英語口語練習

學習英語口語，要堅持以恆。如果你真的沒勇氣對着人説英語，可以尚且自己在家裏學一下，你可以藉助一些英語學習工具，有些軟件是可以給電影配音的，比較有趣，或者試一下小編整理的英語口語練習。

日常生活中使用的短句

(1) 在家中

●從起牀到出門

Good morning, mom. 早晨好。

Did the alarm clock go off?

Did the alarm clock buzz?

Did the alarm clock ring?

鬧鐘響了嗎?

It's time to get up! 該起牀了!

I don't want to get up. 我真不想起。

want to=want to; going to=be going to

美語口語常用説法

It's time to get ready.

Get up soon. 快點兒起牀!

I don't want to. 我真不想起。

Are you awake? 你醒了嗎?

I am now. 我剛醒。

Are you feeling sick? 你不舒服嗎?

No, I'm just tired. 沒有，只是有點兒累

Did you sleep well? 睡得好嗎?

Yes, I slept very well. 嗯，睡得挺好。

No, I couldn't fall asleep.哪兒幾乎沒睡着

Would you turn off the alarm clock?

Please turn off the alarm clock.

能幫我關掉鬧鐘嗎?

You finally got up. 你終於起來了。

It's a nice day! 今天是個好天!

It sure is. 是不錯啊。

It's a beautiful day!

It's a wonderful day!

It's a great day!

Did you stay up late last night?

昨晚你熬夜了?

Did you go to bed late last night?

Let's fold up the futon. 把被子疊好

Let's put the futon away. 把被子收起

You were snoring last night. 打呼嚕

Did I keep you up? 影響你睡覺了嗎?

I had a nightmare. 我做了個可怕的夢

It's all right now. 現在沒事了/挺好的

You left the light on. 你一直沒關燈啊

You forgot to turn off the light.你忘關燈了

I have to go wash my face. 我得....

It's time to eat breakfast.

It's time to have breakfast.

I'm still sleepy.

I'm still drowsy.

I'm still yawning. 我還打哈欠呢

I have a hangover. 昨天的酒還沒醒呢

I'm a night person.我是個夜貓子--I'm not.

I'm a morning person. 我喜歡早起。

Coffee wakes me up.我是用咖啡來提神的

Coffee gets me going.

Did you brush your teeth? 刷牙了嗎?

Have you brushed your teeth?

I have to comb my hair. 我要梳頭了.

What should I wear? 我該穿什麼好呢?

The red one. 穿紅的吧!

Which dress should I wear?

Which one should I wear?

What should I put on?

Hurry up and get dressed. 快換衣服

Put those pajamas away! 把睡衣收好

Oh, I'm washing those. 啊，我正要洗呢

I'm leaving. Bye mom! 我走了,媽媽.

Study hard. 好好學習啊!

I'll see you when I get back.

I'm taking off now.

See you. /See you later.

Let's play hooky today! 今天我們逃學吧

Yeah, let's. 好哇，走吧!

You're wearing your sweater inside out.你毛衣穿反了。

You have your sweater on inside out.

It's upside down. 上下顛倒了。

Don't forget to take out the garbage.

別忘了扔垃圾啊.

I won't. 忘不了!

It's your turn to take out the garbage.

今天該你扔垃圾了.

*garbage也可用trash和rubbish

What are you doing today?

今天你幹什麼?

We're having a track and field meet. 今天我們開運動會。田徑運動會

If you don't hurry, we'll be late.

你快點，我們該遲到了.

Hurry up or we'll be late.

Hurry or you'll be late for school.

快點,我們上學該遲到了。

What time is it? 現在幾點?

Did you lock the door?你鎖門了嗎?

Have you locked the door?

Aren't you forgetting something?你沒...吧(你沒忘什麼東西吧!)

I don't think so. 我想沒有。

It's already 8:00.

It's 8:00 already.

I'm late! 我晚了!

Hurry up! 快點兒吧!

I have to rush! 我得趕緊走!

I have to hurry up!

I have to get going!

I have to get moving.

Are you gonna be late today? 你今天會回來得晚嗎?

No, I'll be home at the usual time. 平時

What time are you coming home? 幾點回來.

Around seven o'clock. 大概7點左右

Have you got your lunch box?飯盒帶了嗎

Yes, right here. 嗯，在呢。

It might rain today. 今天好像要下雨。

Take your umbrella with you. 帶上傘吧

Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.出門的時候別忘了鎖門.

●從回家到就寢

I'm home! / I'm back! 我回來了。

Welcome home! / Welcome back!

你回來啦!

Did you have a good time?

今天過得愉快嗎?

How did it go today?今天怎麼樣?

How was your day?

Can I go out to play?

我可以出去玩會兒嗎?

After you finish your homework. 寫完作業再去吧。

I'm hungry. 我餓了。

We have some snacks. 吃點點心吧。

Where are the snacks?點心在哪?

They're in the cupboard. 在碗櫥裏。

I'm going to cram school now. 我去補習學校了啊*cram意為“填鴨式補習”

Call when you finish. 下課後來個電話

May I have my allowance? 零花錢

(能給我點零花錢嗎?)

What do you want to buy?

I'm tired.真累呀!

I'm exhausted. 我精疲力盡了

What would you like for dinner?

晚飯你想吃什麼?

What do you want for dinner?

What do you want to eat for dinner?

How about steak? 吃牛排怎麼樣?

Would you help me set the table?準備餐具(你能幫我準備餐具嗎?)

I'd be happy to. 樂意之至。

Help me set up the table, will you?

What should I make for dinner?

飯做什麼好呢?

What should I whip up for dinner?

What should I cook for dinner?

What should I fix for dinner?

It's good to be home. 還是家好哇

There's no place like home.

It feels so good to be home.

Would you run to the store? 快點兒去

(你能不能趕緊去趟商店。)

In just a minute. 稍等一下。

It's been a long day. 今天真累呀!

The bath is ready. 洗澡水燒好了。

I'm taking a shower.現在進行時表將要、想要

(我要衝個澡。)

I'm going to take a shower.

Is dinner ready? 晚飯好了嗎?--Not yet.

Is it time for dinner yet?該吃晚飯了吧?

Have you made dinner?晚飯做好了嗎?

Mom, what's for dinner tonight?

媽媽，今天晚飯吃什麼?

Mom, what did you make for dinner?

Mom, what did you fix for dinner?

What's for dinner? 晚飯吃什麼?

Salisbury steak. 吃漢堡肉餅。

Great! 太棒了。

Today, we're having curry.

今天吃咖哩飯.

We're having curry today.

How soon can you get it ready?

還要多久才能做好呀?

In about five more minutes.再有5分鐘吧

When will it be ready?

How soon will it be done?

Let's eat. 我吃了啊

Shall we begin? 可以吃了嗎?

Please go ahead. 請先吃吧

Please help yourself. 請便

This knife cuts well, doesn't it?

這把刀真快啊!

It sure does. 真挺好使的

The water is boiling! 水開啦!

Come and get it! 開飯啦

It's time for dinner! 該吃晚飯啦!

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner is ready!

It's time to eat. 該吃飯啦!

Finally. 終於吃上飯嘍!

I'm coming. 這就來啦

I'll be right there. 我馬上就去。

I'm on my way.

Did you wash your hands well?

手洗乾淨了嗎?

Don't spill it! 別弄灑了(spill-_p發b音)

Don't tip it over. 傾斜、倒出、打翻

Eat all of your vegetables.把碗裏的菜吃光

Finish your vegetables.

Finish up your vegetables.

Finish up your plate. 把碗裏的飯吃光

I'm trying to. 這不吃着呢嘛。

I don't like asparagus. 不喜歡吃蘆筍

Don't be picky. 不許挑食。

It was very delicious. Thank you.

謝謝款待

It was a wonderful dinner.

Would you clear the table?

能幫我收拾盤子嗎?

Would you put the dishes away?

Do the dishes! 把盤子洗了!--I will.

It's not my turn. 今天不該我洗。

Wash the dishes!

I'll dry the dishes. 我擦盤子

What are you doing? --I'm watching TV.

Are there any good programs on TV?

有什麼好看的電視節目嗎?

No, not today.

Nomo is on TV.野茂上電視了。

What's on Channel 8? 八頻道演什麼?

Would you change the channel?

能不能幫我換個台?

Would you switch the channel?

Would you change the station?

I want to watch more TV. 我還想看電視

You've watched enough for tonight.

Let's spread out the futon.鋪牀吧 *鋪開

Let's get the futon out. 把被子拿出來吧

I'm sleepy. 我困了。

Why don't you take a nap?你幹嘛不睡午覺

I'm drowsy. *drowsy困得睜不開眼。

Did you do your homework?

作業做了嗎?

Did you finish your homework?

Study hard. 好好學習 -- I am.好好學着呢

Hurry up and go to sleep. 快點睡覺.

Enough with your video games. 遊戲玩夠了吧。-- I can't quit now. 正好玩着呢。

Make sure you brush your teeth.

一定要刷牙哦! --I will.

Are u ready for tomorrow?--No, not yet.

明天的東西準備好了嗎?

I'm going to take a bath. 我去洗個澡。

Make sure you wash up well.好好洗洗啊

Time to go to sleep. 該睡覺了。

Just a minute. 再等一下。

You left the TV on. 電視還開着呢。

Sorry about that. 對不起，我忘了關。

You forgot to turn the TV off.

Don't leave your stuff here. 別把你的東西都攤在這兒。 -- I won't. 知道了。

I set the alarm clock for 8:00.

我把鬧鐘訂到八點了。

I set it for 8:00.

Wake me up at seven tomorrow.

明天七點叫醒我。

Sure thing. 知道了。

Good night.晚安

Sweet dreams. 做個好夢。

Don't let the bedbugs bite. 晚安

Have pleasant dreams.

●休息日

I want to take a nap. 我真想睡個午覺。

But you just woke up.你不是剛起來嗎?

I want to take a catnap. *catnap 打盹

I'd like to lie down for a while.我想躺會兒

*wanna = want to = would like to

I'm going to lie down.

I'm going to take a rest. 我休息一會兒

You're pretending to be asleep.你在裝睡啊

You're just pretending that you're asleep.

You're not really asleep. 你其實沒睡吧!

I know you're still awake.

Were you sleeping? 你睡着了嗎?

Were you asleep?

No, I was awake. 沒有，還沒睡呢。

Will you change the baby's diaper?

你能給孩子換個尿布嗎?

Again? 又要換呀?

I just changed it ten minutes ago.

Do you need to pee? 想尿尿嗎? *對小孩

It's time to go wee-wee.該尿尿了*對小孩

It's time to go pee-pee.

Do it again. 再來一次。

Let's play catch. 我們來投球吧。

Great! 好呀!

Let's play ball.

The water is leaking.漏水了。

The pipe is leaking. 水管漏了。

It's so dusty. 全是灰啊!

I didn't notice. 我倒沒注意。

It needs to be dusted. 得掃掃了。

It's stuffy in this room.通風不好、憋悶

(這間屋子通風真差。)

The air is thick. 這裏真悶。

I can't breathe in this room.

The air is dense. 空氣混濁。

It's drafty in this room. 通風的

這個房間很通風。

Will you feed the dog?你能去喂喂狗嗎

Please give the dog some food.

Will you take the dog for a walk?

你去溜溜狗吧。

Take care of my brother and sister.

幫我照看我的弟弟妹妹啊。

You bet (I will). 放心吧。

You bet I won't. 我一定不會的

You bet it is. / You bet there is. 一定是的

Please water the plants.

請給植物澆點水。

Can I help? --Yes, pls water the plants.

What a mess! 怎麼這麼亂呀

Look at the mess!

What a pigsty!*含有髒得像個豬窩的語氣

Help me.幫幫我吧。

What do you want me to do?

Clean up your room.

把你的屋子收拾收拾。

Straighten up your room.

Tidy up the room.

But I'm watching TV now.

Help me clean up the house.幫我打掃打掃衞生。

We're out of dish detergent.洗滌靈用完啦

We've used up dish detergent.

I'll go get more. 那我去買一瓶。

Would you put up the clothes to dry?

你能把衣服晾上嘛?

Will you help me fold up the clothes?

你能把我的衣服疊起來嗎?

Please sweep the floor. 掃、打掃

(把地掃掃。)

Please scrub the sink. 把廚房的池子洗乾淨 *使勁搓洗用scrub

I have to vacuum my room.我得用吸塵器打掃我房間了。

Please dust the shelves.撣撣櫃子上的土

Please wipe the shelves.請擦一擦櫃子

Please mop the floor. 請拖拖地

Will you iron the shirt? 熨襯衣

(你能把襯衫熨熨嗎?)

I have to iron my skirt. 熨裙子

(我的裙子得熨了)

Let's go grocery shopping. 我們去超市買東西吧 *grocery shop雜貨店

We need more milk. 還得再買點牛奶。

The park was crowded.公園裏人擠人

The park was filled with people.

Can you baby-sit tonight? 今晚能幫我照看一下孩子嗎? *baby-sit“”。--Sure I can.

●送禮物

This is for you. 這是送給你的。

That's very nice of you. 太謝謝你啦。

Here's something for you.

I got this for you.

This is your share. 這是你的那份

This is your portion. /This is your part.

This portion is for you.

What do you want for your birthday?

過生日想要什麼禮物?

I want gloves. 手套

Here you are! 請收下。

Here you have it!

●生活習慣

I usually work out after work.

我經常下班以後運動。

I usually go to the gym after work.

I usually exercise after work.

I've started jogging. 我開始慢跑鍛鍊。

Since when? 什麼時候開始的?

I quit smoking. 戒煙 *quit辭職,改變習慣

(我戒煙了。)

No, thanks. I quit smoking.

Good for you. 你真偉大

I stopped smoking.

I don't smoke anymore.不再 *anymore還

I've become a non-smoker.

I no longer smoke.

Do you dream often? 你常做夢嗎?

Do you often have dreams?

Do you dream a lot?

I've been forgetful lately. 健忘、丟三落四

(最近我總是丟三落四的)

I've been forgetful these days.

●理財

Here's the phone bill.

When is this due? 什麼時候到期?

When is the rent due?房租截止到幾號?

When is the paper due?

When is the last day I can pay for this?

How long is the pay period?

When do I have to pay this by?

When does this have to be finished by?

It's due on the thirtieth. 截止到30號

Could you give me change?

能幫我換一下零錢嗎?

Can you change this?

Could I have change?

Do you have change for 100 yen?你有..?(能幫我換開一百日元嗎?)

Can you break a one-hundred-yen bill?

Can you break a hundred?

I'd like to change a hundred-yen note.

Here's one hundred yen. Could I have change?這是100日元,能幫我破開嗎?

I need to deposit five thousand yen in my savings account. 存錢 *賬户

(我要存5000日元。)

I need to put ￥5,000 into the bank.

I need to withdraw ￥5,000 from my savings account. 取，拿出(我要取5000日元。)

I need to take out ￥500 from the bank.

I paid out of my own pocket.自己掏腰包

I'm out of cash. 我沒帶現金

I don't have much money on me now.

我現在沒有多少現金。

May I borrow some money?

I didn't bring very much money with me.

I'm a little short of money now.

I'm broke. 身無分文

May I borrow ten dollars?

Sorry, I'm broke.

I have no money. /I'm out of money.

I'm flat broke. * 強調的説法

I have a lot of money on me now.

現在我有很多現金。

I brought a lot of money with me.

I'm rich now. 我現在很有錢。

I have lots of cash on me.

I can't afford to be lazy. 我可沒時間閒着.

I can't afford to be idle.

I don't have time to be lazy.

What a waste! 多浪費啊!

How wasteful!

He didn't pay the debt and

disappeared.

他因為還不上債而躲了起來。

(2) 享受餘暇時間

●邀請友人

Are you free this weekend? --Yes, I am.這週末你有空嗎?

No, I have plans. / No, I'm going skiing.

Could I see you again?

我們還可以再見面嗎?

Could you give me your phone number? 能給我你的電話號碼嗎?

Where shall we meet?我們在哪見面?

Where shall I meet you?

Shall I come to pick you up?開車去接某人(要我開車去接你嗎?)

Are you doing anything this afternoon?你今天下午有安排嗎?

Do you have plans for this afternoon?

Are you busy this afternoon?

No, nothing special.

Yes, I have to work.

How about having dinner with me?

和我一起吃晚飯好嗎?

Sounds great! 那太好了!

How about dinner?

Let's have dinner together.

Why don't we go to see a baseball game?我們幹嗎不去看棒球比賽呢?

Yeah!好啊 Let's go see a baseball game!

Sorry, I'm tied up. 另有安排*be tied up“受時間的約束”(真對不起，我另有安排。)

Sorry, I have plans. /Sorry, I'm busy.

I'm sorry, but I have other plans.

實在對不起，恐怕不行。

I'm afraid I can't.

I'm sorry but I can't.

Thanks for asking(邀請), but...

謝謝你的邀請，但是????

Let's go out for a drink.

Thanks for asking, but I already made plans.

Thanks for the invitation, but...

How about a rain check? 另找時間可以嗎?*rain check引申為下次可以的

Let's do it another time.

Could we plan it for another day?

Some other time.

I hope you can come.我希望你能來。

●訂計劃

When is it convenient for you? 方便的

(你什麼時候方便?)

I'm free on Friday.

What is a good time for you?

When is good for you?

About what time? 什麼時候?

Whenever.什麼時候都行。

Jack, what time do you want to go bowling? 保齡球

Whenever. I'm free all day.

Whenever you are free.

Any day is okay. 哪天都行。

Any day of the week is fine.

Anytime is fine.

When you have time. 等你有時間的。

I'm free today. 我今天有空。

I have a lot of free time today.

I have nothing to do today.

I'll be busy tomorrow.明天我會很忙。

How about tomorrow?

Sorry, I'll be busy tomorrow.

How about the tenth? 10號怎麼樣?

When are you free? 你什麼時候有空?

Friday after 3:00. 星期五3點以後有空

When should we go?

When are you available?

That's a bad day for me. 那天我不行。

That day is fine. 那天我可以。

When can I come over? 我什麼時候去合適? *come over“順便拜訪”。

When can I visit?

When can I stop by? ..去你那兒坐坐?

You decide when.你定時間吧。

I'll leave it up to you. 全交給你了。

It's your decision. 你定吧。

You decide where.你定地點吧。

Wherever you want is okay.

Is seven convenient for you? 7點行嗎?

When should I come?

Is seven okay for you?

When can you come over?你幾點能來?

What time can you make it?

Is it too early? /Is it too late?

太早了嗎?/太晚了嗎?

It's a date. 就那天吧。

Okay, see you then. 行，到時候見。

Let's meet tomorrow at 7:30.

See you then.

●出門的時候

Are you ready?準備好了嗎?

No, not yet. 還沒呢。

Ready yet?

Are you all set? 好了嗎?

Ready. 準備好了

I'm ready. /I'm all set.

I'm not ready.我還沒準備好呢。

What time shall we leave?我們什麼時候出發?

In about ten minutes. 大約10分鐘以後

What time do you want to leave?

你幾點離開?

What time do we leave? 幾點出門?

What time are we taking off?

What time do we arrive?

我們幾點出發?

When do we get there?

Let's get going. 那我們走吧。

I'll be ready in five minutes.

Shall we go?

Okay, let's go. /Let's take off.

Let's hit the road! *直譯是“開路”

●看電影

Would you like to go to a movie?

你想去看電影嗎?

Sure, I'd love to. 當然，我很想去。

What's on tonight?今晚放什麼電影?(跟上一句連接的)

What's playing tonight?

What are you showing tonight?

What movie do you want to see?

你想看什麼電影?

I want to see...我想看.......

Where is... playing? 哪兒.......演?

How long is... playing? 演到什麼時候?

How long will... play?

How long will it last?

How long is it?

Who is in this movie? 這部電影誰演的?

How long does it last? *last持續，繼續

(演多長時間?)

What time is the next showing?

下一場幾點開演?

When is the next showing?

What time will it be over?幾點演完?

What time will it end?

Two, please. /Two tickets, please.

Two adults, please. 我買兩張成人票

I can't see because of the person in front of me. 前邊的人擋着，我看不見

That person is blocking my view.

That person is in my way.

We are way in the back, aren't we?

我們怎麼做的這麼靠後啊?

Let's sit closer up front.

我們坐到前面的座位上吧!

That was interesting, wasn't it?

真是太有趣了，是不是?

It sure was.

That was boring, wasn't it?

這電影真沒勁，是不是?

That was dull, wasn't it?

I was moved. *move“使…感動

(太讓人感動了.)

It touched me.

It was a touching movie.

How was the ballet? 芭蕾舞怎麼樣?

●去聽音樂會

I'd like two tickets for October 3rd, pls.

我要買兩張十月三號的票。

Do you have any tickets for the concert?

Sorry, we're sold out. 對不起，賣完了。

When do u have tickets?有什麼時候的票?

Which date do you have tickets for?

What time does it start?幾點開始?

What time does it begin?

Can I make a reservation? 可以預訂嗎?

Where can I buy a ticket?在哪買票?

At that counter. 在那個櫃枱。

Is this seat taken? 這位子有人嗎?--No, it's not.

Is anyone sitting here?

Can I sit here? / Is this seat free?

Do you mind if I sit here?

We have great seats, don't we?

我們這個位子真棒!

Encore! 再來一個!

Bravo, bravo!

Go for it,...! ......加油!

Yeah...! /Go...!

●打高爾夫球

I'd like to play golf.我喜歡打高爾夫球。

Who would you like to play with?

Would you like to golf tomorrow?

明天打高爾夫球好嗎?

I'd like to.

How would u like to play golf tomorrow?

Do you want to play golf tomorrow?

Would you be interested in playing golf tomorrow?

Do you want to join me?

願意和我一起大高爾夫球嗎?

Would you like to play golf with me?

Are there any golf courses around here?場地(這附近有高爾夫球場地嗎?)

How much is it per person?

一個人多少錢?

How much is it per day?一天多少錢?

Are there any extra charges?此外還有其他的花費嗎?

Is there any extra charge?

Can I rent the equipment? 我可以租用用具嗎?

Please make a reservation for golf. 預約 *請別人預約時(請幫我預約高爾夫球.0

Would you make a reservation for golf?

I'd like to make golf reservations. 我想預約高爾夫球。*由自己提出請求時

When would you like to play?要什麼時間的?

When do you want to play?

This Friday, if possible. 如果可以的話。請定這個星期五吧.

There are four of us.我們一共四個人.

What time are we starting?幾點開始?

●相識的人一起去喝酒

How about a drink? 去喝一杯怎麼樣?

That's a great idea.

I need a drink. 我想去喝一杯.

Would you like to have a drink after work?下班以後去喝一杯怎麼樣?

I'm afraid I'm busy tonight.

Do you have any beer?有啤酒嗎?

Sure. What kind do you want?

Two bottles of beer, please.請來兩瓶啤酒.

Two beers, please.

One whiskey with water, please.

請來杯摻水的威士忌. .

What kind of snacks should we have?小吃(要什麼下酒菜呢?)

I'll leave it up to you. 你看着辦吧。

Let's forget about work and have some fun.讓我們忘了工作痛快一會吧.

Let's get our minds off of work and have a good time.

Let's take our minds off of work.

Cheers!乾杯!

What are you drinking?你喝什麼呢?

I like to go barhopping.

我喜歡換酒館喝.

*hop一蹦一蹦地

The first sip is the best! 啜飲

(第一口最舒坦了)

The first gulp is the best! 吞飲

The first taste is the greatest!

Nothing beats this! 這個最好。

Would you like a refill? 再加滿

(再來一杯怎麼樣?)

Would you like more?

How about a refill?

Would you like one more?

Would you like another cup?

Another beer, please.再來一瓶啤酒.

One more beer, please.

This whiskey is strong. 這種威士忌挺衝.

How do you like sake? 日本酒怎麼樣?

It's strong. 酒勁兒大.

I'm drunk. 我喝醉了.

Let me drive you home.

I feel a little tipsy. *tipsy微醉的

(我覺得有點醉了.)

I'm slightly drunk.

I'm loaded. 喝醉了、大醉

I'm wasted.

Drink moderately. 喝酒要適可而止.

Don't overdo it.

Please don't drink too much.

I get drunk easily. 我的酒量小 .“酒後駕車”是drunk driving。

I get drunk quickly.

I'm a heavy drinker. 我的酒量大。

I drank too much.我喝得太多了.

I had too much to drink.

I should have drunk less.

我不該喝這麼多的.

I shouldn't have drunk this much.

I have a hangover. 頭天的酒還沒醒. *hangover“宿醉”

●唱卡拉OK

Let's go to karaoke. 我們去唱卡拉ok吧!-Sorry, I'm tone-deaf.

What is karaoke?什麼是卡拉ok?

Singing along with recorded music.

就是和着錄音帶的音樂一起唱歌 .

Are you good at singing? 擅長

(你唱歌拿手嗎?)

I'd like to request a song. 我想點首歌.

You sing first.你先唱.

Go ahead. 你先 /After you.

Let's enjoy ourselves.大家高興的玩吧.

How about a song, John? 約翰，你來唱一首吧!

What are you going to sing?你打算唱什麼歌.

Let's sing a duet. 來個二重唱吧.

Now it's my turn.現在快輪到我了.

It's finally my turn. 終於輪到我了。

I don't have the nerve to sing in front of people. “敢做…，有做…膽量”。

(我不敢在大家面前唱歌.)

I cn't keep up with the new songs.

我跟不上新歌的速度.

I can't keep track of the new music.

I can't learn the new songs fast enough.

I'm tone-deaf. 我五音不全.

I have no ear for music.

My singing is out of tune.我唱歌總跑調

What's your karaoke specialty?　霓裳卡拉ok有什麼拿手的歌嗎?

What's your best song?

Which songs do you sing the best?

I've never heard of that song.我從來沒聽説過那首歌.

Do you know that song?

No, I've never heard of that song.

You're a good singer!你唱得真好!

You sing very well!

Well done! Good job! 太棒了!

(3)生病、受傷時

●請醫生看病

Do you need a doctor? --Yes, I think so. 你需要叫醫生嗎?

Do you want me to get a doctor?

Do you need any help?

Please call an ambulance.請叫救護車.

We need an ambulance now.

Please get an ambulance.

I'd like to see a doctor. 我要看病.

I'm not feeling well. 我覺得身體不舒服.

Could you send me a doctor?

你能幫我叫醫生嗎?

What's wrong with you?你怎麼了?

What's the matter?

Is anything wrong?

What are your symptoms? 症狀

(是什麼症狀?)

When did it start?

Let me check your temperature.

量一下體温吧.

Did you eat something unusual?

吃了什麼不對的東西沒有?

Let me check your blood pressure.

量一下血壓吧!

Are u taking any medication regularly? *一般把藥稱為medicine，但醫生常用medication。

(你常吃什麼藥?)

I'm not taking any medication. -Is that so?我沒有服用什麼藥.

What's wrong with me? 我哪兒不好?

Is it serious?嚴重嗎?

●陳述症狀

Are you feeling okay? 你不舒服嗎?

Do you feel all right?

What's wrong? 你怎麼了?

Is anything wrong?

Are you okay?

What's the matter?

Is everything all right?

You look pale. 你臉色真不好.

.I'm not feeling well. 我身體不舒服

I don't feel well. 我覺得難受

You don't look well.你好像不太舒服.

I guess I'm just tired.

Please sit down for a while.

I have a cold. 我感冒了。

She passed out. 昏過去，失去知覺”

(她昏過去了)

I feel sick. /I feel bad我覺得難受

I have a stomachache. 我肚子疼.

How long have you had it?

Did you eat too much?

My stomach hurts.

I have a dull pain. 隱隱作痛

I have a sharp pain. 鑽心地疼

I have a throbbing pain. 一跳一跳地疼

I have a piercing pain. 刺痛、劇痛

(我感到劇痛)

I have a stabbing pain. 像針扎似地疼

I have diarrhea. 我拉肚子了.

I have food poisoning. 我食物中毒了.

I have high/low blood pressure.

血壓高./血壓低.

I have a headache.我頭疼.

What happened, sir? 你怎麼了?

I have a headache. 我頭疼。

My head hurts.

My head is pounding. 重擊

I have a splitting headache. 裂了似地

I have a toothache.我牙痛.

My tooth hurts.

My tooth is killing me. 我的牙疼死了

I feel dizzy. 我頭暈目眩

I feel sluggish. 我渾身沒勁 /I feel tired.

I don't have any appetite.食慾

(我沒有一點食慾.)

You should eat something.

I don't have much of an appetite these days.

I have a slight cold. 我有點感冒.

I feel chilly. 我渾身發冷。

Here, wear my jacket.

I have a bad cold 我得了重感冒.

I have a stuffy nose. 鼻子堵了.

I have a runny nose. 我在流鼻涕.

My nose is running.

My nose won't stop running.

I have a bit of a fever. 我在發燒.

I think I have a fever.我好像發燒了. --Let's check.

I have a high temperature. 我在發高燒.

I feel like throwing up. 我想吐.

I feel nauseous.

Ouch! 好疼!/好燙!

Be careful!

Ow! /It hurts!

It's itchy. 癢癢

Bless you. 多保重。

What happened? 你怎麼了?

I broke my leg. 我腿骨折了。

How long will the cast be on? 石膏

(要打多長時間石膏?)

One more month.

I burned my hand. 我把手給燙了。

How did you burn your hand?

I sprained my ankle. 我崴(wǎi)腳了。

How? 怎麼弄的?

I sprained it playing golf.

I twisted my ankle.

Well, I can call for help.

I caught a cold from you.

你把感冒傳染給我了.

I must stay in bed. 我必須靜養休息

I have stiff shoulders. 我肩膀痠痛

My shoulders are stiff.

My eyes are tired. 我眼睛發酸

Is somebody hurt? 有誰受傷了?

My fever has gone down. 我退燒了

I can't stop coughing. 我咳嗽不止.

My throat's sore.我嗓子疼.*sore火辣辣地疼

I have a sore throat.

It's bleeding. 我流血了.

I've got a cut here. 我這兒割破了

It hurts. 好疼

I got stung by a bee. 我被蜜蜂蜇了

Do I need an operation?

我需要動手術嗎?

I don't think that will be necessary.

Will I have to have an operation?

Will it take long? 要花很長時間嗎?

Can I take a bath? /Can I bathe?

我可以洗澡嗎?

Is it okay to drink? 可以喝酒麼?

Is it all right to drink? /May I drink?

Should I be hospitalized?

我一定要住院嗎

Do you have a fever?你發燒嗎?

I don't know. I don't have a thermometer.

Do you have a high temperature?

How do you feel?

I feel better (now).

我覺得好多了k you.

I don't feel any better.

我覺得沒什麼好轉.

I still don't feel well.

Are you alright again? 你的病好了嗎?

Are you well again?

Are you yourself again?

Are you back to normal again?

He passed away. 他去世了

(4) 戀愛和結婚

●喜歡、愛上……

Tom is a lady-killer. 湯姆是個美男子.

Tom dates around a lot. …和好多女人來往

Tom is a real playboy.

Tom really turns me on. ..真讓我神魂顛倒(湯姆真讓我神魂顛倒)

I'm crazy about Tom.

I have strong feelings for Tom.

I love Tom.

I have the hots for Tom. *俚語。

I didn't know you felt that way.

Chris is really a heartbreaker. …長得真帥(克里斯長得的真帥)

Chris breaks a lot of hearts.

Chris dates a lot of women.　　。

Janet is a knockout. 珍妮特真迷人.

You can say that again! 頗有同感

Janet is sexy.

Janet is beautiful.

I think he has a crush on u.他好像看上你了.

Give me a break. 別隨便瞎説。

I think he is infatuated with you.被...迷住

I think he likes you.

Jane seems to like me.

jane好像喜歡上我了.

I've got the feeling that Jane likes me.

I think Jane likes me.

I have a hunch that Jane likes me. 預感

Diana's been coming on to Jack.對.有意思(丹娜對傑克有意思.)

I can't handle a girl like her. 對待

(我不敢打像她那樣姑娘的主意.)

She's too much for me.

I'm dying to see her. 忍不住(想)…

(我非常想見到他!)

I'm trying to make a pass at her.追求,求愛(我想追求她.)

I don't blame you. 我理解你

I'm trying to pick her up.我想把她弄到手

I'm trying to get a date with her. 和..約會

You broke my heart.你也太狠心了.

I didn't mean to...我不是那個意思…

●約會

Are you free tonight?今晚有空嗎?

Yes. Why? 有空，幹嘛?

