能源效率项目咨询
Energy Efficiency Program Consultation
公用事业客户正在与能源效率顾问交流，了解可用于减少能源消耗和降低账单的计划和激励措施。
对话轮次
8
预计时长
4 分钟
场景
能源与公用事业
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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Lisa
第 1 轮
Hi David, thanks for meeting with me. I'm really looking to cut down on my energy bills, especially with summer coming up.
English
嗨，戴维，谢谢你和我见面。我真的很想削减我的能源费用，特别是夏天快到了。
中文翻译
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David
第 2 轮
You're welcome, Lisa. That's a common goal, and we have several programs designed to help. To start, could you tell me a bit about your home and your current energy usage habits?
English
不客气，丽莎。这是一个很常见的需求，我们有几个旨在提供帮助的项目。首先，您能告诉我一些关于您的房屋和当前能源使用习惯的信息吗？
中文翻译
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Lisa
第 3 轮
Sure. It's an older house, built in the 70s. I'm pretty good about turning off lights, but I suspect the insulation isn't great, and my appliances are quite old.
English
当然。这是一栋建于70年代的老房子。我平时会注意关灯，但我怀疑隔热效果不太好，而且我的电器也很旧了。
中文翻译
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David
第 4 轮
That's helpful to know. For older homes, an energy audit is often the first step. It helps identify specific areas where you're losing energy. We offer a discounted audit program, and based on the results, you might qualify for rebates on insulation upgrades or high-efficiency appliance replacements.
English
知道这些很有帮助。对于老房子，能源审计通常是第一步。它有助于识别您正在流失能源的具体区域。我们提供一项折扣审计计划，根据审计结果，您可能有资格获得隔热升级或高效电器更换的返利。
中文翻译
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Lisa
第 5 轮
Rebates sound great! What kind of incentives are available for appliances? My refrigerator in particular is probably an energy hog.
English
返利听起来很棒！电器方面有什么样的激励措施？我的冰箱尤其可能是一个耗电大户。
中文翻译
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David
第 6 轮
We have significant rebates for ENERGY STAR certified refrigerators, washing machines, and even water heaters. Replacing an old refrigerator alone can often lead to a noticeable drop in your monthly bill. We also have a program for smart thermostats.
English
我们为能源之星认证的冰箱、洗衣机甚至热水器提供大量返利。仅仅更换一台旧冰箱就能显著降低您的月账单。我们还有一个智能恒温器项目。
中文翻译
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Lisa
第 7 轮
A smart thermostat might be a good idea too. So, the first step is scheduling that energy audit, correct?
English
智能恒温器可能也是个好主意。那么，第一步是安排能源审计，对吗？
中文翻译
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David
第 8 轮
That's right. I can help you with that right now if you'd like. We can also explore options for smaller changes, like LED lighting upgrades, which also have incentives. Would you like me to walk you through the audit scheduling process?
English
是的。如果您愿意，我现在就可以帮您安排。我们还可以探讨一些小改变的选择，比如LED照明升级，这些也有激励措施。您希望我带您了解审计预约流程吗？
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
cut down
减少
This phrasal verb means to reduce the amount of something, like expenses or usage. In this dialogue, it's used as 'cut down on my energy bills' to talk about saving money on utilities.
中文解释
这个短语动词的意思是减少某物的数量，比如开支或使用量。在这个对话中，它被用作 'cut down on my energy bills' 来谈论在公用事业费用上节省金钱。
insulation
保温
This noun refers to materials used to prevent heat or cold from escaping a building, helping to save energy. It's important in older homes to reduce energy loss.
中文解释
这个名词指用于防止建筑物中热量或冷量逸出的材料，有助于节省能源。在老房子中，减少能源损失很重要。
appliances
家用电器
This word means household machines or devices like refrigerators or washing machines that use electricity. In energy contexts, it refers to items that can be upgraded for efficiency.
中文解释
这个词指的是像冰箱或洗衣机这样的使用电力的家用机器或设备。在能源语境中，它指的是可以升级以提高效率的物品。
energy audit
能源审计
A professional check of a home's energy use to find ways to save. It's a first step in efficiency programs, helping identify problems like poor insulation.
