工作英语对话:Asking for Help(2)

A: I need help with the office party.
B: Yes, of course. We could split¹ it. What part would you like to do, the food or the entertainment?
A: I have no idea what the entertainment should be.
B: Let's make sure we are on the same page. Do we want a formal or informal gathering²?
A: Let's make it a formal affair.
B: Yes, that would be best. Now, for food should we have Chinese or American food?
A: American food would be the best choice.
B: That would be great. What kind of music would you like, a band or recorded music?
A: We should bring in a really good DJ.
B: That works for me. Let's see what we can each do about planning our part and meet again on Friday.
 

1 split   

n.劈开，裂片，裂口；adj.分散的；v.分离，分开，劈开

参考例句：

• Who told you that Mary and I had split up?谁告诉你玛丽和我已经离婚了？
• The teacher split the class up into six groups.老师把班级分成6个小组。

2 gathering   

n.集会，聚会，聚集

参考例句：

• He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。
• He is on the wing gathering material for his novels.他正忙于为他的小说收集资料。