Do you have plans tonight?

Are you available tonight?

Are you busy tonight?

Do you want to go out with me tonight? *go out並不一定是“約會”，但go out with sb.一定是“約會”

(今晚你能和我一起約會嗎?)

Let's go out tonight.

If u're free, why don't we go out tonight?

Would u like to go to the movies with me?願意和我一起去看電影嗎?

I'd love to.我很樂意

Let's have tea or something.

Let's have something to drink.

How about having a cup of tea?

我們喝點茶什麼的吧.

Pls keep me company for a while. 陪我(能陪陪我嗎?)

I'd like to invite you to a show.

我想請你去看演出.

Would u like to go to a show with me?

May I ask you out?我能和你約會嗎? *ask out“約會”。

Sorry, I have a boyfriend.

Would you mind if I took you out?

Would you go on a date with me?

Are you trying to pick me up? 勾引(男/女)(你是想和我約會嗎?)

Are you asking me out?

Are you asking me for a date?

Are you asking me out on a date?

Where do you want to meet?

在哪見面?

Any place you want.

What time should we meet?

我們幾點見面?

How about seven?

●表白

I want to talk to you.我有話要對你説.

Can we talk?

I'd like to talk with you.

Are you seeing anyone now? 你有朋友嗎?

Yeah, kind of. 嗯，怎麼説呢…

Do u have a boyfriend/girlfriend now?

Are you dating anyone now?

Do you have a partner?

What do you think of me?

你覺得我怎麼樣?

What do you think about me?

I think you're great.

I love you. /I'm in love with you.

You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.你是我見到過的最美的女人.

You're the most beautiful woman I know.

I'm crazy for you.伱使我發瘋.

I'm crazy about you.

I'm infatuated with you. 你使我神魂顛倒

Don't play hard to get. 別裝腔作勢

She wouldn't even talk to me. 甚至

She's playing hard to get.她在吊你的胃口

Don't be a tease. 戲弄

Don't play games.

Don't pretend you don't want me.

I don't want to get serious yet.

我還不想太認真.

I want you to meet my parents.

I'm not ready for a commitment.

I don't want to be tied down.

I just want to have fun.

It was love at first sight.這是一見鍾情.

I fell in love with u the first time I saw u.

I loved u the first time I laid eyes on u.

I wish I had never met you. 我真希望從來沒遇到過你.

I regret meeting you. 後悔認識了你

I wish you were never a part of my life.

You're my type. 你是我喜歡的那種類型.

Why do you like me?

You're the right girl for me.

You're my kind of woman/man.

You make me happy.你使我感到幸福. --You do, too.

I'm happy to have known you.

能認識你我非常幸福.

I'm happy to have been a part of ur life.

I'm glad I've gotten to know you.

You have beautiful eyes.你的眼睛真美

Your eyes are beautiful.

You're sweet. /You're so kind.你真好

You're sexy. 你真性感. /You're hot.

Let's walk hand in hand. /Let's hold hands.我們拉着手走吧.

May I hold your hand? --Sure you may. 我可以牽你的手嗎?

You're beautiful. 你真漂亮.

I want to know all about you.

我想知道你的一切.

I want to know everything about you.

Tell me all about yourself.

I want you. 我想要你 *男女都可

I need you. 我需要你.

You're everything to me.

你是我的一切.

You're mine. /You belong to me.

你是我的.

I'm yours. /I'm all yours. 我屬於你。

I can't live without you.沒有你我無法活下去.

I don't want to live without you.

Life isn't worth living without you in my life.

You mean everything to me.

You mean the world to me.

Come closer. 再靠近我些.

What's on your mind?你想什麼呢?

What are you thinking about?

I think of you night and day.

我睡時時刻刻都想着你.

I think of you constantly.

You have won my heart.

There will never be another you. 你是這個世界上獨一無二的人.

I'll never find another girl/boy like you.

You are very unique. 你是如此獨特。

I like your dress. 你的連衣裙真漂亮。

Oh, thank you. You like it?

That's a nice dress.

That dress looks good on you.

You look good in that dress.

Nothing is too good for u.為你我在所不惜.

You deserve the best. 值得

Are you seducing me? 你在引誘我嗎? *seduce 特指引誘年輕的女性

Are you coming on to me?

Hold me tight. 抱緊我.

Don't go away. 別離開我.

Stay around. /Stick around.

I can't help falling in love with u. 無法不(我無法不愛你.)

I can't stop myself from loving you.

I've never felt like this before.

我從來沒有過這種感覺.

You're the one for me. 你是我的惟一

I'll love you forever.我永遠愛你.

I'll love you my whole life.

I always speak my mind.

我一直説的都是真心話.

I always say what's on my mind.

I'm always honest. 誠實

Love me, love my dog. 愛屋及烏

Be gentle(肩頭). / Be soft. /Please do it gently. 請温柔些.

Love me more. 再多愛我些.

Look at me! 看着我.

I fell in love with Rose. 我愛上了羅斯.

Does she love you?

I'm deeply in love with Rose.

我深深地愛着蘿絲.

I love Rose from the bottom of my heart.

I love Rose with all my heart.

●結婚

Will you marry me? 願意和我結婚嗎?

Yes, I will marry you.

Will you be my wife/husband?

I want to share the rest of my life with u.

I want to grow old together. 白頭到老

I don't want to get engaged yet.

我還不想訂婚.

I don't think we should get engaged yet.

I don't want to get married yet.

我還不想結婚.

When will you be ready?

I'm not ready to settle down yet.

I'm not ready for married life yet.

I haven't thought about marriage yet.

我還沒想過結婚.

I love you but I can't marry you.

我愛你但我不能和你結婚.

I hesitate to marry her.

我還下不了決心和她結婚.

I'm not sure if I want to marry her.

I'm hesitant to marry her.

He's a newlywed. 他剛剛結婚.

He looks very happy lately.

He is newly married.

He just got married.

How's your married life?婚後生活怎麼樣? --Not bad.不錯

We're happy together now. 我們倆都感到很幸福.

I love my wife. 我愛我的妻子.

We're two of a kind. 我倆性格相似

We're very similar.

Like husband, like wife.

We're a well-matched couple.

我們很般配

I'm a family-centered person.

我是個顧家的人.

I'm a family man.

She wants to start a family. 她想要個孩子.

Guess what? I'm pregnant. 你猜怎麼着，我懷孕了。 --Really?

I'm going to have a baby.

I'm expecting.

What did she have? 懷的是男孩還是女孩?

It's a girl.

We can work it out. 問題總會解決的

I think of my wife first.我首先想到的是我的妻子.

My wife is very important to me.

I'm very close to my wife.

We as a husband and a wife don't have any fights. 吵架

(我們夫妻從不吵架.)

Family man.拖家帶口的人

●離婚

We fight a lot.我們經常吵架.

Do you two fight? --Yes, we fight a lot.

I don't love my wife any more.

我不再愛我的妻子了.

My wife's cheating on me. 不忠

(我老婆有外遇)

My wife's a two-timer. 叛徒

My wife's secretly dating someone else.

My wife's having an affair. 私情

We had a falling-out. 感情不和

(我們感情不和)

We had a big disagreement.

We don't get along anymore.

I've changed my mind.我已經改變心意了.

I've reconsidered.

You have changed.你變了.

You're not the same as before.

Are you seeing someone now? 和誰交往(你現在是不是和誰交往了?)

Actually, no.

I don't see eye to eye with my wife.和…意見一致

(我和妻子沒什麼共同語言)

Anything goes. 什麼都行

That goes for all of us.我們都同意這一點

How's married life?

We just don't get along. 我倆合不來了

I thought I knew you. 我想我很瞭解你

I had an affair with my secretary. 私情

(我和我的祕書有了私情.)

I don't enjoy being with you.和你在一起沒意思.

We don't have any fun anymore.

Let's get divorced. 我們離婚吧.

I don't love you anymore.

I'm separated from my wife.

現在我和我的妻子分居了.

We are living separately now.

I can't get over losing you. 我不能失去你 . *get over從..中恢復，重新站起”

I can't recover from breaking up with u.

I can't forget you.

Breaking up is hard to do. 分手

(和你分手是我最大的痛苦)

make up 和好，言歸於好

Don't break my heart.請不要傷我的心

I want to break up.

Don't make me sad.

We argued for hours.

我們爭論了好級個小時.

(5) 在工作單位

●在辦公室

I made it! 趕上了!

Not quite. 那可未必。

I'm on time! /I arrived on time!

Be punctual! 要嚴格遵守時間。

You are late again. 你又遲到了.

I was only late by five minutes.

我只遲到了五分鐘.

I was only five minutes late.

Did u punch in/out? 打卡了嗎?*上下班時

Can we meet on Tuesday?

Let me check my schedule.

讓我看看我的日程安排.

Let me look over my schedule.

Let me confirm my schedule.

I've got so much to do. 我有好多事要幹

Don't worry. You can do it.

I have so much to do.

我有好多事要幹.

I have many things to do.

I'm extremely busy.

I'm pressed for time. 我的時間安排很緊.

I'm an ordinary office worker.

我是個普通的公司職員.

I do office work.

I'm a regular office worker.

The work doesn't need much effort.

這工作不太費事.

Lucky you! 你太幸運了

It's an easy job.

Don't neglect your duties! 幹活別偷懶。

Okay. I won't.

I'm in charge of the west side.

西區由我負責.

I'm responsible for the west side.

I'm done with the work.

我已經結束哪項工作了. --Already?

I'm finished with the work.

I'm all done with the work.

I can still work for a long time.

我還能工作好長時間呢。

I'll be able to work for many more years.

I still have many years of work.

Our boss has been fired.我們的上司被解僱了.

You're kidding! 你不是在開玩笑吧!

Our boss has been dismissed.

Our boss has been let go.

Please staple these together. 請把這個訂在一起 *stapler 是“訂書器”。

Would you copy these papers?

能幫我複印這份材料嗎?

This copy machine doesn't work.

複印機有毛病了。

This copy machine isn't working.

This copier is broken.

I think it ran out of paper. *run out用完

我想複印機是沒紙了.

I think it's out of paper.

When is this due? 付款截止到什麼時候?

When do I have to pay this by?

When is the last day I can pay for this?

How long is the pay period?

When is the pay period over?

When does this have to be finished by?

It's due on the thirtieth.付款日期截止到三十號.

Let's take a break, shall we? --Yes, let's. 讓我們休息一會兒吧.

Shall we take a break?

Get me a cup of coffee, will you?

能幫我倒杯咖啡嗎?

Would u bring me a cup of coffee?

Would you like some coffee?

你想來點咖啡嗎?

Would you care for some coffee?

Do you want some coffee?

How about some coffee?

That would be great. 那真是太好了.

That would be perfect.

That would hit the spot.

It's almost lunchtime.快到午飯時間了。

It's almost time for lunch.

We took an hour lunch break. 我們有1小時的午休時間

Where were you? 你去哪兒了?

Let's get started.我們開始吧。

Let's begin! /Here we go.

Let's get down to business. 我們開始吧? *談生意進入正題時使用。

Let's get down to work.

Let's take a vacation soon.

I can't leave this job at the moment.

現在我不能放下這份工作.

I'm tied up at the moment.

I'm too busy to bother with such details.我太忙了，顧不上那些瑣碎的事。

I'm so busy, I'd really appreciate any help I could get.我忙的四腳朝天.

Don't slack off! 別偷懶!

Do your best! 盡你的全力.

Don't work too hard.悠着點。

Pull yourself together. 打起精神來。

But I just made a big mistake.

Get a hold of yourself.

I need more help with the project.

You can count on me. 你可以找我呀! *count on...“指望”、“依賴”。

How's work?

I don't even have time to catch my breath.我連喘口氣的機會都沒有.

I don't have time to breathe.

What's keeping you? Hurry up. 你怎麼耽擱了，快點兒!

I'll be over soon. 馬上就來。

Changing jobs is the only way out. 出路(換個工作是唯一的解決辦法)

You'd better work harder.你應該更加努力的工作。

You should work harder.

I'm a workaholic. 我是個工作狂 *它是work和“酒精中毒”alcoholic的混合語。還可把購物狂説成“shopaholic”….

I don't know how to fill out this form

我不知道這張表怎麼填.

How do I fill out this form?

這張表怎麼填.

Can you help me with this form?

你能幫我填一下這張表嗎?

It looks like it's going to be a long meeting, doesn't it? 看來會議要開好長時間了.是吧?

This is gonna be a long a=going to

The meeting went well.會議開得很成功.

That went well. 進行得很順利。

Why didn't you help more?

I did all I could do. /That's all I can do.我已經盡了最大的努力了。

There is nothing more I can do.

Are you impressed?

你覺得印象深刻嗎?--Very.

Isn't it impressive?

Pls underline the important items.作動詞(請在重要事項下面劃線)

Check. 好，沒問題

Would you get to the point? 説重點

(你能把要點説的再清楚點嗎?)

All right, all right.

What's the point?

Stop beating around the bush.

What are you trying to say?

Please do it all over again. 全部重做.

From the beginning?

Please start over from the beginning.

Fax this paper to Mr. Tanaka.

把這個給田中先生傳真過去.

Pls hand in the document to me.提交,交出(請把那份文件交給我.)

Please hand the document in to me.

What document are you talking about?

Please submit the document to me.

This is a piece of work I can be proud of.這是我的得意之作。

I'm really proud of this.

I can't find my white-out. “塗改液”

(我找不到我得塗改液了)

Are you working overtime tonight?

今晚你加班嗎?

Unfortunately, yes.

Are you working late tonight?

Business is business.工作就是工作

He's a hard worker. 他是個努裏工作的人.

You're overworking. 你超負荷工作了.

Finish this report today! 今天必須完成這份報告。

When is the paper due? 截止

(報告截止到幾號?)

I've got so much to do.我有很多是要做.

There's a lot of work piled up on my desk. 瞧我桌上堆了一堆的事。

I feel sorry for you. 我真同情你。

We'll fake it. 差不多就得了 *fake敷衍

(差不多就得了.)

We'll make it up as we go along.

All done!全部做完了. /I've finished it all.

It's been a long day. 今天忙了一天

It's time to go home.

We've worked hard today.

It was a very busy day.

Today was a rough day at work.

I can't make an exception for you.

我不能為你破例.

It's dark outside already.外邊天都黑了

It has become dark outside already.

It's already dark out.

I'm so tired.

Let's finish up.就幹到這兒吧

Good idea. Let's go home.

Let's call it a day! 今天就到這裏吧。

I've just finished work.

我正好工作剛做完.

I just got off work.

I've just finished working.

Today's payday. 今天發工資。

Oh, yeah? I forgot all about it.

Let's have a drink. /Let's go for drink.

我們一起去喝一杯吧!

Let's go out for a drink!

Thanks for your hard work.你辛苦了.

I hope you don't mind my leaving now.

我先走了.

Could you excuse me, please?不介意吧

Will you excuse me, please?

Sorry for interrupting. 對不起.打斷一下.

I'm sorry to interrupt.

I'm sorry to interrupt you.

Excuse me for interrupting.

Forgive me for interrupting.

May I interrupt you? /Excuse me.

打擾一下可以嗎?

Mr. Smith is on line one.

史密斯先生在一號線聽電話.

Hello. May I help you?

Yes, I have an appointment with Mr. Aoki. 是的，我已經和青木先生約好了

What floor is ABC on? --The tenth floor. ABC公司在幾樓?

Where are the elevators?電梯在哪?

Around the corner over there.

●工作單位的人際關係

What's John like? 約翰是個什麼樣的人?

I get along well with him. 我和他很合得來。

I don't get along well with her.我跟他合不來.

I respect him. /I highly respect him.

我很尊敬他.

I look up to him.

I despise him. 我瞧不起他

I look down on him.

I want to get along with everyone.我想和大家和睦相處.

I hope I will get along with everyone.

Are you getting along with her?

你跟他/她合得來嗎?

She ignored me. 她不搭理我。

She gave me the cold shoulder.

She didn't pay any attention to me at all.

I don't know what he's really thinking.

我不知道他在想什麼.

I'm not sure what he is thinking about.

I don't really know what is on his mind.

I have no reason to be envied.

我沒有理由讓人嫉妒.

There is no reason to be jealous of me.

There is no reason to envy me.

They're helping our boss again.

I don't like brownnosers.

我討要愛拍馬屁的人.

I don't like flatterers.説恭維話的人

I'm neglecting my family. 我是個不顧家的人 *這是種相當嚴厲的説法。

I put my work before my family.

I should treat my family better.

Which side are you? 你站在哪一方?

Which side are you on?

Who are you rooting for?

Which side do you support?

I'm on your side. 我是站在你這邊的.

I will support you. 我支持你。

I agree with you.

He's very hard on me.蠻橫，野蠻，不客氣

He treats me unkindly.

He's mean to me. 他對我很刻薄。

He's very strict. 他很嚴厲。

He always treats me like an enemy.

他總是把我當做眼中釘.

He acts like I'm an enemy.

He treats me as if I'm his enemy.

He was rude to say that.

He treated me badly.

他對我很蠻橫。

I was badly treated by him.

I received bad treatment from him.

He treated me unkindly.

I'm obligated to him. 我欠他的情

I'm under obligation to him.我欠他的錢.

I owe him.

I have an obligation to him.

I'm deeply indebted to him.我非常感激他

I've received kindness from him.

I owe him a lot for everything he has done for me.

We're on a first name basis.我們很熟，互相直呼其名. /We're on first name terms.

●評論他人

He's quick on the uptake. 他的理解力很強.

He's a fast learner.

He has a quick mind.

He catches on quickly.

He'll never let you down. 失望

(他不會讓你失望的.)

He finished the job already.

He's efficient. 他真能幹。

He does things well and he gets them done quickly.

He gets things done efficiently.

He handles things quickly.

He handles matters promptly.

He's a good guy.他是個好人.

He's a good man.

He's a good person.

He looks old for his age. *adj+for，比…

他顯得很老.

He's only 46.

He looks older than he is.

He looks young for his age.

你看上去比我年輕.

You look younger than me.

We're the same age.

You look younger than I do.

That's the way he is. 他就是那種人.

That's the kind of guy he is.

Who is he like? 他長得像誰?

What's Joe like? 喬這個人怎麼樣?

He has a lot of common sense. 常識

(他有豐富的常識)

He's wise for his age. 他雖年輕，卻很博學.

He's only ten and he made this.

He's wise considering his age.

He's wise for a man of his age.

He knows a lot of people. 他交際很廣.

He's well-known.

He's very popular.

He has a large circle of acquaintances.

He runs a lot of business. 他有很多生意

Yeah, he's a go-getter. 有才幹的人

He's a man of action.

He's a man of ability.

You're so sympathetic.同情、體諒人的

(你真體諒人)

He's faithful. 忠誠的，守信用的

他是守信用的人。

He has a strong sense of duty.

她的嗓音低沉.

He has a deep voice.

He has a low voice.

His voice is very deep.

He has put on weight. 他發福了

He has gained weight.

He has lost weight.

He's overweight.他太胖了。

He's a fatso. 他是個胖豬。

He's fat.

He's skinny. 他骨瘦如柴。

Sir, I don't think you should fire John.

You have a lot of nerve.你真有膽量

You're bold. 大膽的/不客氣的

You're very brave. 勇敢

He didn't say anything.

He's a very modest man. 謙虛、慎重

(他是個很謙虛的人)

He's very polite.

He doesn't like to brag. 他不喜歡吹牛

He isn't boastful. 自負

He has a good/bad temper.他有個好/壞脾氣.

He's in a good/bad mood. *表示“現在正好情緒不錯(不好)”,和上句語氣不一樣

There's something strange about her.他不知哪兒有點怪.

There is something fishy about her.

There is something odd about her.

She's been edgy lately. 情緒急躁

Yeah, she's not herself.嗯,她有點不對勁.

She's not acting like herself.

She's not acting normally.

She cut her hair very short.

She's so weird. 她真讓人捉摸不透。

She's bizarre.

She's very strange.

Tammy eats like a bird. 塔米飯量很小.

She's on a diet. 她正減肥呢。

Tammy eats very little.

Tammy doesn't eat very much.

Tammy eats like a horse. 塔米特別能吃

She has a nice figure. 她身材很好.

She has a good figure.

His best days are gone. 他已過壯年.

He's past his prime.

My father's getting on in years.上年紀

我的父親上年紀了

My father's becoming an old man.

My father's getting older.

What does he look like? 他長得什麼樣?

They're making a big fuss.大聲吵鬧、喧譁(他們鬧得天翻地覆)

They're making a big deal about it.

Does he smoke?

Yes, he's a chain smoker. 他抽煙抽個沒完.

He's a heavy smoker.

He smokes non-stop.

●貶低別人

I don't like John. Because

he's selfish. 他很自私.

He's self-centered.

He's self-serving.

He only cares about himself.

He doesn't care about anyone but himself

He takes things too seriously.

他總把問題想得嚴重.

He's simpleminded. 單純的、頭腦簡單的

(他頭腦簡單)

He's a simple man. 單純的、實際的

He isn't so smart.

He's on edge today. 今天他情緒煩躁.

He's in a bad mood today.

He's talkative. 喜歡説話、多嘴多舌

(他真是個多嘴多舌的人)

Yeah, u can say that again.你也這麼説呀

He's a motor-mouth.

He never shuts up.

He's quite well off. 有錢、富裕

(他非常有錢)

He's a wealthy man.

He's rich.

He's rolling in it.

He always tries to touch me.

Yeah, he's fresh. 是啊，他很好色。

He's a dirty-minded man.

He's a dirty old man. 他是個討厭的老頭

All he thinks about is sex.

He's a smooth talker. 他的嘴甜着呢.

He's honey-tongued.

Watch out for him.

He's nobody's fool.難打交道、不容輕視

(他是個不可小看的人)

He's very shrewd.

He often says absurd things.荒謬,沒道理的(他竟説些傻話.)

He often says ridiculous things.

He says strange things a lot.

He says a lot of weird things.

He has no sense of responsibility.

他一點責任心都沒有.

He's so irresponsible.

He's very offensive. 討厭的

(他真是個讓人討厭的人)

He's a difficult man to deal with.

他這個人很難對付.

He's hard to put up with. 忍受

He's a stubborn old man.頑固的、倔強的

He's a hardheaded old man.

他是個倔強的老頭.

He's aiming too high. 他總是好高騖遠.

He's overreaching himself.

He's out of his league.

That man never admits defeat.他從不認輸

He never admits he is wrong.

He is a sore loser.

He hates being defeated.

He can't handle defeat.他是個輸不起的人

He's very vague.他是個難以捉摸的人

He's just like my brother.

He is difficult to understand.

He isn't very clear.

He's crooked. 性格孤僻、乖張

He's a crook.

He's not nice to you? 他是不是對你不好?

No, he's good for nothing.

He isn't good for anything.

他一無是處.

She's shy around strangers. 她認生.

She's bashful.

She feel uncomfortable around strangers.

She's afraid of strangers.

You're too timid. 你是個膽小鬼.

You're gutless.

You're a wimp.

You're a chicken.

He's acting big. 他在逞強.

He's acting like a hot shot.他動不動就生氣

He has a short temper. 易怒

He gets angry easily.

He loses his temper quickly.

He is very temperamental. 他喜怒無常

He eats like a horse.他很能吃.

Your perfume is strong. 香水味

(你的香水味真夠嗆人的)

I can smell your perfume a mile away.

Your perfume is romantic.芳香撲鼻

●自我評價

I'm young in spirit. 我的心還很年輕.

I have a youthful spirit.

I'm young at heart.

Can't you fix it? 修理

I'm all thumbs. 笨手笨腳的 *thumb大拇指(我笨手笨腳的)

I'm very clumsy.

I have butterfingers.

I like being alone.我喜歡獨處。

I enjoy having time to myself.

I'm a loner.

I'm temperamental. 我愛發脾氣

I'm not. I'm easygoing.我可不是,我挺隨和

I'm an optimist. 我是個樂天派

I'm carefree.

I like to take it easy.

Your face is red!

I get embarrassed easily. 我遇事就慌。

I'm practical about everything. 現實的

(我做事都很現實.)

I like to be practical about things.

I'm a very practical person.

I have a one-track mind. 我是一根筋

I'm obsessed with one idea.

I can't take my mind off of...無法不去想..

I'm a good judge of character. 我看人很準.

I have a good eye for character.

I'm a poor judge of character.

You like sweets, don't you?

Yeah, I have a sweet tooth.是.我愛吃甜食

I love sweets.

I prefer wine to sweets. 我是個酒鬼.

I prefer savory to sweet. 我更愛吃辣的

I have led a dog's life. 我過着悲慘的生活

I have had a miserable life.

I've had a terrible life.

I have good/poor eyesight. 視力好/差

(我的視力不好.)

(6) 電話

●打電話

This is Dennis Smith.

我是丹尼斯史密斯.

This is Dennis Smith speaking.

Hello, John? *常用於熟人之間

Is this Mr. Dennis Smith?

請問是丹尼斯史密斯先生嗎?

Is this the finance department?

請問是財務科嗎?

Is this Dr. Jim Baker's office?

請問是吉姆貝克醫生的辦公室嗎?

Do you mind if I use your phone?

我能借用一下你的電話嗎?

No, please go ahead. 不介意，請用吧

May I speak to Mr. Sato?我想找所騰先生.

May I speak with Mr. Sato?

I'd like to speak to Mr. Sato, please.

Is Mr. Sato there, please?

Mr. Sato, please. *這是最簡單的説法。

Is Mark there? 馬克在嗎? *熟人間用

I'm sorry for calling you this late.

真對不起這麼晚了給您打電話.

I hope I'm not disturbing you. 打擾

(我希望我沒打擾到您.)

I hope I'm not keeping you.

I hope I didn't wake you up.

但願/希望沒吵醒您.

It is urgent I talk to Mr. Barr now.

我有急事要找巴爾先生.

I need to get in contact with Mr. Barr right away.

I need to talk to Mr. Barr immediately.

I'm calling about tomorrow's meeting.

有關明天開會的事給您打電話.

I'm returning your call.我給您回電話.

I'm calling you back.

●接電話

Hello.餵你好

Oh, hello. Is Mark there?

Speaking. 我就是

This is me/he/she.是我

This is Mr. Sato speaking. 對，我是佐藤

It's me. *常用於關係非常親密的場合

ABC Business College, may I help you? ABC商務學院，你有什麼事?

Thank you for calling ABC Business College. Can I help you?

Who's calling, please? 您是哪位?

Who's speaking, please?

Who is this, please?

May I ask who's calling?

Who should I say is calling?

Who in particular would you like to talk to? 特別、尤其

(您想找哪位接電話)

He's been expecting your call. 他一直在等您的電話* He's是He has的省略

Which Suzuki do you want to talk to?

您要找哪個鈴木?

There are three Suzukis here. 有三位姓鈴木的。

Would you mind calling back later?

您能過會兒再打嗎?

Could you call back later?

Extension 103, please. 請轉分機103

May I have extension 103?

Could I have extension number 103?

Please connect me with extension 103.

Would you transfer this call to extension 103?

I'll connect you to extension 103.

我給您接103分機.

I'm transferring your call to extension 103.

May I speak to Mr. Smith?

Hold on, please. 請稍等。

One moment, please.

Just a moment, please.

Hold the line, please.

Just a second, please.

I'll put him on. 我讓他接電話

I'll connect you. 把電話轉接給你。

I'll transfer your call.我把電話給您接過去

I'll put you through.

I'll get your party for you. *party 不是“聚會”而是指接電話的對象，你要找的人

(我把電話接給你要找的人)

Let me transfer this call for you.

I'm transferring ur call to the person in charge.我把你的電話接到營業部去。

I'm transferring ur call to the sales department.

Mr. Peck is on line one. 是貝克打來的，請接一號線.

Mr. Peck for you. He's on line one.

Pick up line one. It's Mr. Peck.

You have a call from Mr. Miller of ABC.

ABC公司米蘭的電話。

There's a call from Mr. Miller of ABC.

Mr. Miller of ABC is on the line.

Your party is on the line. 您要找的人在線了/來接電話了

●無法接電話時

Sorry, her line is busy now. 她正在打電話

Alright. I'll try again later.

She's on another line now.

Ms. Kane is talking to someone else now.

I'm afraid she's on the other line now.

I'm sorry, she's tied up at the moment.

對不起，她現在抽不開身.

I'm sorry, she has company at this time. *company 表示朋友、來客

(對不起，他現在正在接待客人)

Would you like to hold? 您等會兒行嗎

No, I'll call back later. Thanks.

Would you like to stay on the line?

Can you hold the line, please?

Would you like to hold on?

Wanna hold? 能等會兒嗎? *只用於熟人 Wanna...=Do you want to

He's away from his desk now.

他現在不在座位上.

He's in but he's not at his desk right now. 他現在在公司但不在座位上.

Is John there, please?

I'm sorry, he's not in right now. 對不起，他剛剛出去了.

He's not in.

He's out now. /He's not here now.

He's out of the office right now.

When is he coming back?

他什麼時候回來.

When do you expect him back?

What time do you think he'll be back?

He should be back in ten minutes.…之後(他大概十分鐘後回來.)

He should be back in the office next week.他應該下個星期來上班.

He's on vacation until next week.

他休假到下個星期.

He called in sick today. 他打電話請病假.

He's out of town now. 出差

(他現在出差去了)

He's out to lunch now. 午休,吃午飯

他現在吃午飯去了.

He's in a meeting right now.

他現在正在開會.

He's off today. 休息(他今天休息.)

●留言、接受留言

Could you call back later?

您能過會兒再打嗎?

Would you call again later?

Would you mind calling back later?

Please call me back in ten minutes. *in表示“從現在起…以後”、within “在..以內”、after “某時間以後

(請十分鐘之後再打.)

Would you call me back in ten minutes, if you don't mind?

Would u call me back in five minutes if possible?

May I take a message? 您要給他留言嗎?

Is there any message?

Would you like to leave a message?

Shall I take a message?

Could I take a message?

Do you have any message?

May I take a message?

I'll try again later.過會我在打.

I'll call back later.

I'll call again in an hour.

Can I leave a message?能留個口信嗎

I called but your line was busy.

我給你打電話了可是戰線.

Would you tell him that Lan Kane called?

請告訴他凱恩給她打過電話.

Please tell him to call Kane.

Please tell him to call me.

請轉告他讓他給我回個電話.

Please ask him to call me.

Please have him call me back.

How can he get a hold of u?他怎麼聯繫你?

How can he get in touch with you?

How can he get in contact with you?

Your number, please?請告訴我你的電話號碼.

My number is 1234-1234.

What's your number?

May I have your number?

Could I have your number?

You can reach me at 1234 until 6 o'clock.

請六點以前打12341234跟我聯繫.

Let me repeat the number. 讓我再確認一下電話號碼.

The number is 1234-1234. Right?

OK. I'll tell him that you called.

好的，我轉告他您來電話了

I'll give him your message.

How do you spell your name?

您的名字怎麼拼.

Could you spell your name, please?

Would you please spell your name?

Could you spell that?

Mr. Smith called you during the meeting.您開會的時候史密斯先生給您來電話了.

I'll have him call you back.

我讓他給您回電話。

I'll tell him to call you back.

I'll ask him to call you back.

Shall I have him call you back?

Shall I have him call u when he gets back?是不是讓他給您回電話呀.

Would you like him to call you back?

Want him to call you back? *是Do you want him to call you back? 的口語説法。

●掛斷電話

So, I'll see you tomorrow.

Thanks for calling. 謝謝您打來電話.

Thank you for your call.

Please call again anytime. 請隨時來電話.

I'd better get off the phone. 我得掛電話了

Well, I have to go now.

I have to get going. 我的掛電話了.

I guess I'd better get going. *guess“想”

(我該掛電話了)

Nice talking to you. Bye.

很高興跟您通電話.拜

Please hang up the phone.

請掛電話吧

Please put down the receiver.

Would you please get off the phone?

I was cut off. 電話斷了

I was disconnected.

She hung up on me. 她掛了我的電話了

She hung up before I finished.

The phone went dead. 電話不通.

Thank you for returning my call.

謝謝您給我回電話.

Thank you for calling me back.

●打錯電話

I'm afraid you have the wrong number.

您打錯電話了.

Oh, sorry for troubling you.

I'm sorry, you've got the wrong number.

What number are you calling?

您撥的電話號碼是多少?

What number are you trying to reach?

Who would you like to talk to?

您找哪位啊?

Who do you want to talk to?

Who are you calling?

Who are you trying to reach?

