Initial Brainstorming & Preferences
Colleagues casually discuss what they're in the mood for, offering initial suggestions and stating their general food preferences (e.g., 'something light', 'Chinese food', 'not too expensive').
同事们随意讨论想吃什么，提出初步建议并表达他们的一般饮食偏好（例如，“清淡的”、“中餐”、“不要太贵”）。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
lunchtime
The time of day when people usually eat lunch, around noon. Use it to start conversations about meals, like 'It's lunchtime!'
一天中人们通常吃午餐的时间，大约在中午。用它来开始关于餐点的对话，比如“午餐时间到了！”
suggestions
Ideas or recommendations from others. In group discussions, say 'I'm open to suggestions' to show you're flexible.
来自他人的想法或推荐。在小组讨论中，说“我对建议持开放态度”来显示你的灵活性。
craving
A strong desire for a specific food. It's casual and common when expressing food preferences, like 'I'm craving pizza.'
对某种特定食物的强烈渴望。它在表达食物偏好时很随意且常见，比如 'I'm craving pizza.'
spicy
Food that has a hot or strong flavor from spices. Important for dietary preferences; say 'not too spicy' if you can't handle heat.
由于香料而具有热辣或强烈风味的食物。饮食偏好中很重要；如果你无法忍受辣度，请说“不宜太辣”。
heavy
In food context, means rich, oily, or filling, not light. Use it for preferences like 'nothing too heavy' to avoid greasy meals.
在食物语境中，指富含、油腻或饱腹感强，而不是清淡。用于表达偏好如'不要太重的'以避免油腻餐食。
specials
Special deals or menu items, often cheaper or limited. Restaurants offer 'lunch specials' for quick, affordable options.
特价优惠或菜单项目，通常更便宜或限量供应。餐厅提供“午餐特价”作为快速、经济实惠的选择。
consensus
General agreement among a group. Useful in decisions, like 'We reached a consensus' to confirm everyone's okay with the choice.
群体中的普遍共识。在决策中很有用，比如“我们达成了共识”来确认每个人都对选择满意。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey everyone, it's almost lunchtime. Any thoughts on what we should get today?
This is a friendly way to start a group discussion about lunch. 'Any thoughts' invites opinions casually. Useful for initiating plans with colleagues; the question uses 'should' for suggestions.
这是友好地开启关于午餐的群体讨论的方式。「Any thoughts」随意地邀请意见。有助于与同事启动计划；问题使用「should」来表示建议。
I'm open to suggestions.
Means you're flexible and willing to hear ideas. It's a polite, common phrase in group settings to show openness. No complex grammar, just simple present tense for stating preferences.
这意味着你很灵活，愿意听取想法。这是群体环境中显示开放性的礼貌、常见短语。没有复杂的语法，只是用简单现在时陈述偏好。
I'm actually craving Chinese food. Does that sound good to anyone?
Expresses a strong want for specific food and checks group interest. 'Actually' adds emphasis; the question uses 'sound good' idiomatically. Great for sharing and polling preferences.
表达了对特定食物的强烈渴望，并询问群组兴趣。「Actually」添加了强调；问题使用了「sound good」的习语表达。非常适合分享和投票偏好。
As long as it's not too spicy.
A conditional preference meaning 'provided that' it's mild. 'As long as' clause is useful for stating requirements. Helps accommodate dietary needs in conversations.
一种条件偏好，意为“只要”它不辣。“As long as”从句有助于陈述要求。有助于在对话中适应饮食需求。
What about Golden Wok? Their lunch specials are pretty good and they have a lot of options.
Suggests a specific place with reasons. 'What about' introduces ideas; 'pretty good' means fairly nice. Useful for recommending restaurants and highlighting variety.
建议一个具体的地方并给出理由。'What about' 用于引入想法；'pretty good' 意思是相当不错。用于推荐餐厅并强调多样性。
Sounds like a plan.
Agrees with a decision casually. It's an idiomatic expression to confirm plans. Simple structure, perfect for wrapping up discussions positively.
随意同意一个决定。这是确认计划的习语表达。结构简单，完美用于积极结束讨论。
Seems like Golden Wok is the consensus. I'll take orders in five minutes.
States group agreement and next steps. 'Seems like' softens the statement; future tense 'I'll take' shows action. Useful for finalizing group orders.
表达了群组共识和下一步行动。「Seems like」柔化了陈述；将来时「I'll take」显示行动。有助于最终确定群组订单。