Planning Daily Tasks
Two individuals are discussing their daily to-do lists for work or personal tasks, prioritizing what needs to be done, and allocating time slots for each activity.
两个人正在讨论他们的日常工作或个人待办事项，优先安排需要完成的事情，并为每项活动分配时间段。
对话
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词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
prioritize
To decide which tasks are most important and should be done first. Use it when organizing your work, like 'I need to prioritize my emails.'
决定哪些任务最重要并应该首先完成。在组织工作时使用它，比如 '我需要优先处理我的电子邮件。'
deadline
The date or time by which a task must be completed. It's common in work settings, for example, 'The deadline for this project is Friday.'
任务必须完成日期或时间。在工作环境中常见，例如，“这个项目的截止日期是星期五。”
urgent
Something that needs immediate attention. Say it to describe pressing tasks, like 'This call is urgent.'
需要立即注意的事物。用于描述紧迫的任务，例如‘这个电话很紧急。’
overwhelmed
Feeling unable to manage too much work or stress. Use it when sharing feelings, such as 'I feel overwhelmed with homework.'
感觉无法处理太多工作或压力。在分享感受时使用，例如“我觉得作业让我不知所措。”
block out
To reserve a specific period of time for a task. It's useful for scheduling, like 'I'll block out two hours for studying.'
为任务预留特定时间段。这对调度很有用，比如“我会为学习预留两个小时。”
squeeze in
To fit something into a tight schedule. Use it for busy days, for example, 'Can we squeeze in a quick meeting?'
将某事塞进紧凑的时间表中。在忙碌的日子里使用，例如，'我们能挤出时间开个短会吗？'
on your plate
An idiom meaning the tasks or responsibilities you currently have. It's informal, like 'What's on your plate today?' to ask about someone's workload.
一个习语，意思是当前拥有的任务或责任。它是非正式的，比如问'今天你的盘子里有什么？'来询问某人的工作量。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Do you have a moment?
A polite way to ask if someone is free to talk right now. It's useful for starting conversations without interrupting, especially in professional settings. Simple present tense for current availability.
一种礼貌的方式，询问某人现在是否有空谈话。这有助于在不打断的情况下开始对话，尤其在专业场合。简单现在时用于表示当前可用性。
What's on your plate?
An informal idiom to ask about someone's current tasks or responsibilities. Great for casual work chats; it shows interest in helping. Uses contraction 'what's' for natural speech.
一个非正式的习语，用于询问某人当前的任務或责任。非常适合休闲的工作聊天；它显示出帮助的兴趣。使用缩写「what's」来实现自然的说话方式。
That should be your top priority.
Suggesting the most important task to do first. Useful when giving advice on planning; 'top priority' emphasizes importance. Modal 'should' for recommendation.
建议首先执行的最重要任务。在给出规划建议时有用；'top priority' 强调重要性。情态动词 'should' 用于推荐。
How long do you think that'll take?
Asking for an estimate of time needed for a task. Practical for scheduling discussions; uses 'think' for opinion and contraction 'that'll' for future action.
询问完成一项任务所需时间的估计。适用于调度讨论；使用 'think' 表示意见，缩写 'that'll' 表示未来行动。
Let's block out the morning for that.
Proposing to reserve time for a specific activity. Helpful in planning; imperative 'let's' invites agreement, and 'block out' is a phrasal verb for time allocation.
提议为特定活动预留时间。在规划中有帮助；祈使句式的 'let's' 邀请同意，'block out' 是用于时间分配的短语动词。
Maybe I can squeeze that in right after lunch.
Suggesting fitting a task into a busy schedule. Useful for flexible planning; 'maybe' softens the suggestion, and 'squeeze in' is an idiom for making time.
建议将任务插入忙碌的日程中。有助于灵活规划；'maybe' 缓和了建议，'squeeze in' 是挤出时间的习语。
You've really helped me structure my day.
Expressing thanks for organizing or planning help. Good for showing gratitude; present perfect 'you've helped' connects past action to current benefit.
表达对组织或规划帮助的感谢。适合显示感激之情；现在完成时 'you've helped' 将过去行动与当前益处联系起来。
Take it one step at a time.
Advice to handle tasks gradually without rushing. Encouraging and common in motivation; imperative form for direct suggestion, with idiom for steady progress.
逐步处理任务而不匆忙的建议。鼓励性且常见于励志语境；祈使形式用于直接建议，包含稳健进步的习语。