Addressing Community Concerns about a Project
Representatives from an organization meet with local community members to discuss potential concerns or negative impacts of an environmental project and seek common ground or solutions.
组织代表与当地社区成员会面，讨论环保项目可能引起的担忧或负面影响，并寻求共识或解决方案。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
wetland
A wetland is a piece of land covered with shallow water, like marshes or swamps, important for the environment. Use it when talking about nature conservation projects.
湿地是一片覆盖着浅水的土地，如沼泽或湿地，对环境很重要。在谈论自然保护项目时使用它。
restoration
Restoration means repairing or returning something to its original good condition. It's useful in discussions about fixing damaged environments, like 'river restoration'.
恢复意味着修复或将某物恢复到其原始良好状态。它在讨论修复受损环境时很有用，比如“河流恢复”。
concerns
Concerns are worries or problems that people have. Say 'We have concerns about...' to politely express doubts in meetings or discussions.
担忧是人们拥有的担心或问题。在会议或讨论中礼貌地表达疑虑时，说'我们对...有担忧'。
disruption
Disruption means something that interrupts normal activities, like noise or traffic changes. Use it in contexts like 'minimize disruption' during construction talks.
中断指的是打断正常活动的事物，比如噪音或交通变化。在建筑讨论中使用它，比如 'minimize disruption'。
mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are small flying insects that bite people and can spread diseases. Common in environmental talks about water projects, as they breed in wet areas.
蚊子是小型飞行昆虫，会叮咬人类并传播疾病。在关于水项目的环境讨论中常见，因为它们在潮湿地区繁殖。
ecological
Ecological relates to the relationships between living things and their environment. Use 'ecological experts' when discussing nature-based solutions.
生态学指活物与其环境之间的关系。在讨论基于自然的解决方案时，使用‘生态专家’。
predators
Predators are animals that hunt and eat other animals. In this context, it's about natural enemies like birds or fish controlling pests.
捕食者是捕猎并吃掉其他动物的动物。在这个上下文中，它是关于像鸟类或鱼类这样的天敌控制害虫。
timeline
A timeline is a schedule showing when things will happen. Ask about 'the timeline' in project meetings to understand duration and phases.
时间线是一个显示事情何时会发生的日程表。在项目会议中询问“时间线”以了解持续时间和阶段。
reassuring
Reassuring means making someone feel less worried or more confident. Say 'It's reassuring to hear...' to show relief in conversations.
Reassuring 意味着让某人感到不那么担心或更有信心。在对话中说‘It's reassuring to hear...’来表示宽慰。
invaluable
Invaluable means extremely useful or important, more valuable than can be measured. Use it to thank someone, like 'Your input is invaluable' in feedback sessions.
Invaluable 意思是极其有用或重要，比能衡量的价值还要高。用于感谢某人，比如在反馈会议中说 '你的输入是无价的'。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
This polite sentence shows gratitude for someone's effort. Use it at the start of meetings to build rapport. Grammar: 'Taking the time' is a gerund phrase acting as the object of 'appreciate'.
这个礼貌的句子表达了对某人努力的感激。在会议开始时使用它来建立融洽关系。语法：“Taking the time”是动名词短语，充当“appreciate”的宾语。
We've got some serious concerns about the potential impact.
This expresses worries clearly but politely. Useful for raising issues in discussions. 'Got some' is informal for 'have some'; 'potential impact' means possible effects.
这清楚但礼貌地表达了担忧。在讨论中提出问题很有用。'Got some'是非正式的'have some'；'potential impact'意味着可能的效应。
We understand those concerns are valid.
This acknowledges others' worries as reasonable, helping to de-escalate talks. Use in responses to show empathy. 'Are valid' means they are acceptable or true.
这承认他人的担忧是合理的，有助于缓和对话。在回应中使用以显示同理心。'Are valid' 意味着它们是可以接受的或真实的。
Perhaps we can walk through those now?
This suggests reviewing details together. 'Walk through' is an idiom meaning to explain step by step. Use it to propose actions in meetings.
这暗示一起审视细节。「Walk through」是一个习语，意思是逐步解释。在会议中用它来提出行动。
That's a very good point.
This agrees with someone's idea positively. Useful to show respect in debates. It's a common polite response before offering solutions.
这对某人的想法表示积极同意。在辩论中用于显示尊重。这是在提供解决方案之前的一种常见礼貌回应。
We're committed to keeping the community informed every step of the way.
This promises ongoing communication. 'Committed to' means dedicated to doing something. Use in project updates to build trust; 'every step of the way' emphasizes throughout the process.
这承诺持续沟通。'Committed to' 意味着致力于做某事。在项目更新中使用以建立信任；'every step of the way' 强调整个过程。
It's reassuring to hear you've considered these aspects.
This expresses relief after getting answers. Useful at the end of discussions. 'Reassuring' means comforting; structure shows cause and effect with 'to hear'.
这表达了在得到回答后的宽慰。适用于讨论结束时。'Reassuring' 意为安慰；结构通过 'to hear' 显示因果关系。
Your input is invaluable.
This thanks someone by saying their opinion is very important. Use to end meetings positively. 'Input' means contributions or feedback; 'invaluable' stresses high value.
这通过说某人的意见非常重要来表达感谢。在会议结束时积极使用。'Input' 意为贡献或反馈；'invaluable' 强调其高价值。