Logistics and Coordination (Drinks, Supplies)
Friends discuss who will bring drinks, ice, napkins, plates, or other necessary supplies, especially if the dinner is at someone's home.
朋友们讨论谁来带饮料、冰块、餐巾纸、盘子或其他必需品，尤其是在某人家里进行晚餐时。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
supplies
Items needed for an event, like plates, napkins, or drinks. Use this word when planning parties to refer to practical things everyone might forget.
活动所需的物品，例如盘子、餐巾或饮料。在规划派对时，使用这个词来指代每个人可能忘记的实用物品。
grab
Informal way to say 'buy' or 'pick up' quickly. It's casual and common in everyday English, like 'I'll grab some milk on the way home.'
非正式说法，表示快速“购买”或“拿起”。它很随意，在日常英语中很常见，比如“我回家路上抓点牛奶。”
sparkling water
Water with bubbles or carbonation, like soda but without sugar. Popular at dinners as a non-alcoholic drink option.
带有气泡或碳酸的水，像苏打水但不含糖。作为非酒精饮料选项，在晚餐时很受欢迎。
cutlery
Utensils like forks, knives, and spoons for eating. In American English, it's often called 'silverware' or 'utensils.'
如叉子、刀子和勺子等用于进食的器具。在美国英语中，它通常被称为 'silverware' 或 'utensils'。
disposable
Items designed to be used once and thrown away, like paper plates. Useful for easy cleanup at parties.
设计为使用一次就扔掉的物品，比如纸盘。在派对上便于轻松清理。
reusable
Items that can be used many times, like plastic plates you wash. It's eco-friendly and saves money for home events.
可以多次使用的物品，比如可以洗的塑料盘子。它环保且为家庭活动节省金钱。
recap
To summarize or go over the main points again. Use it at the end of meetings or plans to make sure everyone agrees.
总结或再次回顾主要要点。在会议或计划结束时使用，以确保每个人都同意。
good call
Means 'good idea' or 'smart suggestion.' It's a casual way to praise someone's input in group discussions.
意思是“好主意”或“聪明建议”。这是赞扬某人在小组讨论中意见的随意方式。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
What about drinks and supplies?
This is a simple question to check on additional items after main plans. Useful for coordinating events; it uses 'what about' to introduce a new topic politely.
这是一个简单的提问，用于在主要计划后检查额外物品。有助于协调活动；它使用“what about”来礼貌地引入新话题。
I can grab a few bottles of soda and some juice.
Offers to bring items casually. 'Grab' makes it informal; 'a few' and 'some' show quantity without specifics. Great for volunteering in group plans.
随意提出带物品。「Grab」让它显得非正式；「a few」和「some」表示数量但不具体。非常适合在团体计划中主动帮忙。
Anyone want beer or wine?
Asks for preferences in a group. 'Anyone' includes everyone; it's open-ended and polite. Use this when suggesting options to avoid assuming.
在群体中询问偏好。'Anyone'包括每个人；它是开放式的且礼貌的。在建议选项时使用，以避免假设。
I'll handle the ice, definitely need plenty of that.
Takes responsibility for a task. 'Handle' means manage; 'plenty of' emphasizes enough quantity. Ideal for dividing duties in planning.
承担一项任务的责任。'Handle' 意思是管理；'plenty of' 强调足够的数量。适合在规划中分工。
Do we need disposable ones?
Inquires about specific needs using 'do we need' for group decisions. 'Ones' refers back to items like plates. Helps clarify requirements efficiently.
使用 'do we need' 询问特定需求，用于群体决策。'Ones' 指代如盘子等物品。帮助高效澄清要求。
I'll add napkins to my list then.
Agrees to take on an extra task. 'Add to my list' shows organization; 'then' connects to previous talk. Useful for updating plans smoothly.
同意承担额外任务。'加到我的清单上'显示出组织性；'then'连接到之前的对话。有助于平滑更新计划。
So, recap: Michael, you're on soda, juice, and napkins.
Summarizes assignments clearly. 'Recap' introduces review; 'you're on' means responsible for. Essential for confirming plans to avoid confusion.
清晰地总结了任务分配。'Recap' 引入回顾；'you're on' 意思是负责。确认计划以避免混淆至关重要。
Sounds perfect! Thanks everyone, this helps a lot.
Expresses agreement and gratitude. 'Sounds' softens opinion; exclamation adds enthusiasm. Use at the end of discussions to close positively.
表达同意和感激。'Sounds' 软化意见；感叹号增添热情。在讨论结束时使用，以积极收尾。