Discussing Long-Term Vision and Ideal Role
The conversation shifts to broader, more abstract career aspirations, such as an ideal industry, desired work-life balance, or the kind of impact they wish to make. Peers might fantasize about their 'dream job' or long-term career trajectory without immediate constraints.
对话转向更广泛、更抽象的职业抱负，例如理想的行业、期望的工作与生活平衡，或者他们希望产生的影响。同伴们可能会畅想他们的“梦想工作”或长期职业发展轨迹，而不受即时限制。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
fantasize
To fantasize means to imagine something exciting or unrealistic, often as a way to escape from reality. In the dialogue, Sarah uses it to talk about dreaming about her ideal job. You can say, 'I fantasize about traveling the world.'
幻想意味着想象一些令人兴奋或不现实的事情，通常作为逃避现实的一种方式。在对话中，Sarah 用它来谈论梦想她的理想工作。你可以说，'我幻想环游世界。'
stuck
Feeling stuck means being unable to progress or move forward in a situation, like in your job or life. Michael says he feels stuck when thinking about his career. It's common to say, 'I'm feeling stuck in my current role.'
感到卡住意味着在某种情况下无法进步或前进，比如在工作或生活中。迈克尔说他想到职业生涯时感到卡住。人们常说：‘我在当前角色中感到卡住。’
envision
To envision means to imagine or picture something in your mind as a future possibility. Sarah envisions a job in sustainable design. Use it for future goals: 'I envision myself running my own business.'
设想意味着在脑海中将某事想象或描绘成未来的可能性。Sarah 设想一份可持续设计的工作。用于未来的目标：'我设想自己经营自己的生意。'
tangible
Tangible means something real and concrete that you can see or touch, not abstract. Sarah wants tangible impact from her work. For example, 'I need tangible results, not just promises.'
有形的意味着真实而具体的、你可以看见或触摸的东西，而不是抽象的。Sarah希望她的工作产生有形的影响。例如，“我需要有形的成果，而不仅仅是承诺。”
non-negotiable
Non-negotiable means something that cannot be changed or discussed; it's a must. Sarah says good work-life balance is non-negotiable. Say, 'My salary is non-negotiable in this offer.'
Non-negotiable 意味着不能改变或讨论的事物；这是必须的。Sarah 说良好的工作生活平衡是不可谈判的。说：‘在这个报价中，我的薪水是不可谈判的。’
fulfilling
Fulfilling means giving a sense of satisfaction and achievement. Michael says Sarah's job sounds fulfilling. Use it for rewarding experiences: 'Teaching is a fulfilling career.'
Fulfilling 意味着给人带来满足感和成就感。Michael 说 Sarah 的工作听起来很充实。用它来描述有回报的经历：‘教学是一份充实的职业。’
draws you in
Draws you in means attracts or interests you strongly. Michael asks if the environmental aspect draws Sarah in. It's like, 'What draws you in about this city?'
“Draws you in”意思是强烈吸引或让你感兴趣。Michael问环境方面是否吸引Sarah。就像，“这个城市什么吸引你？”
eco-friendly
Eco-friendly means good for the environment and not harmful to it. Sarah wants to design eco-friendly public spaces. Common in discussions about sustainability: 'I buy eco-friendly products.'
环保的意味着对环境有益且不有害。Sarah 想要设计环保的公共空间。在可持续性讨论中常见：'我购买环保产品。'
big leap
A big leap means a major change or risk, like jumping to a new level. Sarah calls changing careers a big leap. Say, 'Moving abroad is a big leap for me.'
重大飞跃意味着重大的变化或风险，就像跳到一个新水平。Sarah 将改变职业称为重大飞跃。说，‘移居国外对我来说是一个重大飞跃。’
long-term vision
Long-term vision means a clear plan or idea for the future over many years. Michael praises Sarah's long-term vision. Useful for career talks: 'What's your long-term vision for your career?'
