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Dialogue

天气预报说，户外活动期间强风会持续。

tiānqì yùbào shuō, hùwài huódòng qījiān qiángfēng huì chíxù. The forecast says strong winds will continue during the outdoor event.

这可能会给帐篷和音响设备带来问题。

zhè kěnéng huì gěi zhàngpeng hé yīnxiǎng shèbèi dàilái wèntí. That could be a problem with tents and sound equipment.

我们可以固定好桌子，但挂横幅可能很危险。

wǒmen kěyǐ gùdìng hǎo zhuōzi, dàn guà héngfú kěnéng hěn wēixiǎn. We can secure the tables, but putting up the banner might be dangerous.

安全比保持原来的布置更重要。

ānquán bǐ bǎochí yuánlái de bùzhì gèng zhòngyào. Safety matters more than keeping the original setup.

我们应该取消活动，还是把所有东西搬到社区礼堂？

wǒmen yīnggāi qǔxiāo huódòng, háishì bǎ suǒyǒu dōngxi bān dào shèqū lǐtáng? Should we cancel, or move everything to the community hall?

如果礼堂有空，把活动移到室内更好。

rúguǒ lǐtáng yǒu kòng, bǎ huódòng yí dào shìnèi gèng hǎo. Moving indoors is better if the hall is available.

我可以给组织者打电话，问问室内场地的选择。

wǒ kěyǐ gěi zǔzhīzhě dǎ diànhuà, wènwen shìnèi chǎngdì de xuǎnzé. I can call the organizer and ask about the indoor option.

也要在参与者出发前告诉他们。

yě yào zài cānyùzhě chūfā qián gàosu tāmen. Tell participants before they start traveling, too.

临时改变安排让人很烦，但危险的情况更糟。

línshí gǎibiàn ānpái ràng rén hěn fán, dàn wēixiǎn de qíngkuàng gèng zāo. Late changes are frustrating, but dangerous conditions are worse.

天气改变计划时，清楚地沟通很重要。

tiānqì gǎibiàn jìhuà shí, qīngchǔ de gōutōng hěn zhòngyào. Clear communication matters when weather changes the plan.

Word by Word

天气 “天气” means the weather, as in “天气预报” in this dialogue. It commonly comes before weather-related nouns and is useful when discussing outdoor plans or changing conditions.

预报 “预报” means a forecast or a report about expected conditions; here it is part of “天气预报”. It is commonly used for weather forecasts when people are deciding whether an event is safe.

说 “说” means say or state; here the forecast states what will happen. It can introduce information after a person, report, or source, so use it when reporting what someone or something communicates.

户外 “户外” means outdoors or outdoor; here it describes “户外活动”. It commonly comes before an activity, event, or space and is useful when discussing plans outside.

活动 “活动” means an event or activity; here it refers to the planned outdoor event. It commonly follows a setting such as “户外” and is useful for discussing organized events.

期间 “期间” means during a period of time; here “户外活动期间” means during the outdoor event. It usually follows the event or time period and is useful when describing what happens while an event is in progress.

强风 “强风” means strong wind; here it is the weather condition expected during the event. It can be used as the subject of a sentence about continuing or causing a problem, especially in weather and safety discussions.

会 “会” indicates an expected future event here: the strong wind will continue. It commonly comes before a verb and is useful when making a forecast or describing an expected result.

持续 “持续” means continue or last; here it describes the strong wind continuing during the event. It commonly follows a subject such as “强风” and is useful when discussing weather or conditions that do not stop quickly.

这 “这” means this or that; here it refers to the previously mentioned strong winds and their possible effect. It can point back to a situation just discussed, making it useful when responding to someone’s statement.

可能 “可能” means might or possibly; here it introduces a possible problem. It commonly comes before a verb or result and is useful when discussing risks without saying that the result is certain.

给 “给” marks the person or thing affected in “给帐篷和音响设备带来问题”. In the pattern “给 + affected object + 带来 + result”, it is useful for explaining what may cause an effect for something or someone.

帐篷 “帐篷” means tent; here it is one of the things that strong wind may affect. It is useful when discussing outdoor events, camping, or equipment that needs to be secured.

和 “和” connects “帐篷” and “音响设备” as two affected items. It is used between nouns or noun phrases when listing things together, such as equipment for an event.

音响 “音响” refers to a sound system or audio equipment; here it is part of “音响设备”. It commonly describes equipment used to produce or play sound at an event.

设备 “设备” means equipment; here it refers to the sound equipment used for the event. It commonly follows a more specific description such as “音响” and is useful when discussing tools or machines needed for an activity.

带来 “带来” means bring or cause; here strong winds may cause problems for the tents and sound equipment. It commonly takes a result such as “问题” and is useful for describing an effect caused by a situation.

问题 “问题” means a problem or difficulty; here it is the possible difficulty caused by strong winds. It commonly follows “带来” and is useful when identifying an obstacle that needs to be handled.