There's no one here by that name.

這兒沒有您説的這個人.

There's nobody here by that name.

There's no Bob Hope in this office.

我們公司沒有叫鮑勃乎普的人。

There's nobody named Bob Hope here.

I'm sorry. I must have misdialed.

對不起，我好想打錯了.

I'm afraid I have the wrong number.

●電話留言

This is Gary calling. Pls call me ASAP(as soon as possible ).

我是Gary，請儘快跟我聯絡。

This is Gary of ABC. Pls call me when you get home. My number is 1234.

我是ABC公司的Gary，請回來後給我回電話.我的電話號碼是1234.

This is a recording. 這是電話錄音.

●打電話遇到困難時

Please speak a little more slowly.

您能説慢一點嗎?

Would you slow down, please?

I can't hear you very well.

我聽不清楚.

I can barely hear you. 我一點兒都聽不見

I'm having trouble hearing you.

We have a bad connection.

我們的電話線好像有毛病.

This is a really bad line.

Could you speak up, please?

您能大點聲嗎?

Please speak a little louder.

Would you speak up a little, please?

The lines are crossed. 串線了.

The lines must be crossed.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

對不起，讓您久等了.

That's okay. 沒關係。

I'm sorry for the delay.

Thank you for waiting. 謝謝您等我.

You gave me the wrong number.

您給我的電話號碼是錯的.

The number you gave me was wrong.?

(7) 日期和時間

●詢問時間

What's today's date?今天幾號?--It's the tenth.

It's August thirteenth.八月十三日.

It's the thirteenth of August.

What day is it? 今天星期幾?

It's Thursday. 星期四.

Do you have the time? 現在幾點?

What time is it now?

Have you got the time?

What time have you got?

May I ask the time?

Could you tell me what time is it now?

It's almost noon.快到中午了.

It's one o'clock.現在一點鐘了.

It's a quarter to two. 一點四十五分

It's one forty-five.

It's a quarter of two.

It's a quarter till two.

It's five after one.一點五分

It's five past one.

It's half past nine.

It's five minutes after one o'clock.

The clock says 3:15 three fifteen.

指針正好指到3.15分

It's a quarter after three.3.15分

It's a quarter past three. / It's 3∶15.

It's ten to two.差十分兩點.

It's 1∶50 (one fifty).

It's nine thirty.九點半(九點三十)

It's half past nine.

●有關時間

The clock is five minutes slow/ fast..

那鐘錶慢/快五分鐘.

The clock is five minutes behind.

Well, time to go.該走了.

Well, it's time to leave now.

About when? 大約什麼時候?

About what time? 大約幾點?

How's the time? 來得及嗎?

How are we doing for time?

What's the time like? 時間怎麼樣?

I have no time. / I don't have time

我沒有時間.

I'm really busy now. 　　.

I haven't got time.

I don't have any time.

You must wait for five more days.

你必須在等五天.

Five more days to go. 再等5天吧。

Only five days left. 只剩下5天了。

What is taking so long?

怎麼花那麼長時間?

Why is it so time-consuming?

I wasted a whole day.

我白白浪費了一下整天.

I wasted my whole day away.

Time has come. 到時間了.

Time is money. 時間就是金錢.

Time is golden. /Time is precious.

I killed two hours watching TV.

我看了兩個小時的電視來打發時間.

Time is up. 沒有時間了

There's no time left.

Do you have some free time?

你有空閒的時間嗎?

Are you free now?

Are you available now?

It's about time. 時間差不多了

Computers save us time.

電腦能幫我們省時間.

第二章

使您交談輕鬆愉快的短句

(8) 見面、分手時

●碰到友人

Hello, Mr. Smith.

Oh, hi John.

Oh, Mary!

How are you? -- Fine, thank you.

你好嗎?

Pretty good. 非常好。

How're you doing? *語氣較隨便。

Not so good. 不怎麼好

Could be better.不怎麼好

Nothing much. 老樣子.

Nothing special.

Glad to meet you. *用於初次見面。

(認識您很高興.)

I'm glad to meet you./ Nice to meet you.

It's great meeting you.

What's up? 出什麼事啦?

Nothing much. 沒什麼。

What's new?

What's happening?

How've you been?*有好長時間沒見

How's your family?你的家人怎麼樣?

Everyone's fine.

How's everything? 怎麼樣，還好吧?

It's going pretty well.

Same as always.

How's it going? 怎麼樣?

How are things?

How's business? 工作怎麼樣?

Not bad. 還可以

How did it go today?*用於會議或聚會等場合

(今天怎麼樣?)

Oh, same as usual.　和往常一樣.

So-so. 還湊合吧。

How was your day?

How was work today?

What's the hurry? 急着幹什麼去呀?

We're going to be late for the movie. 我們趕着去看電影呢。

Why are you in a hurry?

Why are you hurrying?

Where are you headed? 你去哪兒?*head 動詞，be headed for...表示“向着…前進”

Where are you going?你幹嘛呢?

Where are you off to?

What are you doing?

I'm ironing my shirt.

I was just thinking. 我在想點事。

I was just daydreaming.我只是發了會兒呆

I'm just killing time.消磨時間

(我只是在消磨時間.)

I'm just hanging out. 無所事事

What's on your mind?你在想什麼呢?

I'm worried about my wife.

What are you thinking of?

Nothing. 沒什麼.

Another day, another dollar. 和往常一樣

You've come just in time.

你來得正是時候.

You've come at the right moment.

You've come at the right time.

There you are! 原來你在這兒啊!

Were you looking for me? 你找我?

Here you are. /Found you!

Is Jeff around? 傑夫在嗎?

He was here a few minutes ago.

Have you seen Scott? --No, not today.你見到斯科特了嗎?

I ran into him. 我偶然遇到了他.

I bumped into him.

Guess who I bumped into yesterday?

你猜我昨天遇見誰了?

He's a stranger to me.我跟他素不相識

●好久不見

It's been a long time.好久不見-It sure has.

Yeah, it's been so long.好久不見

John, is that you? 你是約翰吧?

Long time no see. 好久沒見了。

Yeah, how have you been?是呀,你還好嗎?

I haven't seen you for a long time.

I haven't seen you for ages.

How have you been doing? 最近怎麼樣?

What have you been doing? 忙什麼?

I've been alright.

Just working. 上班唄。

Nothing much. 沒忙什麼。

Where have you been? 你去哪兒了?

I'm glad to see/meet you again. --So am I. 很高興又能見到你.

It's great seeing you again.

You haven't changed at all. 根本、全然

(你一點都沒變.)

You're the same old Bob, aren't you? 鮑勃，你還是老樣子。

You haven't changed much. 你沒怎麼變

Neither have you. 你也沒變。

You've really changed. 你變樣了.

You've grown up.你長大了.

You're all grown up now.

Look how you've grown up.

You've become so beautiful.

你越來越漂亮了.

You've gotten so pretty.

Is John okay? 約翰他好嗎?

He's getting better.

You look great. 你看上去不錯。

You look good, too.

How are you feeling?你感覺怎麼樣?

I'm feeling great.

How's he getting along these days?

他這些日子過得怎麼樣?

Good. 挺好的。

How's he doing?

Are you gaining weight?最近你是不是胖了?

I'm afraid so. 好像是吧。

Have you gained weight?

Are you losing weight?

●分手時

Goodbye. Take care! 再見，保重啊!

Have a nice day.

See you later. /See you./See you soon.回頭見.

See you again. Catch you later.

See you around. *用於在同一座樓裏，過會兒還有可能再見面時。

I'm off now. 我去了啊/I'm leaving. /See you.

I have to go.我的告辭了.

Can't you stay a little longer?

Good luck! --Thanks. I need it.

祝你好運

I wish you good luck.

Have a nice day. --Same to you.

祝你愉快!

Have a nice weekend.祝你週末愉快.

Good luck.

Go for it. 走吧!

Hang in there. 那，加油吧!

We're going to Hawaii!

Have fun! 玩的愉快!

Have a good time!

Keep it up! 就這樣，堅持下去

Thanks for the encouragement.

Don't work too hard.別乾的太忙.

Take care./Be careful.

Have a nice trip. 旅途愉快.

I wish you a pleasant journey.

Have a good vacation.那多保重.

Have a good one!

I hate to run, but... 真捨不得走，但是…

It was nice meeting you. *初次見面的人分別時。其他情況下meet換成see。

(認識你我非常高興.)

It was nice meeting you, too.

Nice meeting you.

Please say hello to John for me.

請代我向約翰問好.

Good night!晚安!

Come again. --I will.再來啊!

Please come again. 請您再來!

I hope you can come over again.

I'd be glad to have you over again.

Don't forget to bring sth. back for me.

別忘了給我帶點什麼.

Don't worry, I won't.

Take it easy.放鬆點.

I can't. I have a test tomorrow.

I hope to see you again soon.

希望不久再能見到您!

Call me later. --Okay, I will.

給我打電話哦!

Take care. /Take care of yourself.

多保重../你自己多保重.

Don't worry about me.

I'll be back. --You'd better. 我還會來的!

I'll come back later.

I'll stop by later. 我會順便來的。

It's getting late.天不早了.

Let's go home.

I've got to go. *口語用法。(我得走了.)

I have to go. /I have to get going.

●暫時無法見面時

I'll miss you. --I'll miss you, too. 我會想你的!

I'm gonna miss you.

I wish I could go with you. --So do I.

我真希望能和你在一起.

Please give my regards to your family.

請代我向你的家人問好!

I will. They asked me how u were doing.

You must come back. 你一定回來啊.

Give me a call sometime.有空給我打電話.

Call me sometime.

Thank you. I enjoyed it very much.

Let's get together again sometime.

我們什麼時候再聚吧.

Please write me a letter. 請給我寫信.

I'll write you a letter. 我會給你寫信的.

Let's keep in touch. *keep in touch with... 讓我們保持聯繫.

Will do.

Let's keep in touch with each other.

Don't forget to write. --I won't.

別忘了寫信.

●拜訪

Hello! Anyone home? /Yes?

有人嗎?

Hello! Is anyone there? /Excuse me!

Please come in!歡迎請進!

Sorry I didn't call first.

Welcome!

How nice of you to come!你能來太好了.

Thanks for inviting me.

It's nice of you to come!

Thank you for coming.

Is anyone here?

What do you want?你有事嗎?

What are you here for?

Please feel free to make yourself at home.別客氣像在自己家一樣.

Make yourself at home.

Have a seat. 請坐吧 --Oh, thank you.

Take a seat. /Please sit down.

Enjoy yourself! /Have a good time!

您盡興.

Would you care for something to drink?你要喝點什麼嗎?

Yes, I'll have a beer, please.

No, thank you.

Sorry, I'm too busy to talk to you now.

Don't mind me. 沒關係.I just came to see John.

May I use your bathroom?

我可以用洗手間嗎?

Sure, go ahead.

Where's the bathroom?洗手間在哪?

Which way is the bathroom?

How can I get to the bathroom?

Could you tell me how to get to the bathroom?

May I use your phone?

可以借用一下你的電話嗎?

Is it all right if I use your phone?

I'd better get going now.我得告辭了.

I must be going now.

I have to leave now.

I gotta go now. *gotta= got to口語

Thank you for inviting me.

非常感謝您的盛情款待.

I'm glad you could come.

Thank you for inviting me.

Thanks so much for inviting us today.

Drop by sometime. 順便拜訪，串門

有空再來串門吧!

Did he send someone to see you?

No, he came to see me himself.

他親再來看我.

He came to see me personally.

Do you mind if I smoke? --No, not at all. 你介意我抽煙嗎?

Would it bother you if I smoked?

Can I smoke? /Is it all right if I smoke?

Would it be okay to smoke?

I like your house.你的房子真好.

I'm glad to hear that.

I really like your apartment.

我很喜歡你的公寓.

Watch your step. /Mind your step.

小心腳下.

Be careful where you walk.

Look where you're going.

The floor is slippery. 光滑、滑的

(地上很滑)

Please turn on the TV. turn on打開，turn off關上，turn up開大聲音，turn down關小(請打開電視.)

Can I park my car here?

我可以把車停這兒嗎?

Is parking okay here?

Is it all right to park my car here?

Am I permitted to park my car here?

●介紹某人

Ms. Kane, this is Mr. Sato, my boss.

凱恩女士.這位是我的上司.佐藤先生.

Ms. Kane, I would like to introduce my boss, Mr. Sato to you.

Ms. Kane, let me introduce my boss, Mr. Sato to you.

Nice to meet you.--Nice to meet you, too. 很高興認識您.彼此彼此

Pleased to meet you. Plsd to meet u, too.

Very nice to meet you.

How do you do? --How do you do?

It's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm happy to meet you.

May I have your name, please?您貴姓

I made a reservation for tonight.

What's your name, please?

May I ask who you are?

Who's calling, please? *只用於打電話

Who are you? /What's your name?

I'd like you to meet a friend of mine.

我給你介紹下我的朋友.

Hi, Joe. I'd like you to meet a friend of mine.

He's a nice guy. 他是個好人. --He sure is.

I'm glad to meet you. --So am I.

見到你我很高興.

It's an honor for me to meet you.

能認識您我感到非常榮幸.

Please call me...請叫我......

Don't I know you from somewhere?

我們是不是在哪見過面?

No, I don't think so.

Haven't we met somewhere before?

Haven't we met somewhere before?

You look familiar. 你看上去很面熟。

Do you know that man?

He's my father.

Remember? /Do you remember?

想起來了嗎?

Don't you remember? 你不記得了?

Oh, yeah, you’re Mr. Smith..

哦!對了!

Oh, yeah, I do know you.

I know you, but I forgot your name.

I'm not sure. Maybe. --It's possible.

我不確定 .也許在哪見過.

What's your name again? 你叫什麼來着?

No, I don't think so. /No, I'm afraid not.

不，我不認為是這樣的.

No, I don't believe so.

Have you two met?

No, this is the first time we have met.

這是我們第一次見面.

We've never met before.

Is Bob an old friend of yours?

鮑勃是你的老朋友嗎?

Yes, I met him 20 years ago in America.

I can't remember his name.

我想不起他的名字了.

I can't recall his name.

His name escapes me.

I leave it entirely to ur kind consideratior. 這事全拜託你了*consideration照顧

I'll leave it up to you. 全靠你了

Please consider it.

I'd appreciate it if you could consider it.

I'm John Sheehan.

My name is John Sheehan.

My name's John Sheehan.

●和初次見面的人交談

My country has a lot of mountains...

Oh, yeah? Where are you from?您是哪裏人?

I'm from Canada. 我是加拿大人.

I'm come from Canada.

我從加拿大來.

I was born in Canada.

Chicago is my hometown.

How do you like Japan?你覺得日本怎麼樣?

What do u think about Japan? --I like it.

It's a good place. 是個好地方.

Where have you been in Japan?

你都去過日本的哪些地方?

Where do you live now?你現在住在哪兒? -I live in Tokyo. 我住在東京.

Are you here on vacation? *on business是“因公”，on vacation是“度假”。(您是來度假的嗎?)

Are you vacationing?

Are you here for a vacation?

Is this a pleasure trip?

Are u here on business or for pleasure?

I'm here on business.我是來工作的.

My trip is business related.

I'm on a business trip.

How long have you been in Japan?

您來日本多長時間了?

I just arrived last week.

About four months.四個月左右.

Are you used to life in Japan? *be used to “習慣”，注意“d”不發音。--No, not yet.(你習慣日本的生活了嗎?)

Have you gotten used to life in Japan?

Have you grown accustomed to Japan?

How long will you be in Japan?

你在日本待到什麼時候?

How long do you plan to stay?

Until December. /Until next month.

待到十二月.

Do you speak Japanese?你會説日語嗎?

Unfortunately, no. 很遺憾，我不會。

Can you speak Japanese?

Are you a Japanese speaker?

A little. 一點.. /Just a little. /Some.

I can't speak Japanese at all. * all 我一點都不會説.

I know everyday conversational Japanese.我會一點日常會話.

Where did u learn Japanese? --At school. 你是在哪學的日語，在學校.

I learned it on my own.我自學的.

I learned it by myself.

When's your birthday? --It's May 24th.

你什麼時候過生日?

●有關工作

Do you know his background?

你瞭解他的背景嗎?

I know very little about him.

I work for a computer company.

我在一家電腦公司工作.

I'm a government employee.我是國家公務員.

I'm self-employed. 我是個體經營者.

I work for ABC Company.

Which department do u work for?你在哪個部門工作? -Sales. 銷售的

How long have you been doing that job? 這個工作你做了多長時間了?

For 10 years. 十年了.

Where is your company?你的公司在哪? --In Shinjuku. 在新宿.

Where is your company located?

How long does it take you to commute? *commute “上班，上學”

(上下班路上要花多長時間?)

About one hour. /Around one hour.

一個小時左右.

It takes about one hour. /About an hour.

How do you get to work?你怎樣去上班?

I ride the subway. /I take the subway.

我坐地鐵.

I'm changing jobs. /I'm job hunting now.我正在調工作./我正在找工作

I'm looking for work now.

I'm retiring next year. 我明年退休.

I'm out of work now. 我現在失業了

I don't have a job now.

I'm not working right now.

I'm unemployed.

●有關學校

Are you a student?你是學生嗎?

No, I've already finished school.

Do you go to school? 你還在上學嗎?

I'm a college student. 我是大學生.

I'm a junior college student.大專生

I go to a vocational school. 職業學校

I go to a cram school. 補習學校

I'm studying English. 我正在學習英文.

I went to Meiji University. 我畢業於明治大學.

Where did you go to college? 你上的是.哪所大學?

I went to Harvard University. 我上的是..

WhatWhich school do you go to?

你上的是那所學校?

I go to ersity. 我上....大學. *elementary school “國小”，junior high school “中學”，high school “高中”。

What year are you in?問高中和大學的年級(你上幾年級了.)

What grade are you in? 問國小生

I'm a freshman. 我上一年級.*在高中和大學1年級是freshman, 2年級是sophomore，3年級是junior，4年級是senior。在國小用I'm in first grade.表示1年級，I'm in second grade.表示2年級

I'll graduate next year.我明年畢業.

I'm graduating next year.

What's your major? /What do u major in?你的專業是什麼.

What are you studying?

I'm an English major. /I major in English.我的專業是英語.

What club are you in?你參加哪個俱樂部?

What club do you belong to?

I'm in the ski club. 我在滑雪俱樂部.

Do you have a part-time job? 你在打工嗎?*full-time

Yes, I'm a tutor. I work 3 times a week.

Do you work part-time?

I work at a bookstore as a cashier once a week.我一個星期去一次書店做收銀員.

What are your plans after graduation?

畢業以後你打算做什麼.

I haven't decided yet.

What are u going to do after u graduate?

●有關家庭

I have a large family.你家有幾口人。

How many people are in your family?

Four people. 四口人.

My parents and my younger sister.

父母和我的妹妹.

Any brothers or sisters? 你有兄弟姐妹嗎? --No, none.

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Any siblings? “兄弟姐妹”。

Just one brother.只有一個哥哥. /I just have one brother.

Do you live with your parents? 你和父母住在一起嗎?

I live alone.我一個人住.

I live in an apartment. 我住在公寓裏.

Are you married?你結婚了嗎?

No, not yet. /Yes, I'm married.不，還沒有。

I have a fiancé. *fiancé未婚夫,fiancée未婚妻(我有對象了)

I'm going to get married next year.

我打算明年結婚.

I'm married. /I'm single /I'm engaged.

我結婚了./我訂婚了

Any children?有孩子嗎? /Do u have any children?

No, not yet. /Nope. /Neah. 哪有啊。

I have one of each. 男孩女孩各一個

I have two boys. /I have two sons.

I have one daughter in elementary school. 我有一個女兒在上國小.

I don't have any children. 我沒有孩子.

●有關興趣和愛好

What are your hobbies?你有什麼愛好? --I play golf.

Do you have any hobbies? 你有點什麼愛好嗎?

What do you do when u have free time?業餘時間你都幹什麼?

Nothing much. 不幹什麼。

I like to watch movies.我喜歡看電影.

I enjoy watching movies.

What kind of movies do you like?你喜歡看什麼樣的電影.

Any kind.

You're a good pianist.你的鋼琴彈得真好.

You play the piano well.

What kind of sports do you like?

你喜歡哪種運動?

How long have you been skiing?

你滑了多長時間雪了?

Do you play baseball?

No, I just like to watch. /I only watch.

我只是喜歡看.

I'm a baseball fan. /I'm a fan of baseball. 我是棒球迷.

I like to play golf. 我喜歡打高爾夫球.

Have you ever done aerobics?

你練習過健美操嗎?

No way. 怎麼可能!

Have you done aerobics before?

What are your interests? 你對什麼感興趣?

I'm interested in art.

What are your interested in?

What kind of things are u interested in?

What do you like?

I've never done that.我從沒坐做.

I've never done that before.

That was the first time for me.

Have you ever traveled abroad?

你去國外旅行過嗎?

Yes, twice.

Have you been overseas?

Where have you been? 你去哪兒了?

I've been to the U.S. and Germany.

我去美國和德國了。

Where do you want to go next?

下次你想去哪?

No place particular.

●有關年齡、身高和體重

How old are you? --I'm forty-eight.

你多大了?我四十八歲.

I'm not old enough to drive.

I can't drink alcohol yet.

May I ask how old you are?

May I ask your age?

How much do you weigh?

你的體重是多少?

What's your weight?

About seventy-five kilograms.

75公斤左右.

I weigh a-hundred-sixty-four pounds.

I weigh 164 Ibs. *Ibs.讀為pounds。

我重一百六十四磅.

How tall are you? /What's your height? 你多高?

About one-hundred-eighty centimeters.一米八五左右.

I'm five feet three inches tall.

我身高五英尺三寸.

I'm 5′3″ tall.

I'm five three. *口語中常用省略説法。

●有關天氣

It's very hot today, isn't it?

今天真熱呀.

Isn't it hot today?

Today's a scorcher.太陽火辣辣的天氣

It's blistering hot. 天氣炎熱/It's extremely hot.

It's a fine day today. /It's beautiful today.今天天氣真好.

It's nice today.

What's the forecast for tomorrow?

明天的天氣怎麼樣?

It's going to be cold. 會冷吧。

What will the weather be like tomorrow?

What's the weather going to be tomorrow?

What's tomorrow's forecast?

How's the weather today? 今天天氣怎麼樣? --It's hot.

Is it going to rain today? 今天會下雨嗎?

I doubt it.我想不會

We're expecting some rain.好像要下雨.

It's going to rain. /It's supposed to rain.

Rain is expected.

I heard it might rain.

It's raining.下雨了.

It's going to rain today. /It will rain today.今天要下雨吧.

It's hot today. 今天很熱.

It's warm today.今天很暖和 /It's a warm day.

It's cold today.今天很冷 --It sure is. 就是。

It's chilly today.今天冷颼颼的 / It's cool today.

It's nippy today. 冷的刺骨

It's windy today.今天風很大.

It's humid. /It's really humid today. 悶熱

Yeah, my body is sweaty.

It's dry.氣候很乾燥.

It's wet today. /It's rainy today.

It's stormy.暴風雨天氣

There is going to be a storm today.

It's snowing.下雪了 --Yeah! Let's go skiing.

It's gloomy. 天陰沉沉的 /It's cloudy. 陰天

It looks like we are going to have a thunder shower. 看樣子我們會遇上雷陣雨.

Why are you taping your windows?

A typhoon is coming. 颱風快到了.

A typhoon is on its way.

It's foggy. 霧 /It's freezing. 結冰

It's very cold today.

We're going to have a blizzard.要下暴風雨了

It's pleasant. /It's comfortable. 這天真舒服.

It's mild today. 今天風和日麗 /It's a nice day.

It's misty. 霧濛濛的

Let's go sunbathing.日光浴

But, it's overcast today. 今天陰天

It's cloudy today. /It's gloomy.

It's miserable. 糟糕的天氣

It's a terrible day. /It's an awful day.

I'm sensitive to heat. 我怕熱.

It's breezy today. 今天風和日麗.

It's a breezy day.

It's uncomfortable today.今天的天氣讓人不舒服.

It's unpleasant today.

The heat is killing me.熱死我了.

It's raining cats and dogs! 下了瓢潑大雨

It's frosty today. / It's a frosty day. 下霜了.

(9) 隨意的談話

●徵求意見

Do you understand? --I understand.

你懂嗎?

You have to improve. Understood?

Understood. 明白了!

Is that clear? 清楚了嗎? --It's clear.

Get the picture? /Do you get the picture? *這裏picture指“狀態”、“情況”、“事態”(你瞭解情況嗎?)

Did you grasp the overall situation?

Do you know what I mean? --I think so.你瞭解我説的意思嗎?

Are you listening to me? 你在聽嗎?/You know what I mean? 你明白我的意思吧?/Are u following me? /Do u get my drift? / Are u paying attention?

It's a great deal. 這可是筆大買賣。

Are you blind? 你不知道嗎?

Can't u see? /What's the matter with u?

You know what I'm talking about. 詢問

You know what I mean.

Don't play stupid.

I said that, didn't I? 我是那樣説的吧?

That's okay.

Did I repeat myself?

Do u know that? /Do u know about that? 你知道那事嗎?

Tom, do u happen to know Mary's phone number? 説不定你知道..? ---Yes, I do.

I can't tell the difference. /I can't tell.辨別(我辨別不出來)

Can you hear me? 你聽得見嗎?

Loud and clear.

Did you hear me?你聽見我説的了嗎?

●同意

I can't go today.

I understand. 知道了 /I don't understand.

See? /Do you see? /Do you 明白嗎?understand? /Do you get it? --I get it.

I understand very well.完全明白.

I think I understand. 我想我懂了.

I see what you mean. 我明白你説的了.

I understand what you mean.

That makes sense. /I get the point.

I know that too well.我太清楚那種事了.

I think we need to expand. 擴展

If you change this, it will work.

I see your point.我明白你的意思.

I get it. /I don't get it.

You see?

I got it. /I see. 這樣啊/原來這麼一回事.

I know that much! 我還是知道的

I left because I didn't feel well.

That solves it. 原來是這樣啊!

Well, that solves that.

That's that. *比較隨意的説法。

You have to change your attitude.

All right, all right. I understand.好吧.好吧.我知道了.

L.A. is in California.

I know. 我知道呀

I know that. /I know it. /I didn't know.

I know that person. 我知道那個人

I'm acquainted with that person.

Do you know that man?

No, but I know him by sight. 見過

(我見過他)

Jeff got married.

Yeah, I heard about it. 我聽説了

Yeah, someone told me.

Yes, I've been told. /Yeah, I know.

I hear you. 我聽着呢/我知道了

We have to work harder.

I hear you.

Yes, I understand.

So, do you get it?

I'm following you. 我理解了。

I'm with you.

I'm not following you.

He got fired because he was lazy.

Makes sense. *言之有理/有道理，可以理解

That makes sense. /Makes sense to me.

You're making sense.

That doesn't make sense. 這也太奇怪了

●不明白、不知道

I can't tell you.

I don't understand. 我不知道/不明白

I'm not following. /I don't get it.

I'm confused.

I get it. /I understand.

I don't really understand.我太明白.

I don't understand very well.

So, was he the thief?

That's not clear. 那不太清楚。

We should do this first.

I can't see your point. 我不明白你在説什麼.

I don't see where you're coming from.

I don't see your point.

I can't understand what you mean.

我不明白你的意思.

I can't see what you mean.

I don't understand what you're trying to say.

I don't get your drift.

That's how you do it. 所以應該這樣做呀

I'm not sure what you mean.

我弄不清楚你想説什麼.

I'm not sure I understand.

I'm not sure I see what you mean.

I don't know if I understand what you're trying to say.

I don't know what's what.我不知道這是怎麼回事.

I don't have any idea what's going on.

I don't know anything any more.

so, that's the way to use computers.

It's over my head. 太難了，我弄不懂.

It's beyond me.

Your guess is as good as mine. 我也搞不清楚.

How many people live in this town?

Your guess is as good as mine. 你要不知道，那我更不知道了

The more I think about it, the less I understand it. 越想越糊塗.

I don't know what he is driving at.打算做…(我不知道他要幹什麼)

I don't know what he intends.

I don't know what he is getting at.

I don't know what he is trying to do.

It's not clear. /That's unclear.

That's clear.

What's she after? 她到底想幹什麼?

I'm not sure.

What's her game?

I have no idea.

Do you know where my pen is?

I have no idea. /I have no clue. /No idea.我一點都不知道

It's all Greek to me. /I didn't know that.

John got married last week.

I didn't know that. 我怎麼不知道/That's news to me.

I wasn't aware of that. /I don't know.

Do you know where she's from?

I don't know. /I have no idea.

Do you know the way to my house?

I don't know for sure. “確切地”

I don't know for certain.我不太清楚

I'm not absolutely sure.

No one knows for sure. 誰也不知道確切的情況

Is he married? --How should I know? 我怎麼會知道.?/誰能知道?

What is the meaning of life?什麼是人生?

Who knows? --Nobody knows.

No way of knowing.

There's no way of knowing.

It's impossible to find out.

●反問

Excuse me... --Yes? 有事嗎?

I bought this beautiful pen.

What for? 為何?

Is there a post office near here?

Pardon me?您説什麼? /Pardon? /I beg your pardon?

How about now?現在怎麼樣?

Excuse me? What did you say? /What?對不起您説什麼.?

Did you say anything?你説什麼來着?

I'm sorry, what did you say? 對不起，你説什麼來着?

So what? 那又怎麼樣?(語氣輕蔑、冷淡)

What of it?

What does it mean? /What do you mean?什麼意思?

Please explain what you mean.

What are you trying to say?

What do you mean by that?

Are you saying that...? *你是説…嗎?

Are you saying that it's a bad idea?

That's right. 是的

Do you mean...?

Are you trying to say that...?

Then what? 後來怎麼樣了?

And then? /What happened then?

What's he driving at? 他想幹嗎?

Would you repeat that, please?

您能再説一遍嗎?

Could you repeat that, please?

Could you say that again, please?

Please say it again. /Please repeat that.

You're speaking too quickly.您説的太快了.

You're talking too fast.

Please say it more slowly.請説再慢一點.

Please speak more slowly.

More slowly, pls. /Please speak slower.

Please don't speak so quickly.

Would you slow down, please?

I can't keep up. 我跟不上

Please speak a little louder.請在大聲一點説.

Could you speak up?

A little louder, please?

Speak up, please? /Please speak up.

Please speak louder.

I can't hear you. 我聽不見.

I can't hear a word you're saying.

I can't hear you at all.

I can't hear you well.

I couldn't catch what you said.聽見、明白(我沒聽見你説什麼.)

I didn't catch that.

What are you talking about?

你再説什麼呢?

What did you say?

●感想

John is very smart. --Yeah,

just like me!就像我一樣.

We had melon for lunch at school.哈蜜瓜

Was it good? 好吃嗎?

After school, we played soccer.

Did you have fun? 玩得高興嗎?

How do you like this suit?這衣服怎麼樣?

It looks great on you. 很配你呀!

I think it's nice.

How did u like it?你覺得怎麼樣? --I liked it very much.

What did you think of it?

Did you like it? /Did you enjoy it?

你喜歡嗎?

What do you think of our new boss?

I think she's very friendly.

What do you think about it?

你覺得這個怎麼樣?

●詢問、敍述情況

How'd things turn out? 結果是…

(j結果怎麼樣?)

They turned out to be miserable.

How was it? /How did it go?

How did it turn out? /How did it end up?

To make a long story short,...

簡要地説/長話短説

Just tell me the story in a nutshell. 你就簡明的説吧!

Give it to me in a nutshell. 簡要地説

Let me know the circumstances. 情況

讓我告訴你詳細情況.

Let me know the situation.

How was the test?

A piece of cake. 簡直輕而易舉。

It was a piece of cake.

It was very easy. /It was a snap.

It was no problem at all.

It was as easy as 1,2,3.

It was as easy as A,B,C.

How's your cooking going?

So far, so good. 到現在為止還好。

Up till now, no problems.

How's school? --So-so. 馬馬虎虎。

That's about it. 就是這樣

Wow! How'd you do that?

It was nothing. 這沒什麼/沒什麼了不起

It was no big deal.

There's nothing to it.很簡單

Can you help me E-mail?

Sure, there's nothing to it.

Nothing complicated about it.

And if you plug this in...

It worked! 啊，行了! / It did the job!

What about the new computer system?

It needs work. 還需改進/還需要加把勁兒

It needs more work.

It needs some work.

