Hey, long time no see out here.嘿，好久沒在這裡見到你啦I almost didn’t recognize you with those sunglasses.你戴那副太陽眼鏡我差點認不出你Guess the city keeps getting smaller.看來這城市越來越小Are you heading to the farmer’s market too?你也要去農夫市集嗎？Yeah, I need fresh veggies before they sell out.對啊，我得在賣完之前買到新鮮蔬菜The strawberries disappeared in ten minutes last week.上週草莓十分鐘就被搶光了Let’s walk together and catch up on work gossip.我們一起走邊聊工作八卦吧Sure, I’ve got ten minutes before my meeting downtown.好啊，我還有十分鐘才要去市中心開會Did you finally adopt that rescue dog you mentioned?你終於領養那隻你提過的救援犬了嗎？Not yet, but I’m visiting the shelter on Saturday.還沒，但我星期六會去收容所看看Beautiful morning, isn’t it?早晨真美，不是嗎？Absolutely, the breeze makes the heat bearable.當然，微風讓暑氣沒那麼難受Do you know if it might rain later?你知道待會兒會不會下雨嗎？My weather app shows a tiny chance after four.我的氣象App顯示四點後機率很低Good to know, I left my umbrella at home again.知道就好，我又把雨傘留在家裡了You’d think we’d learn after last week’s downpour.你以為上週暴雨後我們會學乖At least my sneakers dried faster than expected.至少我的球鞋比預期乾得快True, but my backpack smelled like wet socks.沒錯，但我的背包聞起來像濕襪子I brought a spare plastic bag this time.這次我帶了備用塑膠袋Planning ahead saves future headaches.提前規劃能省去日後的麻煩Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to Maple Street?不好意思，請問到楓樹街怎麼走？Sure, walk two blocks and turn left at the bookstore.沿著這條路走兩個街口，在書店那裡左轉Is the bus stop near that corner as well?公車站也在那個轉角附近嗎？Yes, the shelter with the blue bench is right there.是的，藍色長椅的候車亭就在那邊Great, I’m new in town and still figuring out landmarks.太好了，我剛搬來還在認路Welcome, the downtown grid seems tricky but you’ll learn fast.歡迎啦，市中心的街道雜但很快就習慣Thanks, I appreciate the friendly directions.謝謝，你的友善指路幫大忙Anytime, safe travels.不客氣，旅途平安Hey, is there a coffee shop open after nine around here?嘿，這附近有九點後還開的咖啡店嗎？Try Bean Junction on Fifth; they serve until midnight.去第五街的Bean Junction，他們營業到午夜Do they offer decaf options?他們有無咖啡因的選擇嗎？Plenty, plus oat milk if you need it.有，而且如果需要也有燕麥奶Perfect, my friend avoids caffeine at night.太好了，我朋友晚上不喝咖啡因You’ll like their patio lighting.你會喜歡他們庭院的燈光I’m sold, thanks for the tip.我被說服了，謝啦No problem, enjoy your coffee run.不會，祝你咖啡行愉快Morning, the street fair’s setting up already.早安，街頭市集已經開始搭棚了I saw vendors unloading art prints and homemade candles.我看到攤販在卸藝術版畫和手工蠟燭Want to browse before the crowds arrive?想在人潮來前先逛逛嗎？Sure, I’m hunting for a birthday gift.當然，我在找生日禮物The food trucks should open soon too.餐車也快開張了I heard there’s a new taco truck with vegan options.我聽說有一家新素食塔可車That sounds promising, tacos for breakfast never hurt.聽起來不錯，早餐吃塔可無妨My diet starts tomorrow anyway.反正我明天才開始減肥Classic line, but tacos are worth it.老梗，但塔可值得Excuse me, do you have the time?不好意思，你知道現在幾點嗎？It’s 3:15 p.m.三點十五分Thanks, I’m trying not to pull out my phone.謝謝，我想盡量不要拿手機Battery issues?電池問題嗎？Mostly self-control issues, notifications are endless.主要是自制力差，通知太多I get that, airplane mode is my best friend.我懂，把手機調飛航模式最棒Maybe I’ll try that during walks.也許散步時我可以試試Let me know if it works.看效果告訴我Driver, your left blinker is still on.司機，你的左轉燈還亮著Oops, thanks for pointing that out.噢，謝謝你提醒City traffic feels like bumper cars some days.城市交通有時像碰碰車Tell me about it, I bike and it’s even scarier.說得沒錯，我騎車更可怕Stay safe, lights and bells help but still.保重，燈和鈴鐺有用但還是得小心I always wear a bright vest after dusk.我等日落後一定穿亮色背心Smart move, visibility saves lives.聰明，能見度救人一命Hey, cool skateboard tricks back there.