Budget & Distance Negotiation
Colleagues discuss practical considerations like budget per person and how far they are willing to walk or drive for lunch.
同事们讨论实际考虑因素，例如每人的预算以及他们愿意步行或开车去吃午餐的距离。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
budget
The amount of money you plan to spend on something, like lunch. In this dialogue, it means the limit for spending on food.
你计划花在某事上的钱，比如午餐。在这个对话中，它意味着在食物上的支出限额。
quick
Something that doesn't take much time, like a fast meal. Here, it describes food that's easy and fast to eat during a short break.
不需要花费太多时间的东西，比如快餐。这里描述的是在短暂停歇期间容易快速吃的东西。
prefer
To like one thing more than another. Use it to express your choice, like 'I'd prefer a cheaper option.'
比另一件事更喜欢一件事。用于表达你的选择，比如“我更喜欢一个更便宜的选项。”
walk
To go somewhere on foot. In the dialogue, it refers to the distance, like a 10-minute walk to the restaurant.
步行去某个地方。在对话中，它指的是距离，比如到餐厅步行10分钟。
drive
To travel by car. It's used here for short trips to places where walking might be too far.
乘汽车旅行。这里用于步行可能太远的短途旅行。
portions
The amount of food served in one dish. 'Decent portions' means the food serving is satisfying and not too small.
一盘食物提供的量。「合适的份量」意味着食物份量令人满意，不会太小。
bonus
Something extra that's good to have. In the context, 'less is always a bonus' means saving money is a nice advantage.
额外的、拥有它很好。上下文中的 'less is always a bonus' 意味着节省金钱是一个很好的优势。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Any thoughts on where we should eat today? I'm open to suggestions.
This is a polite way to start a group discussion about plans. 'Any thoughts' invites opinions, and 'open to suggestions' shows you're flexible. Use it in meetings or with friends to encourage ideas.
这是礼貌地开始关于计划的团体讨论的方式。'有什么想法'邀请意见，'对建议持开放态度'显示你很灵活。在会议或与朋友交谈中使用它来鼓励想法。
My budget for lunch today is probably around $15-$20. What about everyone else?
This shares your spending limit and asks others. 'Around' means approximately, and 'what about everyone else' includes the group. Useful for negotiating costs in shared activities.
这会分享你的支出限额并询问他人。'Around'意思是大约，'what about everyone else'包括整个群体。在共享活动中协商费用很有用。
I'd prefer to keep it under $20 if possible.
This expresses a preference with a condition. 'I'd prefer' is a polite form of 'I want,' and 'if possible' makes it flexible. Great for stating limits without being too direct.
这表达了一个带有条件的偏好。'I'd prefer' 是 'I want' 的礼貌形式，而 'if possible' 使它更灵活。非常适合在不那么直接的情况下陈述限制。
I'm okay with anywhere up to a 10-15 minute walk, or a short drive if there's parking.
This shows agreement with limits. 'Okay with' means acceptable, 'up to' means maximum, and it offers alternatives. Use it to describe your comfort level with distance or options.
这显示了对限制的同意。'Okay with'表示可接受，'up to'表示最大值，并提供替代方案。用它来描述你对距离或选项的舒适度。
That narrows it down.
This means it reduces the choices to fewer options. It's a common phrase after setting limits in discussions. Helpful for summarizing agreements in group decisions.
这意味着将选择减少到更少的选项。这是讨论中设置限制后的常见短语。有助于总结群体决策中的协议。
Sounds like a plan!
This agrees to a decision enthusiastically. It's informal and positive, used at the end of planning talks. The grammar is simple; it confirms the idea is good to go.
这热切同意一个决定。它是非正式且积极的，用于规划讨论的结尾。语法很简单；它确认这个想法可以继续进行。
Let's head there in about 10 minutes then?
This suggests starting the action soon. 'Head there' means go to that place, 'in about 10 minutes' sets a time, and the question tag seeks agreement. Use it to coordinate movements in groups.
这表明很快开始行动。'Head there' 意思是去那个地方，'in about 10 minutes' 设置时间，疑问标签寻求同意。在团体中协调移动时使用。