Meaning
在日常对话中,“We're planning”通常用来说明某个未来的计划或意图。例如:
使用“We're planning”时,通常会接具体的活动或事件,以清楚地表达计划的内容和时间。这个短语传达了确定性和积极的意图,因此常用于团队讨论或个人计划中。
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?
去哪儿?
We want to go to Mexico and enjoy the beautiful weather.
That’s great.
It’s nice to get away from the bitter cold.
能远离严寒真是太好了。
Situation 2
What were you two talking about?
We’re planning for a trip.
How nice!
Do you know where you wanna go?
你知道你想去哪里吗?
That’s the thing, we can’t decide.
We’re torn between Thailand and The Bahamas.
我们在泰国和The Bahamas之间犹豫不决。
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.
我终于建立了一个常规。
That’s great! It takes time but we all sort of adjust.
Anything new for the future?
未来有什么新的计划吗?
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?
这是只是计划,还是已经怀孕很久了?
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.
虽然可能会有些混乱,但我相信她会很高兴我们为她做了些什么。
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.
我们会观察它的受欢迎程度,然后决定是否将其永久添加。
What a great idea.
Coffee and cake are a great pairing.
咖啡和蛋糕是绝佳的搭配。
I'm hoping for positive reviews.
04
We’re planning to eat out tonight.
Situation 1
I’m starving.
Is there anything to eat?
有吃的吗?
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?
你已经为我们决定了吗?
I did.
We’re going to a nice restaurant.
我们要去一家不错的餐厅。
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?
我能帮上什么忙吗?
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?
我可以做什么?
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.
我会把他的电话号码给你。
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.)
含义 - 用于表示你打算在未来做某事。
例子 - 她计划明年某个时候重返学校。(有进行某个特定动作的意图。)
含义 - 通常意味着依赖或期望某事会发生。
示例 - She's planning on going back to school some time next year.(表明依赖或期望该事件或行动会发生。)
意思 - 用于当您正在为特定事件或情况做准备时,通常涉及为未来的可能性做安排或考虑。
例子 - She's planning for going back to school some time next year.(为那个事件或情况准备或做安排。)