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.
換零錢:有時候不買東西就很難換到零錢。因此,一個好辦法就是身邊隨時準備些零錢。如果你需要零錢,你可以買些糖果、報紙之類便宜的東西,這樣便可要求找給你所需的硬幣。
PART 1
A: Excuse me, but could you give me some change?
勞駕，你能換些零錢給我嗎?
B: Let me see. Are dimes and quarters OK?
讓我瞧瞧。1角和2角5分的硬幣行嗎?
A: I want to make a long distance phone call.
我是想打個長途電話。
B: Then you‘ll need small change.
那你需要換小零錢。
PART 2
A: Sorry to bother you, but do you have change for a one?
對不起,麻煩你,你有1元錢的零錢嗎?
B: I‘ll have to look. What do you want to for?
我得看一看。你要零錢干什么?
A: I need it for the parking meter.
我需要零錢投停車記時器。
B: I can give you quarters, if that‘ll help.
如果2角5分的硬幣管用的話,我可以給你換一些。
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