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Hello, everyone.
大家好，各位。
Welcome back to another episode of TalkCast Speaking.
欢迎回到 TalkCast Speaking 的另一期节目。
I'm your host, Emily, and I am absolutely thrilled to have you here with us today.
我是主持人艾米莉，今天能有你们的陪伴，我感到非常兴奋。
Whether you're commuting, enjoying a warm cup of coffee, or folding laundry, thanks for letting us
不管你是在通勤、享受一杯热咖啡，还是在叠衣服，感谢你让我们
be a part of your day.
成为你生活中的一部分。
Now, let me ask you a question.
现在，让我问你一个问题。
Have you ever walked into a beautiful clothing boutique abroad, spotted the perfect outfit, but felt
你有没有过在国外的时装精品店里，看到心仪的衣服，却感到
a sudden wave of anxiety when it came to asking for the right size?
在要询问合适尺码时突如其来地感到一阵焦虑？
Or maybe you were lucky enough to enjoy a VIP personal shopping experience, but found yourself
又或者你足够幸运，享受到 VIP 私人购物体验，却发现自己
searching for the right words to describe how the clothes felt.
找不到合适的词来描述穿着的感觉。
If that sounds familiar, don't worry.
如果这听起来很熟悉，别担心。
Today, we are diving deep into the art of trying on clothes, mastering sizing vocabulary, and
今天，我们将深入探讨试衣服的艺术，掌握尺码词汇，并且
navigating those exclusive VIP fitting rooms with absolute confidence.
充满自信地应对那些专属 VIP 试衣间。
Oh, Emily, you are speaking directly to my soul.
哦，艾米莉，你简直说到了我的灵魂深处。
Hello, everyone.
大家好，各位。
I'm Brian, and I am so excited to be here today.
我是布莱恩，今天能来到这里我太兴奋了。
To be honest, this topic hits very close to home.
坦白说，这个话题真的触动了我的心声。
Just last year, I was in a high -end boutique in New York.
就在去年，我在纽约的一家高端精品店里。
The salesperson was incredibly polite, offering me sparkling water and guiding me to this gorgeous
店员非常有礼貌，给我倒了气泡水，还带我去了这个华丽的
VIP lounge.
VIP 休息室。
But when I tried on this designer blazer and realized it was way too tight, I completely froze.
但当我试穿那 件设计师款外套时，发现太紧了，我整个人都僵住了。
I think I pointed at my shoulders and said, this is too small.
我记得我指着我的肩膀说，这个太小了。
I want a big one.
我想要个大号的。
It felt so awkward, and I'm pretty sure I sounded like a toddler.
感觉太尴尬了，我敢肯定自己听起来就像个幼儿。
Oh, Brian, thank you for sharing that.
哦，布莱恩，谢谢你的分享。
Honestly, that is a classic experience, and you shouldn't feel bad at all.
老实说，这是很典型的经历，你完全不必感到难过。
Sizing and fit can be surprisingly tricky to describe in a second language, especially when we want
用第二语言来描述尺码和合身程度可能出乎意料地棘手，特别是当我们想
to sound polite and sophisticated.
表达得礼貌而得体时。
But that's exactly why we're here today.
但那正是我们今天在这里的原因。
We are going to build a scaffold of vocabulary and phrases, starting from the basics and moving all
我们将搭建一个词汇和短语的脚手架，从基础开始，一步步进阶到
the way up to VIP -level interactions.
VIP 级别的互动。
By the end of this episode, you'll be handling those luxury fitting rooms like a true fashion icon.
到本期节目结束时，你就能像真正的时尚达人一样游刃有余地应对那些奢华试衣间了。
So let's start with the basics of entering the fitting room.
所以让我们从进入试衣间的基本知识开始吧。
Brian, do you know what we call the place where we try on clothes?
布莱恩，你知道我们试穿衣服的地方叫什么吗？
I know you used fitting room, but is there another common term?
我知道你用了 fitting room，但还有其他常用的说法吗？
Let me think.
让我想想。
I've definitely heard dressing room as well.
我绝对也听说过 dressing room。
Are they the same thing, or is there a difference?
