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Chapter 1.2: Navigation and Travel Apps

– Intermediate Level –

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The Situation

People rely heavily on navigation and travel apps for their daily commute and exploration. They often use 全球定位系统 (Global Positioning System | quánqiú dìngwèi xìtǒng) to locate places and 导航系统 (navigation systems | dǎoháng xìtǒng) to find the best 道路状况 (road conditions | dàolù zhuàngkuàng). The apps also provide 实时 (real-time | shíshí) 交通信息 (traffic updates | jiāotōng xìnxī), including 换乘 (transit options | huànchéng) for public transportation and 估计 (estimated | gūjì) 车费 (fare | chēfèi).

Tourists find these apps especially helpful for discovering 旅游景点 (tourist attractions | lǚyóu jǐngdiǎn) and planning 观光 (sightseeing | guānguāng) trips. Many opt for 租车 (car rental | zūchē) services through the app to have more freedom to explore the city. Others, such as those visiting the 长城 (The Great Wall | Chángchéng), prefer 拼车 (carpooling | pīnchē) as a more economical and environmentally friendly option.


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The Sentences

全球定位系统
全球定位系统帮助我们在陌生的城市导航。
Quánqiú dìngwèi xìtǒng bāngzhù wǒmen zài mòshēng de chéngshì dǎoháng.
The Global Positioning System helps us to navigate in unfamiliar cities.
预订
我预订了一间酒店房间。
Wǒ yùdìngle yì jiān jiǔdiàn fángjiān.
I’ve booked a hotel room.
车费
这个应用可以帮你估算车费。
Zhège yìngyòng kěyǐ bāng nǐ gūsuàn chē fèi.
This app can help you estimate the fare.
换乘
从这里换乘地铁更快。
Cóng zhèlǐ huàn chéng dìtiě gèng kuài.
It’s faster to transfer to the subway from here.
估计
我估计我们大约需要半小时到达。
Wǒ gūjì wǒmen dàyuē xūyào bàn xiǎoshí dàodá.
I estimate that it will take us about half an hour to get there.
地标
那座塔是这个城市的著名地标。
Nà zuò tǎ shì zhège chéngshì de zhùmíng dìbiāo.
That tower is a famous landmark in this city.
旅游者
这个区域是旅游者的热门选择。
Zhège qūyù shì lǚyóu zhě de rèmén xuǎnzé.
This area is a popular choice for travelers.
指南
这本旅游指南非常实用。
Zhè běn lǚyóu zhǐnán fēicháng shíyòng.
This travel guide is very useful.
探索
我们计划探索这个古老的城市。
Wǒmen jìhuà tànsuǒ zhège gǔlǎo de chéngshì.
We plan to explore this ancient city.
租赁
我在网上租赁了一辆车。
Wǒ zài wǎngshàng zūlìnle yí liàng chē.
I rented a car online.
评论
这家餐馆的评论都很正面。
Zhè jiā cānguǎn de pínglùn dōu hěn zhèngmiàn.
The reviews of this restaurant are positive.
预约
你可以在线上预约参观时间。
Nǐ kěyǐ zàixiàn shàng yùyuē cānguān shíjiān.
You can book a tour online.
行人
这条街道专为行人设计。
Zhè tiáo jiēdào zhuān wèi xíngrén shèjì.
The street is designed for pedestrians.
捷径
我知道一条到公园的捷径。
Wǒ zhīdào yìtiáo dào gōngyuán de jiéjìng.
I know a shortcut to the park.
用户评分
这个应用的用户评分很高。
Zhège yìngyòng de yònghù píngfēn hěn gāo.
This app has a high user rating.
实时
这款GPS提供实时交通更新。
Zhè kuǎn GPS tígōng shíshí jiāotōng gēngxīn.
This GPS provides real-time traffic updates.
租车
我们在旅行时决定租车。
Wǒmen zài lǚxíng shí juédìng zū chē.
We decided to rent a car while traveling.
导航系统
我的车配备了先进的导航系统。
Wǒ de chē pèibèile xiānjìn de dǎoháng xìtǒng.
My car is equipped with an advanced navigation system.
道路状况
出发前最好检查一下道路状况。
Chūfā qián zuì hǎo jiǎnchá yīxià dàolù zhuàngkuàng.
It’s a good idea to check the road conditions before you leave.
停车
找个停车位真困难。
Zhǎo gè tíngchē wèi zhēn kùnnán.
It’s so difficult to find a parking space.
拼车
我们可以用拼车应用节省费用。
Wǒmen kěyǐ yòng pīnchē yìngyòng jiéshěng fèiyòng.
We can save money with the carpooling app.
观光
这个城市非常适合观光。
Zhège chéngshì fēicháng shìhé guānguāng.
The city is great for sightseeing.
游轮
我们在游轮上度过了一个愉快的夜晚。
Wǒmen zài yóulún shàng dùguòle yígè yúkuài de yèwǎn.
We spent a pleasant evening on a cruise ship.

 

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The Words

全球定位系统
quánqiú dìngwèi xìtǒng
GPS
预订
yùdìng
booking
车费
chē fèi
fare
换乘
huàn chéng
transfer
估计
gūjì
estimate
地标
dìbiāo
landmark
旅游者
lǚyóu zhě
tourist
指南
zhǐnán
guide
探索
tànsuǒ
explore
租赁
zūlìn
rental
评论
pínglùn
review
预约
yùyuē
reservation
行人
xíngrén
pedestrian
捷径
jiéjìng
shortcut
用户评分
yònghù píngfēn
user rating
实时
shíshí
real-time
租车
zūchē
car rental
导航系统
dǎoháng xìtǒng
navigation system
道路状况
dàolù zhuàngkuàng
road condition
停车
tíngchē
parking
拼车
pīnchē
carpool
观光
guānguāng
sightseeing
游轮
yóulún
cruise

 

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