Creating a Chore Chart/Schedule
Roommates work together to create a tangible chore chart or schedule, assigning specific tasks to individuals on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
室友们共同制定一个具体的家务清单或时间表，每周或每两周将特定任务分配给个人。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
chore
A chore is a regular task, like cleaning or washing, that needs to be done around the house. It's useful for talking about household responsibilities.
家务是指像清洁或洗涤这样的常规任务，需要在家周围完成。它在谈论家庭责任时很有用。
chart
A chart is a visual list or diagram that shows information, like a schedule of tasks. In this context, it's a chore chart to organize duties.
图表是一种视觉列表或图解，用于显示信息，比如任务时间表。在这种情况下，它是一个家务图表，用于组织职责。
tidy
Tidy means clean and organized. Use it when describing a neat living space, like 'Keep the apartment tidy.'
Tidy 意思是干净且有条理。用于描述整洁的居住空间，例如 '保持公寓整洁。'
assign
To assign means to give a task or responsibility to someone. It's common in group settings, like 'assign tasks to roommates.'
分配意味着将任务或责任交给某人。这在群体环境中很常见，比如'分配任务给室友'。
rotating
Rotating means taking turns in a cycle. A rotating schedule ensures fairness by changing who does what over time.
Rotating 意味着在循环中轮流进行。轮换时间表通过随时间改变谁做什么来确保公平。
vacuuming
Vacuuming is the act of using a vacuum cleaner to clean floors and remove dust. It's a common household chore.
吸尘是指使用吸尘器清洁地板并去除灰尘的行为。这是一项常见的家务劳动。
bi-weekly
Bi-weekly means every two weeks. Use it for schedules, like 'bi-weekly cleaning' to space out tasks.
Bi-weekly 意思是每两周。用它来安排日程，比如 '双周清洁' 来间隔任务。
crucial
Crucial means very important or essential. Say 'It's crucial to do dishes daily' to emphasize necessity.
Crucial 意思是非常重要或必不可少的。说“每天洗碗是至关重要的”来强调必要性。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey everyone, so about keeping the apartment tidy, I was thinking we should finally set up that chore chart we talked about. What do you guys think?
This sentence introduces a topic and suggests an idea while asking for opinions. It's useful for starting group discussions. Notice 'What do you guys think?' is a casual way to seek agreement.
这个句子引入了一个话题并建议了一个想法，同时征求意见。它有助于启动小组讨论。请注意“What do you guys think?”是一种随意的征求同意的方式。
Sounds good to me. It definitely feels like some things are getting missed.
This shows agreement and explains a problem. 'Sounds good to me' is a common phrase for approval. 'Definitely' adds emphasis, useful in conversations about improvements.
这显示了同意并解释了一个问题。'Sounds good to me' 是表示赞同的常见短语。'Definitely' 添加了强调，在关于改进的对话中很有用。
Yeah, I'm on board. Sometimes I'm not sure whose turn it is to do what.
'I'm on board' means I agree and support the idea. The second part expresses confusion about responsibilities, helpful for clarifying roles in shared situations.
“I'm on board”意味着我同意并支持这个想法。第二部分表达了对责任的困惑，有助于在共享情境中澄清角色。
We should probably list out all the main tasks first.
This suggests a logical next step using 'should' for advice. 'List out' means to write down in detail, practical for planning meetings.
这暗示了一个使用 'should' 给出建议的逻辑下一步。'List out' 意味着详细写下来，对于规划会议很实用。
Don't forget kitchen duties: wiping down counters, doing dishes, and probably a weekly fridge clean-out.
This reminds others of tasks and lists them with examples. Colons introduce lists, and 'don't forget' is a polite way to ensure nothing is overlooked.
这提醒他人任务，并用例子列出它们。冒号引入列表，而‘不要忘记’是一种礼貌的方式，确保没有遗漏。
Should we assign tasks weekly or bi-weekly? Or split some daily and some weekly?
This asks for preferences on scheduling using questions. 'Or' offers options, and words like 'weekly' and 'bi-weekly' help discuss time frames.
这使用问题询问调度偏好。'或者'提供选项，像'每周'和'每两周'这样的词有助于讨论时间框架。
I think daily for dishes is crucial, and then maybe bi-weekly for bathroom and vacuuming to spread out the bigger chores.
This proposes a plan with reasons. 'Crucial' shows importance, and 'to spread out' explains the benefit, useful for negotiating fair divisions.
这提出了一个带有理由的计划。'Crucial' 显示重要性，'to spread out' 解释了益处，有助于谈判公平分工。
Sounds like a plan. This should definitely help us keep things much cleaner.
This confirms agreement and predicts a positive outcome. 'Sounds like a plan' is idiomatic for finalizing ideas, common in casual planning.
这确认了协议并预测了积极的结果。「Sounds like a plan」是一个习语，用于最终确定想法，在随意规划中很常见。