我们 “我们” means we or us; here it refers to the two people planning the event. It is used as the subject of an action and is useful when discussing a shared responsibility or decision.

可以 “可以” means can or be able to; here it says that securing the tables is possible. It commonly comes before an action and is useful when offering a possible action or stating permission or ability.

固定 “固定” means secure or fasten; here it describes making the tables stable against the wind. It commonly takes an object such as “桌子” and is useful when preparing objects so they will not move.

好 “好” after “固定” shows that the securing action is completed properly in “固定好”. It can follow an action verb to emphasize a satisfactory finished result, which is useful when giving preparation instructions.

桌子 “桌子” means table; here it is the object that can be secured. It is useful when discussing furniture or items that need to be moved, arranged, or fastened for an event.

但 “但” means but and introduces a contrast between securing the tables and putting up the banner. It commonly connects two opposing points and is useful when explaining a limitation or a safety concern.

挂 “挂” means hang or put up; here it describes putting up the banner. It commonly takes an object such as “横幅” and is useful when displaying something on a wall, frame, or other support.

横幅 “横幅” means banner; here it is the object being put up. It is useful when discussing signs or large displayed messages at an event.

很 “很” is a degree word meaning very; here it strengthens “危险” in “很危险”. It commonly comes before an adjective and is useful when emphasizing the seriousness of a condition.

危险 “危险” means dangerous or danger; here it describes putting up the banner in strong wind. It commonly follows a degree word such as “很” and is useful when warning about an unsafe action or condition.

安全 “安全” means safety here; it is the priority being compared with keeping the original setup. It can be discussed as an important consideration when making decisions about events, equipment, or conditions.

比 “比” introduces the thing used for comparison in “安全比保持原来的布置更重要”. The pattern “A 比 B 更 + adjective” is useful when explaining why one priority or option ranks above another.

保持 “保持” means keep or maintain; here it means keeping the original setup unchanged. It commonly takes a state, condition, or arrangement and is useful when discussing whether something should remain as it is.

原来 “原来” means original or previous; here it describes the setup that was planned before the change. It commonly comes before “的” and a noun, as in “原来的布置”, and is useful when contrasting an earlier plan with a new one.

的 “的” links “原来” to “布置” in “原来的布置”, showing that the first part describes the arrangement. This marker is useful after a describing word or phrase and before the noun it modifies.

布置 “布置” means the setup or arrangement of the event; here it is the original arrangement being maintained. It is useful when discussing how tables, equipment, or decorations are arranged in a space.

更 “更” means more; here it strengthens the comparison in “更重要”. It commonly appears after “比” comparisons and is useful when saying that one thing has a greater degree of a quality than another.

重要 “重要” means important; here safety is described as more important than preserving the original setup. It is useful when explaining priorities in a decision or evaluating what matters most.

应该 “应该” means should; here it asks what action the speakers ought to take. It commonly comes before a verb and is useful when asking for or giving advice about a decision.

取消 “取消” means cancel; here it is one possible choice for dealing with the unsafe weather. It commonly takes an event, plan, or arrangement as its object and is useful when deciding not to hold something.

还是 “还是” means or rather in this alternative question, presenting another choice after “取消”. It is useful in questions that ask someone to choose between options.

把 “把” marks “所有东西” as the object being handled in “把所有东西搬到社区礼堂”. The pattern “把 + object + action/result” is useful when focusing on what will be moved, changed, or dealt with.

所有 “所有” means all or every; here it refers to the complete set of things needed for the event. It commonly comes before a noun such as “东西” and is useful when no items are to be left out.

东西 “东西” means things or items; here it refers to the event materials and equipment. It commonly follows a quantity word such as “所有” and is useful when referring generally to physical items.

搬 “搬” means move or carry, especially physical items; here it describes moving everything to the hall. It commonly takes an object and a destination with “到”, and is useful when relocating event materials.

到 “到” marks the destination in “搬到社区礼堂”. It commonly follows a movement verb and comes before the place reached, so it is useful when describing where something is moved.

社区 “社区” means community; here it describes the hall serving the local community. It commonly comes before a place noun such as “礼堂” and is useful when discussing local facilities or activities.

礼堂 “礼堂” means hall or auditorium; here it is the possible indoor venue. It is useful when discussing a large indoor space for meetings, performances, or community events.

如果 “如果” means if and introduces the condition that the hall is available. It commonly begins a condition clause and is useful when making a decision that depends on another fact.

有 In “礼堂有空”, “有” helps express that the hall is available, together with “空”. It is useful in availability expressions when checking whether a place, time, or resource can be used.

空 “空” means available or unoccupied here, as part of “礼堂有空”. This expression is useful when checking whether a venue or other resource is free for an event.

移 “移” means move or shift; here it describes moving the event indoors. It commonly appears with a destination marked by “到” and is useful when changing an event or activity from one location to another.

室内 “室内” means indoors or indoor; here it is the destination for the event. It is useful when contrasting an indoor location with an outdoor plan.

