Shopping for new English words? Here are some useful phrases you can try.

想要学习新的英语单词吗?这里有些实用的短语,当你购物时用得着。

1 . I'm just looking. 只是随便看看

Use this sentence if you don't know what to buy and someone asks, "Can I help you find anything?"

2. Where are your fitting rooms? 试衣间在哪里?

Ask the salesperson this question if you want to try something on before you buy. In the UK, you should ask for the "changing rooms."

3. Does this come in other colors? 这件有其他颜色吗?

Ask the salesperson this question if you've found something you really like, but want it in a different color.

4. Do you have this in other sizes? 这件有其他的尺寸吗?

You've found the perfect pants... but they don't have your size! Ask the salesperson to find a better fit.

5. Do you have any of these in stock? 这件有库存吗?

You see the perfect shoes on display, but you can't find them in the store. Don't worry. Ask if there are any in stock. There might be some in the storage room.

6. Can I put this on hold? 可以帮我保留一下吗?

Not sure if you've found the perfect outfit? Just ask the salesperson to "put it on hold," and they will save the item for you for one or two days. That way, it can't disappear while you take time to decide.

7. Can I get a price check for this? 这件的价格是多少?

Can't find a price tag? Ask the cashier to tell you the price.

8. What's your return policy? 你们的退货政策是怎么样的?

Before you buy that gift, make sure you know whether or not it can be returned or exchanged.




Test [ 小测试 ]

Where is your next vacation?

哪里是你下一站的旅行地?

What's your vacation personality? Take the quiz and learn your next travel destination.

想了解哪里适合你去旅行吗?做一下下面的测试来看看你下一站的旅行地是哪里.

1. On vacation, you take:

A. a toothbrush and a comb only
B. your entire wardrobe(1)
C. a bathing suit and towel
D. a parachute(2)

2. Your favorite way to travel:

A. train
B. bus
C. plane
D. on foot

3. You use vacations to:

A. relax
B. see new things
C. sleep
D. shop

4. Waiting at the bank, you read a:

A. fashion and makeup magazine
B. sports magazine
C. gossip(3) magazine
D. home and garden magazine

5. You would like to:

A. learn a new language
B. have a new hobby
C. try a new sport
D. get a new tan

YOUR SCORE...

A B C D
1 15 5 10 5
2 15 20 10 5
3 10 20 5 15
4 15 5 20 10
5 10 15 20 5

THE VERDICT:

If your score is above 75

Adventure Lover.
You like trying new things and taking risks(4). You should go scuba diving(5) in South Africa, rock climbing in Thailand, or hiking in Sichuan province.

If your score is 60 - 70

City Chic(6).
You like big city life and culture. You should go wander the museums of Paris, eat at the restaurants of Singapore, or explore the streets of Shanghai!

If your score is 45 - 55

Beach Bum(7).
Your favorite vacation is relaxing by the water with a book. Visit the sands of Southern Spain, the surf(8) of Australia, or the heat of Haitian Island.

If your score is below 40

Homebody(9).
Your dream vacation is a break from work-not from home. You should take a day trip outside of your town, eat at your favorite restaurants, and watch movies with friends and family.


WORD KEY

1 wardrobe noun 衣橱
2 parachute noun 降落伞
3 gossip noun 闲话,闲谈
4 taking risks verb phrase 冒险
5 scuba diving noun 水肺
6 chic noun 漂亮的
7 bum noun 漂亮的
8 surf noun 冲浪
9 homebody verb 家庭至上者