Dividing Household Chores
Family members discussing and assigning household chores and responsibilities, ensuring fair distribution and encouraging participation from all members, including children.
家庭成员讨论和分配家务和责任，确保公平分配并鼓励包括孩子在内的所有成员参与。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
chores
Household tasks like cleaning or cooking that need to be done regularly. In families, sharing chores helps everyone contribute fairly.
像清洁或烹饪这样的家庭任务，需要定期完成。在家庭中，分享家务有助于每个人公平贡献。
laundry
The clothes and linens that need washing, drying, and folding. It's a common household chore done weekly.
需要清洗、干燥和折叠的衣服和亚麻布。这是每周进行的常见家务劳动。
dishes
Plates, bowls, and utensils used for eating that must be washed after meals. Washing dishes is a daily task in many homes.
用于进餐的盘子、碗和用具，必须在饭后清洗。洗碗是许多家庭的日常任务。
swamped
Overwhelmed or very busy with too much work. Use it to explain why you couldn't help with chores, like 'I'm swamped at the office.'
被工作淹没或非常忙碌。用它来解释为什么无法帮忙做家务，比如‘我在办公室忙得不可开交。’
balanced
Fair and equal in distribution, like sharing chores so no one does too much. In family talks, aim for a balanced schedule.
分配公平平等，比如分担家务让没人负担过重。在家庭讨论中，争取一个平衡的日程。
take over
To start doing a task that someone else was doing. For example, 'I'll take over dinner prep' means assuming responsibility for it.
开始做别人正在做的事情。例如，'我来接手晚餐准备' 意味着承担其责任。
prep
Short for preparation, often used for cooking like 'dinner prep' meaning getting ingredients ready before cooking.
准备的缩写，常用于烹饪，如 'dinner prep' 表示在烹饪前准备食材。
recap
To summarize or review what was said or decided. Use it at the end of a meeting, like 'To recap, here's the plan.'
总结或回顾所说或决定的内容。在会议结束时使用，例如‘回顾一下，这是计划。’
teamwork
Working together as a group to achieve a goal. In families, 'teamwork makes the dream work' encourages cooperation on chores.
作为团队一起工作以实现目标。在家庭中，'团队合作让梦想成真'鼓励在家务上的合作。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Okay, team! Let's talk about chores for the upcoming week.
This is a friendly way to start a family discussion. 'Okay, team!' builds a sense of unity, and 'upcoming week' means the week that is coming soon. Useful for initiating talks about plans.
这是开始家庭讨论的一种友好方式。'Okay, team!' 建立了一种团结感，而 'upcoming week' 意味着即将到来的那一周。用于启动关于计划的谈话很有用。
You're right, honey. My apologies.
Agrees with someone and apologizes politely. 'Honey' is an affectionate term for a spouse. 'My apologies' is a formal way to say sorry. Use it to admit fault in conversations.
同意某人并礼貌地道歉。'Honey'是配偶的亲昵称呼。'My apologies'是正式的道歉方式。用于在对话中承认错误。
What do you propose we do to make it more balanced?
Asks for suggestions to improve fairness. 'Propose' means suggest, and 'make it more balanced' uses comparative form for equality. Great for problem-solving in group settings.
寻求改善公平性的建议。'Propose' 意思是建议，'make it more balanced' 使用比较形式表示平等。非常适合群体环境中的问题解决。
I can help with the dishes after dinner every night.
Offers assistance with a specific task at a set time. 'Every night' shows regularity with frequency adverb. Useful for volunteering in family or team situations.
提供特定任务在特定时间的协助。'Every night' 用频率副词显示规律性。在家庭或团队情况下进行志愿服务很有用。
Sounds fair to me. I can definitely manage that.
Agrees that something is just and confirms ability. 'Sounds fair' is idiomatic for agreement, 'definitely' emphasizes certainty. Use to accept responsibilities positively.
同意某事是公正的并确认能力。“Sounds fair”是同意的惯用表达，“definitely”强调确定性。用于积极接受责任。
To recap: Emily, you're on dishes after dinner and Saturday vacuuming.
Summarizes assignments using 'to recap' for review. 'You're on' means responsible for. This structure lists duties clearly, helpful for confirming plans in meetings.
使用 'to recap' 总结任务分配以供审查。'You're on' 意思是负责。这种结构清楚地列出职责，有助于在会议中确认计划。
Teamwork makes the dream work!
An idiom meaning cooperation leads to success. It's motivational and fun to say at the end of planning. Use it to encourage group efforts in family or work.
一个意指合作带来成功的习语。它鼓舞人心，在规划结束时说起来有趣。用它来鼓励家庭或工作中的集体努力。