Family Gathering Preparations
Family members coordinate tasks like cooking, cleaning, setting up, or assigning roles for a large family reunion or holiday meal.
家庭成员协调烹饪、清洁、布置或为大型家庭聚会或节日餐分配任务。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
reunion
A family reunion is a gathering of family members who may not see each other often, usually to celebrate or catch up. It's common during holidays.
家庭团聚是家人聚会，他们可能不常见面，通常是为了庆祝或叙旧。在假期很常见。
assignments
Assignments here mean tasks or roles given to people to prepare for an event. Use this when dividing work in group planning.
这里的分配指的是为准备一场活动而给予人们的任务或角色。在小组规划中划分工作时使用这个词。
handle
To handle something means to take responsibility for it or manage it. It's a useful verb for offering to do a job, like 'I can handle the cooking.'
处理某事意味着承担其责任或管理它。这是一个有用的动词，用于提供做一份工作，比如“我可以处理烹饪。”
take charge
To take charge means to lead or be in control of something. It's polite to say when volunteering to organize a part of an event.
掌控意味着领导或控制某事。在自愿组织活动的一部分时说这句话是礼貌的。
crowd-pleaser
A crowd-pleaser is something that most people like and enjoy. Use this for food or activities that are popular at parties.
Crowd-pleaser 是大多数人都喜欢和享受的东西。用这个来描述派对上受欢迎的食物或活动。
appetizers
Appetizers are small snacks served before the main meal to stimulate appetite. Common at gatherings like family reunions.
开胃菜是主餐前提供的的小吃，用于刺激食欲。在家庭聚会等聚会上很常见。
heavy lifting
Heavy lifting means doing physically hard work, like moving furniture. It's an idiom often used for setup tasks at events.
重体力劳动指的是进行身体上艰苦的工作，比如搬动家具。这是一个习语，常用于事件设置任务。
signature
Signature here means your special or famous version of something, like a recipe. Say 'my signature dish' to mean your best one.
这里的 signature 指的是你对某物的特别或著名版本，比如一道菜谱。说'我的招牌菜'来表示你最好的那道。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
We need to start finalizing the assignments.
This sentence uses 'finalizing' to mean making final decisions. It's useful for organizing group tasks; the structure 'need to start + verb-ing' shows beginning an action. Use it when planning events to assign roles clearly.
这个句子使用 'finalizing' 来表示做出最终决定。它对于组织小组任务很有用；结构 'need to start + verb-ing' 表示开始一个行动。在规划事件时使用它来明确分配角色。
I can definitely handle the BBQ and grilling.
This offers help confidently with 'definitely' for emphasis. 'Handle' means manage; it's a common pattern 'I can + verb' for volunteering. Great for family planning to show reliability.
这自信地提供帮助，使用'definitely'来强调。'Handle'意思是管理；这是'I can + 动词'的常见模式，用于自愿帮忙。在家庭规划中展示可靠性很棒。
I'm happy to take charge of the desserts again.
This politely volunteers using 'happy to' for willingness and 'take charge of' for leading. 'Again' refers to repeating a past role. Use in conversations to assign tasks positively.
这是一种礼貌的自荐表达，使用 'happy to' 表示意愿，'take charge of' 表示领导。'Again' 指的是重复过去的角色。在对话中使用，以积极的方式分配任务。
Does anyone have any special requests this year?
This is a polite question to ask for preferences, using 'does anyone have' for group inquiries. It's useful at planning stages to include others' ideas, showing consideration.
这是一个礼貌地询问偏好的问题，使用 'does anyone have' 来进行群体询问。它在规划阶段很有用，可以纳入他人的想法，显示出体贴。
That leaves drinks, appetizers, and setting up the tables and chairs.
'That leaves' means what's remaining after assignments. This lists tasks with 'and' for coordination. Helpful for summarizing what's left in group planning discussions.
'That leaves' 意思是分配后剩下的东西。这用 'and' 列出任务以协调。在小组规划讨论中总结剩下的事情很有帮助。
Thanks everyone, this is really coming together!
'Coming together' is an idiom meaning plans are progressing well. This thanks the group; use it to end planning positively, with 'really' for emphasis on success.
'Coming together' 是一个习语，意思是计划进展顺利。这是对团队的感谢；用它来积极地结束规划，'really' 用于强调成功。