Initial Brainstorming
Colleagues begin discussing potential lunch spots, throwing out various ideas and preferences.
同事们开始讨论潜在的午餐地点，提出各种想法和偏好。
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 during the day when people eat lunch, usually around noon. Use it to talk about meal times, like 'It's lunchtime!'
一天中人们吃午饭的时间，通常在中午左右。用于谈论用餐时间，比如‘午餐时间到了！’
suggestions
Ideas or recommendations from others. In conversations, say 'I'm open to suggestions' to show you're flexible and want others' ideas.
他人的想法或推荐。在对话中，说“我对建议持开放态度”来显示你很灵活，并想要他人的想法。
light
Not heavy or filling, often for food. Use it for meals, like 'something light' when you want a simple, easy-to-digest option after a big breakfast.
不重或不饱腹，通常用于食物。用于餐食，例如在大早餐后想要简单、易消化的选项时，说'清淡的东西'。
craving
A strong desire for something, especially food. Say 'I'm craving...' to express what you really want to eat.
对某事物的强烈渴望，尤其是食物。说'我很想吃...'来表达你真正想吃的东西。
classic
Something traditional or always popular. Use it for reliable choices, like 'a classic choice' for familiar foods like noodles.
某种传统或总是受欢迎的东西。用它来表示可靠的选择，比如对熟悉的食物如面条的‘经典选择’。
preference
What someone likes or chooses over other options. Ask about 'preferences' in group decisions to understand what others want.
某人比其他选项更喜欢或选择的东西。在群体决策中询问'偏好'以了解他人想要什么。
leaning towards
To slightly favor one option over another. Use it to share your opinion gently, like 'I'm leaning towards noodles' in discussions.
稍微偏向于一个选项而不是另一个。用于温和地分享你的意见，比如在讨论中说“我倾向于面条”。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey everyone, it's almost lunchtime. What are we thinking today?
This is a casual way to start a group discussion about plans. 'What are we thinking' is an informal phrase meaning 'What ideas do we have?' Use it to gather opinions in social or work settings. The present continuous 'are thinking' shows ongoing ideas.
这是开始关于计划的群体讨论的一种随意方式。“What are we thinking”是一个非正式的短语，意思是“我们有什么想法？”。在社交或工作环境中使用它来收集意见。现在进行时“are thinking”表示正在进行的想法。
I'm open to suggestions.
This shows flexibility and invites others to share ideas. It's useful in group decisions like choosing food or activities. 'Open to' means willing to consider something new.
这显示了灵活性，并邀请他人分享想法。在选择食物或活动等团体决策中很有用。'Open to' 意味着愿意考虑新事物。
What about that new salad place down the street?
A polite way to suggest a location. 'What about' introduces an idea for discussion. Use it when proposing options in conversations about places to go. 'Down the street' means nearby on the same road.
礼貌地建议一个地点的方式。'What about' 引入一个用于讨论的想法。在关于去处的对话中提出选项时使用它。'Down the street' 意味着在同一条路上附近。
I was kind of craving something warm.
Expresses a mild desire for food. 'Kind of' softens the statement to be less direct. 'Craving' uses past continuous for a recent feeling. Useful for sharing preferences without being too strong.
表达了对食物的温和渴望。'Kind of'使陈述更委婉间接。'Craving'使用过去进行时表示最近的感觉。适合分享偏好而不太强烈。
Depends on the noodles, but probably fine.
A conditional response showing it might work based on details. 'Depends on' means it varies by situation. Use this to agree cautiously in discussions. 'Probably' adds uncertainty.
一个条件性回应，表明根据细节可能有效。“Depends on”表示因情况而异。在讨论中用此谨慎同意。“Probably”增添不确定性。
Anyone have a strong preference either way?
Checks for firm opinions in a group. 'Either way' means in both options discussed. 'Strong preference' highlights intense likes. Great for reaching consensus without pressure.
在群体中检查坚定的意见。'Either way' 意味着讨论的两个选项。'Strong preference' 强调强烈的喜好。非常适合在没有压力的情况下达成共识。
I'm leaning towards the noodles, personally.
Shares a personal slight favor for an option. 'Leaning towards' is idiomatic for tending to choose. 'Personally' emphasizes it's your view. Use in debates to state opinion politely.
分享对一个选项的个人轻微偏好。'Leaning towards' 是表示倾向于选择的习语表达。'Personally' 强调这是你的观点。在辩论中使用，以礼貌地陈述意见。
You know what, a warm bowl of noodles sounds pretty good right now.
An enthusiastic agreement or change of mind. 'You know what' is a filler to introduce a new thought. 'Sounds good' means it appeals. Useful for positive responses in casual talks; 'right now' adds immediacy.
热情的同意或改变主意。'You know what' 是引入新想法的填充词。'Sounds good' 表示吸引人。在随意交谈中用于积极回应很实用；'right now' 增添即时感。