Almost! 就差那麼一點兒。

I thought it was a home run. 本壘打

How's married life?

Going from bad to worse. 越來越糟

Getting increasingly worse.

Getting worse and worse all the time.

He made it big. 取得成功

He became very successful.

He is a big success.

They just fixed the car.

We're set. 準備好了、問題解決了

Let's get going.

Our problem's solved.

We're ready. /We're okay.

●隨聲附和

That's why I was late.　--I see.

Uh-huh. 嗯.恩

①I've been to Chicago.去過→You have? 是嗎? ②He's from Chicago →He is? ③He went to Chicago.去..了→He did? ④He is tall. →He is? ⑤He's cooking now. →He is?

Is that right? 是那樣嗎?、這樣對嗎?

Is that so? /Is that true? /Is that correct?

That's right. 是那樣./Exactly! 沒錯!/That's it exactly.

That's exactly it.

Oh, yeah? 是嗎? /Is that so?是這樣嗎? /Really?

Oh, do you? /Oh, you do?

Oh, you like it?

It's nice, isn't it?

And? 然後呢?

Me, too. 我也是/So am I. /So do I. /So did I.

Neither do I. 我也不.

I'll pay for dinner.

Don't be silly. 別説傻話 .

Don't be foolish.

I've lost my wallet. --That's too bad. 這事太倒黴了.

Are you sure? 真的嗎?

What a shame! 真是太過分了!、太遺憾了!

Good! /Great! *答應、滿足的語氣。

What a surprise! 真叫人吃驚.

I hope not. /I hope so.

我真希望不是這樣./要是那樣就好了.

See? My dog can sing. 你知道嗎?….

Unbelievable! /Incredible. 難以置信!

No kidding! /You're kidding! / You're joking! /That can't be! 開玩笑吧!

May I borrow your pen?

You bet.當然行

No problem. /Sure. /Certainly.

●一時語塞

Well... /Umm... /Hmm... 嗯…、哎呀、什麼?、那麼…、可是…、後來…

May I take your order? 您點什麼菜?

Well, let me see... 考慮、想(讓我想想)

Let me check. 讓我查查。

I'll find out for you. 我找找

May I ask who you are?

I'm a friend of John's...

I mean...我的意思是..

Mr. Shan.

It's on the tip of my tongue.

話就在嘴邊上.

What should I say...説什麼好呢?

How should I put this...

How should I put it...

I don't know quite how to put this.

我真的不知道説什麼好.

You said you wanted to talk to me...

Well, I don't know quite how to put this.

I don't know how to say this.

I'm not sure how to put this.

What's the population of Narita?

Beats me. 這可讓你問着了、怎麼説呢

I can't answer that.

What do you call it? 叫什麼來着?怎麼説?

What would you call it? 你管它叫什麼?

Who's the prime minister of Canada?

You've got me. 讓你問住了。

●催促別人説話

Say something.説點什麼吧

I'm speechless. 我連話都説不出來了。

A penny for your thoughts. *這是慣用表達方式，“請告訴我你在想什麼”

Tell me more about it.我想知道的詳細些.

I want to know more about it in detail.

I'd like to know more details.

How was your trip? 你的旅行怎麼樣?--It was terrible.

I'm all ears. *“聚精會神地聽”。我在認真地聽呢.

How was the meeting?會議開得怎麼樣?

We didn't accomplish much. 沒什麼結果

I'm listening. * 請繼續説、我聽着呢.

Keep talking.

Did you hear about my trip?

Not yet. I'd like to hear the story.

I'd like to know the story. 我很想聽聽那件事.

I'd like to hear about it.

We had small talk. 閒聊(我們只是閒聊一會)

How was the movie?電影怎麼樣?

I really enjoyed it.

Did you enjoy the play?那部戲有意思嗎?

No, it was dull. 真沒勁。

Let's talk about it later.

I want to talk about it now.

我想現在就談談那件事.

I need to tell you something.

Shoot! 請説吧 /Go ahead.

What's on your mind.

Let's talk in English. /Let's speak in Eng.我們説英語吧

Let's have a chat. 我們聊會天吧

To the point, please. 抓重點的説

Stop beating around the bush.*常用短語。

Get to the point, please.

How was ur day? 今天過得怎樣?

Exhausting. 精疲力盡了

●轉換話題

Let's change the subject.我們換個話題吧.

Okay, okay, I'll pay u back next week...

Let's talk about something else.

Let's talk about something different.

I'd rather talk about something else.

Let's get back to the subject. 言歸正傳。

Yes, let's.

Let's get back to the point.

Let's get back on track.

I don't want to talk about it now.

我現在不想談論那件事.

I'd prefer not to talk about it.

We're playing golf this Sunday, right?

Let's talk about it later. 那事以後再説吧.

To change the subject...另外我們説説....

I can't believe it. 真讓人難以相信。

To change the subject...

Ha, ha, that's a good one!

Well, all joking aside, let's get to work. 好了，玩笑就到此…，快去幹活兒吧

Well, seriously,...

By the way,.順便提一下 was really fun.

By the way, how is John?

You were saying? 你剛才説什麼來着?

Continue. /Carry on. /Please go on.

The party gonna be great!

Oh, that reminds me. I can't go.我想起來了

Let's stop talking.別説了

I'm tired of talking.

I don't want to talk anymore.

I've heard the story before.那是我聽過了

You've already told me.

I'm sick and tired of hearing that.. 對…膩透了

I've heard enough about it already.

I don't want to hear about it anymore.

Let's drop the subject. 結束、停止

(這件事別再説了.)

Let's drop it.

I don't want to talk about it anymore.

Don't say it so loud.別那麼大聲説話.

I thought you were hard of hearing.

Don't say that kind of thing so loudly.

Please lower you voice.

●下決心

I've decided.我已經決定了.

I've decided to move. --Really?

I've made up my mind.

I've come to a decision.

What should we do tonight?

It's up to you. 取決於(一切都看你的了)

It depends on you.

It's completely up to you.

It's all up to you.

Do you want to go out or stay home?

You decide. 你決定吧.

This is the important point.這是關鍵性的一點.

This is the main point.

This is crucial.

Let me help you.

This is my personal problem. 這是我個人問題.

This is my private affair.

It's a matter of life and death. 這是生死攸關的大事.

It's extremely important.

You're free to go or stay.是去是留隨你.

You're free to leave anytime.

I'm not keeping you here.

Are you going to patch things up?

No, there's no turning back. 無可挽回

We can't turn back now.

Should we go to the party tonight?

I don't know.

Let's play it by ear. 走一步看一步、再説吧

Let's leave everything to chance.

Let's just see what happens. 看情況吧。

Are you sure you can do it?

Yes, I'm sure I can do it. /I certainly can do it. /I believe I can do it.

我確信我能做好.

I'm still unable to decide what to do.

我仍然無法決定我該做什麼.

What are you going to do?

I'm still unable to decide what to do.

I'm still undecided.

I still can't decide what to do.

I'm still unsure. 我仍然沒有把握。

I'll follow her. /I'll go after her.

我跟着他.

Let's all get together and act as one.

我們一起去幹!

Let's work together as a team.

I have to do it anyhow. *反正、無論如何

I must do it anyway.

Should I go to college?

Yeah, it's now or never.機不可失，時不再來

No time like the present.

Seize the day. 把握今天

When should I go?

The sooner, the better. 越早越好.

Can you jump over the river?

I'll take a chance. 我碰碰運氣看、試一試

I'll take a gamble.

I'll go for it. 我大膽試一試

I'll give it a try.

Have more guts! 再拿出點勇氣來

It's getting late.

Let's finish it somehow. 想方設法、不管怎樣(我們總的想辦法完成.)

Let's try our best to finish it.

Let's get it over with.

I don't think I can beat him.

Well,

it's worth a try. 值得一試.

We must function as one mind and one body.我們必須同心同德.

We have to work together.

We must be a team.

We have to cooperate with each other.

You just wait. 你等着瞧吧!

We're betting all of our money.

Yeah, it's all or nothing. 豁出去了.

(10)重要要的提醒和忠告

●教誨、告誡

John, apologize to her.約翰，向他道歉

I'm really sorry.

John, you listen to me! --I don't want to.約翰，你聽我説.

Mom, watch!

Watch out! Don't play with that thing.

危險，別淘氣。

Can you fix my bicycle?

Do it yourself. /Do it by yourself.

自己的事情自己做

Do it for yourself.

I'm going to give up.

You should finish what u start. 別半途而廢.

Don't leave things half done.

You failed the exam again.

I'm ready to throw in the towel. 我認輸了 .

It's your duty to do that.

這是你的責任.

It's up to you to do that.

It's your responsibility.

Be good to others.要善待他人.

Do unto others as you would have done to you.*正式的説法。

You should treat others kindly.

Do unto others.

You can't be too careful. 你要再三小心

That's true.

It's best to be as safe as possible.

It's better safe than sorry.

Make up your mind after thinking it over carefully. 下決心(三思而後行)

Make your decision after you give it a lot of thought.

Think it over carefully before u decide.

I'm counting on you.我全靠你了

I'm relying on you.

I don't think she's mean.我沒覺得她有什麼惡意

You'll see. 你終究會明白的。

You'll find out soon enough.

Time will tell. 時間會證明一切。

Calm down and think carefully.冷靜

(冷靜下來，好好想想)

We need to know who's buying our products.

That's the most important thing.

這是最重要的事情.

That's the name of the game.

Don't bite off more than you can chew. 人要有自知之明.

Don't attempt more than u r capable of.

There isn't much merit in doing so. 價值(這是做起來沒有太大價值.)

There is no reason to do so.

I don't see the point of doing that.

What you need is a little more effort.

你還要再加把勁.

You should put a little more effort into it.

You should try a little harder.

Respect yourself. 有點自尊心吧!

I don't think I can do it.

I hope u'll be more positive overall.積極的(我希望你事事要積極.)

I hope you'll be more positive in every way.

I wish you'd be more positive.

U should be more optimistic.積極的,樂觀

If u practice hard, u'll get a gold medal.

That's easy for you to say. 你説得容易。

There's no reason for complaints. 抱怨

There is no reason to complain.你發什麼牢騷e is nothing to complain about.

Did you pass the exam?

How did you know?

It's written all over your face. 你臉上都寫着呀

It's obvious.

I can see it in your eyes.

It's natural for me to get angry.當然自然會..(我當然會生氣了)

Why shouldn't I be angry?

I have a right to be upset!

My reaction is completely appropriate.

Are you sure about it?

I'm telling you this from my experience

我是根據我的經驗説的.

Let me offer you some advice. From my experience...

Can't you think of it differently?

沒其他的看法嗎?

Can't you look at it another way?

Can't you think of it in a different way?

Just think of it!好好想想.

Just imagine.

The newspapers say that the yen will go up soon .

Don't trust it. /Trust it.不要輕信.

Be cautious. 請慎重 /Be careful.

I'm so gullible. 易受騙的，輕信的

(我是個容易上當的人)

We don't need to worry about him.

Don't underestimate him. 別小看他.

You shouldn't underestimate his abilities.

He is better than you think.

That's the name of the game. 那是最重要的!

I can't make any exceptions for you.

We can't give you any special treatment.

I can't make an exception for you. 我不能對你特殊.

I don't know how to do it.

Use your head!動動腦子. You can do it.

My boss scolded me today.

You asked for it! You didn't finish your report on time again. 自作自受，活該

My boss criticized my sloppy personal appearance. 穿得邋遢

Well, if the shoe fits, wear it. 如果批評得對，你就接受吧。

●提醒

Let me give you a piece of advice.

我的提醒一句.

Let me tell you something.

I think you should know...

Watch out! 小心!

Thanks! You saved my life.

Look out! /Be careful! /Heads up!

You'd better be careful!

Please be careful!

You should be careful!

You should watch out!

Watch your step!注意腳下 --Oh, yeah? Why?

Mind your step.

Be careful where you walk.

Look where you're going.

Hold on to me tight. 抓緊我/ Hold me tightly.

Don't let go! 別鬆手!

Watch out for him! 要提防着點兒他!

Be careful of him. /Keep ur eye on him.

That sounds easy.

Well, there's a little catch. 可是，有點蹊蹺、有陷阱、有圈套

There's something to it.這裏有點蹊蹺

It's not as easy as it sounds.

Think twice before you do it. 三思而後行

Easy does it, doesn't drop the TV.動作輕點.輕拿輕放

Don't worry. I won't.

Gently. /Be careful.

It's my first time,

please go easy on me. 手下留情、對..留有餘地

Alright, I'll try.

I think I've got the job. Let's celebrate!

Let's not jump the gun.為時過早,操之過急,搶跑(別操之過急)

Let's not be too hasty.

Let's not rush into things.

Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.

I bought four dozen eggs. 打

Let's not go overboard. 過火、過度(別做的過火)

Let's not go too far. /Let's not be extreme.

Let's wait and see how things go.

我們看情況再説.

Let's wait and see.

So, I think she's pregnant. 懷孕

Don't jump to conclusions! 過早下結論

(別這麼快下結論)

Don't prejudge it! 別憑想像判斷。

Don't make assumptions! 主觀臆斷

Don't get the wrong idea.

Don't be selfish 別那麼自私. /Don't be self-centered.

Don't be egotistical.

Your work is always inconsistent. 不一致的、不穩定的(你的工作邊線總是不穩定)

Your work is always erratic.

Your work is always patchy.

Your work is always uneven.

You shouldn't spend money foolishly.

你不該隨便亂花錢.

You should try to be thriftier. 節約

U shouldn't spend ur money like water.

You shouldn't waste your money.

You have an attitude problem.你的態度太惡劣了.

Who are you to say that?

I don't like your attitude.

You have a bad attitude.

You need to readjust your attitude.

Don't be so naughty. 頑皮、淘氣

(別那麼淘氣)

Don't do such naughty things.

Don't be so bad.

Behave yourself! 有點禮貌!

Hold it down! 請安靜

Be quiet! /Keep it down! /Keep it quiet!

Silence!　*用於學校老師對學生。

Turn it down! 關小聲音

Hush! /Shh. 噓!安靜!

It's too noisy. 太吵了/It's too loud.

I'm going to dance.

Don't make a fool of yourself. 別丟人現眼

Don't play the fool.

Don't make an ass out of yourself. 驢

Stop acting like a fool.

Think about where you are. 分清場合

You should consider where you are.

How do you like my new red skirt?

Act your age. 你也不看看你多大了。

You should act your age.

Behave in accordance with what is expected of your age!

You should behave more maturely. 成熟

You shouldn't act like a child.

Your view is too optimistic.你想得也太天真了

You should get your head out of the clouds. 你的想法太不實際了

Maybe you're right. I should try to be more down-to-earth. 現實、實際

You aren't being realistic.

You should be more logical.

Don't make such stupid mistakes again! *make a mistake “出錯”。

別再重複這種愚蠢的錯誤了.

I won't, I won't.

You should be more careful!

Don't make dumb mistakes again!

Don't be stuck-up. 驕傲自滿、自高自大

(別那麼自命不凡)

Don't be so pompous. 自負的、華而不實

Don't be such a snob. 勢利

Don't act like you're better than I am.

Don't flatter yourself so much. *flatter oneself 驕傲自滿、得意洋洋

He's so short.

Listen, don't judge a book by its cover.

He was the best basketball player in California last year.

Never judge something by its looks.

Appearances are deceiving.

Don't form an opinion about something based on appearance alone.

Hey, you, asshole! 你這個混蛋!

Watch your tongue. 説話留點神兒

Watch your language. /Watch ur mouth.

Be careful of what you say.

Don't use bad language.

Follow the rules. 要遵守規則

You're the one not following the rules.

Don't violate rules. / Don't break the rules.

Don't violate regulations.

Stop goofing off! 別偷懶!

You should make sth out of yourself! /Get a life! /Don't be a bum!

Get a job! 去找個工作。

Grow up!

Do as I said! 照我説的做 /Do what I said.

Do what I tell you to do!

Don't say bad things about others.

別説別人的壞話.

Don't speak ill of others.

Don't speak bad about other people.

I'm sorry, I can't do that.

Don't go back on your word! 別食言。

Don't break your promise.

You should keep your word.

Don't take on more than you can.

做你能做的。

Don't take on more than you can handle.

Don't be rude! 別那麼粗魯. /Don't be impolite!

You're fired! 你別開除了!/Man, u're out of here. *嚴厲

I have to sack u. /I have to let u go.*温和

I don't want to be a leader.

Be a man! 像個男子漢!/Be strong!

Don't be a wimp! 別那麼窩囊/懦弱!

Don't be a chicken! 別當膽小鬼。

Don't talk boastfully. 自吹自擂

Don't brag. /Don't boast.

You should be more modest. 謙虛

Please don't disappoint me. 請別讓我失望.

Please don't let me down.

Don't flirt with girls/boys!引誘、挑逗

別挑逗女孩/男孩

I was just being friendly.我只是表示友好

Don't make eyes at her/him! 眉來眼去

Don't complain and do as you are told.

別抱怨，叫你怎麼做你就怎麼做.

Do what I tell you to do without complaining.

Make it snappy! 快!、乾脆點兒!

Step on it! 麻利點，利索點!/Hurry it up! / Be quick!

Get a move on! /Move it! /Snap to it.

●責備

It's all your fault!

Don't blame me, 別把責任推給我.I'm innocent.

Don't say it's my fault.

Don't put the blame on me.

Don't accuse me.

You're to blame. 這是你的過錯。

Why me? 怎麼是我?

It's your fault.

We will not take your illness into consideration.

Put yourself in my shoes.你站到我的立場上想想.

Try to see it from my point of view.

Try to see it my way.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

你就不覺得還害臊嗎?

How do you live with yourself?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

I'll give him a piece of my mind.

*give...a piece of...'s mind 嚴厲批評

(我要教訓他一頓)

I'll give him a piece of my mind for lying!

I don't blame you.

I'd like you to lie for me.

Please don't involve me!

I don't want to get involved.

I got in trouble for lying.

I told you so. 我早就説過了吧You shouldn't lie.

See, I told you so.

There now, didn't I tell you?

You should have listened to me.

My son stopped going to school.

You knew that, didn't you? 你知道的吧?

It is as if I had done something wrong.

好像是我做錯什麼事是的.

It's as if it's my fault. /It's as if I'm to blame.

It's like I did something wrong.

He chickened out at the last moment.

他最後關頭膽怯了.

Don't take it out on me. 衝…發火

(別衝我發火)

Don't take your frustration out on me.

Don't treat me badly just because you had a bad day.

I didn't do anything wrong!

Pay up! 還我錢 your debt! /Pay me back!

Give me my money now!

Can you wait till next month?

You'll pay for this. 你會為此付出的

You're out of your mind! 你瘋啦!

You're off your rocker. /You're nuts.

You shouldn't say things like that

你怎麼這麼説..

Don't say stuff like that.

It's for your own good!這可全是為了你

I don't want to.

It's for your own good!

It's for your own benefit.

It's for your own sake.

You've got an ugly tie on.

Why are you picking on me? 責備、挑刺(你為什麼老是挑我的刺)

He always finds fault with my work.挑剔(他對我的工作總是挑剔)

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●制止

Hold it! /Stop! /Cut it out! 等等!、停下!

Hold it! It's time for lunch.

It's about time. 總算到點了。

Knock it off! *俚語，安靜!、別動!

Wait! You forgot your umbrella.

Oh, yeah. I almost forgot.

Wait a minute, please!

Just a minute, please!

Hold on! /Give me a minute!

Uh-uh-uh! Leave the cake alone.別動!別動..

I want it. 可我想吃。

Don't do that! 別幹那事/Stop it! /Stop that!

Why are you doing that?

你幹嘛要幹那種事. --Why not?

Please line up! 請排隊!

Please make a line. /Please form a line.

Don't cut in line! /Don't cut!　別插隊

Get in line!　/Get to the end of the line!

Please go to the end of the line.

Sorry about that.

Don't push! /Quit pushing! 別推!

Don't shove!

Get your hands off me! /Don't touch me!

Don't call me names! 罵人、説髒話

別張口就罵人.

I didn't call you names.

Don't be a blabber mouth! 別多嘴多舌的.

Don't blab this to anyone!

Mum's the word! 別聲張!*mum沉默、啞

Don't be so talkative! 多嘴的、好説話的

Don't tell anyone my secret!

Keep your lips sealed.

Keep it out of sight. 要做得不露痕跡

Okay. I'll try.

I don't want anyone to see it.

I don't want to see it ever again.

Hi! That's a nice jacket.

Stay away from me. 離我遠點! /Stay away!

Get out of here!

Leave me alone.

Drop the gun,放下槍/ no funny stuff!不許耍花樣.

Anything you say. 照你説的做

I'm going to call the police.

You stay out of this! /Don't get involved!

Mind your own business! /Stay out of it!

I'll finish the decorations for you.

Okay, but Don't ruin it. *破壞、糟蹋

(你給弄砸/破壞了/糟蹋了)

Don't be a party pooper. *party pooper原指使宴會掃興的人

Stop fighting.別打架 --But he hit me first.

●警告

Hey, you, freeze! 別動!

Duck! 卧倒、蹲下

You have to duck down here.得躲到這兒來

Hands up! 舉起手來/Put your hands up! /Hands in the air!

Don't move! 不許動 /Don't make a move!

You listen to me!照我説的做 /Do as I said!

Get down! 趴下!

Stay where you are!站住! /Halt! /

Hold it! 站住!

Move on! /Move! /Let go!

On your knees! 跪下!

Let go of me! 放手!

Run for your lives! 快逃吧!

Let's get out of here!

Stop him/ her! 阻止他/截住她

Can it! /Shut up! 閉嘴!

Stand back! / Step back! 後退!

Cut it out! /Stop it! 算了吧!

You're under arrest. *逮捕

Spread'em! *是指Spread them手腳分開

Heads up! 小心!危險!

Look out! /Watch out!

Drop it! 放下!

Get your hands off! 拿開你的手!

Stay down! 趴下!

Get lost! 快溜吧!

Get out of here! 滾出去

Back off! *閃開!

Go away! 走遠點兒!

Leave me alone!

(11)內心表白

●道謝

Thank u. /Thank you very much. 非常感謝/Thanks. /Thanks a lot. /Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

Much appreciated. Thank you. 真是非常感謝.

I appreciate it.

Thanks for your kindness.謝謝您的好意.

That's very nice of you.

That's very kind of you.

How kind of you.

I appreciate ur kindness.非常感謝你的關懷.

Don't mention it. 別客氣。

I can't thank you enough. 我無法表達對您的感謝.

You're quite welcome.

I can hardly thank you enough for your kindness.(真不知如何感謝你的關心) *hardly常和can、could構成否定形式表示“根本不能…”、“難以…”。和barely意思大致相同。

I have no words to thank you.

I can't express how grateful I am.表謝意

You've been very helpful. 你幫我大忙了

You've been a big help.

You've been a great help.

Thank you for the help. 謝謝你的幫助--My pleasure.

Thank you for helping me.

I appreciate your help.

Thanks for your time.耽誤您時間,真對不起.

Don't worry about it. 沒關係。

Thanks for everything.感謝您為我做的一切!

Thanks for all you've done.

Thank you for all of your kindness.

Thank you anyway. 不敢怎麼都要謝謝您!

Thanks for offering, but I have other plans.

It's on me. 這次我請客。

Oh! How nice!哦!那太好了!

How lovely!

What a treat!

I owe you one.我欠你的情.

I'm much obliged. 萬分感謝。

I'm in your debt. 我欠你的情.

Thanks a lot for your present.謝謝你送給我的禮物.

Thank you for your gift.

I really like your apartment.

Thanks for saying so.

It's nice of you to say so. 您能這樣説我非常感謝.

You have a run in your stocking.

Thanks for telling me.謝謝你告訴我.

Thanks for letting me know.

Thanks for waiting for me.非常感謝您等着我.

Sorry to have kept you waiting.

Sorry, I'm late.

Thanks for asking me out. *ask someone out 一般是“約會”的意思。

(謝謝您約我出來)

Thanks for inviting me.

Thanks for cheering me up. 鼓勵

(謝謝您鼓勵我!)

Thank you for making me feel better.

Watch out! Stop!

Thanks,

you saved my life. 你救了我一命.

Thanks for warning me.謝謝你對我的忠告.

Thanks for the warning.

Thanks for coming all the way over here.謝謝你不遠萬里專程跑一趟.

It was no trouble. 這沒什麼

Thank you for your letter. It was very

kind of you.謝謝你的來信，你對我太好了!

--You're welcome.

●還禮

Thank you for everything.

You're welcome. /My pleasure.不客氣

Don't mention it.不必客氣. /No problem. /Not at all.

You're quite welcome /That's quite alright.

Don't worry about it.

Thanks, you saved my life!

I'm glad I could help.能幫助你我非常高興.

●道歉

I'm sorry. I made a mistake.

That's all right. 沒什麼

Ouch! --

Whoops, 啊!對不起!

excuse me.(對不起，請原諒)

I beg your pardon. *比較正式

I'm awfully sorry.我真的非常抱歉 /Oh, sorry.

I'm sorry about that. 為這事真對不起.

It's my fault. 這是我的疏忽.

That's okay. Don't worry about it.

I'm to blame. 全怪我。

Oops. My mistake. 哎呀，我弄錯了

Oops, so sorry.

I feel bad about it.那事兒我覺得很抱歉

I wish it had never happened.

I'm sorry I couldn't come.真抱歉，我不能來

That's all right.

I'm sorry about the other day.前幾天真是很抱歉

Please forgive my rudeness. 請您原諒我的失禮.

--I'll forgive you.

I'm sorry I was rude.

I don't know how to apologize to you.

我不知道怎樣向您道歉.

I can't express how sorry I am.

Words can't express how sorry I am.

I have no words to apologize to you.

I didn't mean that. 打算説/做……

(我並沒有那個意思)

I'm sorry to trouble you. --That's okay.

I'm really sorry for troubling you.

實在對不起，讓您費心了.

It was nothing.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

抱歉，讓您久等了.

I was about to go home. 正要..

I'm sorry to be late again.

Sorry, I'm late again.

Are you coming to my party?

I wish I could ,我希望.可是.. but I'm busy on Friday.

●對道歉的回答

I'm sorry. --That's all right.沒事.

Don't worry about it. /Don't worry.

It's no big deal.

I forgot to bring your book. -- Never mind

Please be more careful next time.

下次要多加小心.

●關心對方

Let me get your coat for you. --Thanks.我幫您收大衣吧.

I like your apartment.

Make yourself at home.向在自己家一樣.

Excuse me. 很抱歉.

One moment, please.

Do you have a minute? 現在你有空嗎

Can I talk to you for a minute?我能跟您説幾句話嗎?

Are you busy now?

Can I talk to you for a minute?

--Sure, go ahead.

After you. 您先請。 --Oh, thank you.

Can I give you a hand?

我幫您一把吧!

--That's all right, thanks. 好的，謝謝

Excuse me. 對不起，我過一下.

--That's all right. 您請

I'll accept your offer. 我接受你的建議/就照你説的 --That's great! 太棒了

Sorry to interrupt you.對不起打斷一下. --Yes? 什麼事?

Sorry for the short notice. 急的，突然的

(真抱歉，這麼突然)

Don't worry about it.

●表揚

I got a promotion today. --Great! 太棒了

That's great! /Excellent! / Wonderful!

Fantastic! *非常高興，同時又吃驚

John is incredible! 約翰你真夠出色的!

John is the greatest!

Look! I made this chair. --Good job!真不錯!

You did it! /Well done! /Great!

I got 100 points!

Way to go! 好樣的! /Right on! /Nice going! /Good going! /All right.

My grades went up!

Well done, son! 兒子，你真棒!

We ran a race and I was the fastest.

Congratulations! 恭喜了!

You were great!你真了不起!

It was nothing.

You were wonderful!

That was very smart! 你真聰明!

I've started jogging.

My teacher praised me today.

Good for you! 恭喜你/幹得不錯/真是件好事.

I admire you for it!

Kenji and I are friends now. --That's great.

That's good for you! 太好了!

I cleaned up my room.

Good boy. 好孩子/Good girl.

What a nice dress! 多漂亮的裙子呀!

I like your shirt.我真喜歡你的襯衫.

That's a nice shirt.

That shirt looks good on you.

You look good in that shirt.

That's a great tie.你的領帶真漂亮!

Do you like it? --I like your tie.

You have a nice car.你有輛好車呀.

It's brand-new. 這可是輛新車呀

Where did you buy it? 在哪買的?

I bought it at the K store. 是在K店買的.

It was on sale. 降價(在特別降價的時候);for sale是“出售“

You look nice. 你看上去真好..真帥! /You look good.

You look pretty. /You look great!

How does it look?

It looks nice on you. 看上去很適合…

It's a big hit! 這是一個巨大的成功!

All the credit goes to you. 功績、功勞

(這得歸功於您呀!)

You deserve all the credit.

What do you think of my proposal?

Brilliant! /It's brilliant! 非常出色!

That's brilliant!

What a man!真是個男子漢!

He's a real hero!

He's a great man! /He's a real man.

We won again.

Wow, you're on a winning streak. 又贏啦!幹得好

You have a cute son. 你兒子真可愛.

You have a cute daughter.

Thank you. She takes after her mother.

You look young for your age.您看上去很年輕.

You're the only one who has said that.

I appreciate your effort very much.我非常感謝你為此所作出的努力.

Thank you for your hard work.

I'm getting married.

I envy you.真羨慕你 /I don't envy you.

He thinks highly of you.

He has a high opinion of you.

他對你的評價很高.

I need a boss I can look up to. 尊敬

(我需要一個值得我尊敬的老闆.)

So, he complained to his boss.

He's got guts. 他真有勇氣 /He's brave.

(12) 商談

●贊成

I think it's very important.

I agree. /I agree with that. /I'm with you. /I'm for it.

I don't agree.

Tokyo is too expensive.

I think so, too. 我也這樣認為.

Let's see a movie.

Anything you say! 好哇!

I'm with u. /Okay, let's. /You're in charge. /You're the boss. /I agree with u.

No objection! 沒有意義.

What do you think of my proposal?

I don't have any objection to it.異議、反對(我不反對.)

I have no objection to it. /I don't object to it./No problem here. /Sounds alright to me.

How's tomorrow?

That's fine with me. 我沒問題。

That sounds good.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

How was the proposal?

How's everything?

Fine.很好 /Good. /It's acceptable.那就行了. /Okay.

How does that sound? 那樣行嗎?

That's fair. 那就行了 /Fair enough.

That meeting was awful.

You can say that again. 我也有同樣感覺

I'll say. /Definitely.

Let's go out!

Sounds like fun. 好像挺有意思.

Did you study for the test?

You bet. 當然!/一定!

That is for sure. /You know it. /I'd bet on it. /You can bet on it. /Bet on it. /Of course. /It goes without saying. /That goes without saying. /You betcha.

Are you for or against his idea?

你是反對還是贊成他的主意?

How is it?

The boss approved my proposal.

Good. /It's good. /Great! 太棒了!

Let's do this part first.

Good idea. /Good thinking.

Bad idea. 餿主意。

Don't you agree? 你同意嗎?

What you say is partly right. *部分的

(你説的有一部分是對的.)

You are partially correct.

I agree with you partially. 我部分同意

●反對

I know I'm correct. 我認為我是正確的。

I don't agree. *比I can't agree.語氣要強

(我反對!)

I don't agree with that. /I don't agree with you.

All politicians are liars.

I can't agree. 我不能同意. /I can't agree with that. /I can't agree with you.

Do you think it's true?

I doubt it.我懷疑. /I don't think so.

It's not likely to happen. 才不會發生呢!

We found out that he wasn't there.

Objection! / I object! 我反對

That's not what you said.你不是這樣説的.

You didn't say that.

I'm telling the truth.

I can't buy that! 我無法相信.

That doesn't make sense. 那不合乎道理

That's ridiculous! 那太荒謬了

I refuse to believe that. 我不敢相信

Let's cheat. 我們糊弄一回吧。

Bad idea.壞主意. /That's a bad idea. /That's not a good idea. /Not a good idea.

How is it? --No good. 那可不好哦!

That's no good.

Let's go drinking.算了吧!

Let's not. 算了吧!

He's guilty. 他有罪

That's impossible. 那不可能.

Impossible. /That can't be.

I saw you steal the money.

That's absolute nonsense.那完全胡説八道.

Don't be so unreasonable.別那麼不講道理

That's out of the question. 那根本不可能

That's quite impossible.

I think it's a good idea.

