Coordinating Tasks During an Event

活动中协调任务

Volunteers are working together on a task, discussing who does what, asking for help, or delegating responsibilities.

志愿者们在某项任务上协作，讨论分工，请求帮助或分配职责。

对话

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Volunteer 1 (Male)

Okay, team, we need to sort these donated clothes. Should we divide them by gender first, or by type?

好的，各位，我们需要整理这些捐赠的衣物。我们应该先按性别分类，还是按类型分类？

Volunteer 2 (Female)

I think sorting by gender first makes more sense. It's a quicker initial pass. Then we can go into jackets, shirts, pants, etc.

我认为先按性别分类比较合理。这样 initial pass 会更快。然后我们再细分夹克、衬衫、裤子等。

Volunteer 3 (Male)

Good call. So, John, can you take the men's clothing section? Sarah, maybe you can handle the women's?

好主意。那约翰，你能负责男装区吗？莎拉，你来处理女装怎么样？

Volunteer 4 (Female)

Sure, I can do that. Do we have enough bins for each category once we start sub-sorting?

当然，我可以。我们开始细分的时候，每个类别有足够的箱子吗？

Volunteer 1 (Male)

That's a good point, Emma. I'll grab some more from the storage room if we're short. Ava, would you mind helping me with that in a minute?

艾玛，这提得很好。如果不够的话，我会从储藏室多拿一些。艾娃，你介意一会儿帮我一下吗？

Volunteer 2 (Female)

Not at all, I'm happy to help. Just let me finish this first pile here.

没问题，我很高兴帮忙。让我先处理完这堆。

Volunteer 3 (Male)

And remember, if anything looks damaged or stained, put it in the separate 'don't keep' pile over there.

记住，如果有什么看起来损坏或弄脏了，把它放在那边单独的“不要保留”堆里。

Volunteer 4 (Female)

Got it. So, just to confirm, gender first, then type, and watch out for damaged items. Sounds good!

明白了。所以，确认一下，先按性别，再按类型，并留意损坏的物品。听起来不错！

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

sort

To organize items into groups based on certain features, like size or color. In volunteering, it's useful for arranging donations efficiently.

根据某些特征，如大小或颜色，将物品组织成组。在志愿服务中，它有助于高效地整理捐赠物品。

divide

To separate things into parts or categories. Use it when planning how to split tasks or items, such as 'divide the work by team members.'

将事物分成部分或类别。在规划如何拆分任务或物品时使用，例如 '按团队成员划分工作。'

gender

Refers to male or female categories. In this context, it's used for sorting clothes to make distribution easier in community events.

指男性或女性类别。在此上下文中，用于分类衣物，以方便社区活动中衣物的分发。

handle

To deal with or manage something. Commonly used when assigning responsibilities, like 'Can you handle this task?' in group work.

处理或管理某事。在分配责任时常用，例如在小组工作中说“你能处理这个任务吗？”。

bins

Containers like boxes or baskets for storing or organizing items. Practical in volunteering for keeping categories separate and tidy.

像盒子或篮子一样的容器，用于存储或组织物品。在志愿服务中实用，可保持类别分开且整洁。

damaged

Broken or harmed in some way. In volunteering, check for damaged items to decide if they can be kept or discarded.

以某种方式破损或受损。在志愿服务中，检查损坏的物品以决定是否保留或丢弃。

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

Should we divide them by gender first, or by type?

This is a question using 'should we' to suggest options and seek agreement. It's useful for coordinating tasks in teams, helping learners practice polite decision-making in group settings.

这是一个使用 'should we' 来建议选项并寻求同意的问题。它在团队协调任务时很有用，帮助学习者在群体环境中练习礼貌的决策。

I think sorting by gender first makes more sense.

Uses 'I think... makes more sense' to give an opinion politely. Great for intermediate learners to express preferences during planning, with 'makes more sense' showing logical reasoning.

使用‘I think... makes more sense’来礼貌地表达意见。非常适合中级学习者在规划时表达偏好，其中‘makes more sense’显示逻辑推理。

Good call. So, John, can you take the men's clothing section?

'Good call' means 'good idea' or 'smart suggestion.' This sentence delegates tasks using 'can you take' for assigning roles. Useful in volunteering to agree and assign responsibilities smoothly.

'Good call' 意思是“好主意”或“聪明建议”。这个句子使用 'can you take' 来委派任务并分配角色。在志愿活动中用于同意并顺利分配责任很有用。

Do we have enough bins for each category once we start sub-sorting?

A question checking resources with 'do we have enough' and 'once we start' for future actions. Helps learners ask about preparation in team coordination, focusing on practical needs.

一个使用“我们有足够的吗”和“一旦我们开始”来检查资源的提问。帮助学习者在团队协调中询问准备情况，关注实际需求。

Would you mind helping me with that in a minute?

'Would you mind' is a polite way to request help. 'In a minute' means soon. This is essential for asking assistance without pressure, common in collaborative activities like volunteering.

“Would you mind”是礼貌地请求帮助的方式。“In a minute”意思是很快。这是请求帮助时避免施压的必需表达，在志愿活动等协作活动中很常见。

Not at all, I'm happy to help.

'Not at all' politely means 'no problem.' This response shows willingness to assist. Useful for intermediate learners to reply positively to requests, building teamwork language.

“Not at all”礼貌地意味着“没问题”。这个回应显示出乐于助人的意愿。对于中级学习者来说，用于对请求做出积极回复，有助于构建团队合作语言。

So, just to confirm, gender first, then type, and watch out for damaged items.

'Just to confirm' summarizes to ensure understanding. Uses 'watch out for' meaning 'be careful about.' Ideal for recapping instructions in group work, reinforcing clarity and caution.

‘Just to confirm’ 是总结以确保理解。使用 ‘watch out for’ 意思是 ‘小心’。适合在小组工作中回顾指令，强化清晰和谨慎。