Even simple things, such as reading signs and menus, asking directions or telling a cab driver where you want to go requires some knowledge of the language.
即使是简单的事情，比如读懂标志和菜单，问路或告诉出租车司机你想要去的地方，都需要一定的语言知识。
Imagine that you are taking a walk in your local city park when a tourist approaches you asking for directions.
想象一下，当一位游客走近你问路时，你正在当地的城市公园里散步。
Gone are the days of asking fellow humans for tedious turn-by-turn driving directions; you just plug the start and end addresses into one of these sites, and the online engine does the rest.
向路人询问那些无聊的七拐八拐的驾驶路线的日子已经一去不复返了；您只需在这些网站中输入起点和终点地址，在线引擎就会完成剩下的工作。
When asking for directions, it often helps to add a little explanation, such as I'm new here or I'm afraid I'm lost.
问路时，先做些届时会有帮助，如：我新来这里，或我可能是迷了路。
The beach at Cancún is great and all, but not having to spend your vacation asking permission, directions or help is a freedom that cannot be underestimated.
坎昆的海滩的确非常棒，但是度假时不用获得许可、指点和帮助，是一种不容低估的自由。
You got me by asking me directions to the Chaoyang Theater.
你也把我问住了，怎么赴朝阳剧院，我也不知道。
Looking in the mirror is like asking stranger for directions.
照镜子就像向一个陌生人问路。
Asking someone in the street for anything at all (directions, lighter etc).
在大街上向别人求助时(譬如问路或者借打火机等等)。
Describing the locations of places and asking about the directions.
描述地点以及掌握如何指示方向。
He swam for a long time, asking other sea creatures for directions.
他游了好久，一路上向海里的动物打听方向。
Using the help feature is not like asking for your directions.
使用帮助功能不像你问路。
He said most textbooks teach only "survival English", such as introductions, shopping and asking for directions, which are useful for studying abroad.
据他表示，大多数教科书都只教“生存英语”，例如自我介绍、购物和问路等，这些东西对留学有用。
Sarah, another new student, is asking Paul for directions to the administration building.
另一个新生萨拉，正在问保罗如何去行政大楼。
Remember when you are asking a stranger about directions, make sure to add "Qingwen" before your question to show your politeness.
请记住，当你在向陌生人问路时，在提出问题以前，一定要说“请问”，这样才有礼貌。
Remember when you are asking a stranger about directions, make sure to add "Qingwen" before your question to show your politeness.
请记住，当你在向陌生人问路时，在提出问题以前，一定要说“请问”，这样才有礼貌。
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