It won't work. 恐怕行不通

It will work. 看起來不錯

You always work late.

Not always. 不總是這樣

Not really. 不是那樣、不…

Do you want to go out for dinner?

--Not really. 不太想去

Was it fun? --Not really.

It must be expensive. --Not really. /Not especially.

●肯定

Are you Ms. Tanaka?

Yes, I am. /Oh, yes! /Oh, yeah! *很肯定

No, I'm not.

Do you like movies? --Yeah.*隨意

Is John off today?

I think so. 我想是的 /believe so. /So they say. /So I understand. /I suppose so. /To my understanding.

You're from Canada, right?

Right. /That's right. /Yes. /Correct. /That's correct. /You're correct. /That's true.

Wrong.

Is that right?

Absolutely! 一點兒沒錯!

Do you want to go?

Absolutely! /Definitely. /That's it exactly. /Exactly.

Not exactly. 未必/不全是

Is it true? --In a word, yes.一句話，是 /Absolutely.

What do you think?

You're perfectly correct.你説的很對.

You're quite right. / You're exactly right.

You're absolutely correct.

In a sense he's right.在某種意義上他是對的.

Let's push this button.

That's it! 啊，對啦!

Let's try this way. --That's it!

That's a winner. /Sounds like a winner.

That's not it. 啊，不對。

Do you mean this one?

You got it. 正是!

You've got it. /That's right./You know it.

We should fire him.

Your answer is to the point. 你説到點子上了.

Your answer is very to the point. 確實

That's a very straightforward answer.

It's true.

I bet. 應該是的 .

Would you like some more?

Why not? ①好的 /No reason not to. /Sure. /Thanks. /No problem.

You can't see your friends today.

Why not? ②為什麼不行?

You play tennis, right?

Bingo! 對囉!

We should lower taxes!

Hear, hear! 説得對!説得對!

I'd like a wake-up call, please.

Yes, sir. / Yes, ma'am. 是.先生/是.女士.*對女性

No, sir./No, ma'am.

It's a hard job.

No doubt. /No doubt about it. /You said it. /You can say that again. 確實是.

That's doubtful.

I'll help you after dinner, okay?

Fair enough. 當然行!

That's fair. /That's reasonable.

Did you lose your wallet?

I'm afraid so. 恐怕就是這樣了

Do I have to do it again? --I'm afraid so.

I don't think it's a good idea.

Your opinion is reasonable. 你的意見有道理.

Your opinion stands to reason.

That's a reasonable opinion.

Your opinion is unreasonable.

I'm telling the truth.

If you say so. 如果你説是，那就是吧

Is he coming?

Yeah, as far as I know. 是的，據我所知。

Yeah, as far as I can tell.

Yes, to the best of my knowledge.

Yes, I think so.

Have you finished your homework yet?

I'm going to. 我這就做!

●否定

You're lying. --No, I'm not. 不，沒有./我不是/Yes, I am.

You're from Canada, right?

Wrong. /Right.

Go this way.

No, that's not right. 那是不對的. /That's not correct.

Correct.

Everyone lies. There is nothing wrong with it. 大家都撒謊，這沒什麼不好的

Your idea is fundamentally wrong.

你的想法根本上就是錯誤的.

There is something fundamentally wrong with your idea.

Your idea lacks morals. 你的想法真缺德

Are you saying you're better than I am?

That's not what I mean. 我不是那個意思.

I didn't mean that.

You misunderstood me. 你誤會我了

Did you cheat?

Certainly not. 哪有的事/當然不是.

Of course not.

Haven't you been abroad?

No, never. 沒有，從來沒有.

Aren't you tired?

No, not a bit. 不，一點兒都不。

I think she's pregnant. 懷孕

No way! 肯定不對!/Never. /Definitely not! /Absolutely not! 絕對不會

Absolutely.

I can't find my wallet.

How can that be? 怎麼可能呢?

How could that be? /That's impossible.

How can it be true?

We don't agree on this point. 在這點上，我們意見分歧.

I'm not talking about that.我沒説那個.

What I'm saying is another matter.

That's not what I'm talking about.

Are you free tonight?

Uh-uh. 這個嘛…

Uh-huh. 嗯

That won't do. 那樣不行.

He got a promotion.

He won't do. 他呀，不行.

That makes no sense. 那也太沒道理了.

That doesn't make sense.

Makes sense. /That makes sense.

Who broke my coffee cup?

Not me. 不是我./It wasn't me. /I didn't do it.

I didn't say that. 我沒説那事

I'm innocent. 我是清白的

I heard you say it.

I deny that. 我否認

●含糊其辭的回答

Maybe也許吧. /perhaps /possibly 偏否定，概率只在40%

Probably 語感積極，概率在80%-90%

Can you finish the report by Friday? -Maybe.

It may possibly rain, but it will probably be sunny again.

Possibly. /Perhaps. /Probably.

Do you agree? 你同意嗎?

Not exactly. /Not quite.不完全同意

Don't you think Japanese people are healthier?

I guess so. 可能是吧/I suppose so.

Do you think it's true?

It might be true. /It's possible. 也許吧(偏否定)

What do you think?

It could be true. /That could be./That could be true. 也許吧(偏肯定)

Is he in the office now?

I'm not sure.我不太清楚.

I'm not certain. /I can't say for sure.

It'll be sunny tomorrow.

I hope you're right. 但願是這樣 .

Is your dog big?

Sort of. /Kind of. 差不多吧!

Is this it?

Yeah, it's something like that.嗯,差不多吧

That's about it. /That'll do. /That's about right.

Don't you think you can save more money in Tokyo?

It depends. 那得看情況 *depend on a case by-case basis基於具體情況

That depends.

Are you going to ask him?

Maybe yes, maybe no. 也許是，也許不是

Can you play tomorrow?

Hopefully. 但願如此 /I hope so.

Will it make money?

There's no guarantee. 不能保證./I can't guarantee it.

Will it rain today? --I think so. 我想是的.

Do you know where they are?

I can't say.我説不好. /I couldn't say. /I can't say for certain. /I can't say for sure. /I couldn't say for certain. 我説不好

Are the people friendly?

Yes and no. 也是也不是.

Fifty-fifty. *俚語。

Is that new plan effective?

Half and half. 難説 *喜憂參半/一半一半

Can you find him?

I'll try. /I'll do my best. /I'll try to.我會試試.

Is your boss nice to you?

It's difficult to say. 怎麼説呢/It's hard to say.

Is he a good salesman?

Could be better. 還可以更好點.

He gave me an ambiguous answer.

His answer was very vague.

他給我的回答很含糊.

He wasn't very clear.

●保留意見

So, you should buy it now.

Let me think about it. 讓我想想.

Give me time to think it over.

I need some time to think it over.

請給我一些時間考慮.

I need more time to think about it.

Do you like my idea?

I'll consider it.我會考慮的.

Will you come to my party?

I'll think about it. 我考慮考慮吧

I'll give it some thought.

Will you approve the proposal?

I'll think it over.我得琢磨琢磨.

Please give me a raise. 請給我漲工資

Let me sleep on it. 給我一個晚上的時間考慮

We need longer breaks.

I'll see what I can do. 我得研究研究.

●提出、詢問意見

I like New York in June.

How about you? 你呢?--Me, too.

What about you?

What do you think? 你覺得呢?

I think it's all right.

What do you say?

How about it?

What's your answer? 你的意見呢?

What's your opinion?

What's your viewpoint?

What's your point of view?

What's your suggestion?你的建議呢?

What do you suggest?

What else? 還有別的嗎?/Anything else? /What's left? /Missing anything? 還有別的嗎?

Any question will do. / Ask anything. 隨便問吧/什麼問題都可以.

What do you recommend?

你有什麼建議嗎?

What do you think is the best?

Don't you think so? 你不是要認為嗎?

Can't you see it?

Do you agree? 你同意嗎?

Give me a definite answer. *明確的

(給我一個明確的答覆.)

I want a definite answer.

I need a definite answer.

Is it “yes”or “no”? 是.還是不是? /Yes, or no?

It doesn't answer my question.

這可不算答覆.

That's no answer.

That's not what I want to know.

You didn't answer my question.

I'm running for mayor.我的目標是當市長

You don't stand a chance.有希望、有可能(你沒有希望贏.)

It's the last straw. 我已經忍無可忍了*諺語

That's it. /It's the end. /It's the limit.

I can't take it anymore.

Let me hear your candid opinion. *直率的(讓我聽聽的的直言.)

Please tell me what you honestly think.

Can you think of anything better?

你有什麼更好的主意嗎?

Have you got a better idea?

Any complaints? 有什麼不滿意的嗎?

No, I'm satisfied.

Do you have any complaints to make?

Do u have anything to complain about?

What is your complaint?你不滿意什麼?

What are your complaints?

What are you dissatisfied with?

I'm fairly broad-minded. 心胸寬闊，氣量大(我是個有度量的人.)

I went out with a gorgeous girl last night.

That kind of chance comes once in a blue moon. 這是一個難得的機會 *稀少

(這是一個難得的機會.)

That kind of chance comes once in a blue moon.

What do you think?

In my opinion,照我的想法.. we need to cut costs.

What I meant was... ./ What I wanted to say was... /I think... 我的意思是..

Do you mean fire people?

No, what I meant was we need to use cheaper materials.

I think so. /I don't think so. 我想是的./我想不是.

I think it is a matter of opinion. 我認為這要看個人的看法.

I think that depends on one's opinion.

It's not important. 那並不重要.

That's a good idea. 那是個好主意.

That's not true. 那是胡説.

That's right! 對了!沒錯!

I can't afford it. 我可負擔不起.

It's worth a look. 值得一看.

You see, we need to stay competitive. 你看，我們必須在競爭中堅持住

The reason is...

Let's get this straight. 我得先把話説清楚

Let's get this straight, I'm the boss.

I would not do that. 我是不會做那種事的

I wouldn't do that.

I wouldn't ever do that.

I'm not the kind of person who would do that.

I believe you.

You ain't seen nothing yet. =You haven't seen anything yet. 你還沒看到呢、還有更厲害的呢

Shibuya is very crowded.

You ain't seen nothing yet. You should see Shinjuku.

One more hand. 再玩一次吧

Let's leave well enough alone. 夠了,到此為止吧! /不要畫蛇添足了.

Let's quit while we're ahead.

It must be my imagination. 肯定是我的幻覺.

Tax cuts are a good idea. But, in the long run,從長遠的看. it's not good for the country.

●敍述、詢問理由

I forgot to lock the door.

Why? /How come? *比why?還要口語

I didn't like the movie. --How come?

I think she's in love with you.

What makes you think that?你怎會那麼想呢?

Why do you say that?

Why do you think that?

Tell me why.告訴我為什麼.

What's the reason? 理由是什麼?

My car broke down.

How did it happen? 怎麼回事?

How did that happen?

What are you doing this for? 你幹嘛要做這種事呢?

Why are you doing this?

What's the reason you're doing this?

Why are you doing something like this?

Why did you do that?你為什麼要幹那樣的事呢?

I didn't know I wasn't supposed to. 我不知道不能這樣做

What made you do that?

Why did you do something like that?

How could you? /How could u do that?

The river is getting dirty.

What causes it? 是什麼原因呢?/ What is it caused by?

Air pollution.

Explain it to me.請給我解釋一下.

You'd better start explaining.

You can't wear the red pants. 褲子

Why not? 為什麼不行?They're my favorite.

Why can't I?

Is there a reason?

What are you so happy about?你怎麼那麼高興?

It's a wonderful day.

You seem especially happy today.

What makes you so happy?

I made this big box!

What for? 為了什麼?/

For what? 為了誰?/

What is this for? 幹什麼用? 因為什麼?

I bought this gift today.

For who? /Who is it for?

What's the purpose of your visit? 你旅行的目的是什麼?

What brought you here? 為什麼來這兒?

Why do you want to do that?

No reason not to.沒有理由不這樣做吧. /Why shouldn't I? /Why not? /What's wrong with it? 為什麼不

Why are you here? 你怎麼在這.

I'll tell you why...我告訴你為什麼.

This is the reason why...

In brief, it's like this. 總之，是這麼回事

In short, it's like this. /In a word, it's like this. /To sum up, it's like this.

How did Edison make the light bulb?

It started like this... 它的由來是這樣的…

This is its history...

This is the way it began...

Why doesn't it work?

You have to turn it on first.

Oh, that's why! 哦，原來如此!

That's why I like her.所以.....我喜歡她 --I see.

●指出錯誤

I think you're mistaken.我覺得你錯了.

I think you've been misled.

That man is Mr. Smith.

You're wrong.你錯了. He's Mr. Sheehan.

You're incorrect.

Whose fault is that?那事誰的錯呀? /Whose fault is it?

Who's to blame?

I think it's sour grapes.吃不着葡萄説葡萄酸

I think it's a case of sour grapes.

Should I buy a red car or a blue car?

That's up to u.那隨你的便 /You choose. /You decide.

He's poor because he's lazy.

That's not the point. 你沒説到點上.

That's not the issue.

That's not what I'm talking about.

Excuse me. That's mine.對不起，那是我的.

That doesn't belong to you.

Excuse me, that's not yours.

I think that belongs to me.

(13) 提出要求

●請求幫助

Do you mind if I ask you a favor?

我可以請你幫個忙嗎?

No, not at all.

Can I ask a favor? /May I ask u a favor?

Would you give me a hand?能幫把手嗎?

Would you please help me?

Would you mind giving me a hand?

Could you help me out?

I'm sorry to bother u,對不起. but can u help me?

It's no bother. 沒問題

I'll be glad to.樂意為您效勞. /I'd be happy to. /With pleasure. /Love to.

Could I possibly use your bathroom?

我可不可以讓我.. .

Of course.

If you'd like,... 如果可以的話.....

If you want to,...

Could you pass the sugar, please?

請您把糖拿過來，行嗎?

Sure. Here you are. 給.

Could I have the sugar, please?

Could you hand me the sugar, please?

Could you give me the sugar, please?

Sugar, please.

Here you are. /Here you go. /Here it is.

What do you want me to do?

Please do this. 請做這個.

Please take care of this.

Would you please do this for me?

Would you drive me to the store?您能開車送我到那家店嗎?

Would you drop me off at the store?下車

Would you help me find the number for the ABC Hotel?您能幫我找到ABC飯店的電話號碼嗎?

My pleasure.

I don't know how to fill out this form. 我不知道怎麼填這張表.

How do I fill out this form?

Can you help me with this form?

Tell me why.告訴我為什麼.

What's the reason?

Why do you think that?

May I borrow your pen? 能借用一下你的鋼筆嗎?

May I use your pen?

Is it okay if I use your pen?

Do you have a pen?有筆嗎?

Do you have a pen that I can borrow?

Can you lend me ten dollars? 能借給我十美元嗎?

Would you give me a call?

Could you call me? /Can you ring me up? 你能給我打個電話嗎?

I'd appreciate it if u could call me tonight.你今天晚上如果能給我打電話的話我將非常感激.

I'd be glad to.

Please turn it down. 請關小點聲. *turn down / turn up 開大/小聲音; turn off /turn on 開/關

Would you please turn it down?

All right. 好吧!

Not so loud, please.

Please lower the volume.

It's too loud. Turn it down.

Wait here until I get back.等我回來.

Please wait here for me.

Excuse me. 勞駕..

Can I help you?

Pardon me.

Hello, there! /Hi, there! 喂，你!

Do you have the time? 你知道幾點了?

Do you have time? 你有空嗎? --Sure.

Do you have a minute?

Can I ask you a favor? 我求你件事行嗎?

Sure. What is it? /Sorry, I'm busy.

May I ask a favor of you? 我想打聽點事.

Could you do me a favor?

Could you help me? /Can you help me?

May I ask you something? 我想打聽點事

Sure. Go ahead. 當然，請説吧

May I ask you a question?

I'd like to ask you something.

I have a question.

Could you tell me something?

Do you have time to answer a question?

Could you answer a question?

I hate to bother you, but can I ask you a question?

Sorry for interrupting... 對不起.打斷一下.

Oh, you're not. 噢，沒關係

I 'm sorry to interrupt you.

May I interrupt you?

Excuse me for interrupting.

Forgive me for interrupting.

Guess what? 你猜怎麼着?

What? / You know what? 怎麼啦?

Sorry, I mistook you for someone else.

That's all right.對不起.我認錯人了.

Sorry, I thought you were someone else.

You're not who I thought u were. Sorry.

Oops. My mistake. 不好，我弄錯了

May I use your phone?我能用一下您的電話嗎? --Go right ahead.

●教導

Just start the car!

How should I do it?我該怎麼做呢?

I can't do it.

This is the way you should do it.你該這樣做.

This is how you should do it.

You should do it this way.

This is how you do it.

How's this? 這樣做怎麼樣?

It'll do the trick. 這樣就會順利

It'll be effective. /That'll work.

This looks better.這樣看上去好一些.

This is more pleasing in appearance.

I like the looks of this one better.

Let me show you how to do it.

I'll do it my own way. 我用自己的方法做.

I'll do it the way I want to.

You eat sushi this way.

Like this? 像這樣?

You mean like this?

Like what? 像什麼? --Like chicken.

It's easy. /It's a cinch. /It's a snap.

Just like that! 就這樣、很簡單

Can you buy guns in America?

Yes. It's easy,很簡單 just like that!

Just as if it were nothing. 簡單得不能再簡單了

It's a little hard. /It's kind of difficult.

有點難哦!

It's complicated. /It's complex.

很複雜哦!

This is the first thing to do.首先應該做這個.

You should do this first.

You dropped this. 你掉了這個.

Oh, yeah. It's mine.

I think you dropped this.我想這是你丟的吧.

I think this is yours.

Is this yours? /Did you drop this?

這是你的嗎?

Isn't this yours? 這不是你的嗎?

Doesn't this belong to you?

It's mine. /It belongs to me. /Yes, that's mine. 是我的.

Yes, it's my handkerchief.

It belongs to me.

I've lost my wallet. 我的錢包丟了.

I'm in trouble!這下可麻煩了.

●提議

May I help?要我幫忙嗎?

Sure. If you don't mind.

Do you want any help? /Need any help? /Need a hand? /Do you need a hand? /Can I give you a hand? /Do you need some help?

Can I help you carry that?

Think twice before you decide.

決定之前要好好考慮考慮.

How about this one?

What about this one?這個怎麼樣?

It's the same price.

I want to make a suggestion.

我提個建議.

I want to offer a suggestion.

Let's take a short cut. *近路，捷徑

(我們走近道吧!)

Let's go a shorter way.

Let's play hooky! /Let's skip school! /Let's cut class! /Let's ditch school!逃學(咱們逃學吧.)

Let's call in sick. 打電話請個病假吧.

Let's play cards! 玩撲克吧!

I have an idea.我有個主意. /I've got it. /I have come up with an idea. /I have a good idea.

What is it?

Tell you what. =I'll tell you what.怎麼樣?

Tell you what. Why don't you come to my house now? 這樣怎麼樣?你現在就來我家一趟，怎麼樣?

Okay. /Let me think for a moment. 讓我考慮一下.

I don't know what to say.

Just think about it. 你好好想想.

You should get a haircut.你該理理你的頭髮了.

You should cut your hair.

You need a hair cut.

Won't you join us? 你也一起來吧?

Why don't u come along?我們一起去吧?

What do you suggest?你有什麼建議嗎?

What is your suggestion?

Wanna make a bet? 打賭? Wanna =Do you want to..

You're on! 行啊

Do you want to bet?

Why don't you put your money where your mouth is?

Let's bet on it.

Want to bet?

I suggest you take a taxi.

我建議你坐出租車去.

●接受請求和建議

Yes? /Can I help you?有事嗎?

Excuse me.

What can I do for you?

Sure. What is it? 可以，什麼事?

Sure, what can I do?

Sure. How can I help?

Any problems?有什麼問題嗎?

Is there a problem?

What seems to be the problem?

Anything wrong?

What's the matter?怎麼了?

I don't feel well.

Did you finish the report? --Of course. 當然!

Wanna come to my party? --Of course.

Sure. /Okay. /Certainly. /Sure thing. /For sure. /Surely.

No way. 絕對不行

Could you give me a hand?

No problem. /There's no problem.沒問題.

All right. /Sure. /Absolutely. /Certainly.

My pleasure.

Whose idea is it? 這是誰的主意?

Would you like to try?

Yes, thank you. /No, thank you.

好的.謝謝.

Would you like some more?

Yes, please.是的.拜託您了.

May I? 我可以<先……〉嗎?

Go ahead.您請 /After you. 您先請...

Thank you for the report.

My pleasure. 這是我的榮幸./It's my pleasure. /I'd be happy to. /It's no problem.

Should we have more drinks?

Why not? 當然 /No reason not to.

Would you mind if I smoked?

No, not at all. 沒關係 .

Do your homework now.

I will. / I'm going to. / I'll do it.這就做

Get it? 明白了嗎?

Got it! 明白 / Got you.

I hate to ask you for help, but...

Say no more. 不用多説了，(就交給我吧)

Be my guest. /Don't worry about it. /I'll take care of it. /Leave it up to me.

I like your apartment.

Make yourself at home. 就像在自己家裏一樣.

I'd be happy to help you.很高興為您效勞.

That's alright. 謝謝!不用了

I'd be more than happy to help you.

I'd like more water, please.

Certainly. 遵命 *愉快地、感到榮幸的

I think we should do it this way.

Whatever you say. 照您説的做

You're the boss. 您是頭兒，您定吧!

You're in control.

Would you help me out?

Anything for you. /I'll do anything for u.

為您做什麼都行.

It's due tomorrow.

I'll take care of it. 交給我吧!

I'll handle it. /Leave it to me.

You can count on me. *指望、依靠

You can leave it up to me.

Are you coming?

Count me in. /I'm in. /I'm into it.算我一個

Count me out. 我不做 /別把我算上

I have to leave early today.

Okay. I'll do the rest. 剩下的就交給我/I'll finish up.

I'll take care of the rest of it.

Is it a deal? 這樣行嗎?

Deal. 行，就這麼着

I'll cook if you do the dishes. Deal? -Deal.

It's a deal. /That's a deal! /That will do.

No deal.

If you do that, you'll get fired.

I'll do it no matter what. *無論怎樣

(不管發什麼我也要做.)

I'll do it regardless of circumstances.

Nothing will stop me from doing it.

Nothing will get in my way of...

How did you do that?

It's quite easy. /It's pretty simple. /It's really easy. 這相當簡單.

That looks hard.

It's nothing. /It's a cinch. /It's a piece of cake. 沒什麼、很簡單

Would you like some coffee?

That would be great. 那太好了.

That would be perfect.

That would hit the spot.

That's exactly what I want.

I'll help.

Would you? /Could you? 行嗎?

Let's play mah-jong. 麻將

You're on! 好吧! /Okay. /Sounds good.

I'll take you up on that offer.

Let's get moving.

You've got a deal.

Would you like some help?

Excuse me. May I help you?

Sure. If you don't mind.

If it's no trouble.

If you wouldn't mind. 如果不給您添麻煩的話.

Thank you for everything.

Anytime. *隨時為您效勞

What would you like to drink?

Anything. 什麼都行 .

We should take a trip.

Let's do it!我們做吧!

Let's not. 算了吧!

I want that.

Your wish is my command. 滿足你的要求

Anything you say.

I wanna make all ur dreams come true.

I'm here to please you.

How's this?

That will do. 可以呀

That's good enough.

Anything'll do. 什麼都行

Anywhere'll do. 哪兒都行

Should I make more?

That'll be enough. 足夠了./That's enough. /That will do for now.

Can I talk to you?

Sure, what's it about? 當然，什麼事?

May I have your phone number?

能告訴我您的電話號碼嗎?

Sure, it's 1212-1212.

Your number, please?

May I have your number?

Could I have your number?

●拒絕請求和建議

Could you work overtime tonight?

I wish I could, but... 我希望可以.但是....

I'd love to, but...

I want you to do it now.

I won't. 我不願意.

Do you need help?

No, thank you. /No, thanks. 不.謝謝.

Yes, thank you.

Can we go?

No, I don't think so. 我想不行/我不這樣認為./I don't believe so.

Here you are.

I don't want it. 我不要

Take one.

I really don't want it. 真的不要.

Where is the ABC Hotel?

I'm sorry I can't help you.真抱歉，我不能幫助您.

I'm sorry I can't assist you.

I'm sorry I can't be any help.

I'm against his proposal.我反對他的建議.

Could you help me get a job?

I wish I could help you, but I can't.

我很樂意，但我幫不了你.

You have to help me.

I can't do anything about it. 那事我是不上勁兒.

There is nothing I can do about it.

I can do nothing about it.

I want to work for this company.

Sorry, I can't make that happen. 對不起，我無法滿足你的願望

Do you want to dance?

I'm not in the mood. 我沒那份心情.

I don't feel like it.

I'm afraid I've got urgent business now.很遺憾.我現在有件急事.

That's a shame. 真是太遺憾了

Are you free today?

No, I have other business to take care of.我有別的事.

I'm sorry, but I'm busy just now.對不起，我現在正忙着呢.

I'm sorry, but I'm busy right now.

I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry.對不起，我有急事.

Sorry, I don't have time.

Not right now. 現在不行.

Are you coming?

Count me out. 我就算了吧.

Count me in. 算上我一個 .

Let's go drinking.

I'd rather not. 如果可以的話，最好不.

You have to...

Enough. /Enough already. /That's enough. 夠了夠了.

How about more salad?

No, thank you. I've had enough.

已經足夠了.

Why don't we have dinner together?

Unfortunately, it's not convenient for me today. 很遺憾，今天我不夠方便

If it hadn't rained, I would have done it.

That's beside the point. 沒説到點上.

●請求同意

Is it all right if I open the window?

Is it all right to smoke here? …可以嗎?

Absolutely.

No, this is a nonsmoking room.

May I come in? --Please, do. 我可以進來嗎?

Is it alright to come in?

May I enter?

May I sit here?我可以坐着嗎?

Is this seat taken?

Is someone sitting here?

Is this seat free?

May I play catch here? 我可以在這玩球嗎?

Of course you may.

Do you mind if I smoke?

我可以抽煙嗎?

No, I don't mind. 行，沒關係

Am I allowed to take pictures here?

Yes, I think so.

Is taking pictures allowed here?

Are you permitted to take pictures here?

Do they permit taking pictures here?

Is it okay to take photographs here?

這兒可以拍照嗎?

This is my favorite picture.

Let me see it. 讓我看看 /Let me take a look. /Please show it to me.

May I use your phone?我可以借用一下你的電話嗎?

Only if it's not long distance. 只要不是長途就行

May I use the bathroom?我可以借用您的衞生間嗎?

May I use the rest room?

May I use the washroom?

Can I park my car there? --Yes, you can.我可以把車停在那嗎?

Is parking there okay?我可以看一眼嗎?

Is it all right to park my car there?

Am I permitted to park my car there?

May I take a look? /May I see it?

You mean any place? / Any place?

Do you mean any place?

哪兒都可以嗎?

Anywhere's okay?

●同意、不同意

May I use your phone?

Go ahead. / Sure.行.

It's up to you. /You decide.隨你吧.

Sure. /No problem. /Ok /Sure 可以thing!/Why not? /I don't see why not. /I don't see why it is not all right. /That sounds ok

Let's go out drinking.

I'm game! 行啊!

I'm all for it. 非常贊成

It's five o'clock now.

if that's all right with you.如果你不介意的話

If that's all right for you.

Let's leave now, if that's all right with u.

If it's all right with you,… *用於句首

(如果方便的話)

If it's all right with you, I'd like to go to bed now.

Yes, please do. /Go ahead. 您請吧

May I sit here?

Yes, please do. /Sure, go ahead. /No problem.

You may go home now, John.

約翰.你可以回家了.

I'm afraid not.

Is this the smoking section?

No, I'm afraid not.很遺憾，恐怕不行

I'm afraid so. *很遺憾是這樣

I'd rather=I would rather最好…

May I smoke?

I'd rather you didn't. 最好不吸

Would you mind if I went with you?

I'd rather you didn't. 最好不要.

I'd prefer it if you didn't.

I'd prefer you not to.

I'd rather that you not.

Would you lie for me?

Not on your life! 絕對不行!

Certainly not. /Not for any reason!

No way! /Not a chance! /Fat chance!

Not a chance in the world!

Would you loan me ￥100,000?

Over my dead body! 絕不可能!

Never! /That will never happen!

I will never let that happen!

I'd rather die first!

Are you going to the party?

Nope! 不，不行。

Have you finished? --Not yet.

Could you help me? --Not now.

Later. 過會兒吧

May I smoke? --Not here.

You may not eat here.你不能在這吃東西.

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

Eating here is not allowed.

You can't eat here.

Eating is prohibited here.

Please refrain from eating here.

●引起注意

Take a look! /Have a look! 看!

See for yourself.

Hi! Tom.

Listen! Do you want to know a secret?

Listen up. /Listen to me. /Listen to this.

Don't ignore me. 別不理我.

Look here! /Look at that! 看這兒/看那兒

Wow! Come, look! / Hey, look!快來看呀

Look at me!看我.

I heard something.我聽見有什麼聲音.

It's just my dog.

What was that noise?

I think I heard something.

Did you see Tom's new house? It's really nice.

I'll go and take a look right away.

我這就去看看.

I'll go and check it out immediately.

I'll go give it a look right now.

Who's next?

It's your turn. 該你了./輪到你了

(14) 商量

●吐露祕密

Who won the golf tournament?

Well, as a matter of fact, I did.説實話

Actually, ... /To be honest, ... /To be frank, ... /Frankly speaking, ... /Truthfully, ... /In all actuality, ... 實際上…,老實説…

Don't tell anyone. 別告訴任何人.

--I won't. 我不會的。

Keep it under your hat. 請保密 *慣用法

I have a confession. *坦白

(我有件事要坦白.)

I have something to confess.

I need to tell you something.

I have a confession to make.

I have a secret.我有個祕密.

I'm keeping a secret.

So, what happened to my father?

I'll fill you in. 我把一切告訴你.

I'll tell you all about it.

I'll explain everything.

I'll tell you all the details.

Quit lying to me! 不要對我説謊話

All right. I'll level with you. 好，我直説吧

I'll tell you frankly.

I'll be frank with you.

I'll be open and sincere with you.

I'll tell you the truth.

What else do you know?

That is about all I know. 我知道的就這些.

I don't know anything else about it.

That's all I know.

This is just between you and me.

我們私下説.

What is it? 什麼事呀?

Let's keep our talk between us.

Let's keep this our little secret.

It's a secret. 這是祕密.

Let me tell you a secret. 我告訴你一個祕密.

He can't keep a secret. 他不能保守祕密.

You've got a big mouth! 你的嘴不嚴實

I don't have the guts to say that to my boss. *guts表示“勇氣”

(我不敢對哦我的老闆説.)

A little bird told me that today is your birthday. *聽小道消息説、聽説

(聽小道消息説)

Wait. Who told you? 喂!誰告訴你的?

I heard it through the grapevine. *grapevine原為“葡萄藤，此表示謠言,傳聞

I just overheard it.

I didn't say anything. 我什麼都沒説.

I kept my mouth shut.

I didn't let the cat out of the bag. *表示“沒有泄露祕密”的固定説法。

It was a slip of the tongue.無意中説漏了嘴.

Really? Didn't she know about it?

I spilled the beans. 我泄露了祕密。

I stuck my foot in my mouth.

I won't say a word. 我一個字都不説出去.

Mum's the word. 我什麼都不説

I won't say anything.

My lips are sealed. 我的嘴很緊。

●約定

You can't tell anyone.

I promise I won't.

I can't promise. *不能保證(但可以試試)

You have to come.

I'll try but I can't promise.

Remember to bring the report.

Will do. 一定 .

Are you sure? --I swear. 我發誓。

I'm not sure.

Trust me. 請相信我./Believe me. /I know what I'm doing. /Ucan trust me. /Trust in me.

I'm sorry I can't help you.

You said you would.你説過你可以.

A promise is a promise! 説到就得做到.

You promised!

You can't go back on your promise now!

(15) 各種各樣的問題

What's that smell? 這是什麼味?

Oh, no! Something's burning. 燒糊了

I wonder what that smell is?

I wonder where that smell is coming from?

What's that noise?什麼聲音?

It's my alarm clock.

What is this line for?這是排什麼的隊?

I have no idea. 我也不知道

Why are people lined up?

What are you up to? 打…的主意、從事…

(打什麼鬼主意呢?)

What are you up to tonight?

Why should I tell you?