场地 “场地” means venue or site; here it refers to an indoor place that could be used for the event. It is useful when discussing possible locations for activities, meetings, or events.

选择 “选择” means choice or option; here it refers to the indoor venue option. It commonly follows a description of what kind of option is being considered and is useful when comparing possible arrangements.

我 “我” means I or me; here it is the person who can call the organizer. It is used as the subject of an action and is useful when offering to take responsibility for a task.

组织者 “组织者” means organizer; here it refers to the person responsible for the event. It is useful when identifying whom to contact about arrangements, changes, or venue availability.

打电话 “打电话” means make a phone call; here it describes contacting the organizer by phone. It combines “打” with “电话” and is useful with a person as the recipient when arranging or checking something.

问问 “问问” means ask or inquire, with the repeated form giving the request a light, conversational tone here. It is useful when making a brief inquiry about an option or detail.

也 “也” means also or too; here it adds informing the participants to the other required actions. It commonly appears before the action being added and is useful when including an additional responsibility.

要 “要” means need to or must here; it makes informing the participants a necessary action. It commonly comes before a verb and is useful when giving instructions or stating what still needs to be done.

在 “在” introduces the time point in “在参与者出发前”, meaning before the participants set off. It is useful at the beginning of a time phrase that tells when an action should happen.

参与者 “参与者” means participant; here it refers to the people attending the event. It is useful when discussing instructions or updates that should be given to attendees.

出发 “出发” means set off or depart; here it describes the participants beginning their journey. It is useful when giving information before people leave for an event.

前 “前” means before; here it follows “参与者出发” to mark the time before they leave. The pattern “action + 前” is useful for setting a deadline for another action.

告诉 “告诉” means tell or inform; here it describes giving the participants the event update. It commonly takes a person as its recipient and is useful when communicating important information directly.

他们 “他们” means they or them; here it refers back to the participants. It is useful as the recipient of information after “告诉” when the people have already been identified.

临时 “临时” means at short notice here, describing changes made late rather than as part of the original plan. It is useful when discussing last-minute changes to schedules or arrangements.

改变 “改变” means change; here it describes changing the event arrangement. It commonly takes an arrangement or plan as its object and is useful when weather or another situation requires a new decision.

安排 “安排” means arrangement or schedule; here it refers to the event plan that is changed at short notice. It is useful when discussing organized plans, timing, locations, or responsibilities.

让 “让” means make or cause here, as in “让人烦”. It introduces the person affected by a feeling or result and is useful for describing what a situation causes people to experience.

人 “人” means people or a person; here it is used generally in “让人烦”, meaning that the changes are frustrating to people. It is useful in general statements about how a situation affects people.

烦 “烦” means annoying or frustrating here; it describes the feeling caused by late changes. It is useful when expressing that an inconvenience or unexpected change bothers people.

情况 “情况” means situation or condition; here it refers to the dangerous weather conditions. It is useful when describing circumstances that influence a decision or require a response.

糟 “糟” means bad or worse here, in “更糟”. It commonly appears after “更” in a comparison and is useful when saying that one situation is more serious than another.

清楚 “清楚” means clear here and describes the manner of communication in “清楚地沟通”. It is useful when emphasizing that information should be understandable, especially when a plan changes.

地 “地” links “清楚” to “沟通” in “清楚地沟通”, showing that “清楚” describes how the action is done. It is useful after a describing word when that word modifies an action.

沟通 “沟通” means communicate or communication; here it refers to clearly sharing information when the weather changes the plan. It is useful when people need to coordinate decisions, updates, or responsibilities.

时 “时” means when or at the time that; here it closes the clause “天气改变计划时”. The pattern “situation + 时，...” is useful for describing what should happen when a particular condition occurs.

计划 “计划” means plan; here it is the event plan changed by the weather. It is useful when discussing an intended schedule or arrangement that may need to be updated.

Grammar Points

可能 + 动词

强风可能持续。

qiángfēng kěnéng chíxù.

The strong wind might continue.

可能放在动词前，表示某种情况有可能发生。

形容词 + 地 + 动词

参与者清楚地沟通。

cānyùzhě qīngchǔ de gōutōng.

The participants communicate clearly.

清楚地中的“地”把形容词变成副词，副词通常放在动词前。

Chinese Vocabulary

持续 verb

chíxù to continue; to last

带来 verb

dàilái to bring; to cause

固定 verb

gùdìng to secure; to fix in place

挂横幅 phrase

guà héngfú to put up a banner

户外活动 phrase

hùwài huódòng outdoor event

可能 adv

kěnéng might; possibly

期间 noun

qījiān during; period

强风 noun

qiángfēng strong wind

天气预报 noun

tiānqì yùbào weather forecast

危险 adj

wēixiǎn dangerous; danger

音响设备 noun

yīnxiǎng shèbèi sound equipment

帐篷 noun

zhàngpeng tent

Quiz

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

weather forecast

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天气预报

outdoor event

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户外活动

sound equipment

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音响设备

tent

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帐篷