Making the Final Decision
After some back-and-forth, the group tries to reach a consensus and choose one specific restaurant or type of cuisine.
经过一番讨论，团队试图达成共识，选择一家特定的餐馆或菜系。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
tossed around
This idiom means to discuss or mention ideas casually without deciding on them yet. Use it when talking about brainstorming options in a group, like 'We tossed around some names for the project.'
这个习语的意思是随意讨论或提及想法，而尚未决定。用它来谈论群体中的头脑风暴选项，例如“我们为项目随意讨论了一些名字。”
leaning towards
This phrase means to prefer or be inclined to choose something. It's useful in decision-making conversations, for example, 'I'm leaning towards the blue shirt.'
这个短语的意思是倾向于选择某物。它在决策对话中很有用，例如，'我倾向于蓝色的衬衫。'
in the mood for
This expression means wanting or feeling like having something at the moment. Commonly used for food or activities, like 'I'm in the mood for pizza tonight.'
这个表达意思是当下想要或有心情拥有某物。常用于食物或活动，比如‘今晚我想吃披萨。’
consensus
This noun means general agreement among a group. It's practical in meetings or group decisions, such as 'We reached a consensus on the plan.'
这个名词意思是群体中的普遍同意。它在会议或群体决策中很实用，例如“我们对计划达成了共识。”
craving
This means a strong desire for something, especially food. Use it to express hunger for a specific taste, like 'I'm craving chocolate after dinner.'
这意味着对某物的强烈欲望，尤其是食物。用它来表达对特定味道的饥饿，比如‘晚饭后我很想吃巧克力。’
call ahead
This phrasal verb means to phone a place in advance to make arrangements. It's helpful for reservations, for example, 'I'll call ahead to book the table.'
这个短语动词的意思是提前打电话到某个地方进行安排。它对预订很有帮助，例如，'我会提前打电话预订桌子。'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
What's everyone leaning towards?
This question asks for people's preferences in a group discussion. It's useful for polling opinions during decisions, like choosing a restaurant. The structure uses 'what's' for contraction of 'what is' and 'everyone' to include the whole group.
这个问题是在群体讨论中询问人们的偏好。它在决策过程中用于投票意见很有用，比如选择餐厅。结构使用 'what's' 作为 'what is' 的缩写，以及 'everyone' 来包括整个群体。
I'm in the mood for something a bit different today.
This sentence expresses a current desire for variety. Use it when suggesting options that break routine. 'In the mood for' is an idiomatic phrase, and 'a bit different' softens the idea of change.
这个句子表达了对多样性的当前渴望。在建议打破常规的选项时使用它。“In the mood for”是一个习语短语，而“a bit different”缓和了变化的想法。
Does anyone have any strong objections?
This is a polite way to check for disagreements before finalizing a plan. It's great for group consensus. The question form with 'does anyone' invites responses, and 'strong objections' implies mild opposition is okay.
这是检查计划最终确定前分歧的礼貌方式。它非常适合群体共识。“does anyone”这种问句形式邀请回应，而“strong objections”暗示轻微反对是可以的。
So, Italian it is?
This confirms a decision with a rising tone for agreement. Use it to wrap up choices, like 'Coffee it is?' The structure uses 'it is' emphatically after the subject for finality.
这是确认决定的表达，带有上升语调以寻求同意。用它来收尾选择，比如“咖啡就这么定了？”。结构是在主语后强调使用“it is”来表示最终性。
Looks like we have a consensus.
This states that the group has agreed. It's practical for ending discussions positively. 'Looks like' is a common way to express observation, and 'consensus' highlights the agreement.
这表示群体已经同意。用于积极结束讨论很实用。“Looks like”是表达观察的常见方式，“consensus”突出了共识。
Sounds like a plan!
This idiom means the idea or arrangement is good and agreed upon. Use it to confirm next steps enthusiastically. It's informal and common in casual planning, with 'sounds like' suggesting it seems right.
这个习语表示这个想法或安排很好并且被同意了。用它来热情地确认下一步行动。它是非正式的，在随意规划中很常见，其中‘sounds like’暗示它听起来是对的。