Dialogue
了解湿度指数
Understanding the Humidity Index
liǎojiě shīdù zhǐshù
Dialogue 1
A
今天湿度真大啊，感觉衣服都干不了。
jīntiān shīdù zhēn dà a，gǎnjué yīfú dōu gānbùliǎo。
The humidity is really high today; it feels like my clothes won't dry.
B
是啊，湿度指数是多少啊？我感觉都要长霉了。
shì a，shīdù zhǐshù shì duōshao a？wǒ gǎnjué dōu yào cháng méi le。
Yes, what's the humidity index? I feel like everything is going to get moldy.
C
我查一下，现在湿度指数是75%。
wǒ chá yīxià，xiànzài shīdù zhǐshù shì 75%。
Let me check. The humidity index is currently 75%.
B
75%！难怪这么潮湿呢，看来得开除湿机了。
75%！nànguài zhème cháoshī ne，kàilái děi kāi chúshī jī le。
75%! No wonder it's so humid. I guess I'll have to turn on the dehumidifier.
D
除湿机要经常清理，不然容易滋生细菌。
chúshī jī yào jīngcháng qīnglǐ，bùrán róngyì zīshēng jūnqún。
You should clean the dehumidifier regularly; otherwise, bacteria can easily grow.
B
好的，谢谢提醒。
hǎo de，xièxie tíxǐng。
Okay, thanks for the tip.
Dialogue 2
A
你看这天气预报，湿度指数很高啊。
nǐ kàn zhè tiānqì yùbào，shīdù zhǐshù hěn gāo a。
Look at this weather forecast, the humidity index is very high.
B
是啊，难怪这么闷热。
shì a，nànguài zhème mènrè。
Yes, no wonder it's so muggy.
A
这种天气，最好少出门，出门也注意防暑降温。
zhè zhǒng tiānqì，zuì hǎo shǎo chūmén，chūmén yě zhùyì fángshǔ jiàngwēn。
In this kind of weather, it's best to stay indoors. If you do go out, pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling down.
B
好的，我会注意的。
hǎo de，wǒ huì zhùyì de。
Okay, I'll be careful.
A
出门记得带伞，万一下雨了也方便。
chūmén jìde dài sǎn，wàn yī xià yǔ le yě fāngbiàn。
Remember to bring an umbrella in case it rains.