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Discussing Game Preferences and Options

讨论游戏偏好和选择

The friend inquires about the types of games that will be played. The initiator suggests a few examples, asks about the friend's preferences or experience with board games, and discusses potential game options to ensure a good fit for everyone.

朋友询问将要玩的游戏类型。发起人举例说明,询问朋友对桌游的偏好或经验,并讨论潜在的游戏选择,以确保适合每个人。

对话

聆听并跟进对话

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John (Male)
Hey Sarah, I'm planning a board game night this Friday. Would you be interested in joining?
嘿,莎拉,我这周五想组织个桌游之夜。你有兴趣参加吗?
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Sarah (Female)
Oh, that sounds fun! What kind of games are you thinking of playing? I'm not super experienced with board games.
哦,听起来很有趣!你们打算玩什么类型的游戏?我对桌游不是很在行。
3
John (Male)
No worries at all! We usually have a mix. I was thinking of starting with something light, like Pictionary or Codenames, maybe even Betrayal at House on the Hill if people are up for something a bit more involved later. What kind of games do you usually enjoy?
完全没关系!我们通常会玩各种游戏。我在想先玩些轻松的,比如《你画我猜》或者《行动代号》,如果大家之后想玩些更复杂的,也许可以玩《山中小屋》。你通常喜欢玩什么类型的游戏呢?
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Sarah (Female)
Hmm, I'm pretty good with party games, and I'm open to trying new things. I've heard of Codenames, it sounds interesting. Are there any games that are easier to pick up for beginners?
嗯,我挺擅长派对游戏的,而且我也乐于尝试新事物。我听说过《行动代号》,听起来很有趣。有没有什么游戏是新手更容易上手的?
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John (Male)
Definitely! Codenames is great for beginners, and Pictionary is always a hit. We also have Exploding Kittens, which is super easy and quick. We're also going to have Michael and Emily there, and they're both pretty patient with teaching new games.
当然有!《行动代号》对新手来说很棒,《你画我猜》也总是很受欢迎。我们还有《爆炸猫》,那个超级简单快捷。迈克尔和艾米丽也会来,他们俩教新游戏都很有耐心。
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Sarah (Female)
That's reassuring! I'd be happy to try Codenames, and Exploding Kittens sounds hilarious. So it's a small group then, with you, Michael, Emily, and me?
这让我放心多了!我很乐意试试《行动代号》,《爆炸猫》听起来也很有趣。那也就是说,是你们、迈克尔、艾米丽和我,一个小组吗?
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John (Male)
Yep, just us four for now, which is a perfect number for most of these games. If you have any favorites, let me know, and I can see if we have them or can get them!
是的,目前就我们四个,这个人数对大多数游戏来说都很完美。如果你有什么特别喜欢的,告诉我,我看看我们有没有或者能不能弄到!
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Sarah (Female)
Sounds good! I'm pretty excited. I'll trust your judgment on the game choices. What time were you thinking?
听起来不错!我相当期待。游戏选择方面我相信你的判断。你打算定在几点呢?

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

board game

A game played on a board with pieces or cards, like Monopoly or Scrabble. It's a fun way to spend time with friends.

一种在棋盘上使用棋子或卡片玩的游戏,比如 Monopoly 或 Scrabble。它是与朋友一起度过时光的有趣方式。

interested

Feeling curious or wanting to do something. Use it when asking if someone wants to join an activity, like 'Are you interested in the party?'

感到好奇或想要做某事。在询问某人是否想加入一项活动时使用,例如“你对派对感兴趣吗?”

experienced

Having knowledge or skill from doing something before. For example, 'I'm not experienced with cooking' means you're new to it.

通过之前做某事而获得的知识或技能。例如,'我没有烹饪经验'意味着你是新手。

mix

A combination of different things. In this context, 'a mix of games' means various types to suit everyone.

不同事物的组合。在这个语境中,'a mix of games' 意味着适合每个人的各种类型。

light

Simple and easy, not too serious or complicated. 'A light game' is fun and quick for beginners.

简单易懂,不太严肃或复杂。'轻快的游戏'对初学者来说有趣且快速。

involved

Requiring more effort or time. 'More involved' means a game that's deeper or takes longer to learn.

需要更多努力或时间。'More involved' 意味着一个更深奥或学习时间更长的游戏。

beginners

People who are new to something. Use it to describe easy options, like 'games for beginners'.

对某事新手的人。用于描述简单选项,比如“初学者游戏”。

reassuring

Making someone feel less worried or more confident. 'That's reassuring' means it helps you feel better about a situation.

使某人感到不那么担心或更有信心。'那很令人安心'意味着它帮助你对情况感觉更好。

hilarious

Very funny and causing laughter. Describe something amusing, like 'The movie was hilarious!'

非常有趣并引起笑声。描述有趣的事物,例如 '这部电影太爆笑了!'

judgment

The ability to make good decisions. 'Trust your judgment' means you believe in someone's choices.

做出良好决定的能力。'相信你的判断'意味着你相信某人的选择。

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

Would you be interested in joining?

This is a polite way to invite someone to an event. It uses 'would' for a conditional question, making it soft and not pushy. Useful for social invitations.

这是邀请某人参加活动的一种礼貌方式。它使用 'would' 来构成条件疑问句,使其温和而不强求。适用于社交邀请。

What kind of games are you thinking of playing?

Asks for details about plans. 'What kind of' specifies type, and 'thinking of' means considering. Great for clarifying preferences in conversations.

询问计划的细节。'What kind of' 指定类型,'thinking of' 意味着考虑。在对话中澄清偏好很棒。

No worries at all!

Reassures someone not to feel bad about something. It's a casual idiom meaning 'don't worry.' Use it to comfort friends when they express doubt.

安慰某人不要为某事感到难过。这是一个随意的习语,意思是‘别担心’。当朋友表达疑虑时,用它来安慰他们。

I'm open to trying new things.

Shows willingness to experience something unfamiliar. 'Open to' means receptive, and it's positive for building relationships. Common in discussions about hobbies.

显示出愿意体验不熟悉事物的意愿。“Open to”意为 receptive,是建立关系积极的。在讨论爱好时常见。

Are there any games that are easier to pick up for beginners?

Inquires about simple options. 'Pick up' is an idiom for learning quickly. This sentence uses a relative clause 'that are' to describe the games; useful for asking about accessibility.

询问简单的选项。'Pick up' 是快速学习的习语。这个句子使用关系从句 'that are' 来描述游戏;对于询问可访问性很有用。

That's reassuring!

Expresses relief or comfort. It's a response to positive information. Short and natural for everyday talks, showing agreement or appreciation.

表达安心或舒适。这是针对积极信息的回应。简短自然,适合日常对话,显示同意或欣赏。

I'd be happy to try Codenames.

States enthusiasm for trying something. 'I'd be happy to' is a polite way to agree, using 'would' for hypothetical willingness. Good for accepting invitations.

表达了对尝试某事的热情。'I'd be happy to' 是礼貌的同意方式,使用 'would' 表示假设性的意愿。适合接受邀请。

What time were you thinking?

Asks about schedule details. 'Were you thinking' is past continuous for polite inquiry into plans. Essential for coordinating events.

询问日程细节。'Were you thinking' 是过去进行时,用于礼貌地询问计划。对协调事件至关重要。