Daily Translation: Finding a Seat at the Library

English Learning
Daily Translation
Author

Ryan Sun

Published

2026-09-14

中文原文

周末你想去图书馆复习备考。出门前你确认带上笔记本、笔还有复习资料。到了才发现图书馆座位几乎全满。你四处逛了一圈,好不容易才找到一个靠窗的空位。坐下之后你拿出东西,静下心开始学习

My translation

I planned to go to the library to review for examination. I brought my laptop, pens and review materials before leaving home. When I arrived the library, I found it was almost full. I walked around and finally found a seat by the window. I sat down, brought out my stuff and concentrated on studying.

Revised version

I’d planned to head to the library to review for an exam. I packed my laptop, pens and revision materials before leaving home. When I arrived at the library, it was nearly full. I wandered around and finally got a window-side seat. I sat donw, got out my things and focused on my studies.

Key phrases

  • head to, 动身前往,比 go to更口语
  • wander around, 四处走动逛逛
  • window-side seat, 靠窗的座位
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