Material Selection and Sourcing
Choosing specific materials like flooring, paint colors, fixtures, and appliances, and discussing sourcing options and costs with the contractor or supplier.
选择地板、油漆颜色、固定装置和电器等具体材料，并与承包商或供应商讨论采购方案和成本。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
engineered wood
A type of flooring made from layers of wood for stability and warmth, often used in kitchens as an alternative to real hardwood.
一种由多层木材制成的地板类型，用于稳定性和温暖，常用于厨房作为真正硬木的替代品。
tiles
Thin squares or rectangles, usually ceramic, used to cover floors or walls; they are durable and easy to clean, common in bathrooms.
薄的方形或矩形，通常是陶瓷的，用于覆盖地板或墙壁；它们耐用且易于清洁，在浴室中很常见。
fixtures
Fixed items in a home like faucets, lights, or showerheads that are installed and not easily moved; in renovations, they add style and function.
家中安装的固定物品，如水龙头、灯具或淋浴喷头，这些物品不易移动；在装修中，它们增添风格和功能。
swatches
Small samples of paint, fabric, or material to test colors or textures before buying; useful for matching items in home design.
购买前测试颜色或纹理的油漆、织物或材料的少量样本；用于家居设计中匹配物品很有用。
sourcing
The process of finding and obtaining materials or products from suppliers; in renovations, it involves comparing options for cost and quality.
从供应商处寻找并获取材料或产品的过程；在翻新中，它涉及比较成本和质量的选项。
quote
An estimated price for materials or services; contractors provide quotes to help plan budgets during home improvements.
材料或服务的估价；承包商提供报价以帮助在房屋改进期间规划预算。
cost breakdown
A detailed list showing how total costs are divided, like materials, labor, and installation; it helps understand expenses clearly.
一个详细列表，显示总成本如何分为材料、劳动力、安装等；它有助于清楚地理解费用。
leaning towards
To prefer or incline towards a choice without fully deciding; it's a casual way to express tentative preferences in discussions.
在不完全决定的情况下偏好或倾向于一个选择；这是讨论中表达临时偏好的随意方式。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
What are you leaning towards for the flooring in the kitchen, for instance?
This question asks for someone's preference using 'leaning towards' (preferring) and 'for instance' (as an example). It's useful in discussions to seek opinions politely; the structure is a wh-question for specifics.
这个问题使用 'leaning towards'（倾向于、偏向）和 'for instance'（例如）来询问某人的偏好。在讨论中用于礼貌地征求意见很有用；结构是用于具体细节的 wh-question。
We've decided on the engineered wood for its warmth.
This states a decision with 'decided on' (chose) and explains the reason using 'for its warmth' (because of). Useful for sharing choices in planning; note the present perfect 'we've decided' for recent actions.
这表明了一个决定，使用 'decided on'（选择）并用 'for its warmth'（因为）解释原因。在规划中分享选择很有用；注意现在完成时 'we've decided' 用于最近的行动。
That can really set the tone for each room.
Here, 'set the tone' means to establish the mood or style; 'can really' adds emphasis. This phrase is practical for describing how choices like paint affect a space's feel.
这里，'set the tone' 意思是建立氛围或风格；'can really' 添加了强调。这个短语很实用，用于描述像油漆这样的选择如何影响空间的感觉。
We're thinking a light gray for the kitchen and a soft sage green for the bathroom.
This uses 'thinking' (considering) followed by a noun phrase without 'of' for ideas; it's a casual way to suggest options. Useful in creative discussions; note the parallel structure for two ideas.
这使用了 'thinking' (考虑) 后接无 'of' 的名词短语来表示想法；这是以随意方式建议选项的方法。在创意讨论中有用；注意两个想法的平行结构。
For appliances, you can definitely compare prices.
'Definitely' means certainly, and 'compare prices' is a common action in shopping. This sentence advises on options; the structure starts with 'for [topic]' to focus the discussion.
'Definitely' 意思是 certainly，'compare prices' 是购物中的常见行动。这个句子是关于选项的建议；结构以 'for [topic]' 开头，以聚焦讨论。
Can you get us a quote for both options, including installation?
This polite request uses 'can you' for asking favors, with 'including' to add details. Essential for business talks; it specifies requirements clearly to avoid misunderstandings.
这个礼貌的请求使用 'can you' 来请求帮助，用 'including' 添加细节。在商务对话中必不可少；它明确指定要求以避免误解。
I'll put together a detailed cost breakdown for all the materials we've discussed.
'Put together' means prepare or compile; future 'I'll' promises action. Useful for confirming next steps; the relative clause 'we've discussed' refers back to prior talk.
‘Put together’意思是准备或编制；将来时的‘I’ll’承诺行动。有助于确认下一步；关系从句‘we’ve discussed’指回之前的谈话。