Ticket inspector
in-SPEK-ter /ɪnˈspektə/
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What it really means
A member of staff who checks tickets on trains, trams and sometimes buses. They may say "tickets, please" or "all tickets and railcards". Keep your ticket and railcard ready to show.
Chinese explanation
查票员，在火车、有轨电车上（有时公交上）检查车票，常说"tickets, please"或"all tickets and railcards"。车票和优惠卡要随时能拿出来。
Example conversation
A: All tickets and railcards, please.
B: Here you are. The railcard is on my phone, is that OK?
A: That is fine, thank you.
A：请出示所有车票和优惠卡。
B：给您。优惠卡在我手机里，可以吗？
A：可以，谢谢。
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