Social Advocacy Discussion on Homelessness
Representatives from various social welfare groups, local government, and community members gather for a roundtable discussion on strategies to address homelessness in the city, including policy changes and resource allocation.
来自各个社会福利团体、地方政府和社区的代表齐聚一堂，就解决城市无家可归问题的策略进行圆桌讨论，包括政策改革和资源分配。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
roundtable discussion
A meeting where people from different groups discuss ideas equally, like a circle without a leader; useful for collaborative talks in social issues.
一个不同群体的人平等讨论想法的会议，就像没有领导者的圆圈；适用于社会问题的协作讨论。
homelessness
The condition of not having a home or place to live; often discussed in social welfare contexts to address poverty and support needs.
没有家园或居住场所的状态；通常在社会福利背景下讨论，以解决贫困和支持需求。
shelter capacity
The number of people a shelter can house; important in discussions about emergency housing for the homeless.
庇护所能容纳的人数；对于无家可归者紧急住房的讨论很重要。
inadequate
Not enough or not good enough for the purpose; used to describe resources that fall short of needs.
不足或不够好以达到目的；用于描述无法满足需求的资源。
integrated services
Services that combine different supports in one place, like health and job help together; key for holistic social aid.
将不同支持服务整合在一处的服务，例如健康和就业帮助结合；整体社会援助的关键。
non-profit
An organization that uses its money to help people rather than make profit; common in charity and social work.
一个使用资金帮助人们而不是追求利润的组织；在慈善和社会工作中常见。
housing first
A policy approach that provides permanent housing before other services; effective for ending homelessness quickly.
一种在提供其他服务之前提供永久住房的政策方法；有效快速结束无家可归状态。
wrap-around services
Comprehensive support services that surround and help a person in all areas, like medical and counseling together.
全面支持服务，包围并在所有领域帮助一个人，例如医疗和咨询服务一起提供。
stigma
Negative attitudes or shame attached to a condition, like prejudice against homeless people; hinders social progress.
附着于某种状况的负面态度或耻辱，例如对无家可归者的偏见；阻碍社会进步。
reconvene
To meet again after a break; used in formal discussions to plan follow-up meetings.
休息后再次集合；在正式讨论中用于规划后续会议。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
What's your immediate take on our current shelter capacity?
This question asks for a quick opinion; useful in meetings to start discussions. 'Immediate take' means first impression, and it's polite to invite input.
这个问题是在征求快速意见；在会议上用于启动讨论很有用。「Immediate take」意思是第一印象，礼貌地邀请输入。
It's still woefully inadequate.
This expresses strong dissatisfaction; 'woefully' adds emphasis meaning 'very sadly.' Good for advocating change in social issues.
这表达了强烈的 dissatisfaction；'woefully' 增添了强调，意思是 '非常悲伤地'。适合倡导社会问题的变革。
We need more than just beds; we need integrated services like mental health support and job training.
This uses a semicolon to connect related ideas and lists examples; teaches how to argue for comprehensive solutions in advocacy.
这使用分号来连接相关想法并列出例子；教导如何在倡导中论证全面解决方案。
Can you elaborate on the 'housing first' model?
A polite request for more details; 'elaborate on' means explain in more depth. Common in discussions to clarify concepts.
礼貌地请求更多细节；“elaborate on”意为更深入地解释。在讨论中常见，用于澄清概念。
The primary challenge is secure, affordable housing units.
This identifies the main problem; 'primary' means most important. Useful structure for outlining issues in reports or talks.
这指出了主要问题；'primary' 意思是最重要的。有用的结构，用于在报告或演讲中概述问题。
Perhaps we need a public awareness campaign to shift community perceptions.
'Perhaps' softens a suggestion; 'shift perceptions' means change views. Great for proposing ideas in group settings without being too direct.
‘或许’使建议柔和；‘改变看法’意思是改变观点。在小组环境中提出想法而不太直接，很棒。
To summarize, increased shelter capacity with integrated services... are our key action areas.
This summarizes points with a list; teaches how to end meetings by recapping. 'Key action areas' means main steps to take.
这用列表总结要点；教导如何通过回顾结束会议。“Key action areas”意味着要采取的主要步骤。
Let's reconvene next month to discuss specific policy proposals.
Suggests a future meeting; 'reconvene' means meet again, and 'policy proposals' are suggested rules. Useful for professional follow-ups.
建议未来的会议；'reconvene' 意为再次开会，'policy proposals' 是建议的规则。有助于专业的跟进。