Discussing Activity Options
One friend proposes an activity, but the other might suggest an alternative or express a preference for a different casual plan, leading to a brief discussion of options.
一位朋友提议了一项活动，但另一位朋友可能会提出替代方案或表达对不同休闲计划的偏好，从而引发对选项的简短讨论。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
free
Means available or not busy, often used when asking about someone's schedule. For example, 'Are you free this weekend?'
意思是可用或不忙碌，通常用于询问某人的日程安排。例如，'这个周末你有空吗？'
checking out
An informal way to say visiting or looking at something new or interesting, like a place or event.
一种非正式的说法，表示参观或查看新奇或有趣的事物，比如一个地方或事件。
art exhibit
A display of artwork in a gallery or museum, common for cultural activities in cities.
在画廊或博物馆中展示艺术作品，在城市文化活动中很常见。
outdoorsy
Describes activities or people who enjoy being outside, like hiking or walking in nature.
描述喜欢在户外活动的活动或人，例如徒步旅行或在自然中散步。
open to
Means willing to consider or accept an idea or suggestion from someone else.
意味着愿意考虑或接受他人的想法或建议。
combine
To mix or join two or more things together, useful when suggesting a plan that includes multiple activities.
将两个或更多东西混合或连接在一起，在建议包括多个活动的计划时很有用。
grab
Informal for quickly getting or eating something, like 'grab lunch' meaning to eat a quick meal.
非正式的，用于快速获取或吃某物，比如 'grab lunch' 意思是吃一顿快速的餐。
brunch
A meal between breakfast and lunch, popular on weekends for casual social plans.
早餐和午餐之间的一餐，周末流行用于休闲社交计划。
leaning towards
Means preferring or tending to choose one option over others, often used in decision-making.
意思是更喜欢或倾向于选择一个选项而不是其他选项，通常用于决策过程中。
looking forward to
Expresses excitement or anticipation about a future event, a polite way to end a planning conversation.
表达对未来事件的兴奋或期待，是结束规划对话的礼貌方式。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Michael, free for a chat about weekend plans?
This is a casual way to start a conversation about availability. Use it to check if someone can talk and introduce the topic. 'Free for' is an informal phrase for 'available to'.
这是一个随意开始关于可用性对话的方式。用它来检查某人是否能说话并引入话题。'Free for' 是 'available to' 的非正式表达。
An art exhibit sounds interesting, but honestly, I was kind of hoping for something a bit more outdoorsy.
This sentence politely disagrees and suggests an alternative. 'But honestly' adds a personal touch, and 'kind of hoping for' softens the preference. Useful for expressing preferences without offending.
这个句子礼貌地表示不同意并建议一个替代方案。'But honestly' 添加了个人触感，而 'kind of hoping for' 缓和了偏好。有助于在不冒犯的情况下表达偏好。
Oh, a walk in the park could be nice too! I'm open to that.
Shows agreement with an alternative idea. 'Could be nice' is a tentative way to agree, and 'open to' means flexible. Great for keeping discussions positive when compromising.
表示同意另一种想法。'could be nice' 是谨慎的同意方式，'open to' 意味着灵活。非常适合在妥协时保持讨论积极。
Or, how about we combine a bit of both?
Suggests a compromise by merging ideas. 'How about' is a common way to propose something, and 'combine a bit of both' uses simple present tense for suggestions. Ideal for collaborative planning.
通过融合想法来建议妥协。「How about」是提出建议的常见方式，「combine a bit of both」使用简单现在时来表示建议。适合协作规划。
We could go for a walk in Central Park and then grab some brunch afterwards.
Outlines a sequence of activities using 'could' for suggestions and 'and then' for order. 'Grab some brunch' is casual. This pattern helps describe step-by-step plans clearly.
概述了使用 'could' 表示建议和 'and then' 表示顺序的一系列活动。'Grab some brunch' 是随意的。这种模式有助于清晰地描述逐步计划。
That's a fantastic idea, Michael! A walk and brunch sounds perfect.
Expresses strong agreement enthusiastically. 'Sounds perfect' uses sensory verb 'sounds' for opinions on ideas. Use this to confirm plans positively and build rapport.
热情地表达强烈的同意。'Sounds perfect' 使用感官动词 'sounds' 来表示对想法的意见。用这个来积极确认计划并建立 rapport。
How does Saturday morning sound for you? Say, around 10 AM, we meet at the entrance to the park?
Proposes a specific time and place using questions for agreement. 'How does... sound?' seeks confirmation politely, and 'say, around' suggests flexibility. Essential for finalizing details.
使用问题提出具体时间和地点以寻求同意。'怎么样？'礼貌地寻求确认，'比如，...左右'暗示灵活性。对于最终确定细节至关重要。
Saturday at 10 AM works perfectly for me. Alright, so Central Park walk and brunch it is!
Confirms the plan and summarizes it. 'Works for me' means it fits the schedule, and 'it is!' is an idiomatic way to finalize. Use this to wrap up agreements smoothly.
确认计划并总结它。'对我来说合适'意味着符合日程安排，而'就这样吧！'是一种习语方式来敲定。用这个来顺利结束协议。