中文解释
对房屋能源使用进行的专业检查，以找出节约方法。这是效率计划的第一步，有助于识别如保温不良等问题。
rebates
回扣
Money returned to customers after buying certain products, like efficient appliances. It's an incentive to encourage energy-saving purchases.
中文解释
购买某些产品后返还给客户的钱，例如高效能家电。这是鼓励节能购买的激励措施。
incentives
激励
Rewards or benefits offered to encourage actions, such as discounts or rebates for using less energy. Useful in discussions about programs or promotions.
中文解释
为鼓励行动而提供的奖励或福利，例如使用较少能源的折扣或退款。在讨论程序或促销时有用。
energy hog
能源猪
An informal term for a device or appliance that uses a lot of energy inefficiently. It's like calling something a 'pig' for consuming too much.
中文解释
一个非正式术语，指那些以低效方式大量消耗能源的设备或电器。就像称呼某物为“猪”因为它消耗过多一样。
重点句型
"I'm really looking to cut down on my energy bills, especially with summer coming up."
"我真的想减少我的能源账单，特别是夏天快到了。"
重点句型
语法解析
This sentence expresses a desire to reduce costs due to a specific reason. It's useful for starting conversations about saving money. Note the use of 'looking to' for future intentions and 'especially' to highlight a key factor.
中文解析
这个句子表达了由于特定原因而减少成本的愿望。它有助于开始关于省钱的对话。请注意' looking to '的使用表示未来的意图，以及'especially'用于突出关键因素。
"Could you tell me a bit about your home and your current energy usage habits?"
"您能告诉我一些关于您的家和当前能源使用习惯的情况吗？"
重点句型
语法解析
A polite question to gather information. 'A bit about' means some details, and 'habits' refers to regular behaviors. This pattern is common in consultations to understand a customer's situation.
中文解析
这是一个礼貌的用于收集信息的提问。'A bit about' 意思是提供一些细节，'habits' 指的是常规行为。这种模式在咨询中很常见，用于了解客户的情况。
"An energy audit is often the first step. It helps identify specific areas where you're losing energy."
"能源审计通常是第一步。它有助于识别您在哪些具体领域损失能源。"
重点句型
语法解析
This explains a process and its benefits. 'Often the first step' shows commonality, and 'helps identify' uses the structure for purpose. Useful for advising on practical steps in service talks.
中文解析
这解释了一个过程及其好处。「通常是第一步」显示了普遍性，「有助于识别」使用了目的结构。有助于在服务谈话中建议实际步骤。
"Based on the results, you might qualify for rebates on insulation upgrades or high-efficiency appliance replacements."
"根据结果，您可能有资格获得绝缘升级或高效家电更换的退款。"
重点句型
语法解析
This conditional sentence shows possible outcomes. 'Based on' means depending on, and 'might qualify for' indicates eligibility. It's practical for discussing incentives in programs.
中文解析
这个条件句显示了可能的结果。“Based on”意思是“取决于”，“might qualify for”表示资格。它在讨论程序中的激励措施时很实用。
"Replacing an old refrigerator alone can often lead to a noticeable drop in your monthly bill."
"单独更换一台旧冰箱往往会导致您的月账单明显下降。"
重点句型
语法解析
This highlights a benefit of an action. 'Alone' emphasizes one change's impact, and 'lead to' means result in. Great for explaining how small changes save money over time.
中文解析
这突出了一个行动的好处。“Alone”强调了一个变化的影响，“lead to”意思是导致。非常适合解释小变化如何随着时间节省金钱。
"Would you like me to walk you through the audit scheduling process?"
"您想让我带您一步步了解审计调度流程吗？"
重点句型
语法解析
An offer of help using 'walk you through' idiom, meaning to guide step-by-step. Polite and useful in customer service to offer assistance without pressure.
中文解析
使用'walk you through'习语的帮助提议，意思是逐步指导。在客户服务中礼貌且有用，可以提供无压力的帮助。