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Daily Translation: Paying for Coffee without a Wallet

English Learning
Daily Translation
Author

Ryan Sun

Published

2026-10-11

中文原文

午休的时候你去楼下咖啡店买咖啡。排队人很多,轮到你点单时,你发现忘记带钱包,还好手机可以扫码付款。

My translation

During lunch break, I went to buy coffee at the coffee shop downstairs. Many people were waiting in the line. By the time I could order, I found I forgot to bring my wallet. Luckily, I could use my phone for payment.

Revised version

During my lunch break, I headed down to the coffee shop downstairs to grab a coffee. There was a long line. When it was finally my turn to order, I realized I’d forgotten my wallet. Luckily, I could pay with my phone.

Key phrases

  • grab a coffee
  • there was a long line
  • when it was finally my turn to order
  • pay with my phone
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