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乘坐有轨电车 — Riding a Tram
在城市乘坐有轨电车或轻轨,了解路线和购票 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 有轨电车乘客.
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Taking the Tram · 乘坐有轨电车
basicExcuse me, does this tram go to the old town? I want to visit the historic district.
请问,这辆有轨电车去老城区吗?我想去历史城区。
Yes! This is the Green Line and it stops right at Old Town Square. It's about six stops from here.
是的!这是绿线,在老城广场就有站。从这里大概六站。
Where do I buy a ticket? I don't see a machine at this stop.
在哪买票?这一站我没看到自助机。
You can buy tickets on board — there's a small machine near the door. Or use the transit app on your phone. Make sure you validate the ticket!
可以在车上买——门边有个小机器。或者用手机上的公交APP。记得要验票!
What do you mean by 'validate'? I just bought the ticket, isn't it already valid?
'验票'是什么意思?我不是已经买了吗?
💡 很多欧洲和美国城市的公交系统需要在上车后'打票'(validate),就是在打票机上盖时间戳。不打票等于逃票。
You need to stamp it in the yellow machine on board. It prints the time on it. Inspectors check randomly, and the fine for no validation is $75.
你需要在车上的黄色机器上打票。它会印上时间。检票员随机查票,没打票罚75美元。
Thanks for the warning! How do I know when my stop is coming? Are there announcements?
谢谢提醒!我怎么知道快到站了?有广播吗?
Yes, there are announcements and a digital screen showing the next stop. Press the red button to signal you want to get off.
有广播和电子屏显示下一站。按红色按钮表示你要下车。
Which door should I use to exit?
从哪个门下车?
Any door — just press the green button on the door handle when it lights up. The doors don't open automatically at every stop.
任何门都行——门把手上的绿色按钮亮了就按。不是每站都会自动开门。
Day Pass & Route Planning · 有轨电车日票和路线规划
intermediateI plan to use the tram several times today to visit different attractions. Is there a day pass?
我今天打算坐好几次有轨电车去不同的景点。有日票吗?
Yes, a day pass is $9 for unlimited rides on all tram and bus lines. Single rides are $2.50 each, so the pass pays for itself after four rides.
有的,日票9美元可以无限次乘坐所有有轨电车和公交线路。单程每次2.50美元,所以坐四次以上就值了。
I'll take the day pass. Can you help me plan my route? I want to visit the museum, the market, and the waterfront.
我买日票。能帮我规划路线吗?我想去博物馆、市场和海滨。
Sure. Start with the Blue Line to the museum — three stops. Then transfer to the Red Line at Central Station for the market. The waterfront is on the Green Line.
好的。先坐蓝线去博物馆——三站。然后在中央车站换红线去市场。海滨在绿线上。
Is there a tram map I can take with me?
有电车地图可以带走吗?
Here's a pocket map. It shows all the lines, stops, and transfer points. The starred stops are the tourist highlights.
这是口袋地图。显示了所有线路、站点和换乘点。标星的站是旅游亮点。
How late does the tram run? I might want to go to the waterfront for dinner in the evening.
电车运营到几点?晚上可能去海滨吃饭。
Regular service until midnight. After that, there's a night tram every 30 minutes until 5 AM. Your day pass works on those too.
常规服务到午夜。之后有夜班电车,每30分钟一班到早上5点。日票也可以用。
That's very convenient. Is the tram system accessible for wheelchairs?
很方便。有轨电车有无障碍设施吗?
All trams have low-floor boarding and designated wheelchair areas. Press the blue button outside the door — the ramp extends automatically.
所有电车都有低地板乘降和专用轮椅区。按门外的蓝色按钮——坡道会自动伸出。
Key Phrases · 关键短语
Green Line
绿线
Old Town Square
老城广场
on board
在车上
validate
验票
transit app
公交APP
stamp it
打票
inspectors
检票员
fine
罚款
digital screen
电子屏
red button
红色按钮
signal
示意/通知
green button
绿色按钮
Cultural Notes · 文化注释
- •很多欧洲和美国城市的公交系统需要在上车后'打票'(validate),就是在打票机上盖时间戳。不打票等于逃票。
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