长期愿景是指跨越多年未来的清晰计划或想法。迈克尔赞扬了莎拉的长期愿景。在职业讨论中很有用：“你对职业的长期愿景是什么？”
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
You know, sometimes I fantasize about my dream job.
This sentence starts a casual conversation about aspirations. 'You know' is a filler to make talk informal. 'Fantasize about' expresses imagining ideals. Useful for sharing dreams with friends: it invites response and shows vulnerability.
这个句子开启了一场关于抱负的随意对话。'You know' 是一种填充词，用于使谈话更随意。'Fantasize about' 表达了对理想的想象。有助于与朋友分享梦想：它邀请回应并展示脆弱性。
Tell me about it!
This is an enthusiastic way to ask for more details, meaning 'I want to hear more!' It's idiomatic and shows interest. Use it in informal chats to encourage someone to elaborate on their story.
这是一个热情地询问更多细节的方式，意思是“我想听更多！”这是个习语，表现出兴趣。在非正式聊天中使用它来鼓励某人详细讲述他们的故事。
What does your ideal role look like?
This question asks for a description of someone's perfect job. 'Look like' means 'what is it like.' Great for career discussions; it uses present tense to describe a hypothetical future.
这个问题要求描述某人完美的职位。'Look like' 意思是 '是什么样的'。非常适合职业讨论；使用现在时来描述假设的未来。
I envision something in sustainable design or urban planning.
Here, 'envision' is used with 'something' to describe a future idea. It's a professional way to talk about goals. The structure 'I + verb + something in [field]' is useful for stating career interests.
在这里，'envision' 与 'something' 一起使用，用于描述未来的想法。这是谈论目标的专业方式。结构 'I + 动词 + something in [领域]' 有助于陈述职业兴趣。
A good work-life balance is non-negotiable.
This emphasizes a firm requirement using 'is + adjective + noun' structure. 'Non-negotiable' adds strength. Use this in job interviews or talks to state priorities clearly without room for debate.
这强调了一个坚定的要求，使用‘is + 形容词 + 名词’结构。‘Non-negotiable’增添了力度。在求职面试或谈话中使用此句，以清晰地陈述优先事项，而不留辩论余地。
That sounds very fulfilling.
'That sounds' expresses an opinion about something described. 'Fulfilling' means satisfying. This is a supportive response in conversations; it shows empathy and positivity toward someone's goals.
“That sounds”表示对所描述事物的意见。“Fulfilling”意为令人满足的。这是在对话中的支持性回应；它显示了对某人目标的共鸣和积极态度。
That's the dream.
This phrase means 'that's my ultimate goal or fantasy.' It's casual and emphatic, often ending a description. Use it to wrap up talking about ideals, like after describing your perfect life.
这个短语的意思是‘那就是我的终极目标或幻想’。它随意且强调，常用于结束描述。用它来总结谈论理想，比如在描述完美生活之后。
How do you see yourself getting there?
This asks about the path to achieve a goal. 'See yourself + verb-ing' imagines future actions. Useful in motivational talks; it focuses on practical steps toward long-term visions.
这是在询问实现目标的路径。'See yourself + 动词-ing' 想象未来的行动。在励志演讲中很有用；它关注通往长期愿景的实际步骤。
It feels like a big leap, but it's exciting to think about.
This contrasts challenges ('feels like a big leap') with positives ('exciting to think about') using 'but.' It shows balanced emotions. Good for discussing career changes; helps express mixed feelings.
这用'but'将挑战（'感觉像是一个巨大的飞跃'）与积极方面（'想想还是很令人兴奋'）进行对比。它展示了平衡的情感。适合讨论职业变动；有助于表达混合情感。
It's great you have such a clear long-term vision.
This compliments someone using 'It's + adjective + that/you + clause.' It encourages by praising clarity. Use in peer conversations to build rapport and motivate about future plans.
这使用 'It's + 形容词 + that/you + 从句' 来赞美某人。它通过赞美清晰度来鼓励。在同伴对话中使用，以建立融洽关系并激励未来的计划。