超市购物：做出可持续选择
Grocery Shopping: Making Sustainable Choices
朋友或家人在超市里讨论如何选择环保产品、减少塑料垃圾（例如，自带购物袋、散装购买）以及在购物时查看可持续认证。
对话轮次
9
预计时长
4 分钟
场景
环保与可持续生活
完整对话内容
以下是该情境的完整英语对话，包含中英文对照和重点解析
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Emma
第 1 轮
Okay, list for today: fruits, vegetables, some pasta, and milk. Oh, did you remember the reusable bags?
English
好的，今天的购物清单：水果、蔬菜、意面和牛奶。哦，你记住带环保袋了吗？
中文翻译
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Michael
第 2 轮
Always! They're in the car. I'm trying to be better about avoiding those single-use plastic ones. It really adds up.
English
当然！在车里呢。我正努力避免使用一次性塑料袋。积少成多嘛。
中文翻译
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Emma
第 3 轮
Good for you! And while we're in the produce section, let's try to pick things that aren't wrapped in extra plastic if possible. Like these loose bell peppers instead of the pre-packaged ones.
English
真棒！趁我们在农产品区，如果可能的话，尽量选择没有额外塑料包装的东西。比如这些散装的彩椒，而不是预包装的。
中文翻译
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Michael
第 4 轮
Definitely. And for pasta, maybe we can look for one in a cardboard box instead of a plastic bag? Or even better, a bulk option if they have one.
English
当然。至于意面，我们是不是可以找那种纸盒包装的，而不是塑料袋装的？或者更好的是，如果他们有散装的话。
中文翻译
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Emma
第 5 轮
That's a great idea! I saw a bulk section near the grains last time. It's so much better for reducing packaging waste.
English
好主意！上次我在谷物区附近看到散装区了。这对于减少包装浪费真的很有用。
中文翻译
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Michael
第 6 轮
Agreed. Also, when we get to the dairy aisle, let's check for organic or local milk. Sometimes those certifications mean they have more sustainable farming practices.
English
同意。还有，当我们到乳制品区时，我们看看有没有有机或本地牛奶。有时这些认证意味着他们有更可持续的耕作方式。
中文翻译
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Emma
第 7 轮
Good point. I often forget to look for those. It's not just about the plastic, but also the overall environmental impact of how things are produced.
English
说得对。我经常忘了看那些。这不仅仅是关于塑料，更是关于产品生产方式的整体环境影响。
中文翻译
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Michael
第 8 轮
Exactly. Every little sustainable choice adds up, right? It feels good to know we're doing our bit.
English
没错。每一个小的可持续选择都会积少成多，对吧？知道我们在尽一份力，感觉很好。
中文翻译
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Emma
第 9 轮
Definitely. Let's head to the bulk section first then!
English
当然。那我们先去散装区吧！
中文翻译
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对话学习完成
结合右侧的词汇和句型解析，加深理解和记忆
重点词汇
reusable
可重复使用的
Something that can be used again and again, like bags for shopping to reduce waste. In eco-friendly contexts, it means avoiding one-time use items.
中文解释
可以反复使用的东西，比如购物袋来减少浪费。在环保语境中，它意味着避免使用一次性物品。
single-use
一次性
Items designed to be used only once and then thrown away, like plastic bags. This term highlights environmental problems because they create a lot of waste.
中文解释
设计用于只使用一次然后扔掉的物品，比如塑料袋。这个术语突显环境问题，因为它们产生大量废物。
bulk
散装
Buying products in large quantities without individual packaging, like from a bin in a store. It's a sustainable way to reduce plastic waste.
中文解释
以大批量购买产品而不使用单个包装，例如从商店的容器中购买。这是减少塑料废物的一种可持续方式。
organic
有机
Food grown without chemicals or pesticides, often better for the environment. Look for this label when shopping for healthier and sustainable options.
中文解释
无化学物质或农药种植的食物，通常对环境更好。在购物更健康和可持续选项时，请寻找此标签。
certification
认证
An official label or mark that shows a product meets certain standards, like being eco-friendly. It's useful for checking if something is sustainable.
中文解释
一个官方标签或标记，表明产品符合某些标准，例如环保。它有助于检查某物是否可持续。
sustainable
可持续的
Practices or choices that protect the environment for the future, like using less plastic. It's a key word in discussions about green living.
中文解释
保护未来环境的做法或选择，比如使用更少的塑料。这是绿色生活讨论中的关键词。
packaging
包装
The material that wraps or contains a product, like plastic or boxes. Reducing packaging helps minimize waste in everyday shopping.
