职场英语|换零钱的经典会话(1)

It is sometimes difficult to get change without buying something, so it's a good idea to carry change with you at all times. If you need change, you can buy something inexpensive like candy or a newspaper and ask for the coins you need.
换零钱:有时不购物就非常难换到零钱。因此,一个好方法就是身边随时筹备些零钱。假如你需要零钱,你可以买些糖果、报纸之类实惠的东西,如此便可需要找给你所需的硬币。
PART 1
A: Excuse me, but could you give me some change?
劳驾，你能换些零钱给我吗?
B: Let me see. Are dimes1 and quarters OK?
让我瞧瞧。1角和2角5分的硬币行吗?
A: I want to make a long distance phone call.
我是想打个长途电话。
B: Then you'll need small change.
那你需要换小零钱。
PART 2
A: Sorry to bother you, but do you have change for a one?
对不起,麻烦你,你有1元钱的零钱吗?
B: I'll have to look. What do you want to for?
我得看一看。你要零钱做什么?
A: I need it for the parking meter.
我需要零钱投停车记时器。
B: I can give you quarters, if that'll help.
假如2角5分的硬币管用的话,我可以给你换一些。