A2 Expression 中性

avere un piano B

to have a backup plan

意思

Having an alternative strategy.

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文化背景

Italians often value flexibility. Having a 'piano B' is seen as being 'scaltro' (shrewd). In Italian offices, 'piano B' is standard jargon for risk management. Young Italians use 'piano B' frequently when discussing dating or nightlife. In the South, the 'piano B' is often informal and involves family or friends helping out.

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Use it for travel

Always mention your 'piano B' when talking to Italian hosts about your travel plans; they will appreciate your foresight.

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Don't say 'Piano Due'

Even though B is the second letter, never say 'Piano Due' for a backup plan.

意思

Having an alternative strategy.

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Use it for travel

Always mention your 'piano B' when talking to Italian hosts about your travel plans; they will appreciate your foresight.

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Don't say 'Piano Due'

Even though B is the second letter, never say 'Piano Due' for a backup plan.

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The 'Piano C' joke

If things are really chaotic, say 'Siamo già al piano C!' to make Italians laugh.

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Arrangiarsi

While 'piano B' is good, being able to 'arrangiarsi' (improvise) is the ultimate Italian skill.

自我测试

Completa la frase con la parola corretta.

Se il ristorante è chiuso, dobbiamo avere un ___ B.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: piano

The expression is 'piano B'.

Quale frase è corretta?

Scegli l'opzione più naturale.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ho un piano B per domani.

We use 'avere' (ho) and no preposition 'di' before 'B'.

Completa il dialogo.

A: Il volo è in ritardo! B: Non preoccuparti, ___ un piano B: prendiamo il treno.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ho

The speaker is announcing they possess an alternative plan.

Abbina la situazione al piano B corretto.

Situazione: Piove e volevamo fare una passeggiata.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Piano B: Andiamo al cinema.

Going to the cinema is a logical indoor alternative to a walk.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

When to use Piano B

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Travel

  • Delayed flights
  • Missed trains
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Social

  • Rainy picnics
  • Closed bars

练习题库

4 练习
Completa la frase con la parola corretta. Fill Blank A2

Se il ristorante è chiuso, dobbiamo avere un ___ B.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: piano

The expression is 'piano B'.

Quale frase è corretta? Choose A2

Scegli l'opzione più naturale.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Ho un piano B per domani.

We use 'avere' (ho) and no preposition 'di' before 'B'.

Completa il dialogo. dialogue_completion A2

A: Il volo è in ritardo! B: Non preoccuparti, ___ un piano B: prendiamo il treno.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ho

The speaker is announcing they possess an alternative plan.

Abbina la situazione al piano B corretto. situation_matching A2

Situazione: Piove e volevamo fare una passeggiata.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Piano B: Andiamo al cinema.

Going to the cinema is a logical indoor alternative to a walk.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or with your boss.

Yes, but usually people just say 'il piano'. You only specify 'piano A' if you are contrasting it with 'piano B'.

You can say 'piano C'. It's quite common in complex situations.

Use 'un' when talking about the concept of having one, and 'il' when referring to the specific plan you've already made.

In IT and tech, yes. In general life, 'piano B' is much more common.

Constantly! Especially in heist movies or romantic comedies.

Yes, but be careful. Calling a person a 'piano B' implies they are a second choice, which is insulting.

You say 'far scattare il piano B' or 'attivare il piano B'.

Yes, 'piani B', but it's rarely used because you usually only have one backup at a time.

Yes, because it is a direct translation of the English concept.

相关表达

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piano di riserva

synonym

backup plan

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ruota di scorta

similar

spare tire

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ultima spiaggia

contrast

last resort

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piano d'emergenza

specialized form

emergency plan

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alternativa

synonym

alternative

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