Making an Appointment
Someone is trying to schedule an appointment with another person (e.g., a doctor, a colleague for a meeting, a friend for coffee), checking availability, and agreeing on a specific date and time.
一个人正在尝试与另一个人安排预约（例如，医生、同事开会、朋友喝咖啡），确认对方是否有空，并商定具体的日期和时间。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
schedule
To schedule means to plan or arrange a time for something, like a meeting. Use it when making plans: 'I need to schedule a doctor's appointment.'
安排日程意味着为某事规划或安排时间，比如会议。在制定计划时使用它：'我需要安排一个医生预约。'
available
Available means free or not busy at a certain time. Ask about it when checking someone's time: 'Are you available on Friday?'
Available 意思是某个特定时间空闲或不忙。检查某人的时间时可以询问：'你周五 available 吗？'
calendar
A calendar is a tool or app to track dates, times, and events. People say 'check my calendar' to see their schedule.
日历是一种用于跟踪日期、时间和事件的工具或应用程序。人们说“查看我的日历”来查看他们的日程安排。
tight
Tight here means very busy or with little time available. Use it for schedules: 'My morning is tight, but afternoon is okay.'
这里的 tight 意为非常忙碌或可用时间很少。可用于日程安排：'我的上午很紧，但下午还好。'
works
Works means is suitable or convenient. In scheduling, say 'That time works for me' to agree on a plan.
运作意味着合适或方便。在调度中，说‘那个时间对我合适’来同意一个计划。
perfectly
Perfectly means exactly right or ideal. Use it to show strong agreement: 'That time works perfectly.'
Perfectly 的意思是完全正确或理想。用于表示强烈的同意：'那个时间完美合适。'
invite
An invite is a digital or formal invitation, like an email for a meeting. In business: 'I'll send you a calendar invite.'
邀请是一种数字或正式的邀请函，例如会议的电子邮件。在商业中：'我会给你发一个日历邀请。'
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I was hoping to schedule a quick meeting with you about the new project proposal. Are you available sometime next week?
This polite request uses 'was hoping to' for a soft suggestion and 'are you available' to check time. Useful for starting appointment talks; practice for professional emails or calls.
这个礼貌的请求使用 'was hoping to' 来提出柔和的建议，并使用 'are you available' 来检查时间。适用于开始预约讨论；练习专业电子邮件或电话。
Let me check my calendar. What day works best for you?
This shows politeness by offering to check first and asking for preference with 'works best.' Great for responding when someone asks for your time; 'let me' is a common phrase for permission.
这通过先提出检查并用‘works best’询问偏好来显示礼貌。当有人询问你的时间时，这是很好的回应方式；‘let me’是寻求许可的常见短语。
How about Tuesday morning? Say, 10 AM?
This suggests a specific time using 'how about' for proposals and 'say' to give an example. Useful for suggesting options; it's casual and flexible for friends or colleagues.
这使用 'how about' 来提出建议，并用 'say' 举例，暗示一个具体时间。有助于建议选项；它随意且灵活，适合朋友或同事。
Tuesday at 10 AM is a bit tight for me. I have another call then. Would 2 PM work instead?
This declines politely with 'a bit tight' explaining why, then offers an alternative with 'would...work instead.' Key for negotiations; teaches giving reasons and alternatives.
这用“有点紧”礼貌地拒绝，并解释原因，然后用“...可以吗？”提供替代方案。谈判的关键；教导给出理由和替代方案。
2 PM on Tuesday works perfectly for me. Great!
This agrees enthusiastically using 'works perfectly' for strong approval. Simple and positive; use in confirmations to show satisfaction and end positively.
这热情地表示同意，使用 'works perfectly' 来表达强烈的赞同。简单而积极；在确认中使用以显示满意并以积极方式结束。
I've put it down in my calendar. I'll send you a calendar invite shortly. See you then!
This confirms the plan with 'put it down' meaning noted it, and offers a follow-up. Useful for closing; 'shortly' means soon, common in business English.
这确认了计划，其中 'put it down' 意思是记下了，并提供后续跟进。用于结束对话很有用；'shortly' 意思是很快，在商务英语中常见。
Sounds good. Thanks!
A short, casual agreement using 'sounds good' to confirm. Perfect for ending conversations politely; always add 'thanks' for gratitude in English interactions.
使用 'sounds good' 确认的简短、非正式同意。完美用于礼貌地结束对话；在英语互动中，总是添加 'thanks' 以表达感激。