Making Specific Arrangements & Bookings
Once an activity is decided, one or more friends take responsibility for looking up details, making reservations (e.g., restaurant, movie tickets), or coordinating transportation.
一旦活动确定，一个或多个朋友负责查询详细信息、进行预订（例如，餐馆、电影票）或协调交通。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
set on
Means to have decided firmly on something, like a plan. Use it when confirming group decisions, e.g., 'We're set on going to the beach.'
意味着对某事下了坚定的决心，比如一个计划。在确认群体决定时使用，例如‘我们决定去海滩。’
take charge of
Means to be responsible for organizing or handling something. It's useful in group planning, e.g., 'I'll take charge of the food.'
意味着负责组织或处理某事。在团体规划中很有用，例如，“我负责食物。”
booking
The act of reserving a place or ticket in advance. Common for movies, restaurants, or travel, e.g., 'Make a booking for two.'
提前预订位置或票务的行为。常见于电影、餐厅或旅行，例如，“为两人预订。”
preference
What someone likes or chooses over other options. Ask about it in planning, e.g., 'What's your preference for seats?'
某人比其他选项更喜欢或选择的东西。在规划时询问，例如，'你对座位的偏好是什么？'
aisle seat
A seat next to the walkway in a theater or plane, easy to get in and out. Useful for comfort in bookings, e.g., 'I want an aisle seat.'
剧院或飞机中靠近走道的座位，进出方便。在预订时用于舒适，例如‘我想要一个过道座位。’
reservation
A confirmed booking for a table, room, or ticket. Essential for restaurants, e.g., 'Do you have a reservation?'
对桌子、房间或票的确认预订。对餐厅至关重要，例如：“您有预订吗？”
confirmed
Means officially approved or made sure. Use after checking details, e.g., 'Tickets are confirmed.'
意为正式批准或确认。检查细节后使用，例如，'门票已确认。'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Who wants to take charge of booking the tickets?
This is a polite way to ask for volunteers in group planning. It uses 'who wants to' for offering responsibility, useful for organizing events with friends.
这是团体规划中礼貌地询问志愿者的方式。它使用 'who wants to' 来提供责任，在与朋友组织活动时很有用。
Do we have any preference for seating, like front, middle, or back?
This question seeks opinions on choices. 'Any preference' is a common phrase for polls; examples like 'front, middle, or back' make it specific and natural for bookings.
这个问题寻求对选择的意见。'Any preference'是民调中的常见短语；像'front, middle, or back'这样的例子使它具体且自然用于预订。
Should we grab dinner beforehand?
A suggestion using 'should we' for proposing ideas. 'Grab dinner' is casual for eating out quickly, and 'beforehand' means in advance—great for activity sequencing.
使用 'should we' 提出想法的建议。'Grab dinner' 是快速外出就餐的随意表达，'beforehand' 意为提前—非常适合活动排序。
Can you check their availability and maybe make a reservation for around 5:30 PM?
This requests action politely with 'can you' and 'maybe' for softness. 'Check availability' and 'make a reservation' are key phrases for booking services; 'around' shows flexibility in time.
这使用'can you'和'maybe'礼貌地请求行动，以增加柔和感。'Check availability'和'make a reservation'是预订服务的关键短语；'around'显示时间上的灵活性。
Consider it done!
An idiomatic response meaning 'I'll handle it right away.' It's enthusiastic and reassuring, perfect for agreeing to tasks in casual conversations.
这是一个习语回应，意思是‘我马上处理’。它热情且让人安心，非常适合在随意对话中同意任务。
I'll text everyone once the movie tickets are confirmed.
This promises follow-up using 'once' for condition (after something happens). 'Text everyone' is modern for group updates; shows coordination in plans.
这承诺使用 'once' 表示条件（某事发生之后）的后续行动。'Text everyone' 是现代的群体更新方式；显示计划中的协调。
Thanks... for handling all the bookings. Makes it so much easier for everyone.
Expresses gratitude with 'thanks for' and explains benefit. 'Handling' means managing; useful for appreciating help in group activities, emphasizing teamwork.
用 'thanks for' 表达感谢并解释益处。'Handling' 意思是管理；用于欣赏团体活动中帮助，强调团队合作。