Providing Event Details and Logistics
The initiator provides specific details about the game night, including the date, time, location, who else is invited or confirmed to attend, and practical information like whether food/drinks will be provided or if it's potluck.
发起人提供桌游之夜的具体细节，包括日期、时间、地点、其他受邀或已确认参加的人员，以及食物/饮料是否提供或是否是百乐餐等实用信息。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
free
Available and not busy; use this when asking if someone can join an event, like 'Are you free this weekend?'
可用且不忙；用于询问某人是否能参加活动，例如 '你这个周末有空吗？'
potentially
Possibly or maybe; it's a polite way to show interest without committing right away, common in casual invitations.
可能或者也许；这是表达兴趣而不立即承诺的一种礼貌方式，在非正式邀请中很常见。
kick things off
To start an event or activity; an informal expression used to describe beginning something fun like a party.
启动一个事件或活动；一个非正式表达，用于描述像派对这样有趣事情的开始。
chill
Relaxed and easygoing; describe games or activities that are not too competitive or intense.
放松且随和；描述不那么竞争激烈或紧张的游戏或活动。
hit
Something very popular or successful; use it for games or events that everyone enjoys, like 'This game is always a hit!'
非常受欢迎或成功的事物；用于大家喜爱的游戏或活动，例如‘这个游戏总是很热门！’
potluck
A shared meal where each person brings food to contribute; common in social gatherings to make it easy and fun.
共享餐食，每个人带来食物贡献；在社交聚会中常见，以使之简单有趣。
whip up
To prepare or make something quickly and easily; often used for food, like 'I'll whip up some cookies.'
快速且轻松地准备或制作某物；常用于食物，例如“我来快速准备些饼干。”
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey Emily, I was wondering if you're free for a board game night this Saturday?
This is a polite invitation using 'I was wondering if' to soften the request; useful for suggesting plans without pressure. The present continuous 'you're free' asks about availability.
这是一个礼貌的邀请，使用 'I was wondering if' 来缓和请求；用于在不施压的情况下建议计划。现在进行时 'you're free' 询问可用性。
Oh, potentially! What time were you thinking, and where?
A positive but non-committal response; 'potentially' means maybe, and 'were you thinking' politely asks for details. Great for showing interest while seeking more info.
一个积极但不承诺的回应；'potentially' 意思是也许，'were you thinking' 礼貌地询问细节。非常适合表现出兴趣的同时寻求更多信息。
Around 7 PM at my place. We're planning to kick things off then.
Provides event logistics clearly; 'around' means approximately, and 'kick things off' is an idiom for starting. Use this to give practical details like time and location.
清晰提供活动后勤；'around' 意为大约，'kick things off' 是开始的习语。使用此来提供时间和地点等实用细节。
Sounds good! What kind of games are we talking about?
Expresses approval and asks for specifics; 'sounds good' is casual agreement, and 'are we talking about' inquires about type. Helpful for clarifying event content.
表达赞同并询问具体细节；'sounds good'是随意同意，'are we talking about'询问类型。有助于澄清活动内容。
Should I bring anything, like snacks or drinks?
Offers to contribute; the modal 'should' politely asks for advice. Use this in invitations to show thoughtfulness about what to provide.
提供贡献；情态动词 'should' 礼貌地寻求建议。在邀请中使用此句以显示对提供什么的体贴。
Good question! I'll have some basic snacks and drinks, but we're doing a potluck for anything extra.
Answers helpfully and explains arrangements; 'good question' acknowledges the ask positively. Explains potluck setup, useful for organizing shared events.
有帮助地回答并解释安排；‘好问题’积极承认提问。解释potluck设置，对组织共享事件很有用。
Perfect, I can probably whip up some brownies then. I'll let you know for sure by tomorrow evening if I can make it.
Confirms contribution and follow-up; 'whip up' means make quickly, and 'let you know for sure' promises a decision. Use to respond to potluck invites and buy time.
确认贡献并跟进；'whip up'意为快速制作，'let you know for sure'承诺做出决定。用于回复potluck邀请并争取时间。