What's going on? 是什麼呀?

May I ask you a question?

我可以問一個問題嗎?

Sure, what is it?

What does “drowsy” mean?

Drowsy是什麼意思?

It means “sleepy”.

What's this? / What's that?

這是什麼?/那是什麼?

It's a foldable bed. 這是摺疊牀

Who does this belong to? /Whose is this?這是誰的?

To whom does this belong?

That's my car.--Which one?哪一個?

What's it called? -這叫什麼?-It's called tempura.

What do you call it?

What did you get for me? 你給我什麼禮物?

I got you a doll. 洋娃娃

Where are you headed? 去哪兒? --Home.

Where are you going?

Where are you off to?

For example? / For instance? 比如説?

How often? /How frequently?隔多久

How often should I take this medicine?

Five times a day.

What does USA stand for?

USA是什麼的縮寫?

It stands for the United States of America

How long? *詢問距離、尺寸、時間

How long have you dated her?

About four years.

How long is her hair? --Very long.

How early should we leave?

Let's leave at 7∶30 am.

How short? 多短?

How fast? 多快?

How far? 多遠?

How quickly? 多快的速度?

How slowly? [速度、動作]多慢?

How soon? 時間/期間]多快?

How late? [時間/時刻]多晚?

How much/many? [不可數/可數]多少?

How big/large? 多大?

How small/little? 多小?

When does summer break start?

暑假什麼時候開始?

On July 25th.

When was the opening ceremony?

開學典禮是哪天?

January 8th.

Do you know the meaning of this word? 你知道這個生詞的意思嗎?

How do you pronounce this word?

這個詞怎麼發音?

Climb. The “b” is silent.

What's the difference between A and B?A和B之間有什麼區別?

They're about the same. 它們幾乎相同。

第四章

表現感情的短句

(16) 高興時

●欣喜

How's your new home? --I'm happy. 我很高興!我很幸福!

I'm ecstatic. 狂喜

I'm thrilled. 我太激動了

I'm so happy. /I feel so happy.

I'm in heaven. 我好像到了天堂。

Yahoo! *表示高興和喜悦的心情時。

We're going camping next week.

Oh, boy! *哇!/太棒了!

I lost my keys! --Oh, boy! 哦!這下糟了

Look at the view! --Wow! It's great.

School is canceled today. --Yeah! 棒極了!

We're going to Disneyland!

Whoopee! 太好了! *孩子用來表示幸福的詞，若大人使用，聽上去含有諷刺的意味

He got the promotion. --Whoopee.

I'm glad to hear it.聽到這消息我很高興

I'm happy you told me.

That's great to hear.

I'm relieved to hear that. 放心了

I'm glad that the exams are over.謝天謝地

I feel like a million dollars.感覺好極了

I've never been this happy.我從沒這麼高興過.

I've never been as happy as I am now.

This is the happiest moment in my life.

This is the best moment of my life.

I couldn't be happier.

I heard John got married.

That's good news. /That's welcome news! 這是個好消息.

Let's go dancing. --

What fun! /How fun! 太棒了!/太好了!

It's a nice day!

I feel great! 舒服極了!

/I feel wonderful! /I feel good! /I feel fantastic! /I feel terrific!舒服極了

I'm in a good mood today.我今天的心情很好.

The boss is in a good mood.

I'm in a bad mood today.

I'm looking forward to this summer.

我期待着今年的夏天.

Do you have any plans?

I can hardly wait until this summer. 我都等不及到夏天了。*口語化的説法

I'm looking forward to seeing you.

You look happy today.今天你看上去很高興啊!

Yes. I got a raise. 是呀，我漲工資了

You seem really happy today.

I'm walking on air. *高興得飄飄欲仙

I jumped for joy. 我高興地跳了起來.

We're having a baby.

This is too good to be true.簡直難以相信.

It's unbelievable.

Too good to be true.

Nothing could be more wonderful.

沒有比這更高興的了.

Nothing would please me more.

Nothing could be nicer.

Did you receive my birthday card?

Yes, you made me happy. 你是我感到幸福k you.

Did you pass the exam?

I made it! / I did it! 成功了、通過了。

I've got a new job!

You did it! 幹得不錯!

Alright! /Yeah!

I won the lottery! --Lucky! 真走運

Didn't that policeman give you a ticket?

No, he didn't. I lucked out today. 沒有，我今天運氣真好

I was lucky today. /Today's my lucky day.

I feel lucky today. /I'm in luck today.

I found $10.00 on the street.

It's your lucky day. /That's fortunate. /You got lucky. 你真走運.

We didn't crash. 我們差點撞上

Thank heavens! 謝天謝地

Thank God! /Thank goodness!

I hit the jackpot! 我中頭彩了!

What luck! 太走運了!

I struck it rich! 我發了筆橫財。

I was just lucky. /It was pure luck.

只是運氣好.

It's a dream come true! 美夢成真.

Mike got a raise!

Talk about luck! 真走運啊!

This must be my lucky day!

Things are really going my way!

What a lucky day!

What is a good gift for Tracy?

This is it! 就是這個.

This is just what I was looking for.

Why don't we go to New York?

It's settled! 就這麼定了.

That settles it!

Let's go dancing tonight!

Sounds great! 聽起來不錯!/It sounds great!

That sounds great!

Look at that salad bar.

Looks great! /It looks great! /That looks great!真不錯!

●放心

I passed! What a relief. 可以鬆口氣了.

Good for you. 太好了

That's a relief! /I'm relieved.

Everything worked out well.

I'm relieved. 我總算可以鬆口氣了

I feel relieved. /I feel a lot better now.

Happy birthday!

I'm surprised! 嚇我一跳!

What a surprise!

Whew! 好了!這下放心了!

We made it!

Thank goodness! /Thank God!

Aah! 啊

Did u hear that the meeting went well?

Yes, I felt relieved to hear that.

聽這麼一説我就放心了.

I was relieved to hear that.

I felt much better after hearing that.

Here we are at last. 終於到了

Home sweet home.

We've finally arrived.

He finally left. 他終於回去了

Good riddance. 可算擺脱了

I'm glad they're gone.

(17) 生氣時

●不滿和牢騷時

Oh, heck! I failed the test. 噢，見鬼!

Oh, darn! /Oh, no!

Where is your homework?

Shucks! I forgot it at home. 哎呀!...

Shoot! I Missed the train. 真見鬼!....

Sheesh! 他媽的!....

Uh-oh.啊，糟了 I forgot.

Not everything is logical. 有的事是行不通的.

Everything isn't always logical.

Not everything follows the rules of logic.

How was the investment?

It went down the drain. 全白白浪費了(丟下水道里了)

The train just left.

I almost made it. /I was almost on time.就差那麼一點.

I was just a little late.

Our house is a mess?

So, do something! 想點辦法吧.

Do something about it!

Please do something about it.

Please take care of it for me.請為我處理一下吧

I'm so busy. /I'm so busy today.

我很忙.

How about tomorrow?

I'm too busy.

I'm as busy as a bee.

This task is too much for me.

這項工作對我來説太重了.

Please don't give up yet.

I can't complete this task alone.

This is too much for me to handle.

I can't make ends meet on my small salary. 這麼點兒薪水我怎麼夠活呀.

I can't live on my low pay.

I can't get along on my scanty pay.

I find it impossible to make ends meet on my small salary.

Your husband hit you again?

Yes. This is the last straw. 是的。我再也忍不下去了

That's it. /I've had it up to here.

I can't take it any more.

Your response is unacceptable.你的答覆我接受不了.

I'm not satisfied with what you say.

Your answer is unsatisfactory.

I'm not satisfied with his answer. 我不滿意他的回答.

I'm dissatisfied with his answer.

His answer didn't satisfy me.

He's got a chip on his shoulder today. 他今天一副挑釁的樣子.

Play fair! /Play fairly!公平點兒.

Don't cheat! 不許搞鬼。

What a waste of time and money!

多費時費錢啊!

Don't say that.

You're wasting your time and money!

I'd like you to have this. 我想送你這個

You're too generous. 你太慷慨了.

You're too kind.

He told me all about it.他把一切都告訴了我.

He told me everything.

What's taking so long?怎麼花這麼長時間?

Why is it taking so long?

I can't make it in ten minutes.

十分鐘怎麼也來不及.

I need more time.

It'll take me longer than ten minutes.

Ten minutes isn't enough time.

He looks down on me. /He despises me.他看不起我.

He respects me.

You're good for nothing. 你什麼忙也幫不了.

I hate that noise.

It drives me crazy. /It makes me crazy.簡直快讓我瘋了.

It drives me up the wall.

I'd like this one, and that one, please.

Is that all? /Is that it?就這些嗎?

Anything else?

I'll give you 10% off.

That's not enough. 這不夠/這太少了How about 20% off?

I'd like more. /I need more.

He's unfair to me.他對我不公平.

He treats me unfairly.

He doesn't treat me fairly.

●發怒

No more excuses! 別再辯解了!

Don't make any excuses!

Don't give me excuses.

But I can't.

No ifs, ands or buts! You will finish it today.

But I can't help it.

I've heard enough of your excuses.

我不想聽你的辯解了.

I don't want to hear any excuses.

我不想聽任何解釋.

That's not a good excuse.

這樣也解釋不通呀.

That's no excuse.

What's the big idea? 你到底在想什麼呢?

Don't give me any lip service! 別給我開空頭支票.

Don't give me any lip.

You don't need to buy that.

Hey, don't tell me what to do! It's my money. 喂!你少命令我，…

I'm mad! 氣瘋我了

I'm mad at you! 你氣死我了!

I'm sorry, please forgive me.

I'm angry. /I'm upset. /I'm ticked off.

That's disgusting. 那真討厭 you going to eat that? 看上去真噁心，你準備吃嗎?

Yes, it's delicious. Try it.

That's gross. 那真噁心。

You're getting on my nerves.你讓我心煩

That's not a nice thing to say. 你這樣説也太失禮了

You're bothering me.

You're really irritating me.

You're starting to get on my nerves.

Ha, ha, you fell down.

Don't make fun of me! 別取笑我!

Don't tease me.

Don't talk down to me.別説看不起人的話

Don't belittle me. 別看不起人。

Don't be upset. 請別上火

Calm down.

I can't.

I've run out of patience.

我再也沒耐心了.

I lost my temper. 我發脾氣了。

What nerve! 你放肆!

How impudent u are to say such a thing! 您竟有臉説這種事.

How impolite! 怎麼那麼厚顏無恥!

That's a rude thing to say!

What he says offends me.他説的話多氣人呀.

I know what you mean.

What he says bothers me.

We've got to get even. *回擊，報復

我們的反擊.

We have to get him back.

It's a great deal. 那可是件好事呀

I wasn't born yesterday. 我又不是不懂.

I didn't just fall off the turnip truck!

I'm not stupid!

I'm not naive!

Don't think you can make a fool out of me! 輕視，看不起、當是傻瓜

(別把我當傻瓜)

Don't try to make me look foolish!

You can't make me look stupid!

You're making fun of me. *取笑、耍弄

(你拿我開涮那!)

You're teasing me. 你耍我呢.

Are u trying to make a fool out of me?

I'll do it for ￥50,000.

That's asking too much. 真是獅子大開口.

You're being too greedy.

You're pushing your luck. 你還真來勁!

He has a quick temper.他是急脾氣.

He has a short temper.

He has a bad temper.

Who do you think you're talking to?

你知道你是在跟誰説話嗎?

You can't talk to me like that.

Do you know who you're talking to?

Do you have anything to say?

你有什麼要説的嗎?

Do u have anything to complain about?

Do you have any objection to it? 你有什麼不同意見?

I won't let you have your own way.

我不能讓你隨心所欲.

You can't have everything ur own way.

I'm not giving in. 我絕不讓步。

If you don't help me, I'll turn you in. 你要不幫我，我就把你交給警方

That's blackmail! *勒索、恐嚇”這是恐嚇.

Don't insult me. 你別侮辱人.

Don't insult my intelligence.

You're a filthy liar. 你是一個卑鄙的騙子.

I lent him money.

You'll be sorry. 你會後悔的.

You'll regret it.

You'll wish you hadn't done it.

Isn't he cool?

Are you crazy? 你瘋了? /Are you nuts?

Are you out of your mind?

Are you insane? /Are you delirious?

Are you all there?

Are you confused? *更尖鋭的説法。

Don't look at me like that!別用那種眼神看着我.

Like what? 什麼眼神?

Don't stare at me! 一直盯着看，凝視

I want to get even with him. 我要報復.

I'll pay him back. 這個仇我一定得報。

That sneaky, low life creep! 那個狡猾、卑鄙的傢伙.

Is not! ? Is too! (根本)不是!?是的! *孩子們吵架時常用。 /Is not! Is so!

Have it your way! 隨便吧!

We should turn right.

I think we should go left.

Okay, okay, have it your way!

Do it your way!

Do whatever you want!

Do as you please.

It's your choice.

Suit yourself! 隨你便(好意沒被領情時)

●厭煩

It's boring.真無聊.

Do you want to watch that movie?

No, I hear it's boring.

Dull. / It's dull. 沒勁/真沒意思.

My life is dull.

It's for the birds. 毫無價值!/不值一提

I hate this class.

I agree. It's for the birds.

It's no good. /It sucks.

I'm not interested.我不感興趣.

So, when do u want to go out with me?

I'm not interested in you.

How's your new job?

It's nothing great. 沒什麼了不起的。

It's nothing much.

I'm not satisfied. /I'm dissatisfied.

我不滿意.

I'm not happy about it.

I'm not content. /I'm discontent.

How was the meeting?

It was just another meeting. 很平常

*just another 常有的，不稀奇的

(就是常見的那種會議)

It was just a meeting.

That meeting was nothing special.

I can't get into my work. *專心做…

(我不能專心工作.)

I can't concentrate on my work.

I can't get excited about my job.

I've lost interest in my work.

It's outdated. /It's out of date.

那早過時了.

I don't know her, I promise.

Give me a break! 拜託!別玩花樣了

Tell me the truth.

Get real. 認真點兒

Stop joking.

Get serious. 説正經的

Stop kidding! 別耍我

Stop pulling my leg! 別跟我逗!

Tom is very rude.

Yeah, I can't stand it. *stand 容忍，忍耐

(我忍受不了.)

I can't take it anymore.

I can't bare it anymore.

I can't take the strain.

I can't stand it any longer.

I can't put up with it any longer! *忍受…

Mom! She won't leave me alone and she keeps playing with my toys and...

That's enough. 夠了Stop complaining.

I've had it. ，我受不了了

I've had enough.

I've heard enough!

That's it.

Enough is enough.

Finish your homework first, then wash my car.

Have a heart, dad! 饒了我吧，爸爸!

The more I hear about it, the more disgusted I get. 越聽越煩.

The more I hear about it, the more disgusted I become.

The more I know, the sicker I feel.

There she goes again. 她又來了*用於常説同樣話的人又開始重複同一話題時。

Are you listening? I said...

Oh, no! There she goes again.對第3人説

She's starting it again.

She's saying it again.

No, you can't go.

Oh, man! You never let me do anything. 哦，真煩!....

I don't want to hear it.我不想聽.

I don't want to hear about it.

There's one more problem.

Now what? 這次又是什麼?

What else?

What's next?

What else is wrong?

What is it this time?

●駁斥

Shut up! 閉嘴! I don't want to hear it!

You shut up! /Shut your mouth.

Keep your mouth shut.

Be quiet! 安靜!

Don't be a back seat driver. 別指手劃腳!

Stop shouting! 別大聲嚷嚷!

Stop yelling! 別吵!

Keep your voice down! 小點聲!

You always come home late.

Stop complaining! 別抱怨了.

Calm down, 安靜點will you? --Okay. I'll try.

Did you fix my car? I told you to do it before dinner.

Stop nagging me! 嘮叨什麼呀!...I'll do it.

But you promised!

Get off my back. 別再囉嗦了!

Stop pestering me!

Quit bothering me!

Don't tell me what to do!

Quit telling me what to do!

I won't do it!

Don't talk back to me! *頂嘴

(別跟我頂嘴!)

That's the end of it. 就這樣!

That's final.

That's it.

Let's meet at 5∶00. 我們5點見吧。

It's settled. 好，就這麼定了。

He doesn't have a girlfriend.

Shut up, big mouth!閉嘴. 多嘴!

You've got a big mouth.

You talk too much.

Hey, baby, what's your name?

Leave me alone! 離我遠點兒!

None of ur business.沒你的事、用不着你管

It's none of your business.

Mind your own business.先管好你自己吧

It is not your concern.

It doesn't concern you.

Stay out of it. 你別瞎攙和。

I don't need your input. 用不着你幫忙。

It's personal. 這是我的私事

I don't think you should do that.

Thanks, but I don't need your two cents. *用不着你管、這和你沒關係

I think you're wrong.

Who asked you? 誰問你了?

Who cares what you think?

I didn't ask you.

If I wanted your opinion, I would have asked you.

I can't talk to you now.現在不能跟你説

I don't need your help.我不需要你的幫助.

Your kindness is unwanted.

Your kindness is unwelcome.

I don't want your kindness.

Get out of here! 給我出去!

They're just kittens.小貓

Go away! 一邊去!

Get lost! 你給我消失!

Take a hike!

Leave!

Get out of my face! 別讓我看見你!、走開!

What did I do wrong?

Back off! 躲開!

Step back! 後退!

Let's play this game.

Don't bother me! 別打擾我!I have to finish my homework.

Are you trying to get rid of me? *轟走，去掉，擺脱”(你想把我哄走嗎?)

No, I've just been busy.

Are you trying to avoid me? 躲

●責備

Liar! 騙子!

Don't call me a liar!

He drinks too much.

That's a lie! 那是瞎説!

That's a filthy lie. 那純屬騙人

He's a filthy liar. 他是個醜惡的騙子

Don't lie to me. /Don't tell me lies.

別騙我.

Ha, ha, ha... She's so stupid!

Stop joking! 別開玩笑!

Quit your kidding.

Cut it out. 別弄! *放棄，停止

Knock it off 住手!/住嘴!

I've had enough of your nonsense. 廢話(你開玩笑應該適可而止.)

Stop putting us on. *騙人，捉弄人

(別捉弄人)--I'm not!

Stop joking with us.

Stop fooling us.

Stop pulling our legs.

Don't act stupid! 別幹那種傻事!

It's just a joke. 只是個玩笑。

Don't act silly. /Don't act dumb.

Don't be silly! /Don't be ridiculous!

Don't talk silly. 別説傻話./Don't say stupid things.

Don't be foolish!

That's stupid. 那也太蠢了.--But it's true.

Bullshit! /Bull! *真蠢!

I won a thousand dollars!

Don't pull my leg! 別逗了!

Don't talk nonsense!

Don't talk stupid!

Liar! --I'm not a liar!

Take it back!收回話

I don't want to hear any more of your lies.我不想聽你説的謊話.

I don't want to hear your bull.

I don't want to hear you lying to me any more.

Did you make up a story? 你在編故事嗎?

I'm telling the truth.

Are you telling lies?

Is that the truth?

Phony! *搞什麼鬼!

Bullshitter!

I don't know.

Don't play dumb! 別裝傻!

Don't act stupid!

Don't pretend you don't know!

You tricked me. 你在騙我吧

Gimme a break. 哪有的事兒。

What are you talking about?

You scammed me. 你騙了我。

You pulled one over on me. *pull one over 騙，讓…上當

None of your tricks will work on me.

*trick欺騙，搞鬼。work on起作用、有效

(你騙人的把戲可騙不了我.)

You can't trick me.

I'm not easily fooled.

●吵罵

You coward! 膽小鬼!

You chicken! *chicken-膽小鬼，turkey火雞-傻瓜

Scared cat! /You sissy! /You wimp!

Nobody's perfect! 人無完人!

Stingy./Cheapo./Cheapskate./Miser小氣鬼

Fuck you! /Screw you! /Go to hell!

你這混蛋

You asshole! 飯桶! /You jerk! /You shit! /You idiot! /Stupid! /You fool!

Christ! *混帳!/天哪! /Oh, my god!

You beast! *你這畜牲!

You animal! /You pig!

You tomboy! 野丫頭!

You sly dog! *滑頭的傢伙!

You're sneaky! /You're shrewd!

You're clever!

Fag! /Faggot! 同性戀!

Hey, ugly! 醜八怪!

Fatso! 肥豬! /Fatty! /Whale!

Cow! 你這母牛!/你這娘們!

Pig! 豬玀!

Shorty! 矬子!

Shrimp! 矮矬子!

What an ungrateful man! 忘恩負義

You lowlife! 下流胚

You scum!

Stop trying to be cool!別硬裝酷了!

Give it up!

●使人鎮靜

Excuse me. I'm lost.

Calm down. 鎮靜些Where are you going?

Oh my God! Oh, no! What am I going to do!? --Just calm down. /Cool down.

Take it easy. Don't work so hard. 別緊張

I can't take it easy. This is due in the morning.

Don't over do it. 別幹得太多!

Don't overextend yourself.

What? You mean I'm too short?

Don't get so uptight. 別當真。

Don't get so worked up.

Don't be so stiff. 放鬆點兒.

Kick back! /Loosen up. 隨便點、放鬆點

Kick back, make yourself at home.

Just relax! /Take it easy!

I'm sorry, I'm going to be a little late.

That's okay. Take your time.不用着急

Wait! I need to go to the bathroom.

There's no need to rush. 別急。

You don't need to hurry.

No rush. /No hurry.

Don't rush on my account. 不用為我着急

●言歸於好

Let's make up. 我們和好吧! --Yeah, let's.

Let's kiss and make up.

We had a fight today.

Did you make up? 和好了嗎?

Stop fighting! 別打了.

It's over. Get out!

Can't we talk it over? 我們就不能談談嗎?

Can't we work it out?

Let's talk it over.

Try to get along.要好好相處.

Be nice to each other.

Let's forgive and forget!過去的事就讓它過去吧.

Let bygones be bygones.

Who did it?

You've got me. 糟了，讓你逮着了.

I give up. /I'm beaten. /You win.

I won. /I've beaten you.你輸了 /You've lost.

You're a loser. /I'm a winner.

I didn't mean to hurt you.我無意傷害你

I meant no harm.

I missed you. 我很想念你.

I get lonely easily.我是個容易感到寂寞的人.

Can't you patch things up? *用patch up表示“平息爭吵、和好”。

Isn't there any way u can patch things up?

Can't you make up?你們就不能和好嗎?

(18) 悲傷時

●失望

I didn't get a raise.

What a disappointment!真讓人失望.

That's too bad.

What a let down!

I'm disappointed with it.

This is disappointing.

I couldn't go. 我沒去成

What a pity. 太遺憾了。

What a shame! 多倒黴!

Isn't it though? 就是呀!

What a bummer! /Bummer! 真失望

I failed the exam.

Too bad. /That's too bad!

It was a waste of effort. 白費力了.

It was a waste of my effort.

My effort was wasted.

All my effort went down the drain.

Did you find him.

No, he led me on a wild-goose chase. 沒有，白費了半天勁

All that for nothing. *前功盡棄

It was all a waste.

It was all for nothing.

I'm sorry I didn't come to your wedding.

Yeah, you let me down. 是啊，你真讓我很失望

You disappointed me.

I blew it. I lost the customer. 我真失策…

Make sure it doesn't happen again.

I screwed up. / I messed up. 我給搞砸了

It's all my fault. 全都是我的錯。

It can't be helped. 毫無辦法

There's nothing you can do about it.

How was it?

It was a waste of time talking to him.

純屬浪費時間.

Almost! 差不多了!

Nice try. 幹得不錯

What's wrong?

I feel sad. /I'm sad. /'m unhappy. 我感到悲傷.

I feel really sad. /I'm really sad.

I'm really unhappy. 我感到非常痛苦.

My dog died. --Oh, dear! /Oh, my!天哪!

Boohoo. *嗚嗚!

My heart broke.我的心都碎了. /I felt heart broken.

My heart has been filled with grief.充滿..(我的內心充滿了悲傷.)

The sad story depressed me.

那悲慘的故事使我心情陰鬱.

The sad story really brought me down.

She stole my customer. 搶走..

How ruthless! 真殘忍!、真無情!

How uncaring! /How cruel!

Please talk to me.

No one can understand how I really feel.沒人能知道我的感受.

No one can relate to me.

Nobody understands my feelings.

●寂寞

I feel lonely.我感到很寂寞

I feel lonely without my husband.

He'll be back next week.

I'm lonely. /I feel all alone.

I hate being alone. 我感到孤獨.

I don't mind being alone. 我不在乎孤獨.

I miss you. *含有I want to see you和I want to be with you這兩種心情。

I miss you, too. I'll be home soon.

I feel lonely without you.

I feel helpless without you.

My son died, now I feel empty. 我很空虛.

I'm sorry to hear that.

I feel incomplete. 我很空虛

My life is empty.我的生活很空虛.

My life is meaningless.

I'm all alone in this world.

I don't feel satisfied with my life.

Alone at last.最終只生下了我一個人.

I'm finally alone.

●鬱悶、憂鬱

I'm depressed.我很沮喪 I lost my job.

Cheer up! You'll get a new job.

I feel blue./I feel low./I feel really down.

I've got the blues today.我今天感到很憂鬱.

I feel down in the dumps today.

No one understands me.

It's depressing.真沮喪

Don't talk like that! I understand you.

It's sad. 真可悲

It makes me feel depressed.

Rainy days get me down.雨天讓我感到消沉.

Rainy days make me sad.

I feel blue on rainy days.

I don't feel like doing anything today.

今天我提不起精神來做事.

Come on! Let's get moving. 好了,快點兒

I don't have any enthusiasm for life.

He looks melancholy. 他滿臉憂愁.

He has a melancholy look.

He looks gloomy today. 今天他看上去很鬱悶.

●斷念、絕望

Let's play another game.

You're too good for me.

I give up.放棄了/投降了

I raise you $20.再加20美元

I fold. 我不玩了 /I give in.

You should stop smoking.

I can't help it. 沒法子、沒轍.

There's nothing I can do about it.

Would you lend me ￥5,000?

Not a chance! *沒戲、沒可能

No chance at all. /Fat chance.

No way. 根本不可能

The game is canceled because of the rain.

That's the way it goes. 沒辦法 .

Do you know who stole it?

I have no clue. 毫無線索

I don't have any idea.

I don't have a clue. /I haven't a clue.

I'll never win. I'm throwing in the towel. 我贏不了你，我認輸了

Don't give up so early.

I'm giving up.

It's hopeless.絕望了 --Don't give up yet.

It's impossible.

Better than nothing. 總比沒有強.

I only have five dollars.

Well, it's better than nothing.

How did you meet?

It was fate. 這就是命呀!

It was meant to be. /It's my destiny.

I thought you loved him.

We broke up.

It's history. 都已經過去了.

It's all over. /It's in the past./It's done with.

What's the answer?

It beats me. 可難倒我了/不知道

I have no idea. /I don't know.

Why are you doing it?

I have no other choice but to do so.

除此之外我別無選擇.

I have no other choice.

It's my only choice. /I have to.

I no longer feel devoted to this company. 我已經不再留戀這個公司了.

I no longer feel attached to this company.

I don't feel loyal to this company any longer

We have to work overtime again.

That figures. 果不其然。

That makes sense.

No wonder. 不足為奇。

That explains it.

That's why. 怪不得。

What do you think?

It is just as I imagined. 正如我想象的那樣.

It's just like I dreamed.

It's exactly the way I thought it would be.

I shouldn't have done that.

See, didn't I tell you so?瞧.我早跟你説過吧?

See, I told you!

I told you, didn't I?

See, I'm right.

You should have listened to me.

Good for you. 這是當然的

I got a speeding ticket. 我超速挨罰了

Serves you right. 活該!/報應!

Well, you got what you deserved.

Well, that'll teach you a lesson.

That serves you right.

You deserve it.

You asked for it.

You were asking for it.

You got what was coming to you.

I'll never win the lottery.

You never know. 很難説/世事難料

Anything could happen.

You can't be too sure. 什麼事都可能發生

That makes sense.

It makes sense.理所當然

Ah, I get it. 啊，知道。

No wonder. 不足為奇

That's why... 難怪…

She's very busy.

That's why she's so tired.

●後悔

Oh, no! I shouldn't have done it.

(我真不該那樣.)

*shouldn’t have done不該,要是沒..就好了

What did you do?

That was a mistake.

I blew it. 我失敗了。

I wish I hadn't done that.

I really screwed up this time. 弄糟了

I really messed up.

I should have known better.我早該弄清楚一些 * should have done早該

I shouldn't have said that.

我要是不該説那話就好了.

It's too late now.

I wish I wouldn't have said that.

He's married.

I should have known. 我早該知道了

I acted like a fool.

It was careless of me to do so.

做那種事我也太不小心了.

It was thoughtless of me to do such a thing.

It was hasty of me to do so.

I was careless.

I regret doing that.我後悔做那事.

I know what you mean.

I regret my actions.

I repent my actions.

I am sorry for what I have done.

Why did you drive my car?

I had no choice. 我別無選擇.

I couldn't help it.

I had no other choice.

I had no choice in the matter.

There was nothing else I couldn't have done.

It was my only choice.

You shouldn't have done that.

I know,

I went too far. 我做得太過分了.

I overdid it.

Did you ask her out?

No, I was too nervous.

I was too uptight. 我太緊張了.

I wish I had studied harder. 我要是再用功點就好了* done要是..就好了

I regret not studying harder.

I should have studied harder.

I should have asked him.我要再問他一下就好了.

Why didn't you?

I wish I had asked him.

It would have been better to have asked him.

Did you remember to tell her?

Sorry,

it slipped my mind.不小心給忘了

I just forgot.

I forgot all about it.

(19) 喜歡、討厭時

How's your new job?--I like it. 我喜歡.

I love pizza.我喜歡吃比薩餅.

I live for pizza. 沒比薩我幾乎活不下去

Pizza is the greatest.

I like this dress. 我喜歡這套衣服--So do I.

I think this dress is nice.

I think this dress is pretty.

Are you pleased with your new car?

你滿意你的新車嗎?

Are you satisfied with your new car?

Are you happy with your new car?

I'm fond of this tea. 我喜歡這茶.

I prefer tea to coffee. *比起…來更喜歡…

I'd rather have tea than coffee.與其..不如.

I like tea better than coffee.

比起咖啡來，我更喜歡茶.

I like tea more than coffee.

I'm hooked on... *對…上癮、對……入迷

(我對......上癮.)

You shouldn't smoke so much.

I know, but I'm hooked on nicotine.

I'm addicted to...

Tomato soup is my cup of tea. *詼諧語氣。cup of tea是“喜歡的'東西、對勁的東西”。(我喜歡喝西紅柿湯.)

I've developed a great liking for Japanese food. 我非常喜歡吃日本食品.

I'm choosy. *挑剔的，過於講究的

我很挑剔.

I'm picky.

I came to like sushi. 我開始喜歡吃壽司了.

I've started to like sushi.

I've come to like sushi.

Jane has grown on me. 簡越來越讓我喜歡.

Do you like baseball?

Baseball grew on me as I grew older.

棒球越來越吸引我了.

Baseball has grown on me.

It's our turn on the roller coaster.過山車

This will be fun. 看上去挺好玩的./It looks like fun.

This is exciting.真令人興奮. We'll be parents soon.

I can't wait. /This is thrilling!

My hobby is chess. Are you interested in learning?

Yes, I'm interested.我很感興趣.

Do you want more?

No, I'm satisfied. 不，我夠了/我很滿足

I'm content. /I'm pleased.

That movie was great.

I enjoyed it, too. 我很欣賞它

I had a good time.

It was really fun.

I was deeply moved. 我被深深地感動了.

How about this one?

No, thank you, I don't like it.我不喜歡這個.

I like it.

Do you like natto?

No, I hate it! 我最討厭這個了.

I love it!

This is disgusting. 這個真噁心!

It's the worst food I've ever had.

Look at the cockroach! 蟑螂

Yuck! *呸!/去!

Peeyew! 臭死了!

It's your attitude I don't like.

我不喜歡你這種態度.

You have an attitude problem.

I don't like your attitude.

He's so rude.

I agree. I hate his guts.對,我對他恨之入骨.

I despise him.

Do you like the coffee?

No, I don't care for it.我不喜歡.

I don't like it.

Here comes my boss, Mr. Smith.

I can't stand him. 看到他我就煩.

Never again! 別再有第二次!

I've had it. 我受夠了!

(20) 安慰時

●擔心、惦念

What's the matter? 你怎麼了?You look sad.

