【排隊英文】排隊英文怎麼說？五大情境輕鬆學，排隊不再煩惱，被插隊也能勇敢表達！
【排隊英文】排隊英文怎麼說？五大情境輕鬆學，排隊不再煩惱，被插隊也能勇敢表達！
排隊是一種基本禮貌（common courtesy），我們從小就學習不能插隊。令小編印象最深的最長隊伍就是小時候去美國加州迪士尼樂園，排一個太空山雲霄飛車（space mountain）就要排兩個小時，一整天下來就玩了3-4 項遊樂設施。真的是大排長龍啊！今天我們來學習跟『排隊』相關的英文用語囉！
- 排隊的隊伍，美式英語用 line；英式英語用 queue，可以作名詞或動詞：
作動詞
- line up = queue up
The students were asked to line up before entering the classroom.
學生們被要求在進入教室之前排隊。
作名詞
- wait in line / queue
- stand in line / queue
We had to wait in line for two hours to get concert tickets.
我們不得不排隊兩個小時來買演唱會門票。
- form a line / queue
Please form a line behind the counter to place your order.
請在櫃檯後面排隊點餐。
- 插隊英文有以下幾種說法：
- cut in line
Please don’t cut in line; we’re all waiting patiently.
請不要插隊，我們都在耐心等待。
- jump the queue
The person tried to jump the queue, but others reminded them to wait their turn.
那個人試圖插隊，但其他人提醒他要等輪到他。
- skip the line
It’s unfair when people skip the line and disregard those who have been waiting.
有人插隊並忽視了其他正在等待的人是不公平的。
- butt in line
She decided to butt in line at the last minute, causing some frustration among those waiting.
她在最後一刻決定插隊，引起了等候者的一些不滿。
- break in line
The children broke in line to join their friends ahead.
孩子們插隊加入了前面的朋友。
- 在隊伍前面，英文可以說：
- in the front of the line
- in the head of the line
- in the front of the queue
- in the head of the queue
- 在隊伍後面，英文可以說：
- in the back of the line
- in the end of the line
- in the back of the queue
- in the end of the queue
- 其他和排隊相關的用法：
- a single file line 單列隊伍
- a double file line 雙列隊伍
- wait your turn 等待輪到你
- join the line 加入隊伍
- hold your place in line 保持你在隊伍中的位置
- move up in line 在隊伍中向前移動
- queue etiquette 排隊禮儀
- take a number 取號排隊
- next in line 下一個
Alice:
Look at that line! It’s so long.
你看那條隊伍！好長啊。
Bob:
Yeah, it seems like everyone wants to try this new ice cream shop. We should join the queue.
是啊，看起來大家都想試試這家新開的霜淇淋店。我們應該去排隊。
Alice:
I guess so. I hope it moves quickly. I’m in no mood to wait for hours.
我猜也是。希望隊伍能快點動。我真的沒心情等好幾個小時。
Bob:
Me neither, but I’ve heard it’s worth the wait. Have you ever had their ice cream?
我也是，但我聽說這霜淇淋值得等。你以前吃過他們的霜淇淋嗎？
Alice:
No, this will be my first time. What about you?
沒有，這是我第一次來。你呢？
Bob:
Same here. I’ve just heard good things from friends.
我也是。我只是聽朋友們說過很好吃。
Alice:
Do you think anyone will cut in line?
你覺得會有人插隊嗎？
Bob:
I hope not. It’s so frustrating when people jump the queue.
希望不會。插隊真的很讓人煩躁。
Alice:
Agreed. It’s important to respect the queue etiquette.
同意。尊重排隊禮儀很重要。
Bob:
Absolutely. Let’s just enjoy the conversation while we wait. Time will fly by.
完全同意。我們就一邊聊天一邊等吧。時間會過得快些。
Alice:
Good idea. Maybe we can talk about our weekend plans.
好主意。也許我們可以聊聊週末的計劃。
Bob:
Sounds perfect. Let’s make the most of this time.
聽起來不錯。讓我們好好利用這段時間。
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