Babysitter Instructions

保姆交代事项

Parents are giving instructions to a babysitter about their child's routine, feeding, bedtime, and emergency contacts.

家长向保姆交代孩子日常作息、喂食、睡觉时间和紧急联系方式等事项。

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对话8

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Sarah

Hi Emily, thanks again for coming over tonight. Michael and I really appreciate it!

嗨艾米丽，今晚再次感谢你的到来。迈克尔和我都非常感激！

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Emily

No problem at all, Sarah! Happy to help. So, what's the plan for Liam this evening?

没问题，莎拉！很高兴能帮上忙。那么，利亚姆今晚的安排是什么？

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Michael

Alright, so Liam usually has his dinner around 6 PM. There's some mac and cheese in the fridge, just warm it up for him. After that, he likes to play with his train set until about 7:30.

好的，利亚姆通常在晚上6点左右吃晚饭。冰箱里有通心粉和奶酪，热一下给他吃。之后，他喜欢玩他的火车玩具，直到大约7:30。

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Sarah

Right, and then it's bath time. He usually takes a quick one, maybe 10-15 minutes. After the bath, he'll want a story. We left a few books on his bedside table.

是的，然后是洗澡时间。他通常洗个快速澡，大概10-15分钟。洗完澡后，他会想听故事。我们把几本书放在了他的床头柜上。

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Emily

Got it. Dinner, playtime, bath, and then a story. What time is bedtime?

明白了。晚餐、玩耍时间、洗澡，然后是故事。几点睡觉？

M
Michael

Bedtime is typically 8 PM. Read him two stories, and he should be good to go. He might ask for water, so his sippy cup will be on his nightstand.

通常是晚上8点睡觉。给他读两个故事，他就应该能睡着了。他可能会要水喝，所以他的吸管杯会在他的床头柜上。

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Sarah

Oh, and if you need anything, our cell numbers are on the fridge. For emergencies, Liam's pediatrician's number is there too, right next to ours.

哦，如果你需要什么，我们的手机号码在冰箱上。紧急情况的话，利亚姆儿科医生的电话也在那里，就在我们号码旁边。

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Emily

Perfect, thanks for all the details! I think I've got everything. Have a great evening out!

太好了，谢谢所有的细节！我想我都明白了。祝你们晚上玩得开心！

词汇9

  • appreciate感激

    To feel grateful for something someone does for you. Use it to thank someone politely, like 'We really appreciate your help.'

    对某人为你做的事情感到感激。用于礼貌地感谢某人，例如“我们非常感激你的帮助。”

  • plan计划

    A schedule or arrangement for what to do. In childcare, ask 'What's the plan?' to learn about the child's routine.

    做什么事情的日程或安排。在儿童护理中，问'What's the plan?'来了解孩子的日常程序。

  • dinner晚餐

    The main evening meal. Common in family routines; say 'He has dinner at 6 PM' to describe schedules.

    主要的晚间用餐。在家庭日常中常见；说'他晚上6点吃晚餐'来描述时间表。

  • fridge冰箱

    Short for refrigerator, where food is kept cold. Useful in instructions: 'The food is in the fridge.'

    冰箱的简称，用于存放食物的冷藏设备。在指令中有用：'食物在冰箱里。'

  • bath time洗澡时间

    The time when a child takes a bath. Part of evening routines; say 'It's bath time now.' to signal the activity.

    孩子洗澡的时间。晚间例行活动的一部分；说‘现在是洗澡时间。’来提示这个活动。

  • bedtime就寝时间

    The time a child goes to bed to sleep. Essential for parents and babysitters: 'Bedtime is 8 PM.'

    孩子上床睡觉的时间。对于父母和保姆来说必不可少：‘就寝时间是晚上8点。’

  • story故事

    A short tale read to children before bed. Common in routines: 'Read him a story.' to help them relax.

