Initial Sign-Up Meeting
Attending the first community garden meeting to learn about the project, sign up, and understand general rules and expectations.
参加首次社区花园会议，了解项目、报名并理解一般规则和期望。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
coordinating
Managing or organizing activities for a group, like leading a project. In this dialogue, Sarah is coordinating the garden, meaning she handles the planning and rules.
管理或组织一个群体的活动，比如领导一个项目。在这个对话中，Sarah 正在协调花园，这意味着她负责规划和规则。
plot
A small piece of land assigned for growing plants in a garden. It's practical for community gardens where people get their own space to plant.
花园中分配用于种植植物的一小块土地。对于社区花园来说很实用，人们可以在那里拥有自己的种植空间。
sign-up sheet
A paper or form where people write their names to join an event or activity. Use it when registering for groups or clubs to show interest.
一张纸或表格，人们在上面写下名字以加入事件或活动。在注册团体或俱乐部时使用，以表示兴趣。
annual fee
A payment made once a year for ongoing services, like membership costs. Here, it's for garden water and tools, common in community projects.
为持续服务每年支付一次的费用，例如会员费用。这里是为花园用水和工具，社区项目中常见。
crops
Plants grown for food or use, like vegetables or fruits. In gardening, it refers to what you plant in your plot.
为食物或使用而种植的植物，如蔬菜或水果。在园艺中，它指的是你在你的地块中种植的东西。
invasive plants
Plants that grow too quickly and can harm other plants or the environment. Avoid them in shared gardens to keep things balanced.
生长过快并可能危害其他植物或环境的植物。在共享花园中避免它们，以保持平衡。
composting
The process of turning food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil. It's eco-friendly and useful for sustainable gardening.
将食物残渣和庭院废物转化为富含营养的土壤的过程。它环保且对可持续园艺有用。
watering schedule
A plan that tells when and how often to water plants. It helps coordinate group efforts in a community garden to save water.
一个告知何时以及多久浇水一次植物的计划。它有助于协调社区花园中群体的努力，以节约水资源。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hi everyone, thanks for coming to our first community garden meeting!
This is a polite group greeting and expression of thanks at the start of a meeting. It's useful for welcoming people in informal gatherings; notice the use of 'thanks for coming' to show appreciation.
这是一个在会议开始时使用的礼貌群体问候和感谢表达。它在非正式聚会中欢迎人们很有用；注意使用 'thanks for coming' 来表达欣赏。
What's the process for signing up?
A question asking about the steps to join something. Great for meetings or events; it uses 'what's the process' to seek clear instructions, common in practical situations like classes or clubs.
一个询问加入某事步骤的问题。适合会议或活动；它使用“what's the process”来寻求明确指示，在课堂或俱乐部等实际情况下很常见。
We have a sign-up sheet here, and we'll also go over the general rules and expectations.
Explaining available resources and next steps. Useful for organizing groups; 'go over' means to review or discuss, and it connects ideas with 'and' for smooth flow.
解释可用资源和下一步。用于组织团体很有用；'go over' 意思是回顾或讨论，用 'and' 连接想法以实现流畅流程。
Are there any specific crops we're encouraged to grow, or is it pretty much open?
Asking about recommendations or restrictions. Practical for advice-seeking; it uses a yes/no question with 'or' for alternatives, and 'pretty much' softens the language to sound casual.
询问推荐或限制。适合寻求建议；它使用是/否问题加上“or”来表示备选方案，“pretty much”使语言柔和，听起来随意。
It's pretty open, Emily. We just ask that you avoid invasive plants and maintain your plot regularly.
Giving flexible rules with conditions. Helpful in instructions; 'just ask that' politely requests actions, and the subjunctive 'that you avoid' expresses a general rule.
提供带条件的灵活规则。在指示中有帮助；'just ask that' 礼貌地请求行动，而虚拟语气 'that you avoid' 表达一般规则。
Okay, so first sign up, then rules, then plot assignments. Got it.
Summarizing steps and confirming understanding. Use this to repeat info clearly; 'got it' is informal slang for 'I understand,' perfect for conversations to show you're following along.
总结步骤并确认理解。使用这个来清晰重复信息；'got it' 是 '我理解' 的非正式俚语，非常适合在对话中显示你正在跟上。
You can bring your own, John, but we'll also have some shared tools like shovels and watering cans available for everyone.
Offering options with examples. Useful for explaining choices; 'you can' shows permission, and 'like' introduces examples, making it conversational and helpful in group settings.
提供带有示例的选项。有助于解释选择；'you can' 表示许可，'like' 引入示例，使其对话式并在群体环境中很有帮助。
Just be sure to clean them after use. Let's start with the sign-up sheet circulating now.
Giving a reminder and suggesting action. Practical for rules and transitions; 'just be sure to' emphasizes importance politely, and 'let's start' invites group participation.
给出提醒并建议行动。适用于规则和过渡；“just be sure to”礼貌地强调重要性，“let's start”邀请群体参与。