Suggesting a Specific Activity

提议具体活动

After confirming availability, one friend suggests a particular casual activity, like a brunch, a park walk, or a museum visit, and explains why they think it's a good idea.

确认有空后，一位朋友提议一项特定的休闲活动，例如早午餐、公园散步或参观博物馆，并解释为什么认为这是个好主意。

对话

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Sarah (Female)

Hey Michael, are you free this weekend? I was thinking of doing something chill.

嘿，迈克尔，你这个周末有空吗？我寻思着可以做些轻松的事情。

Michael (Male)

Yeah, I'm pretty open! What did you have in mind?

是啊，我挺有空的！你有什么想法？

Sarah (Female)

Great! How about we go for a walk in the park on Saturday morning? The weather's supposed to be really nice, and it would be good to get some fresh air.

太好了！我们周六早上一起去公园散步怎么样？天气预报说会很好，呼吸一下新鲜空气也不错。

Michael (Male)

That sounds perfect! I could definitely use some fresh air. Which park were you thinking of?

听起来很不错！我确实需要呼吸一下新鲜空气。你想到哪个公园？

Sarah (Female)

I was thinking the big one downtown, by the river. We could even grab some coffee afterwards.

我想到市中心河边那个大公园。之后我们甚至可以去喝杯咖啡。

Michael (Male)

Right, that's a lovely park. Coffee sounds good too. What time were you thinking of meeting?

对，那个公园很不错。咖啡听起来也很好。你打算几点见面？

Sarah (Female)

Around 10 AM? That way it's not too early, and we'll still have plenty of time for the rest of the day.

上午10点左右？这样既不会太早，我们一天中也还有充足的时间。

Michael (Male)

10 AM works for me. So, Saturday, 10 AM, at the park entrance by the river. Sounds like a plan!

上午10点对我来说没问题。那么，周六上午10点，在河边的公园入口处。听起来是个不错的计划！

Sarah (Female)

Awesome! Looking forward to it.

太棒了！期待中。

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

chill

Means relaxed or low-key, not too exciting or formal. Use it when suggesting casual activities, like 'Let's do something chill this weekend.'

意思是放松的或低调的，不太兴奋或正式。用于建议休闲活动时，比如‘这个周末我们来点chill的吧。’

open

Here, it means available or free in your schedule. Common in planning: 'I'm open on Saturday.'

这里，它的意思是你的日程中可用或空闲。在规划中常见：'我周六有空。'

have in mind

Means thinking of or planning something specific. Useful for asking about ideas: 'What do you have in mind?'

意味着思考或计划某件具体的事情。有助于询问想法：'你心里想着什么？'

go for a walk

Means to take a leisurely stroll. A common phrase for suggesting outdoor relaxation: 'Let's go for a walk.'

意思是悠闲地散步。建议户外放松的常见短语：'我们去散步吧。'

fresh air

Refers to clean, outdoor air that feels refreshing. Often used to explain why going outside is good: 'I need some fresh air.'

指干净的、户外的空气，让人感到清新。通常用来解释为什么去外面好：「我需要一些新鲜空气。」

grab

Informal way to say quickly get or eat something. Like 'grab a coffee' for a casual meet-up.

非正式说法，表示快速获取或吃喝某物。比如‘抓杯咖啡’用于随意见面。

afterwards

Means after that time or event. Useful for adding to plans: 'Let's eat afterwards.'

意味着在那段时间或事件之后。有助于添加到计划中：“我们之后吃吧。”

works for me

Means it's convenient or suitable for me. A polite way to agree: 'That time works for me.'

意思是它对我方便或合适。一种礼貌的同意方式：'那个时间对我合适。'

sounds like a plan

Means it seems like a good idea, confirming agreement. Ends conversations positively: 'Sounds like a plan!'

意思是这似乎是个好主意，确认同意。以积极方式结束对话：'Sounds like a plan!'

looking forward to it

Expresses excitement about a future event. A friendly way to end: 'I'm looking forward to it.'

表达对未来事件的兴奋。友好结束方式：'我很期待。'

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

Hey Michael, are you free this weekend? I was thinking of doing something chill.

This is a casual way to start planning. 'Are you free' asks about availability; 'I was thinking of' suggests an idea softly. Useful for initiating weekend plans.

这是开始计划的一种随意方式。'你有空吗' 是询问可用性；'我想着' 是柔和地建议一个想法。有助于启动周末计划。

Yeah, I'm pretty open! What did you have in mind?

'Pretty open' means quite available. 'What did you have in mind?' politely asks for suggestions. Great for responding when free and curious about ideas.

“Pretty open”意思是相当可用。“What did you have in mind?”是礼貌地询问建议。在空闲且对想法好奇时回应很棒。

How about we go for a walk in the park on Saturday morning?

'How about' introduces a suggestion. The structure proposes an activity with time and place. Ideal for offering specific plans.

“How about”引入一个建议。该结构提出一个带有时间和地点的活动。适合提供具体的计划。

The weather's supposed to be really nice, and it would be good to get some fresh air.

'Supposed to be' means expected to be. This sentence gives a reason for the plan using 'and' to connect ideas. Explains why an activity is appealing.

“Supposed to be”意思是“expected to be”。这个句子使用“and”来连接想法，为计划提供理由。解释了为什么一个活动有吸引力。

That sounds perfect! I could definitely use some fresh air.

'Sounds perfect' shows strong agreement. 'Could definitely use' means would benefit from. Useful for enthusiastic responses and personal reasons.

“Sounds perfect”表示强烈的同意。“Could definitely use”意思是会从中受益。对热情的回应和个人原因很有用。

We could even grab some coffee afterwards.

'Could even' suggests an optional addition. 'Afterwards' means after the main activity. Adds flexibility to plans.

'Could even' 暗示一个可选的补充。'Afterwards' 意味着主要活动之后。为计划增添灵活性。

What time were you thinking of meeting?

This asks for a specific time using 'were you thinking of' for a gentle inquiry. Essential for confirming details in planning.

这使用‘were you thinking of’温柔地询问具体时间。在规划中确认细节时必不可少。

Around 10 AM? That way it's not too early, and we'll still have plenty of time for the rest of the day.

'Around' means approximately. 'That way' explains the benefit. Connects time suggestion with reasons using 'and'. Helps negotiate convenient times.

'Around' 意思是大约。'That way' 解释好处。使用 'and' 连接时间建议和原因。帮助谈判方便的时间。

10 AM works for me. So, Saturday, 10 AM, at the park entrance by the river. Sounds like a plan!

'Works for me' agrees. Summarizes details for clarity. 'Sounds like a plan' confirms. Perfect for finalizing arrangements.

‘Works for me’表示同意。总结细节以求清晰。‘Sounds like a plan’确认。完美适合最终确定安排。

Awesome! Looking forward to it.

'Awesome' expresses excitement. 'Looking forward to it' shows anticipation. A positive way to end the conversation.

“Awesome”表达兴奋。“Looking forward to it”显示期待。一种积极结束对话的方式。