Exploring the Cause & Impact
The friend elaborates on the specific details of the disappointment (e.g., why they didn't get the job, how it affects their plans). The comforter asks open-ended questions to understand better and shows empathy for the impact.
朋友详细说明失望的具体原因（例如，为什么没有得到这份工作，这对他们的计划有什么影响）。安慰者提出开放性问题以更好地理解，并对所产生的影响表示同情。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
down
Feeling sad or depressed. In the dialogue, 'you sound a bit down' means you seem unhappy. Use it to check on a friend's mood, like 'Are you feeling down today?'
感到伤心或沮丧。在对话中，'你听起来有点低落'的意思是你看起来不高兴。用它来关心朋友的心情，比如'你今天感觉低落吗？'
shot
A chance or opportunity. 'I had a good shot' means I thought I had a strong chance. It's casual and common in job or competition contexts, like 'You have a good shot at winning.'
一种机会或可能性。'I had a good shot' 意思是我认为我有很大的机会。这是随意且在工作或竞争环境中常见的用法，比如 'You have a good shot at winning.' 可以翻译为 '你有很好的获胜机会。'
niche
A specific area or market segment. 'Specific niche' refers to a specialized field. Useful in business talks, like 'This product fits our niche market.'
特定的领域或市场细分。'特定利基'指的是专业领域。在商业讨论中有用，例如'此产品适合我们的利基市场。'
frustrating
Causing annoyance or irritation. 'How frustrating that must feel' shows empathy for disappointment. Say it to comfort someone, like 'That's really frustrating!'
引起烦恼或恼怒。'那一定很令人沮丧'显示了对失望的共情。说它来安慰某人，比如'那真的很令人沮丧！'
poured your heart into
Put a lot of effort and emotion into something. It means working hard with passion. Use it for dedication, like 'I poured my heart into this project.'
将大量努力和情感投入到某事中。它意味着充满激情地努力工作。用于表示奉献，比如‘我把心血都倾注在这个项目中。’
wrench
An idiom 'throw a wrench in' means to cause problems or disrupt plans. 'It throws a huge wrench in them' shows how something ruins plans. Common in casual English for setbacks.
习语 'throw a wrench in' 意思是制造问题或破坏计划。'It throws a huge wrench in them' 展示了某事如何毁掉计划。在随意英语中常用于挫折。
overwhelmed
Feeling unable to cope due to too much stress or emotion. 'Feel overwhelmed' is used to validate strong feelings. Say 'I feel overwhelmed by work' to express it.
由于过多的压力或情绪而感到无法应对的感觉。“感到不知所措”用于肯定强烈的感情。说“我被工作搞得不知所措”来表达它。
roadblock
An obstacle that stops progress. 'Hit a roadblock' means facing a barrier to goals. Useful for challenges, like 'This issue is a roadblock to our success.'
一个阻止进步的障碍。'Hit a roadblock' 意味着面对目标的障碍。有助于挑战，比如 '这个问题是我们成功的一个路障。'
upside
The positive aspect or benefit. 'See the upside' means finding the good side. Encourage with 'Look for the upside in this situation.'
积极的方面或益处。'看到积极面'意味着找到好的方面。用'在这个情况下寻找积极面'来鼓励。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey John, you sound a bit down. What's going on?
This is a casual way to start a comforting conversation by noticing someone's mood. 'Sound a bit down' uses 'sound' for how voice indicates feelings. Useful for friends; it shows care and invites sharing.
这是通过注意某人的情绪来开始安慰性对话的一种随意方式。'Sound a bit down' 使用 'sound' 来表示声音如何传达感情。对朋友有用；它显示关心并邀请分享。
Oh no, John, I'm so sorry to hear that.
An empathetic response to bad news. 'I'm so sorry to hear that' validates feelings without fixing the problem. Use it anytime someone shares disappointment to show support. Simple past tense for recent events.
对坏消息的共情回应。'听到这个我真的很抱歉' 在不解决问题的情况下肯定了感受。每次有人分享失望时，使用它来表示支持。最近事件使用简单过去时。
Do you know why they decided not to go with you?
An open-ended question to understand the situation better. 'Go with you' means choose you. Great for showing interest; it uses 'do you know' for gentle inquiry in empathetic talks.
这是一个开放式问题，用于更好地理解情况。'选择你'的意思是选择你。非常适合表现出兴趣；它使用'你知道'来进行同理心对话中的温柔询问。
I can only imagine how frustrating that must feel.
Shows empathy by acknowledging emotions. 'I can only imagine' expresses understanding without claiming to know exactly. Modal 'must' softens assumption. Use to comfort during tough times.
通过承认情绪来显示同理心。'我只能想象'表达了理解，而不声称完全了解。情态动词'must'软化了假设。在艰难时期用于安慰。
It feels like all that effort I put into preparing was for nothing.
Expresses disappointment in wasted work. 'It feels like' introduces personal feeling; 'for nothing' means without result. Common after failures; helps share emotions honestly.
表达对浪费工作的失望。“It feels like”引入个人感受；“for nothing”表示没有结果。失败后常见；有助于诚实地分享情感。
How does this affect your plans?
An open question to explore impact. 'How does... affect' asks about influence. Useful in support talks to deepen understanding; present simple for general effects.
一个探索影响的开放性问题。'How does... affect' 询问影响。在支持性对话中有助于加深理解；使用一般现在时表示一般影响。
That's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed right now.
Validates feelings to make someone feel normal. 'That's understandable' agrees with emotion; infinitive 'to feel' explains the feeling. Use to encourage during stress.
肯定感情以使某人感到正常。'这是可以理解的'同意情感；不定式'感到'解释情感。在压力时用于鼓励。
It's tough when you have a clear goal and then hit a roadblock.
Acknowledges difficulty of setbacks. 'It's tough when' uses a clause for situations; 'hit a roadblock' is an idiom for obstacles. Helpful for motivation; shows shared human experience.
承认挫折的困难。“It's tough when”使用从句描述情况；“hit a roadblock”是障碍的习语。有助于激励；展示共享的人类经验。
But this doesn't mean your efforts were wasted.
Offers positive reframing. 'Doesn't mean' contrasts negative thoughts; past 'were wasted' refers to completed actions. Use to encourage by highlighting value in efforts.
提供积极的重新框架。'Doesn't mean' 与负面想法形成对比；过去的 'were wasted' 指的是已完成的行为。使用它来鼓励，通过突出努力的价值。
It's just hard to see the upside right now.
Admits current negativity but implies hope. 'It's hard to' expresses difficulty; 'see the upside' means find positives. Casual for ongoing feelings; use to relate to someone's struggle.
承认当前的负面情绪，但暗示希望。'It's hard to'表达困难；'see the upside'意味着找到积极点。用于持续情感的随意表达；用于与某人的挣扎产生共鸣。