嘿，你剛剛的滑板動作很酷Thanks, I’m practicing for a small competition.謝謝，我在練習參加小比賽Mind if I record a short clip?介意我錄個短影片嗎？Go ahead, just avoid the random pigeons.請便，只要避開亂飛的鴿子They seem fearless around wheels.牠們對輪子毫不畏懼Maybe they think the board is bread.也許牠們以為滑板是麵包Probably, city birds have seen everything.大概吧，城市鳥什麼都見過Hi there, do you know where the nearest restroom is?嗨，請問最近的洗手間在哪裡？There’s a public one inside the library on Oak.橡樹街圖書館裡面有公共廁所Is it open to non-members?非會員也能使用嗎？Yes, just sign in at the front desk.可以，在櫃台登記一下就行Sweet, thanks for saving me.太好了，救了我一命Happy to point you in the right direction.樂意幫你指路How’s the new mural coming along?新壁畫進度如何？The artist is adding finishing touches today.藝術家今天在做最後修飾The colors really brighten the block.這些色彩讓整條街亮起來It already attracts tourists with cameras.已經吸引帶相機的遊客了Public art makes commutes more interesting.公共藝術讓通勤更有趣Agreed, I stop for photos on every update.同意，我每次更新都拍照Morning, your dog looks excited.早安，你的狗看起來很興奮He’s sniffing every lamppost like it’s brand new.他把每根路燈柱都當新的一樣聞What breed is he?他是什麼品種？Half beagle, half mystery.半隻米格魯，另一半未知Great combo, very expressive ears.很棒的組合，耳朵超有表情They double as radar dishes.耳朵還能當雷達Can I pet him?可以摸摸他嗎？Sure, he loves gentle head scratches.當然，他喜歡輕輕抓頭Thanks, made my day.謝謝，今天心情大好He’ll accept treats as tips too.他也收零食當小費喔Noted, next time I’ll bring biscuits.收到，下次帶餅乾Hey, is that a new food delivery robot rolling by?嘿，那是新的外送機器人嗎？Yes, they’ve been testing them this week.對，他們這週在測試It’s cute until it blocks the crosswalk.可愛歸可愛，就是會堵斑馬線True, but at least it doesn’t text and walk.也是，不過至少不會邊走邊滑手機Fair point, humans crash more often.有道理，人類撞得更頻繁Mind holding this map while I orient myself?你能幫我拿一下地圖讓我對方向嗎？Of course, North is up here.當然，這裡是北I’m heading to the art museum; which bus works best?我要去美術館，坐哪路公車最好？Take the number seven; it stops right in front.搭七號，在門口就停Does it run frequently on Sundays?星期天班次多嗎？Every fifteen minutes until six.每十五分鐘一班到六點Perfect, thanks for the advice.太好了 感謝你的建議Enjoy the exhibits.祝你參觀愉快Good afternoon, do you have change for a five?下午好 請問你有辦法換開這五元嗎？Let me see, I have four ones and some quarters.我看看 我有四張一元和一些二十五分硬幣That works, the parking meter only takes coins.這樣可以 停車錶只收硬幣City planning at its finest.這就是都市規劃的極致Tell me about it, card readers would be nice.可不是 要是有刷卡機就好了Maybe next budget cycle.也許得等下一輪預算Until then, spare change heroes keep us moving.在那之前 靠零錢英雄維持運作You dropped your scarf.你的圍巾掉了Oh, thanks for catching it, the wind is sneaky.哦 謝謝你幫忙撿起來 風太狡猾了That color suits you.那顏色很適合你I like bright accessories on gloomy days.陰天時我喜歡用亮色配件They make you easy to spot in a crowd.這樣在人群中比較顯眼Exactly, like my own locator beacon.沒錯 像我自己的定位器Morning, watch out, the sidewalk ahead is slippery.早安 小心 前面人行道很滑Glad you warned me; new shoes have zero grip.幸好你提醒 新鞋完全沒抓地力They look stylish though.不過看起來還是很時髦Thanks, fashion over traction apparently.謝啦 顯然我把時尚放在止滑之上Been there, fell once, learned quick.我也跌過一次 學得快I’ll tread carefully and hope for the best.我會小心走 希望一切順利Evening, do you hear that street performer?晚上好 你聽到那街頭藝人了嗎？Yes, their saxophone echoes down the block.有 他們的薩克斯風聲沿著街道迴盪Let’s walk closer and listen.我們走近點聽吧I have a couple of dollars for their case.我有幾塊錢可以放進他們的箱子Live music makes errands feel cinematic.現場音樂讓跑腿像電影場景Agreed, soundtrack of the city.同意 這就是城市的配樂Excuse me, does this tram go to Riverside Park?不好意思 這班電車到河濱公園嗎？Yes, but it loops the long way around.到 但會繞遠路Is walking faster?