Plans
1. Noun
a. Definition: a detailed proposal for achieving or doing something
b. Synonyms: scheme, strategy, project, proposal
c. Antonyms: improvisation, spontaneity
d. Collins Dictionary: a detailed scheme, method, etc., for attaining an objective
e. Oxford Dictionary: a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
Examples:
I have made plans to visit my grandparents next weekend. (我已经计划下周末去看望我的祖父母。)
The company has announced plans to expand into new markets. (公司已经宣布了进军新市场的计划。)
2. Verb
a. Definition: decide on and arrange in advance
b. Synonyms: arrange, organize, schedule
c. Antonyms: cancel, abandon, disregard
d. Collins Dictionary: to form a plan (for) or make plans (for)
e. Oxford Dictionary: decide on and arrange in advance
Examples:
We are planning a surprise party for her birthday. (我们正在为她的生日策划一个惊喜派对。)
The team is planning a training session for next month. (团队正在计划下个月的培训课程。)
3. Adjective
a. Definition: intended or done with a particular purpose in mind
b. Synonyms: intentional, deliberate, calculated
c. Antonyms: unplanned, unintentional, accidental
d. Collins Dictionary: (of events, things, etc.) made or done with a purpose in mind
e. Oxford Dictionary: done with a specific purpose in mind
Examples:
She had no plans to retire anytime soon. (她暂时没有退休的打算。)
The sudden rain disrupted our plans for a picnic. (突然的雨打乱了我们的野餐计划。)
4. Idioms and Phrases
Change of plans: a decision to do something different from what was originally planned
计划改变:与最初计划不同的决定
Make plans: to decide on and arrange something in advance
制定计划:提前决定和安排某事
Plan ahead: to make preparations or arrangements in advance
提前计划:提前做准备或安排
Plan B: an alternative plan in case the original plan fails
备选计划:原计划失败时的备用计划
Stick to the plan: to continue following the original plan without deviation
坚持计划:不偏离原计划继续进行
5. Additional Vocabulary
Planning: the process of making plans for something
规划:为某事制定计划的过程
Planner: a person who makes plans or arrangements
规划者:制定计划或安排的人
Planetary: relating to or belonging to a planet or planets
行星的:与行星有关的或属于行星的
Planar: relating to or resembling a plane
平面的:与平面有关或类似于平面的
6. Examples in Sentences
I have big plans for my future career. (我对我的未来职业有很大的计划。)
They are discussing their travel plans for the summer vacation. (他们正在讨论暑假的旅行计划。)
She carefully outlined her plans for the new project. (她仔细地概述了新项目的计划。)
The company's expansion plans have been put on hold due to financial constraints. (由于财务限制,公司的扩张计划被搁置了。)
We need to come up with a backup plan in case things don't go as expected. (如果事情不如预期,我们需要想出备用计划。)
His ambitious plan to climb Mount Everest was met with skepticism. (他雄心勃勃地计划攀登珠穆朗玛峰,但遭到了怀疑。)
After much consideration, they decided to put their retirement plans into action. (经过深思熟虑,他们决定将退休计划付诸行动。)
She had to abandon her plans for the weekend due to unexpected circumstances. (由于意外情况,她不得不放弃周末的计划。)
Our wedding plans are well underway, and we are excited about the big day. (我们的婚礼筹备工作进展顺利,我们对那一天感到兴奋。)
He always sticks to the plan and rarely deviates from it. (他总是坚持计划,很少偏离。)
She made meticulous plans for her garden, considering every detail. (她为自己的花园制定了一份周密的计划,考虑到了每一个细节。)
They need to come up with a contingency plan in case of a power outage. (他们需要制定一个应急计划,以防停电。)
The party was a great success, thanks to the careful planning. (由于精心策划,聚会取得了巨大成功。)
He has been nominated to lead the planning committee for the upcoming event. (他被提名领导即将到来的事件的筹划委员会。)
She has a reputation for being an excellent planner and organizer. (她以优秀的策划和组织能力而闻名。)
The architect presented his plans for the new building to the city council. (建筑师向市议会展示了他对新建筑的规划。)
They are currently in the planning stage of the project and will start implementation soon. (他们目前正处于项目的规划阶段,将很快开始实施。)
He has a habit of meticulously planning every aspect of his life. (他有一个习惯,就是精心计划自己生活的方方面面。)
The team had to revise their plans after receiving new information. (在收到新信息后,团队不得不修改他们的计划。)
She has always been known for her spontaneous nature and dislike for making plans. (她一直以她的自发性和不喜欢制定计划而闻名。)
They had to cancel their travel plans due to the sudden illness of a family member. (由于家人突然生病,他们不得不取消旅行计划。)