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I think that's our signal/ˈsɪɡnəl/ 信号，暗示 to each other.
我觉得那是我们彼此之间的信号。
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signaln./ˈsɪɡnəl/
信号，暗示
A gesture, action, or sound that conveys a message or meaning.
to each otherphr./tuː iːtʃ ˈʌðər/
彼此之间
Between one another; mutually.
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our signal to each other
我们彼此之间的信号
A smile can be a signal to each other.
I think that's ...
我觉得那是……
I think that's a good idea.
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① 观点表达句式
I think that's our [X] to each other.
用I think that's表达主观判断，用to each other强调双向互动。
原句：I think that's our signal to each other.
📝 试一试：I think that's our ________ to each other.
Example:
I think that's our way of connecting to each other.
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Like we're excited/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ 兴奋的，激动的 to see each other because it's hard to know how to talk to a baby really before they're talking.
就像我们见到彼此很激动一样，因为在宝宝会说话之前，真的很难知道该怎么跟他们交流。
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excitedadj./ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
兴奋的，激动的
Feeling enthusiastic and eager about something.
hard to knowphr./hɑːd tuː nəʊ/
很难知道
Difficult to understand or figure out.
before they're talkingphr./bɪˈfɔːr ðeɪr ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
在他们会说话之前
Before babies develop the ability to speak words.
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excited to see each other
见到彼此很激动
The kids are always excited to see each other at recess.
it's hard to know how to ...
很难知道该怎么……
It's hard to know how to help someone who's grieving.
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② 因果解释句式
Like we're [emotion] to ... because it's hard to know how to [action] before [condition].
用because连接因果，用before强调前提条件，解释行为动机。
原句：Like we're excited to see each other because it's hard to know how to talk to a baby before they're talking.
📝 试一试：Like we're ________ because it's hard to know how to ________ before ________.
Example:
Like we're nervous to start because it's hard to know how to use the new tool before we've had training.
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Right.
是的。
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Rightadv./raɪt/
是的，对
Used to agree or confirm what someone just said.
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Right. (as a response)
是的。（回应对方）
"That makes sense." — "Right."
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③ 口语回应句式
Right. (standalone agreement)
Right单独使用表示认同对方，是英语对话中最常见的回应。
原句：Right.
📝 试一试：当对方说了什么你觉得对的话，你可以回应：________
Example:
Right. / Exactly. / Yeah.
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It's like, how do you have conversations/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənz/ 对话，交谈?
就是说，你怎么跟宝宝对话呢？
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conversationsn./ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənz/
对话，交谈
Talks between two or more people — exchanging ideas or feelings.
It's like, ...phr./ɪts laɪk/
就是说……
Used to introduce a thought or question — very casual.
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It's like, ...
就是说……
It's like, how do you even begin?
have conversations
进行对话
How do you have conversations with someone who doesn't speak?
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④ 口语引入疑问句式
It's like, how do you [do X]?
用It's like口语化引入思考，用how do you提问方法。
原句：It's like, how do you have conversations?
📝 试一试：It's like, how do you ________?
Example:
It's like, how do you even start?
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How do you know if you're connecting/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/ 建立联系，沟通 in some way?
你怎么知道你们是否在某种程度上建立了联系？
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connectingv./kəˈnɛktɪŋ/
建立联系，沟通
Forming a bond or emotional link with someone.
in some wayphr./ɪn sʌm weɪ/
在某种程度上
To some extent; through some method or channel.
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connecting in some way
在某种程度上建立联系
Are we connecting in some way, or just talking?
How do you know if ...
你怎么知道是否……
How do you know if someone really understands you?
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⑤ 条件判断疑问句式
How do you know if you're [doing X] in some way?
用How do you know if...提问判断标准，用in some way承认程度不确定。
原句：How do you know if you're connecting in some way?
📝 试一试：How do you know if you're ________ in some way?
Example:
How do you know if you're making progress in some way?
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What it sounds like is something called serve and return/sɜːv ænd rɪˈtɜːn/ 发球与回球（互动模式）.
这听起来就是所谓的"发球与回球"模式。
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servev./sɜːv/
发球；发出信号
In tennis, to start the play. Here: to initiate communication.
returnv./rɪˈtɜːn/
回球；回应
To hit the ball back; to respond to a signal.
something calledphr./ˈsʌmθɪŋ kɔːld/
所谓的……
Used to introduce a concept or term the listener may not know.
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serve and return
发球与回球（互动模式）
Serve and return is key to building a bond with a baby.
something called ...
所谓的……
It's something called "active listening."
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⑥ 概念引入句式
What it sounds like is something called [term].
用What it sounds like is自然过渡到新概念，用something called引出术语。
原句：What it sounds like is something called serve and return.
📝 试一试：What it sounds like is something called ________.
Example:
What it sounds like is something called mindful parenting.
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And so it means when you're interacting/ˌɪntərˈæktɪŋ/ 互动，交流 with a baby, you're serving/ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ 发出（信号/动作） them some form/fɔːm/ 形式 of communication/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ 交流，沟通.
也就是说，当你和宝宝互动时，你在向他们发出某种形式的交流信号。
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interactingv./ˌɪntərˈæktɪŋ/
互动，交流
Engaging with someone — exchanging actions or signals.
servingv./ˈsɜːvɪŋ/
发出（信号/动作）
Here: sending out a communication signal, like "serving" in tennis.
formn./fɔːm/
形式
A type or way something appears or is expressed.
communicationn./kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
交流，沟通
The act of sharing information, feelings, or ideas.
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interacting with a baby
和宝宝互动
When interacting with a baby, use eye contact and smiles.
some form of communication
某种形式的交流
Music can be some form of communication too.
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⑦ 解释说明句式
And so it means when you're [doing X], you're [doing Y] some form of [Z].
用And so it means解释前文概念，用when条件句描述场景。
原句：And so it means when you're interacting with a baby, you're serving them some form of communication.
📝 试一试：And so it means when you're ________, you're ________ some form of ________.
Example:
And so it means when you're teaching a child, you're offering them some form of guidance.
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Hi, baby.
嗨，宝贝。
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Hiinterj./haɪ/
嗨，你好
An informal greeting — here used as an example of "serving" communication to a baby.
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Hi, baby
嗨，宝贝
"Hi, baby!" — this is how you "serve" a signal to start interaction.
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⑧ serve信号示例
[Greeting], baby. — This is an example of "serving."
说"Hi, baby"就是serve and return中的"serve"——发出交流信号。
原句：Hi, baby. — This is how you serve communication.
📝 试一试：试着对宝宝发出一个serve信号：________, baby!
Example:
Hello, baby! / Good morning, baby!
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How are you?
你好吗？
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How are you?phr./haʊ ɑːr juː/
你好吗？
A common greeting — here another example of "serving" communication to a baby.
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How are you?
你好吗？
"How are you?" is another serve — inviting the baby to respond.
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⑨ serve与return配合
[Serve]: Hi, baby. / How are you? → [Return]: baby smiles, giggles, coos.
serve是大人发出的信号，return是宝宝的回应（微笑、咯咯笑、咿呀声）。
原句搭配：Hi, baby. → 宝宝微笑 → How are you? → 宝宝咯咯笑
📝 试一试：你还可以这样serve：________
Example:
Look at you! / What a big smile! — 任何主动交流都是"serve"
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I think that's our signal to each other. Like we're excited to see each other because it's hard to know how to talk to a baby really before they're talking. Right. It's like, how do you have conversations? How do you know if you're connecting in some way? What it sounds like is something called serve and return. And so it means when you're interacting with a baby, you're serving them some form of communication. Hi, baby. How are you?