Babysitter Instructions
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。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
appreciate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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。'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Thanks again for coming over tonight. Michael and I really appreciate it!
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。
So, what's the plan for Liam this evening?
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。
There's some mac and cheese in the fridge, just warm it up for him.
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。
After the bath, he'll want a story. We left a few books on his bedside table.
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。
Got it. Dinner, playtime, bath, and then a story.
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。
Bedtime is typically 8 PM. Read him two stories, and he should be good to go.
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。
If you need anything, our cell numbers are on the fridge.
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。
Perfect, thanks for all the details! I think I've got everything.
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。