Excuse me. Could I have a moment?
打扰一下。能占用您一分钟吗?

A real Dining dialogue: Politely complaining at a restaurant. 30 lines, 4 key words, one phrase to keep and a short check.一段真实的吃饭对话:在餐厅礼貌投诉。30 句对白、4 个重点词、一句金句和一个小练习。
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Excuse me. Could I have a moment?
打扰一下。能占用您一分钟吗?
Of course. Is everything all right?
当然。一切都还好吗?
The soup is a little cold. Could you warm it up?
汤有点凉了。能帮我热一下吗?
My apologies. I’ll take it right away.
抱歉。我马上端走。
And the steak is more well-done than I asked.
还有牛排比我要的更熟。
Let me check with the kitchen.
我去跟厨房确认一下。
I ordered medium rare. This is medium plus.
我点的是三分熟。这份得有五分了。
You’re right. The notes say medium. My mistake.
您说得对。单子上写的是五分。是我的错。
It happens. No drama.
常有的事。不用紧张。
Would you like a new one? It takes eight minutes.
要换一份新的吗?大概要八分钟。
That’s fine. I’d rather wait than eat this.
没关系。我宁愿等也不想吃这份。
Of course. Can I offer you a drink while you wait?
当然。等待期间要喝点什么吗?
Just water, thank you.
水就好,谢谢。
Still or sparkling?
要矿泉水还是气泡水?
Sparkling, please. With lemon if you have it.
气泡水,谢谢。有柠檬的话加一片。
Certainly. And again, I’m sorry.
好的。再次抱歉。
It’s all right. The service has been lovely otherwise.
没关系。其他方面的服务都很好。
That’s kind of you. Let me check on your soup.
您太好了。我去看看您的汤。
Take your time. We’re not in a hurry.
不着急。我们不赶时间。
Here’s your water. The soup is warming now.
您的水。汤正在加热。
Sorry to be a fussy customer.
抱歉,我太挑剔了。
Not at all. Telling me early is the kindest thing.
一点也不。早点告诉我是最体贴的做法。
I used to work in a restaurant, so I know.
我以前在餐厅工作过,所以我知道。
Then you know the kitchen is chaos tonight.
那您知道今晚厨房很乱。
New chef?
新厨师?
Last week. We’re all learning again.
上周来的。我们都在重新学。
In that case, take your time. Truly.
那样的话,慢慢来。真的。
Thank you. Your new steak is next.
谢谢。您的牛排马上就来。
Could I see the wine list again?
能再看一下酒单吗?
Of course. Enjoy your evening.
当然。祝您用餐愉快。
The soup is a little cold. Could you warm it up?
汤有点凉了。能帮我热一下吗?
Match the meaning, then try the scene again.
Excuse me. Could I have a moment?
Certainly. And again, I’m sorry.
Of course. Enjoy your evening.