它们是一回事，还是有什么区别？
Spot on.
完全正确。
Yes, fitting room and dressing room are used almost interchangeably.
是的，fitting room 和 dressing room 几乎可以互换使用。
However, in high -end boutiques or department stores, they often prefer fitting room because fitting
不过，在高端精品店或百货公司，他们往往更喜欢用 fitting room，因为 fitting
implies a personalized service where the clothing is being tailored or checked for a perfect fit on
意味着一种个性化服务，衣服会被量身定制或检查是否完全合身
your body.
在你的身体上。
Now, when you want to try something on, what would you say to the assistant?
现在，当你想试穿衣服时，你会对店员说什么？
Uh, usually I would say, can I test this?
额，通常我会说，我能测试这个吗？
Oh wait, is test the right word here?
噢等等，这里用 test 是正确的词吗？
It sounds a bit like a science experiment, doesn't it?
听起来有点像科学实验，不是吗？
You've got a great ear.
你的听觉很敏锐。
You're exactly right.
你完全正确。
We never say test for clothes.
我们从不说对衣服进行 test。
Instead, we use the phrasal verb try on.
相反，我们使用短语动词 try on。
So the natural way to ask is, can I try this on?
所以最自然的问法是，我可以试穿一下这个吗？
Or where can I try this on?
或者在哪里我可以试穿这个？
Let's practice that.
让我们练习一下吧。
Imagine you're holding a gorgeous silk shirt.
想象一下你正拿着一件华丽的丝绸衬衫。
How would you ask?
你会怎么询问呢？
Okay, let me try.
好的，让我试试。
Excuse me, could I try this shirt on?
打扰一下，我可以试穿一下这件衬衫吗？
How was that? Beautiful.
感觉如何？太美了。
You used could I, which adds a lovely touch of politeness.
你用了 could I，这增添了一丝恰到好处的礼貌。
Now, let's build on that.
现在，让我们在此基础上进一步拓展。
In a VIP shopping scenario, you might have a dedicated personal shopper or stylist.
在 VIP 购物场景中，你可能会有一位专属的个人导购或造型师。
Instead of carrying the clothes yourself, they will hold them for you.
不用你自己手提衣服，他们会帮你拿着。
You can say, I'd love to try these pieces on, please.
你可以说，请帮我试穿这几件衣服。
This sounds incredibly natural and sophisticated.
这听起来非常自然且得体高级。
Oh, pieces.
哦，单品。
I love that word.
我喜欢这个词。
It sounds much more fashionable than just saying clothes or things. Exactly.
这听起来比只说衣服或东西要时尚得多。确实如此。
It shows you appreciate the design.
这表明你赏识这项设计。
Speaking of design, let's talk about the fit.
说到设计，我们来谈谈合身度。
This is where most people get stuck.
这就是大多数人被卡住的地方。
When you put a garment on, it might not fit perfectly.
当你穿上一件服装时，它可能并不完全合身。
How do we describe the size?
我们该如何描述尺寸呢？
Brian, if a pair of trousers is too small around your waist, what words come to mind?
布莱恩，如果一条裤子的腰围太小，你会想到什么词？
Well, obviously too small or too tight.
嗯，显而易见是太小或太紧。
But is there a more polite or advanced way to say it?
但是有没有更礼貌或更高级的表达方式呢？
Sometimes too tight sounds a bit too negative, like I'm criticizing the designer's work or maybe my
有时‘太紧’听起来有点太消极，就像我在批评设计师的作品，或者在指责我
own weight.
自己的体重。
That's a very insightful point, Brian.
这是一个非常有见地的观点，布莱恩。
In fashion and polite conversation, we often use softer, more descriptive terms.
在时尚和礼貌的对话中，我们经常使用更柔和、更有描述性的词汇。
Instead of too tight, you can say the item is snug or a bit snug.
除了说太紧，你还可以说这件衣服很紧贴或有点偏紧。
Snug means close fitting, but in a cozy way.
Snug 的意思是贴身，但带有一种舒适的感觉。
It's a gentle way of saying it's tight.
这是一种表达它很紧的温和方式。
Another fantastic phrase to know is it runs small.
