Negotiating & Reaching Consensus
Friends negotiate and compromise when there are conflicting ideas or schedules, trying to find an activity that suits most or all participants.
当出现意见冲突或时间安排不一致时，朋友们进行协商和妥协，努力找到一个适合大多数或所有参与者的活动。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
radar
'On your radar' is an idiom meaning something you are aware of or considering, like plans or events. It's commonly used in casual conversations about interests.
‘On your radar’ 是一个习语，意思是你知道或正在考虑的事情，比如计划或事件。它通常用于关于兴趣的随意对话中。
sci-fi
Short for 'science fiction,' it refers to movies, books, or stories about futuristic technology, space, or imaginary worlds. Useful for talking about entertainment genres.
“science fiction”的简称，指的是关于未来技术、太空或想象世界的电影、书籍或故事。适用于谈论娱乐类型。
exhibit
A display of art, objects, or information in a museum or gallery. In this context, it's used for suggesting cultural activities like visiting an art show.
在博物馆或画廊中展示艺术品、物体或信息的展览。在这种语境中，它用于建议像参观艺术展这样的文化活动。
outdoors
Activities or places outside, like parks or nature. Opposite of indoors; great for suggesting weather-dependent plans.
户外活动或场所，如公园或自然。与室内相反；适合建议依赖天气的计划。
hike
A long walk in nature, often on trails. It's a common outdoor activity word for planning adventures with friends.
在自然中长时间散步，通常在小径上。这是规划与朋友冒险的常见户外活动词汇。
picnic
An outdoor meal where people bring food to eat in a park or scenic spot. Ideal for casual weekend suggestions.
人们带食物到公园或风景点户外用餐。适合休闲周末建议。
compromise
An agreement where each person gives up something to reach a middle ground. Essential for negotiating plans with others.
一种各方让步以达成中间立场的协议。与他人协商计划时必不可少。
showing
A specific time when a movie or play is screened. Used in cinema contexts to discuss schedules.
电影或戏剧放映的特定时间。在电影院语境中用于讨论时间表。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
What are you thinking for the weekend?
This is a casual way to ask about someone's weekend plans. It's useful for starting conversations about activities. The structure uses 'what are you thinking' to invite ideas informally.
这是询问某人周末计划的一种随意方式。它有助于开始关于活动的对话。该结构使用 'what are you thinking' 来非正式地邀请想法。
I was actually hoping to catch that new sci-fi movie.
This expresses a personal preference for an activity. 'Catch a movie' means to watch it. Useful for suggesting entertainment; 'actually hoping' softens the suggestion.
这表达了对一项活动的个人偏好。'Catch a movie'的意思是观看它。有助于建议娱乐活动；'actually hoping'使建议变得柔和。
The movie sounds good, but I was kind of hoping we could do something outdoors.
This shows polite disagreement and counter-suggestion. 'Kind of hoping' makes it less direct. Great for negotiating when ideas conflict, using 'but' to connect ideas.
这显示了礼貌的异议和反建议。“Kind of hoping”使它不那么直接。适用于想法冲突时的谈判，使用“but”连接想法。
We could combine it with something else?
A question suggesting integration of ideas. Rising intonation at the end invites response. Practical for compromising in group planning.
一个建议整合想法的问题。结尾的升调邀请回应。在团体规划中妥协时实用。
How about this: we do a picnic on Saturday, and then maybe on Sunday, we could catch an earlier showing of your movie?
This proposes a compromise plan. 'How about this' introduces the idea; 'maybe' and 'could' make it flexible. Useful for reaching consensus by blending suggestions.
这提出了一个折中方案。“How about this”引入想法；“maybe”和“could”使其灵活。通过融合建议来达成共识很有用。
That's a great compromise!
This agrees positively to a shared solution. 'Compromise' highlights the negotiation aspect. Simple and enthusiastic; use it to confirm plans after discussion.
这积极同意了一个共享的解决方案。'Compromise' 突出了谈判方面。简单而热情；用于在讨论后确认计划。
Let's aim for around noon, so we can enjoy the best of the weather.
This suggests a specific time with a reason. 'Aim for' means to target; 'so' explains purpose. Helpful for finalizing details in activity planning.
这暗示了一个具体时间和原因。'Aim for' 意思是目标；'so' 解释目的。有助于活动规划中最终确定细节。