Coordinating for a Children's Playdate
Parents are discussing setting up a playdate for their children at the community playground, coordinating schedules and activities.
家长们正在讨论在社区操场为孩子安排玩伴活动,协调时间和活动内容。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
hit it off
This idiom means two people get along very well right away, often used when describing new friends or children playing together.
这个习语的意思是两个人立即相处得很好,通常用于描述新朋友或一起玩耍的孩子。
playdate
A planned time for children to play together, usually arranged by parents; it's common in English-speaking communities for kids to have scheduled fun.
孩子们一起玩耍的计划时间,通常由父母安排;在英语社区中,孩子们有预定的乐趣是很常见的。
set up
To arrange or organize something, like an event or meeting; here, it means planning a playdate.
安排或组织某事,比如一个事件或会议;在这里,它的意思是规划一个玩耍约会。
fantastic
Means excellent or wonderful; it's a positive way to agree with an idea, more enthusiastic than just 'good'.
意思是优秀或精彩;这是同意一个想法的积极方式,比单纯的“好”更热情。
tricky
Means difficult or complicated; often used for schedules or situations that are hard to manage.
意为困难或复杂;常用于难以管理的时间表或情况。
thrilled
Means very excited and happy; use it to describe strong positive feelings about something fun.
意思是非常兴奋和快乐;用它来描述对有趣事情的强烈积极情感。
snacks
Small, quick foods like crackers or fruit eaten between meals; useful for casual gatherings like playdates.
餐间吃的像饼干或水果这样的小而快速的食物;适用于像玩耍约会这样的休闲聚会。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
They really hit it off.
This uses the idiom 'hit it off' to show immediate good relationship; useful for describing friendships, with 'really' for emphasis. Practice it when talking about people getting along.
这个习语 'hit it off' 用于表示立即建立良好的关系;用于描述友谊很有用,“really”用于强调。在谈论人们相处融洽时练习它。
Maybe we could set up a proper playdate for them sometime soon?
This is a polite suggestion using 'maybe' and 'could' for possibility; 'sometime soon' means in the near future. Great for proposing plans with others.
这是一个使用'maybe'和'could'表示可能性的礼貌建议;'sometime soon'意为不久的将来。非常适合向他人提出计划。
What kind of days usually work best for you?
A question to check availability; 'work best' means most convenient. Use this pattern when coordinating schedules with friends or neighbors.
一个检查可用性的问题;'work best' 意思是最方便的。在与朋友或邻居协调日程时使用此模式。
Weekdays are a bit tricky with work.
Explains a problem politely; 'a bit' softens 'tricky' (difficult). Helpful for giving reasons why certain times don't work in planning.
礼貌地解释问题;'a bit' 软化了 'tricky'(困难)。在规划中说明某些时间不合适的原因很有帮助。
How about this coming Saturday afternoon?
A specific suggestion starting with 'How about' to propose an idea; 'this coming' refers to the next one. Ideal for suggesting dates in conversations.
以'How about'开头的一个具体建议,用于提出想法;'this coming'指的是下一个。适合在对话中建议日期。
That sounds like a plan.
Means agreement to proceed; a casual idiom to confirm arrangements. Use it at the end of planning talks to show everything is settled.
表示同意继续;一个随意习语,用于确认安排。在规划讨论结束时使用,以显示一切都已确定。
Looking forward to it!
Expresses excitement for a future event; common closing phrase. It shows positive anticipation and is polite for ending conversations.
表达对未来事件的兴奋;常见的结束语。它显示出积极的期待,并且礼貌地结束对话。