    睡前给孩子们读的短篇故事。在日常习惯中常见：'给他读个故事。' 以帮助他们放松。

  • emergency紧急情况

    A sudden serious or dangerous situation. In childcare, share 'emergency contacts' like doctor numbers for safety.

    突然发生的严重或危险情况。在儿童护理中，分享‘紧急联系人’如医生号码以确保安全。

  • pediatrician儿科医生

    A doctor who specializes in children's health. Useful to know: 'Call the pediatrician in emergencies.'

    专注于儿童健康的医生。值得知道：'紧急情况下打电话给儿科医生。'

重点句子8

  1. 1

    Thanks again for coming over tonight. Michael and I really appreciate it!

    再次感谢你今晚过来。Michael 和我真的很感激！

    This is a polite way to thank someone for help. Use it when expressing gratitude in social situations like babysitting. 'Appreciate' shows strong thanks; 'coming over' means visiting a home.

    这是礼貌地感谢某人提供帮助的方式。在像保姆这样的社交场合表达感激时使用。'Appreciate' 表示强烈的感谢；'coming over' 意思是访问一个家。

  2. 2

    So, what's the plan for Liam this evening?

    那么，今晚Liam的计划是什么？

    A casual question to ask about a schedule. Useful for getting details in childcare; 'what's the plan' is a common idiom for 'what are the arrangements?'

    一个随意询问日程的问题。在儿童护理中用于获取细节很有用；'what's the plan' 是 'what are the arrangements ?' 的常见习语。

  3. 3

    There's some mac and cheese in the fridge, just warm it up for him.

    冰箱里有马卡龙芝士，只需给他热一下。

    Gives simple food instructions. 'Warm it up' means heat in microwave; practical for routines. Use in babysitting to explain meals clearly.

    给出简单的食物指示。'热一下'意思是用微波炉加热；对日常程序实用。在保姆工作中用于清楚解释餐食。

  4. 4

    After the bath, he'll want a story. We left a few books on his bedside table.

    洗澡后，他会想要听故事。我们在他的床头柜上放了几本书。

    Describes sequence in routine using 'after' for order. 'He'll want' predicts child's need; useful for explaining bedtime steps to caregivers.

    使用 'after' 描述例行程序中的顺序。'He'll want' 预测儿童的需求；有助于向护理人员解释就寝步骤。

  5. 5

    Got it. Dinner, playtime, bath, and then a story.

    明白了。晚饭、玩耍时间、洗澡，然后讲故事。

    Shows understanding by repeating key points. 'Got it' means 'I understand'; list items with 'and then' for sequences. Great for confirming instructions.

    通过重复关键点显示理解。“明白了”意思是“我理解”；用“然后”列出项目以表示序列。非常适合确认指示。

  6. 6

    Bedtime is typically 8 PM. Read him two stories, and he should be good to go.

    就寝时间通常是晚上8点。给他读两个故事，他就应该准备好睡觉了。

    States routine time with 'typically' for usual cases. 'Should be good to go' idiom means ready to sleep; use to give bedtime advice.

    使用“typically”表示通常情况下的例行时间。“Should be good to go”这个习语意思是准备好睡觉；用于给出就寝建议。

  7. 7

    If you need anything, our cell numbers are on the fridge.

    如果你需要什么，我们的手机号码在冰箱上。

    Provides contact info using 'if' for conditions. 'Cell numbers' means mobile phones; essential for safety in parenting exchanges.

    使用 'if' 为条件提供联系信息。'Cell numbers' 意为手机号码；在育儿交换的安全中至关重要。

  8. 8

    Perfect, thanks for all the details! I think I've got everything.

    完美，谢谢所有细节！我想我已经掌握一切了。

    Polite closing to confirm understanding. 'I've got everything' means I remember all info; use at end of instructions to show readiness.

    礼貌的结束语以确认理解。'I've got everything' 意味着我记住了所有信息；用在指示结束时显示准备就绪。