rent one?" (请问,到处都看到这些电动滑板车。怎么租?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "renting an electric scooter"?
You may hear: "You need to download the app — Lime or Bird, whichever brand this is. Then scan the QR code on the handlebar." (你需要下载APP——Lime或者Bird,看是什么牌子。然后扫车把上的二维码。).
How many English phrases are in this "Renting an Electric Scooter" scene?
This scene contains 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering using a shared scooter, scooter problems.
Are there cultural tips for "renting an electric scooter" in English-speaking countries?
很多城市禁止在人行道上骑电动滑板车,必须走自行车道或机动车道。违规可能被罚款。

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