Coordinating Food Contributions (Potluck)
If it's a potluck, friends volunteer or are assigned to bring different dishes (appetizers, main courses, desserts, drinks) to ensure variety and avoid duplication.
如果是自带食物聚餐，朋友们自愿或被分配带来不同的菜肴（开胃菜、主菜、甜点、饮料），以确保种类多样并避免重复。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
potluck
A potluck is a meal where each guest brings a dish to share, common in casual gatherings like parties to make it fun and easy for the host.
Potluck 是一种聚餐形式，每位客人带一道菜来分享，在派对等休闲聚会中很常见，这样可以让主人轻松愉快。
chili
Chili is a spicy stew made with meat, beans, and chili peppers, often served as a main dish at casual dinners.
辣椒炖是一种用肉、豆子和辣椒制成的辛辣炖菜，通常作为休闲晚餐的主菜供应。
dessert
Dessert is a sweet food eaten at the end of a meal, like cake or pie, to balance savory dishes.
甜点是一种在餐末食用的甜食，如蛋糕或派，用于平衡咸味菜肴。
appetizers
Appetizers are small dishes served before the main meal to stimulate the appetite, such as finger foods or snacks.
开胃菜是主餐前提供的用于刺激食欲的小菜，例如手指食品或小吃。
salad
A salad is a dish of mixed vegetables, often fresh and healthy, served as a side to add balance to a meal.
沙拉是一种混合蔬菜的菜肴，通常新鲜健康，作为配菜提供，以平衡一餐。
savory
Savory means salty or spicy in taste, the opposite of sweet, used for non-dessert foods like main courses.
Savory 指味道咸或辣，与甜相反，用于非甜点食物，如主菜。
main course
The main course is the primary dish in a meal, usually hearty and the focus of the dinner, like chili or pasta.
主菜是餐点中的主要菜肴，通常丰盛且是晚餐的焦点，例如辣椒或意大利面。
side dish
A side dish is a smaller portion served with the main course to complement it, like a salad or vegetables.
配菜是与主菜一起提供的较小份量，以补充主菜，例如沙拉或蔬菜。
crowd-pleaser
A crowd-pleaser is something popular and liked by most people, often used for food that everyone enjoys at a party.
讨好大众是指受欢迎且被大多数人喜欢的事物，通常用于描述派对上大家都喜欢的食物。
recap
To recap means to summarize or review what has been said or planned, useful for clarifying agreements in group talks.
回顾意味着总结或回顾所说或计划的内容，有助于在小组讨论中澄清协议。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hey everyone! For the dinner party this Saturday, are we still doing a potluck?
This is a casual way to start a group conversation and confirm plans. Use it to check agreement in social planning; 'still doing' implies checking if something continues from before.
这是开始群聊并确认计划的一种随意方式。用于检查社交规划中的共识；'still doing'暗示检查某事是否从之前继续。
Yeah, absolutely! A potluck sounds great.
This shows strong agreement enthusiastically. 'Absolutely' emphasizes yes; useful for positive responses in casual talks to build excitement.
这热情地显示出强烈的同意。'Absolutely'强调了“是”；在休闲谈话中用于积极回应，以制造兴奋。
Oh, chili sounds delicious, John!
This compliments someone's idea politely. Use it to show appreciation; the exclamation adds enthusiasm, common in friendly chats about food.
这礼貌地赞美某人的想法。用它来表达欣赏；感叹号增添了热情，在关于食物的友好聊天中很常见。
I can take care of drinks and some appetizers.
This offers to handle specific tasks. 'Take care of' means to be responsible for; practical for volunteering in group coordination to divide work.
这提供了处理特定任务的提议。'Take care of' 意思是负责；这在团体协调中分担工作时对志愿活动很实用。
Maybe someone could bring a salad or a vegetable dish? We need some balance.
This suggests an idea indirectly with 'maybe' to invite volunteers. 'Balance' here means variety in food types; useful for suggesting improvements without demanding.
这通过'maybe'间接建议一个想法，以邀请志愿者。'Balance'在这里指食物种类的多样性；有助于在不强求的情况下建议改进。
I'm pretty set on the cake, John. Desserts are my specialty!
This expresses a firm but polite decision. 'Pretty set on' means decided; 'specialty' means something you're good at; good for stating preferences in planning.
这表达了一个坚定但礼貌的决定。「Pretty set on」意思是决定了；「specialty」意思是你的专长；适合在规划中表达偏好。
So, to recap: John with chili, Emily with chocolate cake, Michael with drinks and appetizers, and I'll bring the pasta salad. How does that sound?
This summarizes the plan and seeks final agreement. 'To recap' introduces a summary; 'How does that sound?' checks if everyone is okay; essential for closing group discussions clearly.
这总结了计划并寻求最终同意。'To recap' 引入总结；'How does that sound?' 检查大家是否同意；对于明确结束小组讨论至关重要。
Perfect! That covers all the bases.
This expresses complete satisfaction. 'Covers all the bases' is an idiom meaning everything is included; use it to end planning positively and confidently.
这表达了完全的满意。'Covers all the bases' 是一个习语，意思是包括了一切；用它来积极且自信地结束计划。