另一个值得了解的绝佳表达是 it runs small。
Have you ever heard that one?
你以前听说过这个吗？
Oh, runs small. Yes.
哦，版型偏小。是的。
I think I've seen that on online shopping reviews.
我想我在网购评价里看到过这个。
Like, this brand runs small, so order a size up.
比如，这个品牌版型偏小，所以要买大一码。
Is that how you use it? Precisely.
是这么用的吗？正是。
You're getting the hang of this so quickly.
你掌握得太快了。
It runs small means the brand's standard sizing is smaller than usual.
It runs small 意思是该品牌的标准尺寸比平时偏小。
Conversely, if something is too big, you can say it runs large or it runs big.
相反，如果衣服太大，你可以说 it runs large 或 it runs big。
And if a piece of clothing is intentionally loose and comfortable, we describe it as oversized or roomy.
如果一件衣服是特意设计得宽松舒适的，我们会形容它为 oversized 或 roomy。
So if you try on a jacket and it's too big, instead of saying, this is huge, you could say, this
所以如果你试穿一件夹克感觉太大，与其说这太巨大了，不如说这
style seems to run a bit large or it's a bit too roomy for me.
款式似乎偏大了一点，或者对我来说有点太宽松了。
Oh, I love those.
哦，我喜欢这些表达。
Roomy and runs large sounds so much more professional.
Roomy 和 runs large 听起来要专业得多。
Let me write those down in my mental notebook.
让我把这些记在我的脑海笔记本里。
So if I need a different size, how should I ask the assistant, especially in a polite VIP manner?
那么如果我需要不同的尺寸，我应该如何询 问店员，特别是在保持礼貌的 VIP 方式下？
This is where we use our polite modal verbs scaffold.
这就是我们使用礼貌情态动词框架的地方。
Instead of demanding, give me a medium, which is a big no -no, we use phrases like, do you happen to
与其强求着说“给我拿个中码”（这可是个大忌），我们倒不如用这样的句式：“请问你们正好有……”
have this in a medium?
这款有中码吗？
Or would it be possible to try this in a size up?
或者，“我有可能试一下大一码的吗？”
Wait, do you happen to have?
等等，用“碰巧有”这个表达？
That sounds so elegant.
听起来真优雅。
Why do we say happen to?
为什么我们要说“碰巧”呢？
It's a wonderful linguistic tool.
这是一个非常棒的语言工具。
Adding happen to softens the question.
加上 happen to 能缓和提问的语气。
It implies that you know they might not have it.
这暗示着你知道他们可能没有这件衣服。
So there's absolutely no pressure on them.
所以绝对不会给他们带来压力。
It sounds extremely polite and native.
听起来极其礼貌且地道。
Let me say that again for our listeners.
让我为我们的听众朋友再示范一次。
Do you happen to have this in a, followed by the size?
“Do you happen to have this in a...”，后面接衣服的尺寸？
For example, do you happen to have this dress in a size eight?
例如，“Do you happen to have this dress in a size eight?”（请问这件连衣裙有8号的吗？）
Ah, that is a brilliant tip.
啊，这真是一个绝妙的技巧。
Let me try to use it in a full sentence.
让我尝试在一个完整的句子里用一下。
Imagine I'm trying on a pair of shoes and they are too tight.
假设我正在试穿一双鞋，而且太紧了。
I could say, these shoes are a bit snug.
我可以说，这双鞋有点偏紧。
Do you happen to have them in a half size up? Incredible.
“请问你们刚好有大半码的吗？”太棒了。
10 out of 10, Brian.
布莱恩，10分之10，给你的表现打满分！
You combined a bit snug, do you happen to have, and a half size up perfectly.
你完美地结合了 a bit snug、do you happen to have 和 a half size up。
The pronunciation was smooth too.
发音也非常流畅。
Notice how you linked size up to sound like size up.
注意看你是如何连读 size 和 up 的，听起来就像一个词。
That's a great natural pronunciation trick.
这是一个非常棒的自然发音技巧。
Say it with me.
跟我一起说。
Size up.
大一码。
Size up.
