Welcome and Introductions
Greeting neighbors upon arrival at the gathering, introducing yourself to new neighbors, and perhaps introducing familiar neighbors to each other.
到达聚会时向邻居问好，向新邻居介绍自己，或者将熟悉的邻居互相介绍。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
glad
Means happy or pleased about something. Use it to show positive feelings, like 'I'm glad you came' when welcoming someone.
意思是对某事感到高兴或满意。用于表达积极的情感，比如在欢迎某人时说“我很高兴你来了”。
make it
Means to arrive or attend an event successfully. Common in casual talk, like 'I couldn't make it to the party' if you're late or absent.
意思是成功到达或参加一个活动。在随意谈话中常见，比如如果你迟到或缺席，就说“我没赶上派对”。
grill
A device for cooking food over an open fire, like at a barbecue. In context, 'what's on the grill?' asks about the food being cooked.
一种在明火上烹饪食物的装置，比如烧烤时。在上下文中，'烤架上有什么？' 是询问正在烹饪的食物。
introduce
To present someone to another person for the first time. Useful for social situations, like 'Let me introduce my friend.'
将某人首次介绍给另一个人。在社交场合有用，例如‘让我介绍我的朋友。’
neighborhood
The area around your home where you live, including nearby houses and people. Say 'Welcome to the neighborhood' to greet new residents.
你居住的家周围的区域，包括附近的房屋和人们。向新居民问候时说'欢迎来到社区'。
welcome
A friendly greeting to make someone feel at home. As a verb or noun, like 'You're welcome' in response to thanks, or 'Give a warm welcome.'
一种友好的问候，让人感到宾至如归。作为动词或名词，比如回应感谢时的'You're welcome'，或'给予温暖的欢迎。'
pleasure
A feeling of enjoyment. In introductions, 'It's a pleasure to meet you' is a polite way to respond to meeting someone new.
一种享受的感觉。在介绍时，'很高兴见到你' 是对新认识某人的一种礼貌回应。
regular
Someone who attends events often. In social contexts, 'He's a regular' means he comes frequently to gatherings.
经常参加活动的人。在社交场合中，'他是常客' 意味着他经常来参加聚会。
gatherings
Informal meetings or parties where people come together. Use for community events like barbecues or block parties.
人们聚在一起的非正式会议或派对。用于社区活动，如烧烤或街区派对。
help yourselves
An invitation to take food or items without asking. Common at parties, like 'Help yourselves to the snacks' to encourage guests.
一种邀请客人无需询问即可取用食物或物品的表达。在派对上很常见，比如“请随意享用零食”来鼓励客人。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
So glad you could make it.
This expresses happiness that someone attended. 'So glad' adds emphasis to 'glad,' and 'could make it' is a polite way to acknowledge their effort to come. Use it when greeting guests at events.
这表达了对某人出席的喜悦。'So glad' 对 'glad' 增添了强调，'could make it' 是礼貌地承认他们前来努力的方式。在事件中迎接客人时使用。
Thanks for having me.
A polite thank you for being invited. 'Having me' means inviting and hosting. Useful in response to welcomes at parties or dinners.
对被邀请的礼貌感谢。'Having me' 意思是邀请和招待。在派对或晚宴的欢迎回应中很有用。
Smells delicious out here.
Comments on a good smell, often at outdoor events. 'Out here' specifies the location. It's a way to start small talk by noticing something positive like food.
对好闻的气味的评论，常用于户外活动。'这里外面'指定了位置。这是通过注意到像食物这样的积极事物来开启闲聊的方式。
What's on the grill?
Asks about the food being cooked. Informal question for barbecues. Helps continue conversation by showing interest in the event.
询问正在烹饪的食物。烧烤时的非正式问题。通过对活动的兴趣来帮助继续对话。
I wanted to introduce you. This is Emily...
Introduces one person to another. 'I wanted to' softens the action, making it polite. Essential for social introductions; use when bringing people together.
将一人介绍给另一人。'I wanted to' 缓和了动作，使其礼貌。社交介绍的必备；用于将人们聚在一起时。
It's great to meet you! Welcome to the neighborhood.
A friendly greeting during introductions. 'It's great to meet you' shows enthusiasm, and 'welcome to the neighborhood' makes newcomers feel included. Perfect for community settings.
介绍时的友好问候。“很高兴见到你”显示出热情，“欢迎来到社区”让新来者感到被接纳。非常适合社区环境。
It's a pleasure to meet you too.
Polite response to an introduction. Mirrors the original greeting. Use it to reciprocate politeness in formal or semi-formal meetings.
对介绍的礼貌回应。镜像原问候。在正式或半正式会议中使用以回应对方的礼貌。
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Expresses gratitude for a friendly reception. 'Warm welcome' means enthusiastic and kind. Good for acknowledging hospitality from others.
表达对友好接待的感激之情。「温暖的欢迎」意为热情而善良。适合用来承认他人的好客。
You'll get to know everyone in no time.
Reassures someone they'll fit in quickly. 'In no time' means very soon. Encouraging phrase for new people in groups; uses future simple tense.
安慰某人他们会很快融入。'In no time' 意思是非常很快。鼓励群体中新人的短语；使用简单未来时。
There's plenty of food, so help yourselves!
Invites guests to eat freely. 'Plenty of' means a lot, and 'help yourselves' is imperative for self-service. Common at parties to make people comfortable.
邀请客人自由进食。'Plenty of' 意思是很多，'help yourselves' 是自助服务的命令形式。在派对上常见，以使人们感到舒适。
How are you liking the neighborhood so far?
Asks for someone's opinion on a place up to now. Present continuous 'are liking' for ongoing feelings, 'so far' means until this point. Great for small talk with new neighbors.
询问某人对某个地方直到现在的看法。现在进行时 'are liking' 表示持续的感觉，'so far' 意思是直到这个点为止。适合与新邻居闲聊。