Initial Pet Introduction
You're walking your pet and encounter a neighbor you haven't spoken to much. You introduce your pet and hear about theirs.
你正带着宠物散步，遇到一位不太熟的邻居。你介绍自己的宠物，并了解他们的宠物。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
adorable
Means very cute and lovable, often used to describe pets or babies. Use it to give a compliment in casual conversations.
意思是非常可爱和讨人喜欢，通常用来描述宠物或婴儿。在随意对话中用它来表达赞美。
shy
Describes someone or an animal that feels nervous or timid around strangers. Common when talking about pet behavior.
描述某人或动物在陌生人周围感到紧张或胆怯。常用于谈论宠物行为。
warm up
A phrasal verb meaning to become more relaxed or friendly over time. Useful for reassuring others about shy pets.
一个短语动词，意思是随着时间推移变得更放松或友好。有助于安慰他人关于害羞宠物的担忧。
napping
The act of taking a short sleep during the day. Often used for pets that sleep a lot, like cats.
白天小睡的行为。通常用于睡眠多的宠物，如猫。
recommendations
Suggestions for good options, like places or products. Helpful when offering advice to neighbors about local services.
对好选项的建议，例如地点或产品。在向邻居提供当地服务建议时很有帮助。
vet
Short for veterinarian, a doctor who treats animals. Essential word for pet owners discussing health care.
兽医（veterinarian）的缩写，一名治疗动物的医生。宠物主人讨论医疗保健时必备的词汇。
grooming
The process of cleaning, brushing, and caring for a pet's fur or coat. Practical for talking about pet maintenance.
清洁、刷毛和照顾宠物毛发或被毛的过程。适用于谈论宠物维护。
pick your brain
An informal idiom meaning to ask for someone's advice or ideas because they know more about a topic. Use it casually when seeking tips.
一个非正式的习语，意思是向某人寻求建议或想法，因为他们对某个主题了解更多。在寻求提示时随意使用它。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
What a beautiful dog.
This is an exclamation to compliment something attractive. It's useful for starting friendly conversations by noticing and praising a pet; note the structure 'What a + adjective + noun' for emphasis.
这是一个用来赞美吸引人事物 的感叹句。它有助于通过注意并赞美宠物来开启友好的对话；请注意“What a + 形容词 + 名词”的结构，用于强调。
He's still a bit shy around new people.
Describes a pet's behavior using 'a bit' to soften the statement, meaning slightly shy. Great for sharing about animals in social settings; 'around' indicates in the presence of.
使用 'a bit' 来缓和陈述，描述宠物的行为，意思是略微害羞。在社交场合分享动物信息很棒；'around' 表示在……的面前。
Don't worry, he'll warm up.
A reassuring phrase using the phrasal verb 'warm up' in future tense. Use it to comfort others about shy pets; it's polite and shows empathy in neighborly talks.
一个使用短语动词 'warm up' 的安慰短语，采用将来时。用于安慰他人关于害羞的宠物；它礼貌，并在邻里谈话中显示同理心。
Nice to finally meet you!
A warm greeting for first-time meetings, with 'finally' adding a friendly touch. Essential for introductions; the structure is 'Nice to + verb + you' for polite expressions.
用于首次见面的温暖问候语，'finally'增添了友好的触感。介绍时必不可少；结构为'Nice to + 动词 + you'，用于礼貌表达。
If you ever need recommendations for a good vet, just let me know.
Offers help conditionally with 'if you ever need' for politeness. Useful for building neighborly relationships; 'just let me know' is a casual way to invite questions.
以“如果你需要”为条件提供帮助，以示礼貌。有助于建立邻里关系；“随时告诉我”是一种随意邀请提问的方式。
That's really helpful, thanks!
Expresses gratitude for advice, using 'that's' as a contraction for 'that is'. Common in conversations to show appreciation; combine with 'thanks' for everyday politeness.
表达对建议的感激，使用 'that's' 作为 'that is' 的缩写。在对话中常见，用于表示欣赏；与 'thanks' 结合以示日常礼貌。
I'll have to pick your brain about those.
Informal way to ask for advice using the idiom 'pick your brain'. Practical for seeking tips on pets; 'have to' suggests it's necessary and eager.
使用习语‘pick your brain’非正式地请求建议的方式。适用于寻求宠物提示；‘have to’暗示必要且热切。
See you around!
A casual goodbye meaning we'll meet again soon, often used with neighbors. Short and friendly; no specific grammar, but it's a common idiom for informal partings.
一种随意道别，意思是我们很快会再见，常用于邻居。简短而友好；没有特定语法，但它是非正式道别的常见习语。