Nothing. I'm just tired.

What's wrong?

Is anything wrong?

What's the problem?

Is something bothering you?

Are you okay? 你沒事吧?

Are you all right?

What's going on? 到底怎麼回事?

We were just talking.

What happened?

What's happening?

Is something on your mind?你有什麼心事嗎?

Do you have something on your mind?

What are you worried about?

What's on your mind?

Is anything bothering you?

I was worried about you.

我擔心你.

I was concerned about you.

I'll drop you off. 我送你回家。

Please don't go out of your way.

請不要特地為我而麻煩您吧

You look serious.你看起來很嚴肅.

This is important. 這事很重要。

You look grave.

You look sad today. 你今天看上去很悲傷.

You don't look very happy today.

你今天怎麼曼聯的不高興.

Why are you so glum?悶悶不樂的、愁悶

你怎麼悶悶不樂的呀?

My girlfriend just dumped me. 拋棄

Why so glum? /Why the long face?

You look exhausted. 你看起來很疲憊.

You look very tired.

You look worn-out.

It's six o'clock already.

Yeah, you need a break.你該休息一會You need a rest.

You need to take a break.

You should take it easy.

Something is wrong with you today.

你幾天有點不太對勁.

You're not yourself today.

You seem different today.

Who are you irritated with? *誰煩你了?

Who has irritated you?

You're nervous.你太緊張.

I think you're nervous.

No, I'm not nervous!

You seem nervous.

●同情

My dog died.

I'm sorry to hear that. 聽到這是我很難過.

I'm sorry about that.

That's too bad.

That's a pity. /What a pity.

How awful. 太可怕了!

How sad. 太讓人傷心了!

Tough luck.

Sorry.

What a shame.

That's unfortunate.真不走運 rained every day while I was in Hawaii.

That's unfortunate. /It's unfortunate.

I'm sorry about your misfortune.

It happens! 常有的事.

It's a common mistake. 這是常見的錯誤.

She won't talk to me anymore.

It must be tough for you.那你肯定很難受吧

It must be hard on you.

Bob got fired.

Oh, poor thing! 哦!真可憐!

Oh, poor baby!

Ah, poor Bob!

My wife left me.

Mine, too.

I know how you feel.你理解你的心情

I understand the way you feel.

I really sympathize with you.

●安慰

I'm really sorry!

Never mind. 沒什麼、別在意

Don't worry about it.

It's okay.

Forget about it. 沒什麼

What bad luck. *太遺憾了、太可惜了

Better luck next time!

That's too bad!

What a shame!

Bummer! *俚語。

I'm sorry, I'm late.

That's all right. 沒事. /That's okay.

It's no problem.

It's all my fault!

Don't blame yourself. 別責備自己了It's not your fault. 這不是你的錯.

I feel really bad about it.

Don't worry, it happens. ..常有的事

It happens to the best of us. /It happens to everyone. 這種事誰都會遇到.

There's no need to worry about it.

不必為那事煩惱.

Don't concern yourself. 別擔心

Don't give it another thought.別想得太多

It can't be helped. 沒辦法呀!

You're welcome to stay.

I don't want to put you out. *添麻煩”

(我不想給您添麻煩)

I don't want to bother you.

I don't want to cause you trouble.

Wow! Shibuya is crowded.

This is nothing, you should see Shinjuku.

You have a lot of homework.

This is nothing. 這算不了什麼

It's no big deal. /It's no problem.

How terrible! /How awful! 多糟糕呀!

No big deal. *別小題大作、沒什麼

Sorry, I can't play tennis with u tomorrow.

No big deal. I'll ask John to play.

That was a bad movie.

I've seen worse. 這還算好的呢

It could have been worse.有比這更糟的呢!

It might have been worse.

Don't be so hard on yourself. 別自暴自棄

Don't feel so bad about yourself. 別那麼自暴自棄.

Don't be so down on yourself.

Don't think so lowly of yourself.

I don't know what to do!

What a pity!真遺憾!

I'm sure it'll work out.總會有辦法的 *解決

Everything will be fine.

Things will work out.

What's her problem?

She's just upset. 她只是有點心煩

She's just mad.

She's only angry.

●鼓勵

Don't cry. 別哭了.

Wipe your tears.猜猜眼淚.

Cheer up! 振作起來! --I'll try. 我會的

Come on! /Take it easy!

Pull yourself together! 重新振作起來

Get a hold of yourself!

Get your shit together! *語氣尖鋭

Do your best!進你最大努力!

Do a good job! 好好幹!

Should I ask her out?

Yeah, 是呀，go for it! 勇敢點!

It's my turn to bat. 該輪到我打了。

Go for it! 加油!

Take a chance!

I'm playing basketball tomorrow.

We'll cheer for your team. *助威，喝彩

(我很會給你們隊助威的)

My test score was low.

Try harder next time. 下次再努力吧。

I can't do it anymore.

Hang in there! 別鬆勁!、堅持下去!

Don't give it up!別放棄!/別認輸!

Keep at it!

Keep your chin up! 要有信心!

Try harder! 再加把勁!

Don't give up!

Keep it up!

Never give up! 絕對不能放棄!

This machine is too difficult to operate.

You can do it! 你可以的.

My salary is really low.

Look on the bright side.你得看到好的一面…. Your job is very rewarding.

Don't take it too seriously!別看的那麼嚴重.

Don't get worked up over nothing! 激動

I feel so sad.

Keep your chin up! 別灰心!

You can do anything if u really want to.

That's the spirit! 那才是好樣的!

You can do anything if you put your mind to it.只要你想做你就一定能做得到!

You can do anything if you are so minded.

You can accomplish anything if you believe in it.

I'll never pass that test.

There's a chance. 這是一個機會.

There's a possibility.

It's not impossible.

It could happen.

Worrying about it won't solve anything.擔心解決不了任何為題.

Worrying about it won't make it better.

I can't do it, I can't!

Get it together, Jack! 振作起來，傑克!

I don't think I can. --Just try it.

I don't want to. --Just try it.試試看.

Come on, try it.

Just give it a try.

Try and do it. 試試做做. /Try it. /Give it a try.

Try again. 再試一遍./Have another try. /Do it again.

Give it another try.

Don't be a chicken. 別那麼窩囊/別害怕Ask her out. ，去約她吧

But what if she says not?

Don't be a coward.

Do you think I'm smart?

Let's face it, you're no Einstein.讓我們面對現實.

Let's face facts.

Let's be realistic.

He looks blue.

Let's cheer him up. 我們的讓他振作起來!

Let's try to make him forget his troubles

I wish you success! 我祝你成功!/Success to you!

May you succeed!

I'll have my fingers crossed. *have one's fingers crossed 希望計劃能夠順利進行

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

I'll cross my fingers.

I'll keep my hopes up. 我期待着……

Tell him to his face 應該面對他説that he's a liar!

Well, I can't.

No way! 不可能!

Are you joking?

No, I'm serious.我是認真的. /Seriously.

I'm really serious.

I'm not joking.

I'm being honest with you.我坦白跟你講

I mean it!

I don't mean it.

Take my word for it. 這是真的呀、相信我

Take it from me.

Believe me.

Did he really say that?

You'd better believe it!請相信!

I really mean it!

Trust me!

Is the party at 9∶00?

I'm sure of it. 我敢肯定.

I'm absolutely sure.

I know for sure that...

I'm positive. 我肯定

It may sound strange, but it's true.

聽起來很奇怪.但是那是真的!

You may not believe it,

but I'm telling the truth.

It may be unbelievable, but it's the truth.

It's your fault.

Me?我?

I'm innocent! 我是清白的

Don't lie! I saw you do it.

I didn't do it.

(21) 懷疑時

He's 38.

Really? /Are you sure?

I want to break up with you.分手

Are you serious? 你是認真的嗎?

I quit my job.我把工作辭了

Are you joking?你開玩笑了吧!

Do you mean it? 是真的嗎?

Are you kidding?

Do you think you'll get a raise?

I doubt it. 我懷疑./It's doubtful!

I don't think so.

I wouldn't bet on it.

It's chancy. *俚語。

It's iffy. *非常隨便的説法

What do you think?

It sounds fishy to me. 聽起來很可疑。

It sounds suspicious to me.

It sounds funny to me.

Something's fishy.

I smell a rat. *很可疑

He said she is his sister.

I won't buy that story. 我不信他的話.

But, it's true.

I don't buy it.

I won't believe that story.

She told me she likes you.

Do you think she's serious?

你認為他是當真的嗎?

I don't take him too seriously. / I don't take him very seriously.我不把他的話太當真.

I don't pay much attention to what he says.

What makes you say that?

I don't believe him.我不相信他 /I don't trust him.

I don't think he is telling the truth.

I think he is lying.

I won two tickets to Hawaii!

It's too good to be true.太好了吧、難以置信(有這麼好的事?)

It's so unbelievably good that there has to be something wrong.

Nothing this good ever happens, it must be a mistake.

It can't be! It's too good to believe!

(22) 為難時

I don't know what to do.

Don't worry, I'll help.

I'm at a loss as to what to do.

I'm unable to decide for myself.

What shall I do? /What should I do?

What am I supposed to do? 我該怎麼辦? *be supposed to計劃做…

I don't know. Just relax, I'll help you.

What am I going to do?

We can't finish our proposal in time.

We are in trouble.我們這下麻煩了

We're in big trouble.

Do you like the new computer system?

No, it's a hassle. 不喜歡，那很麻煩.

It's a pain in the neck.

It's a pain in the ass. *低俗的説法。

It's a lot of trouble.

What should we do?

I don't know.

It's really a difficult problem.

這真是個難題.

It's big problem.

I don't know what to say.我不知道説什麼才好.

I'm at a loss as to what to say.*困惑

I have a full house.我是同花順(打牌時)

You got me. 這下可難住我了

I don't know.

I guess you're right.

You win. /That beats me.

He's a nuisance. *他特招人討厭.

You asked for it. 自作自受

You're stepping on my foot.

Oops! I'm sorry. 哎喲! 對不起.

I made a mistake. /My mistake.

Oh, no! I missed the flight.哦，不!

You did? 真的?

Ah, man! *man表示興奮的和吃驚

Oh, my goodness! /Oh, my gosh!

Good heavens!

We have to decide what to do.

That's the hard part. 這正是難點.

That's the difficult part.

I feel guilty. 我感到很內疚I was mean. 我太刻薄了，

Don't worry about it.

It's all my fault.

I feel bad about it.

I feel horrible.

I feel terrible.

You look puzzled. 你看來很困惑

I can't understand this machine.

You look confused.

The idea haunts me.那個念頭總是縈繞着我

I can't get rid of the idea.

I can't get it out of my mind.

(23) 不感興趣時

What do you want for dinner?

I don't care. 什麼都行.

Anything's fine.

I don't think it's a good idea.

Who cares? 管它呢!

So what? 那又怎麼樣?

So? 後來呢?

Well?

Does it matter?

Big deal.

What difference does it make?

Whatever you want. 隨便你!

As you wish.

Do u think the economy will improve?

Nobody knows. 誰知道呢

Who knows? /No one knows.

Why don't you help him?

It has nothing to do with me. 跟我沒關係.

It's not my concern.

It's not my business.

It's not my problem.

I couldn't care less. 我才不在乎呢.

I'm going to report you to our boss.

Go ahead. I couldn't care less.

I don't give a damn.

But I'm not a good dancer.

Nobody cares. 沒人注意你。

Nobody gives a damn.

Tom and Mary are fighting a lot these days. We should do something about it.

Let it be. 讓它去、別管

Everyone says you're a liar.

I don't care what they say. 我才不在乎他們説什麼呢.

I don't care what they might say.

What they say doesn't matter to me.

I don't care what anyone says.

Other people's opinions don't matter to me.

I'm not concerned about what they may say.

Which one? Anyone will do. 哪個都行。

It doesn't matter.

Anyone's okay. /Anything will do.

We can do without him.沒他我們也可以.

We don't need him.

His help isn't necessary.

I've got nothing special to talk about.

我沒什麼要説的.

That's okay.

I have nothing particular to talk about.

I don't have anything special to discuss.

Do you want red or white?

It doesn't matter. 無所謂

I don't care.

It doesn't make any difference.

It's all the same to me.

I don't feel strongly about it one way or the other.

Either will do.

Either one will be fine.

She only married him for his money.

It's the same old story. 這種事又不新鮮.

(24) 害羞時

Come on. Let's meet new people.

But I'm shy.我不好意思.

Your mom showed me ur baby pictures.

I'm so embarrassed. 真不好意思

I'm ashamed of myself. 我為自己感到慚愧.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

I'm embarrassed of myself.

I'm ashamed that I did that.

How shameful! 真恬不知恥!

It's very shameful.

It's quite a shameful story.

That's very unfortunate.

I lied to him.

Shame on you! *真丟臉、不成體統

你真丟臉!

You should be ashamed!

(25) 吃驚時

She was late for work again.

Unbelievable! 難以置信!

Incredible! /That's unbelievable!

I can't believe it!

Now way! 怎麼會呢!

I'm surprised! 我吃了一驚!

I'm shocked! 我很震驚!

I'm in shock!

What a shock!

I won the lottery. 我的彩票中了

That's amazing! 太讓人吃驚了!

How about that!

Wow!

Really? /Oh, really?真的?

Is that right? /Is that so? /Oh, yeah?

You're kidding! 你在開玩笑吧!

--No, I'm not.

You're pulling my leg! 戲弄

No kidding!

You've got to be kidding!

It's midnight already.

It can't be! /That can't be!怎麼可能!

That can't be! /It can't be true! /Impossible!

Let's go to Europe this summer!

Are u serious? / Seriously?當真?/你肯定?

That's really something! 那真的很重要.*something在口語中表示“重要的東西”

I was in a car accident.

Oh, my! 哎呀! /My God.

He failed another test.

Good grief! 天啊

Well, well. 哎呀呀!

My goodness!

Oh, dear! /Dear! Dear!

Good gracious!

Oh, brother! / Oh, boy!啊!!

You surprised me! 你嚇死我了!--Boo! 啊-!

You scared me. /What a surprise!

I really do love you.

You don't say! 怎麼可能呢?

I'm going to marry you.

That'll be the day!怎麼可能!、豈有此理!

It'll never happen! /Impossible!

I'll believe that when I see it. 眼見為實

I'll believe that when it happens.

A great shock. /A big shock. /That's a shocker. 震驚

There's a meeting today at 5∶00.

That's news to me. 第一次聽説.

That's the first I've heard of it.

I never knew he was so rich.

I know, it's mind-boggling, isn't it? ..簡直讓人不敢相信，是吧?

It blew me away.

Gosh! I've overslept again!糟了!又睡過了!

No, not again! 沒有，沒到點呢!

We were surprised by the news.

這條小心真讓人吃驚.

Boo! “哇!”、“啊”，嚇唬人。

That wasn't funny.

第五章

吊念中使用的短句

(26) 祝福

I passed my driving test!

Congratulations! 恭喜!

I'm engaged.

Congratulations on your engagement.

恭喜你的訂婚!

Congratulations on your marriage.

恭喜你們喜結良緣.

It's a boy.

Congratulations on the birth of ur child.恭喜生子.

Congratulations on entering...

恭喜你考上大學.

Congratulations on ege.

Thank you. 謝謝!

I got promoted!

Congratulations on your promotion! 恭喜高升!

Congratulations on your complete recovery. 祝賀你康復!

Thank you for your support.

My book was published.

Good for you! 祝賀你!

We made up. 我們和好了

I'm really happy for you!我為你高興!

I'm delighted for you.

Cheers! 乾杯!

Let's make a toast! *乾杯(讓我們乾杯)

Why don't we make a toast?

Here's to your health! Cheers! 為了您的健康，乾杯!

Let me propose a toast to Mr. Smith.

我提議.讓我們為史密斯先生乾杯.

I'd like to propose a toast to Mr. Smith.

Break a leg! 祝您成功!

Knock'em dead!

Good luck!

Go get'em! * get'em = get them!

(27) 弔唁

I sympathize with you. 我對您深表同情!

Thank you for your concern.

What a pity we've lost such a great man!我們為失去這麼好得人而感到遺憾!

Yes, indeed. 確實是這樣。

I'm going to miss my grandpa. 我很懷念我的爺爺.

I know how you feel.

My father is in the hospital now.

That's too bad. 太不幸了 .

Try not to get depressed. 別太消沉了.

I can't help it. 我無法控制自己

It was terrible this time, wasn't it?

這次很麻煩.是吧?

It sure was.

My mother died when I was ten.

I'm so sorry. 那太不幸了

What a shame.

I couldn't pass the test.

Never mind. 沒關係/別太在意

(28) 節日、紀念日

Here's to the New Year! 祝賀新年!

Cheers!

Happy New Year!新年快樂!

Happy New Year to you, too!

Happy Valentine's Day! 情人節快樂。

That's nice of you. 你太好了。

Be my Valentine. 做我的情人吧。

I'd love to. 我非常樂意!

Happy Easter! 復活節快樂! --You, too!

Happy Mother's Day! --Oh, thanks.

Thanks for being such a good mom.

你真是我的好媽媽.

How sweet! 你真可愛!

Trick or treat! 不請吃就搗蛋!(萬聖節用語)

Oh, you scared me! 哦，你嚇了我一跳!

Happy Thanksgiving! 感恩節快樂!

Let's have pumpkin pie. *南瓜派

我們吃南瓜派吧!

It's my favorite.

Merry Christmas!聖誕節快樂!

Merry Christmas to you, too.

Have a Merry Christmas. 祝您聖誕快樂!-Thank you.

I wish you a Merry Christmas.

Here's your birthday gift.

這是送給你的生日禮物.

Thanks. That's very nice of you.

Happy birthday!生日快樂!

It's my birthday. 今天是我生日.

Happy birthday, John!

Happy anniversary! 結婚紀念日快樂!

It's our tenth anniversary.

Thanks for being in my life. 謝謝你陪我共度人生

Thanks for ten wonderful years. 謝謝你給了我美好的10年。

(29)在飛機上、飯店裏

●在飛機上

What would you like to drink?

你想喝點什麼?

Well, what do you have?

Anything to drink?

Coffee, please. 來杯咖啡.

With sugar and cream?要加牛奶和糖嗎?Yes, please. /No, thank you.

What would you like for dinner, beef or fish? 午餐您要牛肉還是要魚./Beef or fish for dinner?

Which would you like, beef or fish?

Beef, please. 請給我牛肉.

Have you finished?

你用完了嗎? /Are you through?

No, not yet. 還沒有.

May I clear the table? 我可以收走了嗎?

May I clear the plates off the table?

Clear the table, please. 請您收拾一下桌子吧--Yes, sir.

Can I have some water?你能給我一杯水嗎?

Can I have something to drink?

您能給我點喝的嗎?

A blanket, please. 毯子

請給我一條毯子.

I feel cold/hot.我覺得冷/熱

I'll turn on the heater. 空調

I feel sick. 我覺得噁心./I'm not feeling well.

Can I have some medicine? 能給我點藥嗎?

May I help you?

Could u tell me how to fill out this form?您能幫我填這張表嗎?

How do I fill out this form?

Can you help me with this form?

●在機場

May I see ur passport, please?請出示護照

Here it is.

How long will you be staying in the United States?您在美國停留多長時間?

I plan to stay for a week.

What's the purpose of your visit?

您來旅行的目的?

What brought you here?

Why are you here?

Sightseeing. /Business. 旅遊/工作

I'm here on business. 我是來工作的

I'm here on vacation. 我是來度假的./I'm vacationing.

Where are you staying?您住哪?

I'm staying at the Benson Hotel.

Do you have anything to declare? 報關　(有什麼需要報關的嗎?)

Anything to declare? --No, I don't.

At the Washington Hotel.

在華盛頓飯店

How much money do you have?

你有多少現金?

Four hundred dollars and one hundred thousand yen.

四百美金和十萬日元.

Okay. Have a nice stay.好了.祝您愉快

Okay. Have a nice trip.

I can't find my baggage.我找不到我的行李了.

What does it look like?

Please check it immediately.

請馬上查一查.

Please check it right away.

Please deliver the baggage to my hotel as soon as you have located it.找到後請馬上送到我所在的飯店.

Please deliver my baggage to my hotel as soon as you find it.

I'd like to reconfirm my flight.我想重新確認一下我的機票.

Where is the Japan Airlines counter?

日本航空公司的櫃枱在哪?

Where is the boarding gate?

登機口在哪?

What time do you start boarding?

什麼時候開始登機?

Has this flight begun boarding?

這個航班開始登機了嗎?

Have they begun boarding this flight?

What time will we arrive in Tokyo?

幾點到東京?

In about two hours.

●在飯店的服務枱

Is there a room available for tonight?

今天晚上有空房間嗎?

No, all the rooms are booked for tonight.

Do you have a room for tonight?

I reserved a room for tonight.

今晚我預定一個房間.

Check in, please.

請辦入住手續.

I'd like to check in.

Take my baggage, please.

請幫我拿一下行李.

I'd like a key to room 809, please. 請給我809房間的鑰匙.

I'd like to leave my room key, pls.存鑰匙

Where is the dining room?

餐廳在哪?

What time does the dining room open? 餐廳幾點開門?

What time can I have breakfast?

幾點吃早飯?

Where can I get some beer?

我在哪可以買到啤酒?

There's a liquor store across the street.

Where can I buy some beer?

Can you keep my valuables? 存貴重物品(我可以把貴重物品存這兒嗎?)

Yen to dollars, please. 日元換成美金

I'd like to exchange yen to dollars, pls.

Cash, please. 換成現金.

I'd like to cash this, please.

Would you cash this, please?

Could you cash this, please?

Could you cash this traveler's check for me? 您能把我的旅行支票換成現金嗎?

Would you cash these traveler's checks?複數

Can you change these traveler's checks?

Would you exchange this one hundred dollar bill with five twenties? 100換成5張20的

Does anyone speak Japanese?

有人會説日語嗎?

No, I'm afraid not.

Are there any messages for me? 又給我的留言嗎?

Yes, Mr. Brown called.

Check out, please.我辦退房手續 /I'd like to check out.

Here's my room key. 這是我房間的鑰匙.

I didn't make any phone calls. 我沒用電話.

Here's your bill. /Here's your check. 這是您的賬單.

Could you call a taxi for me?

能幫我叫一輛出租車嗎?

Call me a taxi, please.

Hail a taxi, please.

Taxi, please.

Can you get me a taxi, please?

●客房服務

Room service, please. 請提供客房服務.

A wake-up call, please.請提供叫早服務.

A wake-up call at seven tomorrow morning, please.

Certainly, ma'am. 好的。

I'd like a wake-up call, please.

May I have a wake-up call?

Can I borrow a hair dryer?

我可以借用一下吹風機了?

Please bring me a pot of coffee.

請送一壺咖啡.

How many cups would you like?

Laundry service, please. 洗衣服務 .

When will it be ready? 什麼時候能弄好?

Tomorrow morning at ten.

Your room number, please. 請告訴我你的房間號碼.

This is room 501. *501讀成five o one

(501房間)

Come in.請進.

●在飯店遇到困難時

There is no hot water.沒有熱水.

Are you sure about that?

The room next door is noisy.

隔壁太少了.

Could I possibly have another room key?

Could I please have another room key?我能再要一把房間鑰匙嗎?

May I have another room key?

Is it all right if I have another room key?

Would it be possible for me to have another room key?

I'd like to have another key, if that's ok.

I locked myself out.我把鑰匙忘在房間裏了.

May I have your name, please.

I left my key inside my room.

I forgot my key inside my room.

I'm locked out. 我被鎖在外面了.

The TV doesn't work in my room.

我房間的電視不能看.

Could you send someone to fix it?

您能派人給修理一下嗎?

Could you send someone up? 您能叫服務員來一下嗎?

What seems to be the problem, sir? 有什麼事嗎?先生?

(30)走在街上的時候

●問路

Where is the shoe store? 鞋店在哪?

How do I get to the shoe store?

Excuse me, but I'm lost. 對不起.我迷路了.

I don't know where I am.

Where am I on this map?我在地圖上的什麼地方?

You're right here, near Central Park.

Where am I?

Where am I located?

Can u point to where I am on this map?

What's the name of this street?

這條街叫什麼名字?

What street am I on?

Is there a post office near here?

這附近有郵局嗎?

Yes, there is. Go straight...

Where's the nearest post office?

Is there a post office close by?

Is there a post office around here?

Do u know of any post offices near here?

How do I get to the Sakura Hotel?

去櫻花飯店怎麼走?

Where's the Sakura Hotel?

Could you give me directions to the Sakura Hotel?

What direction should I follow to get to the Sakura Hotel?

Turn right at the first traffic light.

從第一個信號燈往右拐.

Where's the rest room? 洗手間在哪兒.

It's on the right. 在右邊. /It's on your right.

Go straight for two blocks. 一直走到第二個街區.

You'll see it at/on the corner on your left. 在左側拐角那你就能看見.

Excuse me. Is Shinjuku far?

Sorry, I'm new here, too.

對不起.我也是第一次來這.

I'm a stranger here, too.

I don't know either.

It's next to the coffee shop.

在那家咖啡館的旁邊.

It's beside the coffee shop.

It's just before the coffee shop.

It's across from City Hall. 對面

(在市政廳的對面.)

It's opposite City Hall.

It's on the opposite side of City Hall.

It faces City Hall. 正對着市政廳.

It's between the bookstore and the drugstore. 在書店和要點之間.

It's on this side of the church.

在教堂的這一邊.

It's before the church.

It's at the end of this street.

在這條路的盡頭.

Am I near Shinjuku?

這兒離新宿進嗎?

Is Shinjuku close to here?

這兒離新宿有多遠?

Am I close to Shinjuku?

How far is it to Shinjuku? 問時間和距離

Is Shinjuku far?

How close are we to Shinjuku?

How long will it take? 要多長時間?

About five minutes. 五分鐘左右.

Will it take long?

Is it far? /Is it far from here? 離這兒遠嗎?

Not far. 不遠/It's not far. /It's not that far.

What's the easiest way to get to Shijuku?

到新宿那條路最好走?

Could you give me the simplest directions to Shinjuku?

The easiest way is to take a taxi.

坐出租車去最容易找到.

What's the quickest way to get to Shijuk?到新宿哪條道最快?

You can go by express train.

Where can I mail this?

Where can I make a phone call?

在哪可以發信?

Where can I make a call?

在哪可以打電話?

Is this the shortcut? 這是條近路嗎?

●乘坐交通工具

A subway map, please.

請給我一張地鐵圖.

Could I have a subway map, please?

Where's the ticket counter? 售票處

(售票處在哪?)

How much is the fare to Shinjuku?

到新宿多少錢?

I'll find out for you. 我看一下。

What is the fare to Shinjuku?

How much does it cost to get to Shinj?

What's the price of a ticket to Shinjuku?

How much do I pay to go to Shinjuku?

It's one hundred fifty yen. 150日元.

Which train should I take to Shinjuku?

到新宿我該做哪趟車?

Which train goes to Shinjuku?

Which train stops at Shinjuku?

Which train is going toward Shinjuku?

我該在哪站換車?

Where am I supposed to change? 換車*be supposed to...應該…

(我應該在哪兒換車?)

At Shinjuku.

Where do I change trains?

Where should I change trains?

Where am I supposed to transfer?

At what station should I change?

Where am I supposed to get off for Ogi? 我要到Oqi在哪下車?

You can change to the JR Line at Shinjuk. 到新宿換乘JR的中央線

Where can I catch an express train? 快車 *特快是a limited express, 每站都停的車是a local train

(在哪能坐上快車?)

Go to track number two.到第二站台

Go to track two.

Take this train.

Take the orange train.

Take the Chuo Line. 坐中央線。

How often do the trains come?

電車多長時間來一趟?

How frequently do the trains come?

How many trains run in an hour?

When do the trains come?

The trains come every ten minutes.

十分鐘一趟.

The trains run six times an hour.

The trains come very often.

The trains come five times a day.

When is the next express? --At 1:10.

What time is the last train to Chofu?

I'm not sure. Probably around midnight.

Is the next train an express?

下趟車是幾點?

Does this train stop at Chofu?

這趟車在喬布停嗎?

Yes, it does.

Will this train stop at Chofu?

Does this train go to Chofu?

It's the fourth stop from here.

從這裏數第四站.

How far is it to Shinjuku?

It's the fourth stop from here.

After the next stop.下下站.

The second stop. /Two more stops.

How many stops are there to Shinjuku?到新宿還有幾站?

There are four more stops to Shinjuku.

There are four more stops before Shinju.

What's the next stop?下站是哪兒?

What's the next station?

Could u tell me what the next station is?

Would you tell me what the next stop is?

I was wondering what the next station is?

Is the next station Chofu?下站是喬布.

The next stop is Chofu.

Where can I get a taxi?

我在那可以打到車?

Where can I catch a taxi?

出租車站在哪?

There's a taxi stand up ahead.

Do you know where I can get a taxi?

Where's a taxi stand around here?

Where's the taxi stand?

Where's the cabstand?

Call me a taxi, please.請幫我交輛出租車.

Certainly. Where to, sir?

Can you get me a taxi, please?

Taxi, please. /Hail a taxi, please.

How long does it take to get downtown? 到市中心得多長時間?

How much does it cost?要花多少錢?

How much will it cost?

How much do you charge?

Where to?去哪? /Where're you going?

Where would you like to go?

To Wall Street, please. 請到華爾街.

To this address, please.請到這個地址.

Take me to this address, please.

I'd like to go to this address.

Please take me here.

I'm in a hurry. 我有急事。

May I ask why?

Take the shortest way, please. 請走最近的路.

Could you wait for me, please?

請你在這兒稍等一下.

Stop here, please. 情在這兒停吧.

Could you help me carry my bag?

您能幫我拿一下行李嗎?

How much would it cost to get there?

到那的話要花多少錢?

How much will it cost?

Where's the bus stop?

公共汽車站在哪?

Is there a bus to the airport?

又去機場的大巴嗎?

No, I'm afraid not.

How many stops to the museum? 美術館(美術館是第幾站)

When is the next bus to Narita?

It's at 4:10.

When does the next bus to Narita leave?

How long do I have to wait for the next bus to Narita?

What time is the next bus to Narita?

下趟到成田機場的車是幾點?

How soon is the next bus to Narita?

Does this bus go to the airport?

這輛車是去機場的嗎?

Could you tell me when to get off?

麻煩您到站時告訴我一聲.?

No problem.

The bus has just left. 汽車剛走./The bus just left.

We just missed our bus.

The buses don't come on time. 汽車沒有準時來.

The buses are not punctual.

The buses don't come as scheduled.

The buses are always late.

Is this seat taken? 這兒有人做嗎? --No, it's not.

Is anyone sitting here?

Can I sit here? / Is this seat free?

Do you mind if I sit here?

Isn't the traffic heavy?路上是不是很堵車?

Isn't it crowded?

Isn't the road congested?

●租車

Who should I ask about car rentals?

租車的是我該問誰?

I'd like to rent a car, please.我想租輛車.

Did you book your car yet, sir?

What type do you have in mind?

你喜歡什麼車型?

A compact, please. 小型車就可以.

Do you have any Japanese cars?

有日本車嗎?

What's the rental fee?

租金是多少?

30 dollars a day, plus 20 cents per mile.一天三十美金.每公里加20美分

Do you want insurance? 您要上保險嗎?

I'd like full insurance. 我要上全部的保險.

Can I drop off the car in...?我能把車放在..

●交通標誌

No outlet! 禁行!

No parking!禁止停車!

Can I park my car here?

No, this is a no-parking zone.

No passing禁止超車!

One-way street單行線

Road junction十字路口

(31) 購物時

Let's go window-shopping.我們去逛逛吧!

I'm flat broke.

Let's go window-shopping anyway.

Why don't we go window-shopping?

Shall we go window-shopping?

What a crowd!人多得要命.

It's so crowded!

What a big crowd!

When does the store open?商店幾點開門?

It's closed today.

When do you open?

What time do you open?

How soon does it open?

What time does the store open?

When do the doors open?

When does the store close?

商店幾點關門?

We close at seven.

What time does the store close?

When is closing time?

We won't open until eleven.我們十一點才開門呢.

That late? 那麼晚?

It opens at eleven.

From eleven.

Our business hours begin at eleven.

Where's the shoe department? 賣鞋的專櫃在哪啊?*department store 商場

I'm lost, too. 我也糊塗了。

Where can I find the shoe department?

Where is the shoe department located?