走路會比較快嗎？If you’re quick, fifteen minutes on foot.如果你走快點 大約十五分鐘I’ll stretch my legs then.那我就伸展一下腿走過去The riverside sunset is worth the walk.河邊的日落值得這段路程Can I ask where you got that ice cream?可以問一下你那冰淇淋哪買的嗎？Corner stand by the fountain, they rotate flavors daily.噴泉旁的角落攤位 他們每天換口味Do they have dairy-free sorbet?他們有無乳雪酪嗎？Yes, the mango one is excellent.有 芒果口味超棒I’m heading there right now.我現在就去那裡Save me a spot in line.幫我占個位子Hi again, funny meeting twice today.又見面了 今天第二次真巧Cities shrink when you have shared routes.當路線重疊 城市就變小True, or maybe we’re both creatures of routine.沒錯 或許我們都很有固定模式I’m predictable, coffee then park every afternoon.我的行程很可預測 下午一定咖啡加公園Consistency keeps life calm.規律讓生活平靜Can you recommend a quiet bench nearby?你能推薦附近安靜的長椅嗎？Try the one under the big oak by the pond.試試池邊那棵大橡樹下的椅子Great, I’ll read my book there.太好了 我就去那裡看書Enjoy the shade and the ducks.享受樹蔭和鴨子吧Excuse me, your shoelace is untied.不好意思 你的鞋帶鬆了Oh, thanks, that could have been messy.哦 謝謝 那樣會很危險I trip over imaginary lines, so real ones are dangerous.我常被想像中的線絆倒 真線更可怕Same, gravity loves me.我也是 重力特別眷顧我Safe tying and continued journey.綁好鞋帶 旅途平安Appreciate the lookout.感謝你的提醒Hey, that jogger dropped a water bottle.嘿 那位慢跑者掉了水瓶I’ll catch up and return it.我去追上他還給他Good deed of the day achieved.今天的善行完成Karma points unlocked.業力點數解鎖Evening, the streetlights just turned on early.晚上好 街燈提早亮了Maybe the sensors think it’s cloudy enough.也許感測器覺得雲夠厚Smart grid or overly cautious?智慧電網還是過度謹慎？Either way, safer crossings for us.不管怎樣 我們過馬路更安全I’m okay with extra illumination.我樂於接受額外照明Excuse me, which way to the post office?不好意思 郵局怎麼走？Head straight until the second traffic light, then right.直走到第二個紅綠燈再右轉Is it open past five today?今天五點後還開嗎？On Thursdays they stay until seven.週四他們營業到七點Great, I need to mail a birthday card.太好了 我要寄生日卡Hope it arrives on time.希望能準時送達Hey, do you smell fresh bread?嘿 你聞到新鮮麵包味了嗎？The bakery on Elm just opened its vents.榆樹街那家麵包店剛打開排氣窗That aroma could lure anyone inside.這香味能把任何人吸進去Let’s grab a roll before they sell out.在賣完前我們去買個麵包吧I shouldn’t, but carbs are calling.我不該吃 但澱粉在呼喚我Resistance is futile when it smells this good.這味道太誘人 抵抗無效Morning, mind if I share this crosswalk umbrella?早安 我可以跟你共用人行道傘嗎？Not at all, the drizzle came out of nowhere.當然 小雨突然就下了I’m glad someone carries rain gear.很高興有人帶雨具Living here teaches preparedness.住在這裡就學會要有備無患Lesson learned, adding umbrella to my bag list.得到教訓 我要把傘放進背包清單You’ll thank yourself next storm.下次暴雨你就會感謝自己Do you know if scooters are allowed on this path?你知道這條道允許滑板車嗎？Yes, but keep it under ten miles per hour.可以 但速度要控制在十英里以下Got it, I’ll cruise responsibly.明白 我會安全慢行Helmet looks solid, safety first.你的安全帽看起來很牢靠 安全第一Thanks, cracked one last year, learned my lesson.謝謝 去年摔壞一頂 學到教訓Hello, do you want this last seat at the bus stop?嗨 你要不要坐這最後一個公車站座位？You go ahead, I’ve been sitting all day.你坐吧 我已經坐了一整天Appreciate it, my feet are rebelling.謝謝 我的腳已經抗議了Retail job?零售業工作？Yep, eight hours on concrete floors.是啊 在水泥地上站八小時Comfy shoes help, but only so much.穿舒服的鞋有幫助 但還是有限True, foot soak tonight is mandatory.沒錯 今晚泡腳是必須Evening, is that a pop-up bookstore?晚上好 那是一家快閃書店嗎？Yes, they sell secondhand novels for charity.是 他們賣二手小說做慈善Let’s browse, I need something for the train ride.我們去逛逛吧 我要找火車上看的書Paperbacks are two dollars each, nice deal.平裝本兩美元一本 很划算I’ll grab a mystery and a romance.我拿一本推理和一本愛情小說Supporting literacy feels good.支持閱讀推廣讓人感覺很好