Meaning
Today's Sentences
- We’re planning for a trip.
- We’re planning on having a baby.
- We’re planning on baking a cake.
- We’re planning to eat out tonight.
- We’re planning for a surprise party.
- Writer's Note
01
We’re planning for a trip.
Situation 1
We’re planning for a trip.
Really?
Where to?
去哪裡？
We want to go to Mexico and enjoy the beautiful weather.
That’s great.
It’s nice to get away from the bitter cold.
能夠擺脫嚴寒真是太好了。
Situation 2
What were you two talking about?
We’re planning for a trip.
How nice!
Do you know where you wanna go?
你知道你想去哪裡嗎?
That’s the thing, we can’t decide.
We’re torn between Thailand and The Bahamas.
我們在泰國和巴哈馬之間左右為難。
02
We’re planning on having a baby.
Situation 1
How have you been since your firstborn?
I’ve been doing really well.
I’ve finally got a routine going.
我終於有了一個固定的作息。
That’s great! It takes time but we all sort of adjust.
Anything new for the future?
未來有什麼新計畫嗎？
We’re planning on having another baby.
Situation 2
So what are your future plans?
Well, we’re planning on having a baby.
That’s such great news!
Are they just plans or are you far along in pregnancy?
這只是計劃，還是已經懷孕很久了呢？
We’re thinking of going to a clinic for pre-pregnancy planning.
03
We’re planning on baking a cake.
Situation 1
What are you doing for her birthday?
We’re planning on baking a cake.
Will the kids decorate it?
That’s the plan.
It’s going to be a mess but I think she’ll be so happy that we made her something.
雖然會有點麻煩，但我想她會很高興我們為她做了些什麼。
Situation 2
Is there a new menu brewing?
We’re planning on baking a cake.
We’ll see how popular it is and decide if it’ll be a permanent addition.
我們會觀察它的受歡迎程度，然後決定是否將其永久添加到菜單中。
What a great idea.
Coffee and cake are a great pairing.
Coffee 和蛋糕是絕佳的搭配。
I'm hoping for positive reviews.
04
We’re planning to eat out tonight.
Situation 1
I’m starving.
Is there anything to eat?
有什麼可以吃的嗎？
There’s pizza in the freezer.
We’re not eating together?
I have a date and we’re planning to eat out tonight.
Situation 2
What do you want to have for dinner?
We’re planning to eat out tonight.
We?
You already decided for us?
你已經替我們決定了嗎？
I did.
We’re going to a nice restaurant.
我們要去一家不錯的餐廳。
05
We’re planning for a surprise party.
Situation 1
What should we do for her birthday?
We’re planning for a surprise party.
Really?
Is there anything I can do to help?
有什麼我可以幫忙的嗎？
It would be super helpful if you got some balloons.
Situation 2
We’re planning for a surprise party.
Count me in.
What can I do?
我能做什麼？
Do you know where we can get a big banner printed?
Actually, I know someone who does large vinyl banners.
I’ll give you his number.
我會給你他的電話號碼。
Writer's Note
You know that saying, 'Things don't always go as planned'? Well, it applies to the word "planning" as well. By using "planning" instead of "plan" or "planned", it is something that is an ongoing or occurrence which means it can always be changed or modified. Now the meaning changes slightly when you add "to/on/for" after "planning".
- Planning to
Meaning - Used when you intend to do something in the future.
Example - She's planning to go back to school some time next year. (Having the intention to do some specific action.) - Planning on
Meaning - Often implies a reliance or expectation that something will happen.
Example - She's planning on going back to school some time next year. (Suggests counting on or relying on that event or action to take place.) - Planning for
Meaning - Used when you are preparing for a specific event or situation, often involving arrangements or considerations for future possibilities.
Example - She's planning for going back to school some time next year. (Preparing or making arrangements for that event or situation.)
意思 - 用於當你打算未來做某事時。
例子 - She's planning to go back to school some time next year. （有意進行某個具體行動。）
意思 - 通常暗示依賴或預期某事將會發生。
例子 - She's planning on going back to school some time next year. （表示依賴或期望該事件或行動會發生。）
意思 - 當你正在為特定事件或情況做準備時使用，通常涉及為未來的可能性進行安排或考量。
例子 - She's planning for going back to school some time next year.（為那個事件或情況做準備或安排。）
