Choosing the Right Plants
Two or more people are at a garden center or nursery discussing what types of plants would be best suited for a specific garden plot or indoor space, considering factors like sunlight, soil, and maintenance.
两人或多人正在园艺中心或苗圃讨论哪种植物最适合特定的花园地块或室内空间，考虑阳光、土壤和维护等因素。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
overwhelmed
Feeling unable to handle something because there is too much of it, like too many choices at a store.
感觉无法处理某事，因为它太多了，比如商店里有太多选择。
sunlight
The light from the sun that plants need to grow; important for choosing plants that match a garden's light conditions.
植物生长所需的太阳光；选择与花园光照条件相匹配的植物时很重要。
well-draining
Describes soil that allows water to pass through easily, preventing roots from rotting; key for healthy plants.
描述允许水轻松通过的土壤，防止根部腐烂；健康植物的关键。
compost
Organic material like decayed leaves or food scraps added to soil to improve its quality and help plants grow.
有机物质，如腐烂的树叶或食物残渣，添加到土壤中以改善其质量并帮助植物生长。
low-maintenance
Requiring little care or work; useful when describing plants or items that don't need much attention.
需要很少的护理或工作；用于描述不需要太多注意的植物或物品。
drought-tolerant
Able to survive with little water; ideal for dry areas or busy gardeners who forget to water.
能够用少量水存活；适合干燥地区或忙碌的园艺爱好者，他们经常忘记浇水。
perennials
Plants that live for more than two years and come back each season; contrast with annuals that die after one year.
寿命超过两年的植物，每季都会重新生长；与一年后死亡的一年生植物形成对比。
pollinators
Animals like bees or butterflies that help plants reproduce by moving pollen; attracting them supports gardens and ecosystems.
像蜜蜂或蝴蝶这样的动物，通过转移花粉帮助植物繁殖；吸引它们有助于支持花园和生态系统。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm looking for some plants for a new garden bed, but I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the choices.
This sentence introduces a request for help and expresses confusion; useful for starting conversations when shopping and feeling unsure. It uses 'but' to contrast ideas.
这个句子引入了寻求帮助的请求并表达了困惑；当购物时感到不确定时，用于开始对话很有用。它使用'but'来对比想法。
To narrow it down, can you tell me a bit about the spot?
A polite way to ask for more details to make suggestions easier; 'narrow it down' means to reduce options. Great for advice-giving situations like consulting experts.
一种礼貌地询问更多细节以便更容易给出建议的方式；'narrow it down' 意思是减少选项。非常适合像咨询专家这样的提供建议的情景。
It gets direct sun for most of the day, probably six to eight hours.
Describes the amount of sunlight a location receives; useful for explaining garden conditions. 'Probably' adds uncertainty, common in casual descriptions.
描述一个位置接收到的阳光量；用于解释花园条件。'Probably' 添加了不确定性，在随意描述中常见。
Is it well-draining, or does it tend to hold water?
Asks about soil type using a choice question with 'or'; helps clarify needs. 'Tend to' means usually does something, useful for discussing habits or properties.
使用‘或’的选择性问题询问土壤类型；有助于澄清需求。‘Tend to’意思是通常做某事，有助于讨论习惯或特性。
Are you looking for something low-maintenance, or are you up for a bit more tending?
Offers options by asking preferences; 'up for' means willing to do. Ideal for recommending products based on lifestyle, with parallel structure for choices.
通过询问偏好提供选项；'up for' 意思是愿意做。适合基于生活方式推荐产品，并具有并行结构的选择。
Definitely low-maintenance if possible. I'm a busy person, so something that's relatively self-sufficient would be ideal.
Expresses strong preference and reason; 'if possible' softens the request, 'so' shows cause and effect. Useful for stating needs in busy daily life contexts.
表达强烈的偏好和理由；'if possible' 软化请求，'so' 显示因果关系。在忙碌的日常生活语境中陈述需求很有用。
I'd highly recommend looking at drought-tolerant perennials like Coneflowers, Sedum, or even some ornamental grasses.
Gives strong advice with examples; 'I'd highly recommend' is polite suggestion, 'like' introduces examples. Perfect for recommending items in sales or advice talks.
提供强有力的建议并举例；'I'd highly recommend'是礼貌的建议，'like'引入例子。在销售或建议谈话中推荐物品的完美方式。
Are they good for attracting pollinators?
Asks about a plant's benefits; simple question form. Useful when inquiring about additional advantages, like environmental help in gardening discussions.
询问植物的益处；简单问题形式。在询问额外优势时有用，例如园艺讨论中的环境帮助。