Help With a Sentence Hi Everybody, I came across this sentence on http://justlearnchinese.com/ : 当车门被紧紧关上时候,她盼望的目光还停留在远处站台的入口。 I was wondering if anybody could explain the use of "还停留在" here? I think I understand the meaning, but it's the grammar involved that confuses me. Thanks! -Josh

Best Way to Ask for More Water? Hi Everybody, If I'm at a restaurant and want a refill on water, what is the best way to ask? Does 麻烦你加一点水 work? How about 劳驾给我倒杯水？ Is there a better way to say it? 谢谢！ -Josh

Wondering about the use of 的 in a particular sentence... Hi Everyone, I encountered this sentence today and I was trying to understand how 的 is used here. I think it's a 是...的 sentence pattern with the 是 omitted, but I just wanted to confirm. 废物再生利用对减少垃圾处理的费用有利。 My understanding is that it is the same as 废物再生(是）利用对减少垃圾处理的费用有利 , with 是 omitted. The 是。。。的 pattern here is emphasizing the manner in which recycling manages costs favorably. That manner is "利用对减少垃圾", or by using it to reduce garbage. Am I correct here? Thanks for all your help!!! Josh