Coordinating Logistics
Once a decision is made, the group discusses practicalities like who is going, what time to leave, and if anyone needs to make a reservation.
一旦做出决定，团队会讨论实际操作，例如谁去，什么时候出发，以及是否需要预订。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
settled
Means a decision has been made and agreed upon, like finalizing plans. Use it when confirming choices in group discussions.
意味着已经做出决定并达成一致，比如最终确定计划。在小组讨论中确认选择时使用。
in
Short for 'participating' or 'joining', often used in casual invitations. Say 'I'm in' to show you're interested in an activity.
“participating”或“joining”的缩写，常用于随意邀请。说“I'm in”来表示你对某项活动感兴趣。
starving
An informal way to say very hungry. It's exaggerated for emphasis and common in everyday talk about food.
一种非正式的表达非常饥饿的方式。为了强调而夸张，在日常谈论食物时很常见。
heading out
Means leaving or going somewhere. Use this phrase when discussing departure times in casual plans.
意思是离开或去某个地方。在讨论随意计划的出发时间时使用这个短语。
wrap things up
Means to finish or complete tasks. It's useful in work or group settings when suggesting to end current activities.
意味着完成或结束任务。在工作或团体环境中建议结束当前活动时很有用。
reservation
A booking for a table or seat at a restaurant. Always check if needed to avoid waiting, especially for groups.
餐厅的桌子或座位预订。总是检查是否需要，以避免等待，尤其是团体。
shoot a message
Informal for sending a quick text or email. Use it in casual contexts to describe fast communication.
非正式表达，用于快速发送短信或电子邮件。在随意场合中使用，以描述快速沟通。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Okay, so it's settled. We're doing the Thai place. Who's in?
This sentence confirms a group decision and asks for participants. 'It's settled' means agreed; 'Who's in?' invites yes/no responses. Useful for finalizing plans in meetings or with friends.
这个句子确认了群组决定并询问参与者。'就这么定了'意思是同意；'谁参加？'邀请是/否回应。在会议或与朋友最终确定计划时很有用。
I'm definitely in! I'm starving. What time are we thinking of heading out?
Shows strong agreement and asks about timing. 'Definitely in' emphasizes commitment; 'heading out' means leaving. Great for casual coordination, like lunch with colleagues.
显示强烈的同意并询问时间。'Definitely in'强调承诺；'heading out'意为出发。适合随意协调，比如和同事吃午饭。
How about we leave around 12:30? That gives us enough time to wrap things up here.
Suggests a time and explains why. 'How about' is a polite way to propose ideas; 'wrap things up' means finish work. Use this to suggest schedules in group settings.
建议一个时间并解释原因。'How about' 是礼貌地提出想法的方式；'wrap things up' 意思是完成工作。在团体环境中用于建议日程。
Do we need to make a reservation, or is it usually pretty empty on Tuesdays?
Asks about practical details with alternatives. 'Or' connects options; 'pretty empty' means not crowded. Helpful for planning restaurant visits to avoid issues.
询问实际细节并提供备选方案。“Or”连接选项；“pretty empty”表示不拥挤。有助于规划餐厅访问以避免问题。
I can call and make one for five around 12:45.
Offers to handle a task. 'Make one' refers to a reservation; 'around' means approximately. Use this to volunteer help in group logistics.
主动提出处理一项任务。'Make one' 指预订；'around' 意思是大约。用于在团体后勤中自愿提供帮助。
Sounds good! So it's Sarah, Emily, Michael, and me. Is anyone else joining?
Agrees and lists participants while checking for more. 'Sounds good' is casual approval; 'and me' is correct after listing others. Ideal for confirming group attendance.
同意并列出参与者，同时检查是否有更多人。'Sounds good'是随意认可；'and me'在列出他人后是正确的。适合确认团体出席。
Yeah, let's stick with four for the reservation for now.
Agrees to a plan temporarily. 'Stick with' means continue with; 'for now' allows changes. Useful when making flexible decisions in uncertain situations.
暂时同意一个计划。'Stick with' 意思是继续；'for now' 允许改变。在不确定情况下做出灵活决定时有用。