大一码。
Yes, I can hear the connection.
是的，我能听到这种连音。
It flows much better.
听起来顺畅多了。
Now let's talk about the ultimate VIP experience.
现在我们来聊聊终极的 VIP 体验。
In premium boutiques, they offer complementary alterations.
在高端精品店里，他们会提供免费的改衣服务。
This is when they adjust the clothing to fit your exact body shape.
这就是他们调整衣服以完全贴合你身形的时候。
If a suit jacket fits your chest, but the sleeves are too long, you might want them shortened.
如果西装外套胸围合适，但袖子太长，你可能会想把它们改短。
The word for this is alterations or tailoring.
表达这个意思的词是 alterations 或 tailoring（改衣/裁缝服务）。
The assistant might ask you, would you like us to pin this for alterations?
店员可能会问你：“需要我们用别针标注修改位置吗？”
Oh, pin this.
哦，用别针固定。
Like using actual sewing pins to mark where to cut and sew, right?
就像是用真正的缝纫大头针来标记剪裁和缝合的地方，对吧？
That is definitely a VIP service.
那绝对是 VIP 级别的高端服务。
How would I ask for that if they don't offer it first?
如果他们没有主动提供，我该怎么开口要求呢？
Great question.
问得好（好问题）。
You can ask, do you offer in -house alterations or could we have the sleeves taken in a bit?
你可以问：“请问你们提供本店改衣服务吗？”或者“能不能把袖子改窄一点？”
Take in means to make a garment smaller or narrower, while let out means to make it wider or looser.
Take in 的意思是把服装改小或改窄，而 let out 则是指改宽或改松。
And for length, we use hem or shorten.
至于长度方面，我们可以用 hem（改裤脚/裙边）或者 shorten。
For example, could you hem these trousers for me? Wow.
例如：“能帮我修改一下这条裤子的裤脚吗？”哇哦。
Take in and let out.
改小和改松。
Those are so practical.
这些表达太实用了。
I usually just said, make it smaller or make it bigger.
我通常只会说 make it smaller 或者 make it bigger。
Knowing these specific verbs makes me feel like a true fashion insider.
掌握了这些具体的动词，让我觉得自己像个真正的时尚业内人士。
And that is the goal.
而这正是我们的目标。
Now, building on this, let's tackle a very common mistake that many Chinese English learners make.
现在，以此为基础，让我们来解决一个很多中国英语学习者常犯的错误。
Brian, have you ever heard someone say, this size is not fit, or this jacket is not fit me?
布莱恩，你听过有人说“这个尺码不合适”，或者“这件外套不适合我”吗？
Guilty as charged.
认罪，完全被你说中了。
I have definitely said that before.
我以前肯定说过那样的话。
Is it incorrect?
这样说是错误的吗？
Don't worry.
不用担心。
It's incredibly common.
这非常常见。
But yes, it is grammatically incorrect.
但是是的，在语法上这是不正确的。
Let's do a quick error correction explanation session.
让我们来进行一次简短的纠错讲解环节。
The mistake is using fit as an adjective directly after is.
错误在于直接在 is 后面把 fit 用作形容词。
In English, fit is primarily a verb when we talk about clothing sizing.
在英语中，当我们谈论服装尺码时，fit 主要是一个动词。
So instead of saying, this jacket is not fit me, the correct expression is, this jacket doesn't fit me.
所以不要说 this jacket is not fit me，正确的表达是 this jacket doesn't fit me。
Or if you want to use it as a noun, you can say, the fit isn't right.
或者如果你想把它用作名词，你可以说 the fit isn't right。
Does that make sense?
理解这个意思了吗？
Ah, I see.
啊，我明白了。
So fit is the action of matching my body size.
所以 fit 是与我的身材相匹配的动作。
If it doesn't match, it doesn't fit me.
如果它不匹配，就不适合我。
But if I want to say it fits absolutely perfectly, like it was made just for me, is there a special
但如果我想说它绝对完美地合身，就像专门为我做的一样，有没有什么特殊的
phrase for that?
用于表达这个的短语？
Oh, I love this idiom.
噢，我喜欢这个习语。
We say, it fits like a glove.
