At the Library

Renewing a Loan

You need it longer.

续借 · 8 turns · you say 4 lines

  1. Them

    This book is due back tomorrow.

  2. You

    Could I renew it for longer?

  3. Them

    It has not been reserved, so yes.

  4. You

    How many times can I renew?

  5. Them

    Three times in total.

  6. You

    Can I do it online next time?

  7. Them

    Yes, through your account.

  8. You

    That is much more convenient.

In the app you can tap any word for a definition, and turn on a line-by-line translation in your own language.

Words in this dialogue

  • bookto reserve; a set of printed pages
  • backreturning; the rear
  • tomorrowthe day after today
  • renewto extend for another period
  • longermeasuring a lot end to end
  • reservedto book in advance
  • manya large number of
  • timesthe passing of hours and minutes
  • threethe number 3
  • totalthe full amount
  • onlineconnected to the internet
  • nextthe one after this; beside
  • timethe passing of hours and minutes
  • throughfrom one side to the other; direct
  • accounta record of your money with a bank or company
  • mucha large amount
  • morea greater amount
  • convenienteasy and suitable