Planning Activities Based on Forecast
Two friends discuss upcoming plans (e.g., picnic, outdoor event) and check the weather forecast to decide if their plans are feasible or need adjustment.
两位朋友讨论即将进行的计划（例如野餐、户外活动），并查看天气预报以决定计划是否可行或需要调整。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
forecast
A prediction about future weather conditions, like rain or temperature. Use it when talking about expected weather: 'I checked the weather forecast.'
关于未来天气状况的预测，例如雨或温度。在谈论预期天气时使用：『我检查了天气预报。』
showers
Light rain that comes and goes, not heavy like a storm. Common in weather reports: 'There will be showers in the afternoon.'
来去无常的轻雨，不像风暴那样猛烈。在天气预报中常见：'下午会有阵雨。'
chilly
A bit cold, especially when it feels uncomfortable for light clothing. Use in casual talk: 'It's chilly outside today.'
有点冷，尤其是穿轻薄衣服时感觉不舒服。在随意聊天中使用：'今天外面有点凉。'
postpone
To delay an event or plan to a later time. Useful for changing schedules: 'Let's postpone the meeting until next week.'
将事件或计划延迟到稍晚的时间。有助于更改日程安排：“我们把会议推迟到下周吧。”
alternative
Another choice or option when the first plan doesn't work. Say it like: 'What's a good alternative to going to the park?'
当第一个计划不起作用时的另一种选择或选项。像这样说：「去公园的好的替代是什么？」
up for
An informal idiom meaning willing or ready to do something. Use in casual invitations: 'Are you up for a movie tonight?'
一个非正式的习语，意思是愿意或准备好做某事。用于随意邀请：‘今晚看电影怎么样？’
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Sarah, are we still on for the picnic on Saturday?
This is a casual way to confirm if a plan is still happening. Use 'still on for' to check future events. It's useful for friends discussing schedules.
这是确认计划是否仍将进行的一种随意方式。使用 'still on for' 来检查未来的活动。这对朋友讨论日程很有用。
I just checked the forecast, and it looks like rain.
Here, 'just checked' means recently looked at something, and 'it looks like' expresses expectation. Great for sharing weather info simply.
这里，'just checked' 意思是最近查看了某物，'it looks like' 表示预期。非常适合简单分享天气信息。
What's the chance of rain?
A direct question about probability in weather. 'Chance of' is a common phrase for percentages. Use it to get specific details from forecasts.
关于天气概率的直接问题。'Chance of' 是表示百分比的常见短语。使用它来从预报中获取具体细节。
It says 70% chance of showers in the afternoon.
This reports weather data using 'it says' for sources like apps. Includes time ('in the afternoon') and percentage for precision. Helpful in planning talks.
这使用'it says'报告天气数据，来源如应用。包括时间('下午')和百分比以提高精度。有助于规划对话。
Maybe we should postpone it, or find an indoor alternative?
Suggests options with 'maybe we should' for polite ideas, and 'or' to offer choices. Useful when adjusting plans due to weather; note the question form for discussion.
用'maybe we should'建议礼貌的想法，并用'or'提供选择。在因天气调整计划时有用；注意用于讨论的疑问形式。
How about we go to that new board game cafe instead?
'How about' introduces a suggestion politely, and 'instead' means as a replacement. This pattern is common for proposing alternatives in conversations.
“How about”礼貌地引入一个建议，“instead”表示作为替代。这是一种在对话中提出备选方案的常见模式。
I'd be up for that.
'I'd be up for' is a casual way to agree and show enthusiasm. Short for 'I would be up for.' Use it to accept invitations positively.
“I'd be up for”是一种随意的方式来表示同意并显示热情。是“I would be up for”的缩写。用于积极接受邀请。