我们会说，它贴合得就像戴了手套一样。
It means the fit is absolutely perfect, conforming beautifully to your body.
这意味着非常合身，完美地贴合你的身体。
Imagine putting on a pair of leather gloves.
想象一下穿戴一双皮革手套。
They hug every curve of your hand.
它们紧贴着你手部的每一处曲线。
That's the image.
这就是那个画面。
So if you try on a dress and it's perfect, you can tell your stylist, oh, I love this.
所以如果你试穿一条连衣裙觉得很完美，你可以对你的造型师说，噢，我喜欢这件。
It fits like a glove.
它太合身了。
That is such a visual and beautiful idiom.
这真是一个极具画面感且优美的习语。
It fits like a glove.
它像手套一样贴合。
I am definitely going to use that next time.
我下次一定要用这个说法。
Now, Brian, let's put everything we've learned today into practice.
现在，布莱恩，让我们把今天学到的所有东西付诸实践。
Let's do a quick role play.
让我们做一个快速的角色扮演。
I will be your VIP personal stylist in a luxury boutique, and you are looking for a classic trench coat.
我将成为一家 奢侈品精品店里您的 VIP 个人造型师，而您正在寻找一件经典风衣。
Let's see how you use your new vocabulary. Ready?
让我们看看你如何使用你的新词汇。准备好了吗？
Oh, a role play.
噢，角色扮演。
I'm a bit nervous, but let's do it.
我有点紧张，但来吧。
I'm ready. Excellent.
我准备好了。太棒了。
Clear's throat.
清清嗓子。
Welcome to our private suite, Mr. Brian.
欢迎来到我们的私人套房/ 包间，布莱恩先生。
I have selected this beautiful beige trench coat for you.
我为您挑选了这件漂亮的米色风衣。
Why don't you try it on in our fitting room?
您为什么不去我们的试衣室试穿一下呢？
Thank you, Emily.
感谢你，艾米莉。
Let me put it on.
让我穿上试试。
Well, the shoulders are great, but the waist feels a bit snug, and the sleeves are covering my
嗯，肩部很好，但腰 部感觉有点紧绷，而且袖子遮住了我的
entire hands.
整个手部。
Emily, this jacket doesn't fit me perfectly.
艾米莉，这件外套穿在我身上不太完美合身。
The sleeves are too long, and the body runs a bit small.
袖子太长了，衣身偏小了一点。
Oh, I see.
噢，我明白了。
You're absolutely right.
你完全是对的。
The sleeves are quite long on you.
对你来说袖子相当长。
How does the waist feel when you button it up?
当你扣上扣子时，腰部感觉如何？
It's definitely too tight.
这确实太紧了。
Do you happen to have this in a size up, maybe a large?
您刚好有大一码的吗，比如L码？
Of course.
当然可以。
Let me grab a size large for you.
我去为您拿一件L码的。
Here you go.
给您。
Ah, yes.
啊，是的。
This one is much better around the waist.
这件腰围合适多了。
But now the sleeves are still a little bit too long.
但现在袖子还是有一点点太长了。
Could we have them shortened?
能帮我们改短一点吗？
Do you offer in -house alterations?
你们提供店内改衣服务吗？
We absolutely do.
我们当然提供。
Our master tailor can pin that for you right now, and we can have it ready by tomorrow afternoon. Wonderful.
我们的首席裁缝现在就可以为您别针定位，明天下午就能改好。太棒了。
Once the sleeves are taken in, this trench coat will fit like a glove.
一旦把袖子收进去，这件风衣就会非常合身。
And scene.
表演结束。
Oh, Brian, that was absolutely spectacular.
哦，布莱恩，那真是太精彩了。
You used every single concept we talked about.
你用到了我们讨论过的每一个概念。
Doesn't fit, runs small, do you happen to have, size up, in -house alterations, and you finished it
“不合身”、“偏小”、“请问您刚好有”、“大一码”、“店内修改”，你还做了收尾
off with fits like a glove.
用“非常合身”完美结束。
That was flawless.
真是完美无瑕。
Thank you so much, Emily.
