Inviting Neighbors to a Get-Together
You are hosting a small BBQ or informal gathering in your backyard and decide to invite a few neighbors to join.
你在后院举办一个小烧烤或非正式聚会，决定邀请几位邻居参加。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
wondering
This is the present participle of 'wonder,' used here in 'I was wondering' to politely ask a question or make a suggestion without being too direct. It's a common way to soften requests in English conversations.
这是 'wonder' 的现在分词，在这里的 'I was wondering' 中用于礼貌地提出问题或建议，而不会显得过于直接。这是英语对话中软化请求的常见方式。
free
Means available or not busy. In social contexts, like 'Are you free this Saturday?', it asks if someone has no plans and can join an event.
意味着可用或不忙。在社交语境中，比如'你这个星期六有空吗？'，它询问某人是否没有计划并可以参加活动。
informal
Describes something relaxed and not formal, like casual clothes or events. Here, 'informal BBQ' means a friendly, easy-going gathering without strict rules.
描述某种轻松、不正式的事物，比如休闲服装或活动。在这里，'informal BBQ' 意思是一个友好、随意的聚会，没有严格的规则。
BBQ
Short for barbecue, a popular outdoor cooking event where food like burgers is grilled. It's often casual and social, common in Western neighborhoods during good weather.
烧烤的缩写，一种受欢迎的户外烹饪活动，在那里烤制像汉堡这样的食物。它通常休闲且社交，在天气好的时候在西方社区很常见。
hanging out
Means spending time together in a relaxed way, without a specific plan. It's used for casual social activities like chatting or relaxing with friends or neighbors.
指以放松的方式一起度过时间，没有具体的计划。它用于像聊天或与朋友或邻居放松这样的随意社交活动。
casual
Refers to something relaxed and not serious or formal. In invitations, 'keeping it casual' means no need for fancy clothes or preparations; just come as you are.
指放松、不严肃或正式的事物。在邀请中，'keeping it casual' 意味着不需要穿华丽的衣服或做准备；就以你现在的样子来吧。
catch up
Means to talk and share updates with someone you haven't seen in a while. It's useful in social invitations to show interest in reconnecting with neighbors or friends.
意思是和一段时间没见的人聊天并分享近况更新。在社交邀请中用于显示对与邻居或朋友重新联系的兴趣。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Sarah, I was wondering if you and Mike are free this Saturday afternoon?
This is a polite way to start an invitation by asking about availability. 'I was wondering' softens the question, making it less direct. Use this pattern when checking if someone can join an event; it's common in friendly neighbor talks.
这是以询问可用性来开始邀请的礼貌方式。'I was wondering' 使问题变得柔和，不那么直接。在检查某人是否能参加活动时使用这种模式；在友好的邻里闲聊中很常见。
We're actually having a small, informal BBQ in our backyard, just grilling some burgers and hanging out.
This sentence describes the event clearly and casually. 'Actually' adds a sense of revealing information naturally. It's useful for explaining plans simply; the present continuous 'having' and 'hanging out' show ongoing, relaxed activities.
这个句子清晰且随意地描述了事件。'Actually' 自然地增添了揭示信息的感觉。它有助于简单地解释计划；现在进行时 'having' 和 'hanging out' 显示了正在进行的轻松活动。
Is there anything we can bring?
A polite offer to contribute to the event, showing good manners in social situations. This question uses 'can' for possibility and is great for hosts and guests to build positive relations; it's a common phrase in invitations.
这是一种礼貌的提议，贡献于活动，展示出在社交场合中的良好礼仪。这个问题使用 'can' 表示可能性，非常适合主人和客人建立积极关系；它是邀请中常见的短语。
Oh, no need! We'll have plenty of food and drinks. Just bring yourselves!
This reassures the guest that nothing is required, keeping the event stress-free. 'No need' is idiomatic for 'not necessary,' and 'bring yourselves' is a friendly idiom meaning just come. Use it to make invitations welcoming and casual.
这会让客人放心，不需要带任何东西，从而保持活动的无压力状态。“No need”是“没有必要”的习语表达，“bring yourselves”是友好的习语，意思是只需前来。用它来使邀请变得热情而随意。
Let me just confirm with Mike, but I'm pretty sure we'd love to come.
This shows politeness by checking with others before committing. 'Confirm' means to verify, and 'pretty sure' expresses confidence softly. It's useful for group decisions in social plans; the conditional 'would' adds politeness.
这通过在承诺前与他人确认来显示礼貌。'Confirm' 意味着验证，'pretty sure' 柔和地表达自信。它在社交计划中的群体决策很有用；条件式 'would' 增加了礼貌。
Looking forward to it!
A positive closing phrase meaning excited about the future event. It's short and enthusiastic, often used to end invitations. This expression builds rapport and is versatile for any upcoming social gathering.
一个积极的结尾短语，意为对未来事件感到兴奋。它简短而热情，常用于结束邀请。此表达有助于建立 rapport，并适用于任何即将到来的社交聚会。