中文解释
包裹或容纳产品的材料，如塑料或盒子。减少包装有助于在日常购物中最小化浪费。
environmental impact
环境影响
The effect that human activities have on nature, like pollution from production. Thinking about this helps make better choices for the planet.
中文解释
人类活动对自然的影响，比如生产中的污染。考虑这一点有助于为地球做出更好的选择。
重点句型
"Did you remember the reusable bags?"
"你记得带可重复使用的袋子了吗？"
重点句型
语法解析
This is a polite question using 'did you remember' to check if someone brought something. It's useful for reminding others about eco-friendly habits during shopping; the past tense 'did' makes it a yes/no question.
中文解析
这是一个使用 'did you remember' 的礼貌问题，用于检查某人是否带来了某物。它有助于在购物时提醒他人环保习惯；过去时 'did' 使它成为一个是/否问题。
"I'm trying to be better about avoiding those single-use plastic ones."
"我正在努力更好地避免使用那些一次性塑料制品。"
重点句型
语法解析
This sentence uses 'trying to be better about' to express efforts to improve a habit. It's practical for talking about personal changes in sustainable living, showing ongoing action with the present continuous.
中文解析
这个句子使用 'trying to be better about' 来表达改善习惯的努力。它在谈论可持续生活中的个人变化时很实用，使用现在进行时显示持续行动。
"Let's try to pick things that aren't wrapped in extra plastic if possible."
"如果可能的话，我们试着挑选那些没有额外塑料包装的东西。"
重点句型
语法解析
A suggestion using 'let's try to' for group decisions, with 'if possible' adding flexibility. Useful in shopping scenarios to encourage eco-choices; 'aren't wrapped' is a negative passive form describing the items.
中文解析
使用 'let's try to' 的建议，用于群体决策，'if possible' 增加了灵活性。在购物场景中有助于鼓励环保选择；'aren't wrapped' 是描述物品的否定被动形式。
"Maybe we can look for one in a cardboard box instead of a plastic bag?"
"也许我们可以在纸箱里找一个，而不是塑料袋？"
重点句型
语法解析
This is a tentative suggestion with 'maybe' and 'instead of' for alternatives. It's great for discussing options politely; the question form invites agreement in conversations about reducing waste.
中文解析
这是一个试探性的建议，使用'maybe'和'instead of'来表示替代方案。适合礼貌地讨论选项；疑问形式邀请在减少浪费的对话中同意。
"It's so much better for reducing packaging waste."
"它在减少包装废物方面好得多。"
重点句型
语法解析
Uses 'so much better for' to explain benefits, with the gerund 'reducing' as the purpose. This pattern is helpful for justifying sustainable actions and highlighting environmental advantages.
中文解析
使用 'so much better for' 来解释好处，以动名词 'reducing' 表示目的。这种模式有助于证明可持续行动的合理性并突出环境优势。
"Let's check for organic or local milk."
"我们来检查有机或本地牛奶吧。"
重点句型
语法解析
An imperative suggestion with 'let's check for' to propose examining options. Useful in stores for making conscious choices; 'or' connects alternatives, and it's simple for intermediate learners to use in daily talks.
中文解析
使用 'let's check for' 来提议检查选项的祈使建议。在商店中用于做出有意识的选择很有用；'or' 连接备选方案，对于中级学习者来说，在日常对话中使用很简单。
"Every little sustainable choice adds up, right?"
"每一个小小的可持续选择都会积累起来，对吧？"
重点句型
语法解析
This idiom 'adds up' means small things accumulate to make a big difference, with 'right?' for seeking agreement. It's motivational for eco-discussions; the structure emphasizes positive impact of habits.
中文解析
这个习语 'adds up' 意思是小事情积累起来会产生大的影响，'right?' 是为了寻求同意。它对环保讨论有激励作用；结构强调了习惯的积极影响。
"It's not just about the plastic, but also the overall environmental impact."
"这不仅仅是关于塑料，还包括整体的环境影响。"
重点句型
语法解析
Uses 'not just... but also' to contrast and expand ideas, broadening the topic. Practical for explaining deeper reasons in environmental talks; it shows how to connect simple issues to bigger ones.
中文解析
使用 'not just... but also' 来对比和扩展想法，拓宽主题。在环境讨论中解释更深层原因时实用；它展示了如何将简单问题连接到更大的问题。