非常感谢你，艾米莉。
Honestly, practicing it in a simulated scenario made me realize how natural these phrases actually
坦白说，在模拟场景中练习让我意识到这些短语实际上多么自然
feel once you get them into your muscle memory.
只要你把它们形成肌肉记忆就能感觉出来。
I feel so much more confident now.
我现在感觉自信多了。
That is the power of scaffolding and situational practice.
这就是脚手架教学和情境练习的力量。
You went from feeling anxious in New York to speaking like a seasoned VIP client in just a few minutes.
你在短短几分钟内，就从在纽约感到焦虑，变成了像一位资深VIP客户那样表达。
I am so incredibly proud of your progress today, and I know our listeners are cheering you on to.
我今天为你取得的进步感到无比自豪，我知道我们的听众也在为你加油。
Thank you, Emily.
谢谢你，艾米莉。
I couldn't have done it without your amazing guidance.
没有你出色的指导，我是做不到的。
Before we finish, could we do a quick recap for our listeners? Absolutely.
在我们结束之前，能为听众做一个简短的回顾吗？当然可以。
Let's do our quick wrap -up.
让我们做一个快速总结。
Today, we learned some essential vocabulary and cultural etiquette for trying on clothes.
今天，我们学习了一些试穿衣服必备的词汇和文化礼仪。
First, remember to use try on instead of test.
首先，记住要用 try on 而不是 test。
Second, when describing fit politely, use snug instead of too tight, and roomy or runs large instead
其次，礼貌地描述合身程度时，用 snug 代替 too tight，用 roomy 或 runs large 代替
of too big.
too big。
Third, when asking for a different size, use the super polite phrase, do you happen to have this in
第三，当询问其他尺码时，使用超礼貌的句型 do you happen to have this in
A, to sound elegant.
A，听起来会很优雅。
Fourth, remember the grammar rule.
第四，记住这个语法规则。
Say, it doesn't fit me.
要说，it doesn't fit me。
Not is not fit me.
而不是 is not fit me。
And finally, when a garment fits perfectly, celebrate by saying it fits like a glove.
最后，当一件衣服完美合身时，用 fits like a glove 来庆祝吧。
What a fantastic summary.
多么棒的总结啊。
For all of you listening out there, here is a quick homework challenge.
对于各位正在收听的听众，这里有一个快速的课后挑战。
Next time you are shopping, even if you are shopping online, try to describe the clothes you see
下次你去购物时，即使是在网上购物，也试着描述你看到的衣服
using runs small or runs large.
使用 runs small 或 runs large。
If you're trying something on in front of a mirror at home, say out loud, does this fit like a glove?
如果你在家对着镜子试衣服，大声说出来：does this fit like a glove?
It really helps build that muscle memory.
这真的有助于建立那种肌肉记忆。
I love that challenge, Brian.
我喜欢那个挑战，布莱恩。
Well, that brings us to the end of today's episode.
好了，今天的节目就到这里了。
Thank you all so much for tuning in to TalkCast Speaking.
非常感谢大家收听 TalkCast Speaking。
If you loved today's episode, please consider joining our TalkCast VIP club, subscribing to our
如果你喜欢今天的节目，请考虑加入我们的 TalkCast VIP 俱乐部，订阅我们的
channel, and sharing this show with your friends who want to elevate their English speaking skills.
频道，并把这个节目分享给想要提升英语口语能力的朋友们。
Your support and feedback mean the world to us.
您的支持和反馈对我们至关重要。
Yes, please leave a comment on our platform.
是的，请在我们的平台上留言。
We'd love to know, what is your favorite clothing brand?
我们很想知道，你最喜欢的服装品牌是什么？
And what oral English topics would you like us to cover in our next episode?
另外，你希望我们在下一集节目中讨论哪些英语口语话题呢？
We read every single comment.
我们会阅读每一条评论。
Until next time, keep practicing, stay confident, and remember to wear your English with style.
下期再见，保持练习，保持自信，记得展现你的英语风采。
Happy shopping, everyone, and goodbye.
祝购物愉快，大家再见。
Goodbye, everyone.
再见，大家。
See you next time.
下次见。
