Priority seat
pry-O-ri-tee SEET /praɪˈɒrəti siːt/
Neutral Polite
What it really means
Seats marked for elderly, disabled or pregnant passengers, usually near the doors. You may sit there when they are free, but you are expected to offer the seat if someone needs it more.
Chinese explanation
爱心专座，供老人、残障人士或孕妇使用，一般靠近车门。座位空着时可以坐，但有需要的人上车时应主动让座。
Example conversation
A: Excuse me, would you like this seat? It is a priority seat.
B: That is very kind, thank you. My legs are not what they were.
A：不好意思，您要坐这个座位吗？这是爱心专座。
B：太谢谢你了，我这腿脚不太利索了。
What you could say back
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