Bringing Welcome Food/Gift
An existing resident brings a small welcoming gift or food item to the new neighbors' door and introduces themselves.
一位老住户带着小份的欢迎礼物或食物到新邻居家门口，并介绍自己。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
neighborhood
The area around your home where people live close to each other, like a community of neighbors.
你家周围人们互相靠近居住的区域，就像邻居社区一样。
welcome
A friendly greeting to make someone feel at home when they arrive somewhere new.
一种友好的问候，让到达新地方的人感到宾至如归。
homemade
Something made at home, often by hand, like food prepared in your kitchen.
在家制作的东西，通常手工制作，比如在厨房准备的食物。
lovely
A polite way to say something is very nice or kind, used to express appreciation.
一种礼貌的方式来说某事非常好或善良，用于表达欣赏。
husband
The man a woman is married to; used in introductions to family members.
一个女人结婚的男人；用于向家庭成员介绍。
settling in
The process of getting comfortable and organized in a new place, like after moving.
在新地方变得舒适并井井有条的过程，比如搬家之后。
unpack
To open boxes and take out items, usually after moving to a new home.
打开箱子取出物品，通常在搬到新家后。
hesitate
To feel unsure or reluctant about doing something; 'don't hesitate' means ask freely.
对做某事感到不确定或不情愿；“不要犹豫”意思是自由提问。
appreciate
To feel grateful for someone's help or kindness; a polite way to say thank you.
对某人的帮助或善良感到感激；一种礼貌的说谢谢的方式。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hi there! I'm Brian from down the street, number 12. Welcome to the neighborhood!
This is a friendly introduction when meeting someone new. Use it to say who you are, where you live, and greet them warmly. 'Down the street' means nearby on the same road.
这是遇到新人的友好介绍。用来介绍你是谁、你住在哪里，并温馨地问候他们。'Down the street' 意思是同一道路上的附近。
Oh, Brian, how lovely of you! Thank you so much!
A polite response to a kind gesture, like receiving a gift. 'How lovely of you' expresses surprise and gratitude; useful for small talk to show appreciation.
对善意举动的一种礼貌回应，比如收到礼物。'How lovely of you' 表达了惊讶和感激；在闲聊中用来表示欣赏很有用。
It's great to meet you both too.
A reciprocal greeting after an introduction. 'Both' refers to two people; 'too' means also. Use this to respond positively in social meetings.
介绍后的互惠问候。'Both' 指两个人；'too' 意思是也。用这个在社交场合积极回应。
How are you settling in?
A question to ask about someone's adjustment to a new place. It's a common small talk topic after someone moves; shows interest in their experience.
这是一个询问某人适应新地方的提问。在某人搬家后，这是常见的闲聊话题；显示对他们经历的兴趣。
We're getting there! Still a few boxes to unpack, but we're making progress.
This answers a question about moving. 'Getting there' means improving slowly; 'making progress' shows positive update. Useful for casual updates on ongoing tasks.
这回答了关于搬家的问题。「Getting there」表示缓慢改善；「making progress」显示积极更新。适用于对进行中任务的随意更新。
If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to ask.
An offer of help. 'Don't hesitate' encourages them to ask without worry; 'anything at all' means any kind of help. Common in neighborly conversations to build friendliness.
一种帮助的提议。“不要犹豫”鼓励他们无忧无虑地询问；“任何事”意味着任何类型的帮助。在邻里对话中常见，用于建立友好关系。
That's so kind of you, Brian. We really appreciate it.
Expressing thanks for an offer. 'So kind of you' compliments the person's niceness; 'appreciate it' is a sincere way to say thank you. Use in response to helpful gestures.
表达对提议的感谢。'So kind of you' 赞美了这个人的善良；'appreciate it' 是真诚的感谢方式。在回应有帮助的举动时使用。
We'll definitely take you up on that offer!
Agreeing to accept help. 'Take you up on that' is an idiom meaning to accept an invitation or offer; 'definitely' adds certainty. Polite way to say yes to future help.
同意接受帮助。'Take you up on that'是一个习语，意思是接受邀请或提议；'definitely'增加了确定性。礼貌地对未来的帮助说“是”的方式。