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Suggesting a First Date

提议第一次约会

One person is asking the other out for the first time, suggesting a place or activity and trying to find a suitable time.

一方首次邀请另一方约会,提议约会地点或活动,并尝试确定合适的时间。

对话

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1
Liam (Male)
Hey Sarah, I was wondering if you’d be free to grab coffee sometime next week? There's a new place downtown I've been meaning to check out.
嘿,莎拉,我想问你下周有没有空找个时间喝杯咖啡?市中心有家新开的咖啡店我一直想去看看。
2
Sarah (Female)
Oh, that sounds nice, Liam! A new coffee spot, huh? I'm usually free after 5 PM on weekdays. What day were you thinking?
哦,听起来不错,利亚姆!新开的咖啡店,是吗?我平时工作日晚上5点以后都有空。你打算哪天呢?
3
Liam (Male)
How about Wednesday evening? Say, around 6 PM? That would give us enough time to relax without rushing.
周三晚上怎么样?比如说,晚上6点左右?这样我们就有足够的时间放松,不用赶时间。
4
Sarah (Female)
Wednesday at 6 PM works perfectly for me. Is it that place near the old cinema, 'Bean & Brew'?
周三晚上6点对我来说正好。是老电影院附近那个地方吗,叫'Bean & Brew'?
5
Liam (Male)
Exactly! You got it. They have some really unique pastries too, I hear. So, it's a date then?
没错!你猜对了。我听说他们还有一些非常独特的糕点。那么,就这么定了?
6
Sarah (Female)
Sounds great! Looking forward to it, Liam. Send me the exact address closer to the time, just in case.
太好了!期待与你见面,利亚姆。到时候把具体地址发给我,以防万一。
7
Liam (Male)
Will do! See you Wednesday.
好的!周三见。

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

grab

In 'grab coffee', it means to quickly get or have something casual, like a drink. It's informal and common for suggesting a simple meetup.

在 'grab coffee' 中,它的意思是快速获取或享用一些随意的东西,比如一杯饮料。这是非正式的,常用于建议简单的见面。

free

Means available or not busy. Use it when checking someone's schedule, like 'Are you free on Friday?'

意思是可用或不忙。在查询某人日程时使用,例如'你周五有空吗?'

weekdays

Refers to Monday through Friday, the work days. Opposite of weekends. Useful for planning around work schedules.

指周一至周五的工作日。与周末相对。用于围绕工作日程进行规划。

relax

To rest and feel calm, without stress. In dates, it means taking time to enjoy without hurry.

休息并感到平静,没有压力。在约会中,这意味着花时间享受而不匆忙。

pastries

Sweet or savory baked goods like croissants or muffins. Common in cafes; mention them to sound interested in food.

甜的或咸的烘焙食品,如羊角面包或松饼。在咖啡馆很常见;提到它们来表现出对食物的兴趣。

date

Here, it means a planned romantic outing, not the fruit. 'It's a date' confirms agreement casually.

在这里,它指的是预先计划的浪漫外出,而不是水果。'It's a date' 是随意地确认同意。

looking forward to

Means excited about something in the future. Use it to show enthusiasm, like 'I'm looking forward to the movie.'

意味着对未来某事感到兴奋。用来表达热情,比如“我期待看这部电影。”

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

I was wondering if you’d be free to grab coffee sometime next week?

This is a polite way to ask someone out. 'I was wondering' softens the request; 'sometime' makes it flexible. Useful for first invitations to avoid pressure.

这是礼貌地约人出去的一种方式。'I was wondering' 使请求柔和;'sometime' 使其灵活。有助于首次邀请以避免压力。

I'm usually free after 5 PM on weekdays.

Shares availability clearly. 'Usually' shows a general pattern; great for negotiating times without committing to specifics right away.

清楚地分享可用性。“通常”显示一般模式;非常适合在不立即承诺具体时间的情况下谈判时间。

How about Wednesday evening? Say, around 6 PM?

Suggests a specific time politely. 'How about' asks for opinion; 'say, around' offers flexibility. Ideal for proposing plans in conversations.

礼貌地建议具体时间。“How about”询问意见;“say, around”提供灵活性。在对话中提出计划的理想方式。

That would give us enough time to relax without rushing.

Explains the reason for the time choice. 'Would give' is conditional for suggestions; helps show thoughtfulness in planning dates.

解释了选择时间的原因。'Would give' 是用于建议的条件式;有助于显示在规划约会时的体贴。

It's a date then?

Confirms the plan casually and flirtatiously. 'Then' wraps up the agreement; a fun, common phrase to end date arrangements.

随意而调情地确认计划。'Then' 总结了约定;结束约会安排的趣味、常见短语。

Looking forward to it, Liam. Send me the exact address closer to the time, just in case.

Shows excitement and practicality. 'Just in case' adds caution; useful for finalizing details while keeping a positive tone.

显示出兴奋和实用性。'以防万一'增添了谨慎;有助于在保持积极语气的同时敲定细节。

Will do! See you Wednesday.

Agrees and says goodbye briefly. 'Will do' means 'I will'; short and friendly for ending chats. Perfect for casual confirmations.

同意并简短告别。'Will do' 意思是 '我会做的';简短友好,用于结束聊天。适合随意确认。