【双语对话】

Melanie: My work friend Samantha's birthday is coming up. Any gift ideas, dear?

我们亲爱的朋友Samantha的生日快到了。有什么礼物主意吗，亲爱的？

Coco: She loves art and crafts, right? Maybe a set of high-quality paints or brushes?

她喜欢艺术和手工艺品，对吧？也许一套高质量的颜料或刷子？

Melanie: I like that. How about a personalized sketchbook with her name embossed on it?

这是个好主意。要不要一个个性化的素描本，上面刻着她的名字？

Coco: Em, that's thoughtful. Or we could get her a workshop voucher for an art class she's been eyeing on.

确实，那很体贴。或者我们可以给她买一张她一直想上的艺术课的工作坊券。

Melanie: Oh, I love that! I would want to sign up for an art workshop as well. Maybe I can invite her to come with me.

哦，我喜欢那个！ 我也想报名参加艺术研讨会。 也许我可以邀请她跟我一起去。

【重点笔记】

1. come up - 想出

I need to come up with a creative idea for my project.

我需要为我的项目想出一个创意性的主意。

2. personalized - 个性化的

She gave me a personalized gift with my name on it.

她送我一份个性化的礼物，上面有我的名字。

3. sketchbook - 素描本

I carry my sketchbook with me to capture ideas wherever I go.

我随身携带着我的素描本，随时记录灵感。

4. embossed - 凹凸印刷的

The embossed design on the wedding invitation added an elegant touch.

婚礼请柬上的凹凸印刷设计增添了优雅的感觉。

5. thoughtful - 体贴的

She's always so thoughtful, remembering everyone's birthdays.

她总是很体贴，记得每个人的生日。

6. sign up - 报名

Don't forget to sign up for the cooking class if you're interested.

如果你有兴趣的话，别忘了报名参加烹饪课。