It's on the third floor. 在三樓

Going down? /Going up?。是往下/上?

What are you looking for?你找什麼呢?

The shoe department.

Eighth, please.電梯裏

The eighth floor, please.請按八樓~

May I help you? /Can I help you?

What can I do for u?/How may I help u?

I'd like a suit. 我想買件套裝

I'm looking for a ... Bag.

我在找一種....包.

I'm looking for a black, leather bag.

How's this?

I'm just looking. 我只看看/Just looking. /Just browsing. /I'm just browsing.

I don't need any help.

No just yet. 還不需要。

If you need any help, let me know.

您有什麼需要幫助的儘管説.

These shoes are great!這雙鞋真漂亮.

These shoes are wonderful.

Buy this.買這個吧.

Please buy this for me.

How much is this?這個多少錢?

How much does this cost?

What does this cost?

What is the price of this?

How much?

This one is eight hundred dollars.

That's expensive/cheap! 太貴了/真便宜

How expensive/cheap! 怎麼這麼貴/便宜!

That's too much!

Do you have this shirt in a small?

這種襯衫有小號的嗎?

Let me check. 讓你找找。

Do you have this shirt in a smaller size? 這種毛衣有紅色的嗎?

Do you have this sweater in red?

May I try it on? *try on試穿、戴

(我可以試穿嗎?)

Sure. Let me help you.

Where is the fitting room? 試衣間

試衣間在哪?

Right this way, ma'am. 請往這邊，女士。

Where is the dressing room.

It's too small for me. 我穿的太小.

It's a little bit tight.

It's loose.

It's long/short.

This suit fits perfectly.這件衣服正合適.

This suit is perfect for me.

This is nice. /This is good. 這個真不錯

How do you like it?

This is better. /I like this better.這個比較好.

That's more like it.

This skirt matches this blouse, doesn't it?這條裙子和這條上衣挺配的，對吧!

Yes, they look great together.

This skirt and this blouse go together well.

Which is better?你覺得哪個好?

Which one do you like better?

Which one do you think is better?

I want both of them. /I want them both.

兩個我都想要.

I don't want either of them.

It's too flashy. 太豔了!

We have a more plain looking one.

It's too gaudy. /It's too loud.

It's too plain. 素、老氣

It's too conservative.

It's too bland.

Would you hem it? *縫邊(您能給鎖邊嗎)

Would you alter it?

Would you shorten it?

How much is it? /How much does it cost?多少錢?

Could you tell me how much it is?

I'll take this one. 我要這個./I'd like this one.

All right, ma'am.

I'd like to buy this one. /I'll get this one.

Will that be cash or charge?

Cash or charge?

Will you be paying by cash or credit card?

Would u like to pay by cash or charge? 您用現金還是卡?

Cash, please. 卡 /Charge, please. 卡

Can I use VISA? /Do you accept VISA?我可以用VISA卡嗎?

Do you take VISA?

Can I pay by installment payment?

我可以分期付款嗎?

Can I pay in Japanese yen?

我可以付日元嗎?

Do you take Japanese yen?

Do you accept Japanese yen?

Please wrap it. 請給包一下.

I'd like to return this. 我想退貨。

Do you have a receipt? 收據

Could you exchange this, please?

您能給我換一下這個嗎?

It's got a stain. /It has a stain.這有點兒髒.

Can I have a refund? 可以退款嗎?

I'd like to get a refund, please.

I'd like a refund, please.

I'd like my money back, please.

Would you give me a discount?

能再便宜一些嗎?

This is a discount price.

Can you make it cheaper?

Take it or leave it. 不滿意就算了.

Accept it or reject it.

Be satisfied with it or get nothing.

That's my only offer.

That's my last offer.

That's my final offer.

(32) 在外用餐時

●在快餐廳裏

I'd like a hamburger and an iced tea.

我要一個漢堡喝一杯冰茶.

May I have two hot dogs, please?

我要兩個熱狗.

Anything else?

Two hot dogs, please.

With ketchup and mustard, please. 請加蕃茄醬和芥末.

Will that be for here or to go?

在這兒吃還是帶走?

For here or to go? 這兒吃還是帶走

Will that be to go? /Take-out?

您帶走嗎?

Will you be eating here?

您是在這兒吃嗎?

To go, please. 帶走../I'd like it to go, please.

For here, please.在這兒.

●預訂餐館

Could you recommend a good restaurant near here?

在這附近您能推薦一家好的餐館嗎?

I'd like some Italian food.

我想吃意大利菜.

Which restaurant do you recommend?

您推薦那家飯館?

Is there a Mexican restaurant around here? 這附近有墨西哥飯館嗎?Yes, there's one.

Where is the closest Mexican restaurant? 最近的墨西哥餐館在嗎?

Are there any restaurants still open near here? 這附近有沒有還在營業的飯館?

Do I need a reservation? 我需要預定嗎?

Hello, this is the Park Restaurant. May I help you? 您好!這是公園餐廳，我可以為您服務嗎?

I'd like to make a reservation for eight people at six o'clock tonight. 預訂

我想訂餐.今天晚上六點，八個人的位子.

We are a group of eight.

我們一共八個人

I'd like to reserve a table for eight.

我想訂八個人的餐.

What time, sir?

Could we have a table close to the band?我們能不能要一張離樂隊近一點的桌子?

I'm sorry. We're all booked up tonight.

對不起.今晚都訂滿了.

I'm sorry. We are quite full tonight.

I'm sorry, all the tables are booked tonight.

How long is the wait?要等多長時間.

How long do we have to wait?

Is the wait long?

We can wait. 我們可以等.

What time can we make a reservation?可以預定幾點的?

How late are you open?一直營業到幾點? --Until eleven.

How do I get there? 我怎麼才能到哪?

Do you accept credit cards?可以用信用卡嗎?

What is the price of a dinner course?

一頓飯多少錢?

What is your dress code? *code 規定，規範(一桌上有什麼規定嗎?)

We require a jacket and tie.

Should I wear a jacket and tie?

(我必須穿外衣打領帶嗎?)

Should the ladies wear dresses? 女士必須穿禮服嗎?

We need a large table, please.

How many in your group?請問您幾位? --Two.兩個.

I'm sorry, but I have to cancel my reservation.對不起，我想取消訂餐.

●點菜

Could I have a menu, please?

請給我菜單.

May I see your menu, please?

I'd like to see a menu, please.

Do you have a menu in Japanese?

有日語的菜單嗎?

May I see a menu in Japanese?

Do you have a Japanese menu?

May I see the wine list, please?

請給我看一下酒單.

What kind of wine do you have?

裏面都有什麼葡萄酒?

What kind of wine do u have available?

May I take your order? 您來點兒什麼?

Well, let's see...

What would you like?

What will you have?

Are you ready to order yet?

What do you recommend?

有什麼可以推薦的嗎?

The seafood is good here.

What do you think I should order?

What is your suggestion?

What do you think is the best?

What do you suggest I order?

Can I have the same as that?

我想要和那一樣的.

Sure, no problem.

I'll take this and this. 我要這個還有這個.

Do you have any local specialties?

您這有什麼地方風味嗎?

Could we have separate checks?我們可以分別付款嗎?

May we have separate checks?

Could we pay separately?

We'd like to have separate checks.

I'd like to have dinner for sixty dollars including drinks.我要一個六十美元的晚餐.包括酒水.

I'd like a steak. /I want a steak. 我要一份牛排.

I'd like some red wine, please.

我要紅葡萄酒.

How would you like it? 要幾成熟的?

How would you like it done?

How would you like your steak cooked?

How would u like your steak prepared?

Well-done, please. 烤熟點.*rare三成熟，medium半成熟，well-done八成熟

Can you make it mild? 請做得清淡些.

Are you having breakfast?您用早餐嗎

No, I'll just have a cup of coffee.

Would you like some coffee?

來杯咖啡怎麼樣?

That would be great.

Would you care for some coffee?

Do you want some coffee?

How about some coffee?

Is coffee included with this meal?

套餐裏包括咖啡嗎?

I'd like a cup of coffee, please.

請給我來杯咖啡.

Anything else? 還要別的嗎?

No, thank you.

That's all. 夠了

Will that be all?

Anything else you want?

Is there anything else that you'd like?

That's all for me. /That's it. /That's all.

That would be all.

I didn't order this.我沒點這個菜.

You didn't, sir?

This is not what I ordered.

My order hasn't come yet. 我點的菜還沒上.

●飯桌上

I'm kind of hungry. 我有點兒餓了

I'm kind of hungry. How about you?

Yeah, it's lunch time.

I'm starving. 我都快餓死了./I'm getting hungry.

I'm very hungry. /I'm extremely hungry.

I could eat a horse.

I'm thirsty. 我渴了

It smells good. /It smells nice. 聞着真香.

I'm on a diet.我在節食.

How's it going so far? 現在感覺怎麼樣?

This looks great! 看上去很不錯!/This looks good!

This looks delicious!

My mouth is watering.

This smells great! *

They all look good.看上去都好吃.

They all look so delicious, don't they?

They both look great.

Can I eat this? /Is this edible? 我可以吃這個嗎?

You can't eat that. /It's inedible. 你不能吃這個.

Is this delicious? /Does this taste good? 這個好吃嗎?

How is it?

It's good. / Good.好吃.

It's delicious. /Delicious!

Yum-yum! /Umm! /Mmm! *比較隨便

Yummy! *女性和孩子們常用

It's not good. /It doesn't taste good.

This tastes strange.味道很怪. /This tastes funny. /This tastes weird.

I eat anything.我什麼都能吃. /I can eat anything.

Don't overeat.別吃太多. /Don't eat too much. /Don't eat so much.

He's a big eater. 他真能吃.

I don't feel like eating anything.

我什麼都不想吃.

I drink like a fish. 我是海量.

I get drunk easily. 我酒量小.

I can hold my own. 我酒量還可以。

I can hold my liquor.

I can drink a lot.

I'm a strong drinker.

Cake is fattening.吃蛋糕會發胖.

Would you like some coffee?

你喝咖啡嗎?

Not now, thanks.

Please pass me the salt.

請把鹽遞給我.

Could I have the salt, please?

Salt, please?

Could you hand me the salt, please?

It's called misoshiru. 這是大醬湯.

This is misoshiru.

This is called misoshiru.

How do you eat sushi?

壽司怎麼吃呀?

You dip it in soy sauce. 蘸醬油

你的沾醬油

Place the sushi in some soy sauce.

Can you use chopsticks? *筷子

(你會用筷子嗎?)

What kind of fish is this?

這是什麼魚?

Oh, that's tuna.金槍魚

It's spicy. / It's hot.真辣!

It's salty. 真鹹

It's sweet. 真甜

It's crispy. 真脆

It's slimy. 真粘

This coffee is not hot enough.

着咖啡不夠熱.

This coffee is lukewarm.

This bread is soggy.麪包沒有烤透.

These potato chips are stale.這土豆片變味了.

These potato chips are soft.

This milk is sour. 這牛奶酸了.

I'll buy more today.

This coffee tastes bitter. 這咖啡太苦了

This coffee is bitter.

This meat is tough. 這肉太老.

This meat is tender. 這肉挺嫩

This has a strong flavor. 味很重.

This has a weak flavor. 味道淡 .

It's too salty. 太鹹了

It's too greasy. / It's too oily.太油膩

It's too hot/cold.太燙/涼了

My mouth is burning. 我的嘴都麻了

My mouth is on fire.

Would you like some?你也來點嗎?

Yes, please. /No, thank you. I'm fine.

Do you want some?

I'd like some more wine. 我想再要一點葡萄酒.

I dropped my fork.我的叉子掉了.

I'd like another cup of coffee.

我再要一杯咖啡.

That was good. 真好吃.

That was delicious.

I'm very full. 我吃飽了.

I couldn't eat another bite.

I've had enough.

I'm very hungry.

There isn't enough food.食物不夠了.

I'll make more.

Would you like another drink?

再喝一杯嗎?

No, I think I've had enough.

How do you like your coffee? 您喝什麼樣的咖啡?

Black will be fine. 清咖啡就可以了

Just sugar, please只放糖

Just cream, please. 只放牛奶

How do you like your coffee?

With cream and sugar, please.

How do you want you coffee?

●付款

Bill, please. 請結賬

I'd like the check, please.

Where should I pay?

在哪付錢?

It's on me. 我請客。

Oh! How nice!

This is my treat. /I'll treat you.

I'll pay for dinner.

I'll pay for drinks.

I'll take care of it. 我來付

What is this for? 這是什麼的錢?

What is this charge for?

What is this amount for?

I'm afraid there is a mistake here.

我覺得這兒算錯了.

Let's go Dutch. 各付各的

Let's split the bill.

Let's divide the cost.

We'd like to pay separately. 我們分開付款 --All right.

Keep the change. 不用找錢了

May I have a receipt, please? 請開張發票.

(33)外出旅行時

Where's the tourist information center?旅遊信息問事處在哪兒?

Sorry, I'm a stranger here, too.

May I have a free city map?

能給我一張免費城市地圖嗎?

When does the museum open/close?

博物館幾點開門?

Please tell me about some interesting

您能告訴我這些城市有哪些好玩的地方嗎?

places in this town.

Is there anything to visit here?

What are your interests?

您對什麼感興趣?

What are you interested in?

What kind of things are u interested in?

What do you like?

I'm interested in architecture.

我對建築感興趣.

What kind of tours do you have?、

都有哪些線路的旅行呢?

Well, we have...

What kind of tours are available?

What kind of tours do you offer?

What kind of tours are there?

Please show me the way.

請告訴我要去的路線.

Are they open on Saturdays?

他們星期六開門嗎?

Are there any sightseeing buses?

有旅遊車嗎?

Is there a sightseeing bus tour? 有旅遊車遊覽團嗎?

Do you have any sightseeing bus tours?

Are there any sightseeing bus tours?

I'd like a tour by taxi. 我想做出租車旅遊.

I'd like a guide. 我想要一個導遊.

I want a Japanese-speaking guide.

我想要一位會日語的導遊.

I'd like a Japanese-speaking guide, pls.

I'd like to request a French-speaking guide.

Could we have a French-speaking guide?

How much is it per day? 一天多少錢?

How much is admission? 入場券多少錢?

How much is the entrance fee?

Two tickets, please. 買兩張票.

What's that building? 那個建築物是什麼?

Can we go in? 我們能進去嗎? --Of course.

Let's go to see the castle.

我們去看看那座城堡吧.

What a beautiful view! 都沒的景色呀.

I want to stay longer.我想多呆一會.

Let's leave now. 我們走吧.

I want to rest a while.我想休息一會.

I want to rest for a while.

I want to rest. /I want to take a rest.

May I take a picture here?

這兒可以照相嗎?

Would it be all right if I took a picture here?您能給我照張相嗎?

Would you take a picture for us?

Will you take a picture of us?

Would you mind posing with me? 能和我一起照張相嗎?

I'll send the pictures. 我會把照片寄給您的.

Where is the gift shop?

哪兒有禮品店?

Where can I find the gift shop?

Where's the bathroom?

洗手間在哪?

Which way is the bathroom?

Is the bathroom around here?

Could you tell me how to get to the bathroom?

How can I get to the bathroom?

It's outside, to the left.出去.然後往左拐/on the left. /to your left. /on your left. /on the left-hand side.

Can I walk there?我能走得到嗎?

Is it walking distance?

Do you think I could walk there?

You should take a bus.你最好做公共汽車.

It would be better if you took a bus.

I'd recommend taking a bus.

You'd better take a bus.

What's on tonight? 今晚演什麼?

What's playing tonight?

What are you showing tonight?

How long does it last? 持續

(一共演多長時間?)

How long will it last?

How long is it?

What time will it be over?

幾點演完?

What time will it end?

(34) 遇到麻煩時

●語言不通

I'd like to have a Japanese interpreter. *interpreter 口頭翻譯

(我想請一位日本人翻譯.)

I can't speak English.我不會説英語.

No English!

My English isn't good enough.

我的英語不太好.

A Japanese-speaking person, please.

Aren't you John?

請安排一位會説日語的人.

Pardon me?請再説一遍 /Excuse me? /I beg your pardon? /Could you repeat that?

What did you say? 您説什麼?

Would you slow down, please?

您能慢一點説嘛?

Please say it more slowly.

What can I do for you?

I'd like a Japanese-speaking guide, please.我們想請一位會説日語的導遊.

I want a Japanese-speaking guide.

Does anyone speak Japanese?

有會説日語的人嗎?

Does anyone here speak Japanese?

Is there a Japanese speaker here?

I can't make myself understood. 我們語言不通 *被明白，讓對方明白

(我們語言不通.)

I can't get my point across.

I can't get through to him.無法讓他明白。

I don't know how to say it in English.

我不知道這用英語怎麼説.

I don't know it in English.

I can't express it in English.

How do you say “giri” in English?

英語中的gin該怎麼説.

You say, “obligation”.

What's in English?英文管這叫什麼?

How should I say “giri” in English?

How can I express “giri” in English?

What's the English word for “giri”?

What do you call this in English?

●失竊

Call the police!叫警察!

Sure thing! 好的

Please call for help!

I had my bag stolen.我的包被偷了.

My bag was stolen.

Somebody stole my bag.

Who should I report it to? 我該告訴誰?

Where is the Lost and Found?失物招領處在哪?

What kind of bag?什麼樣的包?

What kind of bag was it?

What was in it? 裏面都有什麼?

How much was in it? 裏面有多少錢?

We'll call you if we find it.

我們找到後會給你聯繫的.

We'll contact you when we find it.

Could you fill out this form?

您能填一下這張表嗎?

Please fill out this form.

Please give me a report on the theft. 請您寫一下被盜經過.

Please fill out a report on the theft. 偷竊

Where is the Japanese Embassy? 日本大使館在哪?

I lost my passport. 我的護照丟了.

My passport is missing.

I can't find my passport.

I've misplaced my passport.

Does anyone here speak Japanese?

這兒有會説日語的人嗎?

Can I get it reissued? 能補發一本嗎?

Please cancel my card number.

請取消我的卡號.

What should I do?我該怎麼辦? /What do I need to do?

You should ask the man over there.

●呼救

It's an emergency! 十萬火急!

Please call a doctor. 快叫大夫!

Help! 救命啊!

What happened?

Somebody! 來人呀!

Help me!

Thief! 小偷! /Robber!

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第七章

商業信函用語

(35) 引言部分

●收信

We have received your letter of April 14, 1998.

我們收到了你1998年4月14日的來信.

We have received your letter dated April 14, 1998.

We thank you for your inquiry. 我們收到了您的諮詢函非常感謝.

We have received your letter and thank you for your inquiry.

We are pleased to learn from your letter...

我們非常高興從您的來信中獲息.

From your letter we have learned that...

We are grateful for your inquiry of May 23,1998. 我們收到了您1998.5.23日的來函查詢非常感激.

This is to acknowledge your letter of June 6, 1998.我們已經收到了您1998年6月6日的來信.

●回信

We are pleased to respond to your inquiry of August 18, 1998.

我非常愉快的回覆您1998年8月18日的來函查詢.

We are pleased to answer your letter of August 18, 1998.

We are writing in response to your letter of October 21, 1998.

We are writing with reference to your letter of October 21, 1998.

以下是就您1998.10.21日來信的回函.

This refers to your letter of October 29, 1998.

這是對您1998.10.29來信的覆函.

This is in response to your letter of November 4, 1998.

這是對您來信給予的答覆.

●從來信中得知

We are happy to learn from your letter that...我們高興的從您的來信中得知.

From your letter we have learned that...

We regret to learn from your letter that...

我們很遺憾的從您的來信中得知.

We are really sorry to learn from your letter that...

We would like to offer our sincere apologies for the mistake. 真誠的歉意(我們為我們的差錯向您表示真誠的歉意.)

It is nice to know that...得知真是太好了.

It is nice to learn that...

It is nice to hear that...

It is regretted that... 很遺憾…

It is regrettable that...

●聯繫

We are pleased to inform you that...

我們非常愉快的通知您.

We are excited to inform you that...

We are happy to inform you that...

We would like to inform you that...

我們想通知您...

We take pleasure in informing you of...

我們非常榮幸的通知您.....

We take pleasure in informing u that...

We regret to inform you that...

我們非常遺憾的通知您.....

We are sorry to inform you that...

我們抱歉的通知您.....

Please be advised that...

請允許我通知您..

●隨信附上

We will enclose... 隨信附上

We are enclosing a copy of...

隨信附上的複印件...

There is a copy of... attached to this letter.複印件隨信一併寄上...

Attached, please find...

Attached you will find...

附上了您要的.....

Enclosed is a copy of...

Enclosed, please find...

A copy enclosed.

附寄在內的是一份....複印件.

●寄給……、請對方寄出……

We will send you...

我將寄給你....

We are sending you...

We will mail you...

We are pleased to send you...

我們非常高興的寄給你.....

We are happy to send you...

We are sending you the contract separately.

我們另外的再把合同書寄給您.

Would you please send us...?

您能將......寄給我們嗎?

We would appreciate it if you would send us... 如果您能將.....寄給我們的話.我們將非常感謝!

●認為對方收到了自己的信件

Some months ago we wrote you regarding ...

(幾個月前我們曾就是給您寫過一封信...) *regarding關於…

So far, we do not seem to have received (any) word from you... *so far至今為止

(就是我們至今沒有得到您的迴音)

If we do not hear from you by December 1, 1998...

(如果在1998.11.1前還得不到您的迴應的話.)

So far, we have not received (any)

word from you...

至今.我們還未收到您的任何迴音.

●因回覆遲了而表示歉意

We apologize for not replying to u earlier. 很抱歉，未能儘早兒給您回信.

We are sorry for not answering your letter sooner.

未能給您及時回信我們深表歉意.

We are sorry for not replying to your letter sooner.

We are sorry for not responding to your letter sooner.

Thank you for your patience. 讓您久等了.

(36)商業信函用語正文部分

●敍述事情

We are told that... 我們被告知...

We understand from Mr. Aoki that...

我們從青木先生那瞭解到....

We observed that... 我們察覺到…

We found out that...

We discovered that...

We would like to call your attention to... 我們希望提醒貴方主意....

May we take this occasion to remind you that...

我們想利用這次的機會就是提醒您...

May we take this opportunity to remind you that...

●轉達希望

We hope that you will...

我們希望您能....

We hope to receive...

我們希望收到.....

We are interested in... *適用於索取資料時我們對.....很感興趣...

We would be interested to learn...

我們渴望知道....

We would appreciate it if you will let us know...如果您能告訴我們我們將不勝感激.....

We would appreciate it if you would let us know...

We shall appreciate it if you would let us know...

May we ask you to send us...?

我們能麻煩您將....寄給我們嗎?

●致謝

We thank you for your offer.

非常感謝您為我們提供的一切.

I appreciate very much that you...

您我不勝感激...

We appreciate your cooperation and..

對貴方的大力合作我們不勝感激.....

We thank u for your cooperation and...

●感到遺憾

It is regretful to learn of...

得知.......我們感到很遺憾

We are sorry to inform you that...

我們抱歉的通知您.....

We are very sorry that...

為......我們深表遺憾.

We regret to inform you that...

我們遺憾的通知您.....

It is regretted that...

●表示歉意

We apologize for...

就......我們表示歉意.

We deeply apologize for...

We sincerely apologize for...

We are very sorry for...

我們對......感到非常抱歉.

●抱怨

We are sorry to inform you that...

我們不得不遺憾的通知您...

We very much regret to have to remind you of...

我們不得不很遺憾的提醒您....

We invite your attention to...

我們請求您對......給予主意.

We would like to call your attention to...我們想提向您主意......

May we remind you that...?

May we take this occasion to remind you that...?

We wish to point out that...

我們想指出.....

●祝賀

We are delighted to learn that...

我們非常高興的獲悉...

Congratulations on your...

衷心的祝賀你.....

We would like to offer our congratulations on your...

●弔唁

We have just learned with profound sorrow of the passing away of... *去世 *profound 深刻的

We wish to express our deep regret over the passing of...

對....不幸逝世我們深感痛惜.

Pls accept my sincerest condolences.哀悼

(請接受我們誠摯的哀悼)

●同意

We agree with you on...

我們同意你們關於...的意見.

We agree with you on the following issues...

We are in full agreement with the points raised in your letter. *raise提出(異議)

(我們非常同意您信上提出的所有問題)

We are in complete agreement with the points outlined in your letter.

We are very pleased to have the opportunity to...

我們非常高興能有機會.....

We are very pleased to be in a position to..

We will be delighted to...

我們非常高興地.....

●陳述自己的見解

We think that...我們認為....

We believe that...

We understand that...

We feel strongly that our products are the best. 我們強烈的感到.......

It is our understanding that...

We understand that...

我們所理解的是.....

We do not anticipate any objections to your proposal.

我們對.....完全沒有任何異議 .

We can see no reason why...

我們找不到任何理由.....

●反駁對方

It is not quite clear to us what you had in mind.我們不清楚您們到底是怎麼想的.

It is not clear to us what you meant.

It is not clear to us what you intended.

The one point that concerned us a little was... *concern “擔心，在意”

(是我們擔心的一點是....)

The one point that troubled us was...

We have become concerned with regards to .....

我們對.......感到關心和掛念.

●中立的答覆

We are now in the process of...

我們正在...….過程中.

We are in the process of reviewing your suggestion.

We value ... highly. 我們....非常重視

We value your suggestion highly.

We thank you for raising the issue.

我們非常感謝您提出的這件事.

Your suggestions are being followed up by... 由……進行(討論)

(您的建議將由......的討論.)

Your suggestions are being followed up by our committee.

Your suggestions are being reviewed by...

●否定的回答

We hope you will understand our reason for this action.

我們希望您能理解我們這次行動的理由.

It would be difficult for us to accept .

我們很難接受......

We regret that we are unable to .....

非常遺憾我們不能.....

We have no alternative but to...

(除.......之外我們沒有選擇的餘地.)

Consequently we are in the position to... 最終我們採取的立場是…*後否定內容

●我方的行為和説明

We are pleased to you.我非常高興的向你推薦...

We work closely together with...

我們與…有非常親密的關係

We are also told that... 我們已經得知…

The amendment provides that you can no longer ship after the 10th of each month. *修改後規定…

The following conditions show that...*用於否定

The following conditions show that

以下的條件表明.... each shipment must arrive before noon. .*用於否定內容

The effect of this change will be to delay... 這種變更意味着將會…

●表明謝意和希望

We appreciate your business and... 我們非常感謝本次交易和....

We appreciate your patronage and...

..., and wish to thank you for your kindness. 對貴方的友好表示感謝

We would appreciate receiving your comments.

我們非常感謝您提供的意見.

We would appreciate it if you could send us your comments.

We shall be interested in receiving your comments.

We shall be interested in hearing your comments.

我們非常歡迎您提出寶貴的意見.

●顯示熱情和誠意

We are confident that... *確信的

We are enthusiastic over the possibilities of...

We welcome this development very much.

我們非常歡迎此事有所發展.

We will continue to do all we can to ....我們將繼續做我們所做的一切....

relationship between our companies.

We will do our utmost to develop new markets.

We shall do whatever we can to extend our service.

We will always endeavor to offer you our most favorable rates. *endeavor努力、盡力 * favorable rates最優價格

我們將最努力的提供給您最優惠的價格.

You may rest assured that .....

就......一事您儘管放心.

shipment will arrive on time. 放心

You may be certain that...

●通知、希望得到通知

We wish to keep you fully informed on this matter. 我們希望就此事常保持聯繫.

We wish to keep you fully posted on this matter.

Kindly inform us when this is put into effect. *實施，實行

(在本項目實行之際提醒我們一聲)

Kindly notify us when this is put into effect.

Please let us know when this is put into effect.

●對否定性回答的補充

We feel certain you will understand our position in this matter.

我們希望您能理解我們的立場.

Nevertheless, we will do everything

we can to... *nevertheless 然而，儘管如此.我們將做我們所能做的一切!

There is no objection, as far as we are concerned, in raising the prices.

These have been placed into our files for future reference.為作為經後的參考.我們已將此事存進了我們的文檔.

(37)商業信函用語結束部分

●請求回函

We would appreciate an early reply.

如能儘早回覆我們將不勝感激.

We look forward to your favorable reply.我們期待着您滿意地回答.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

我們盼望這不就能聽到您的迴音.

Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated. *prompt迅速的

如果就此事您能儘早回信的話.我們將終身感謝.

Please write us at the above address.

回信請寄到上述地址.

●請多關照

We hope that you will...

我們希望您能.....

Your kind cooperation in this respect is greatly appreciated.

在此方面我們能得到您的合作.將非常感謝!

Your kind cooperation on this issue is greatly appreciated.

We hope we can count on your continued cooperation and support.

、我們希望能得到您們的合作和支持.* count on指望

We look forward to your...

我們期待着您的.....

We trust our request will... *trust 包含了hope和believe兩個詞的意義

我們確信我們的請求將....

●表明熱情、誠意;要求合作

We are looking forward to the time when... 我們期待着當.........那一刻.

Please do not hesitate to contact us.

請您不必客氣盡管與我們聯繫.

Please do not hesitate to call us.

We are always anxious to assist you in... *渴望，想…

(我們渴望在......方面給予援助.)

We are always willing to assist you in...

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.如果您有什麼問題的話請不必客氣盡管與我們聯繫.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

●表示謝意

Thank you for calling this matter to our attention. *call sb's attention提醒..注意(謝謝您提醒我們注意此事00)

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

非常感謝您給予我們的合作.

Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. 謝謝您提供給我們這樣服務的機會.

We appreciate this opportunity to...

我們感謝能有這樣的機會去.......

Thank you for this opportunity to...

It is always a pleasure doing business with you.

很高興能和您保持着貿易關係.

It is always a pleasure serving you.

It is always a pleasure to serve you.

●表示歉意

Please accept our sincere apologies.

請接受我們誠摯的歉意.

I want to extend my personal

apologies for...

我以為哦個人的身份為....向您道歉.

●應酬話

We wish you a bright and successful New Year.

我們預祝您在新的一年裏將更加輝煌與成功.

We trust that an increase in sales will continue in the future.

我們確信今後將不斷的增加.

(38)商業信函用語結語

●敬上

Yours very truly, 謹致問候 *用於商業。

Sincerely yours, *用於商務信函或朋友

Cordially, *用於商務信函或朋友

My best regards, *給朋友寫信時

With best regards,

The very best to you,

Best wishes,

第八章

會話中常用的諺語慣用語

(39)諺語、慣用語

Every Tom, Dick and Harry. *不管張三李四 *男女都可用

My daughter had a homestay in America. 我女兒為體驗當地生活，去美國了

--So did every Tom, Dick and Harry. 不管誰都能去啊

I like sexy girls.

--So does every Tom, Dick and Harry. 無論誰都是這樣的。

Out of the frying pan into the fire. *一波未平一波又起.

I live to eat. 舍名求實.

Every dog has his day. 瞎貓碰上了死耗子.

Everyone has good days.

Everyone gets lucky sometimes.

Speak of the devil. *説曹操，曹操到.

Speak of the devil. *常用於口語中

Here comes John!

Love is blind. *情人眼裏出西施.

Kill two birds with one stone. *一舉兩得

No news is good news. 不聞凶訊便是吉

Time flies. *光陰似箭。Tim flies=Time flies when you are having fun.

Time is money. 時間就是金錢.

Jack of all trades, master of none. 百藝不如一藝精

Look before you leap. 三思而後行

Seeing is believing.百聞不如一見、眼見為實

There is no smoke without fire.無風不起浪

Honesty is the best policy. 誠實總是上策

Better late than never. 晚做總比不做強

John got into a fight again.

Boys will be boys. 男孩就是男孩嘛!

Knowledge is power. 知識就是力量.

That's why he's so successful.

Rome was not built in a day.

冰凍三尺非一日之寒.

All roads lead to Rome. 條條大路通羅馬.

There are many roads to success.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. 入鄉隨俗 *口語中常省略成Do as the Romans do.

Practice makes perfect. 熟能生巧

History repeats itself. 歷史總在重演.

When it rains, it always pours. 禍不單行.福無雙至

Where there's a will, there's a way. *功夫不負有心人

Actions speak louder than words.做比説強

Easy come, easy go. *來得容易，去得也容易

Blood is thicker than water. 血濃於水

Like father, like son. 有其父必有其子

Like mother, like daughter.有其母必有其女

All's fair in love and war. *戀愛和戰爭都是不擇手段的.

Beauty is only skin deep. *美貌不過一張皮.

Beauty is but skin deep.

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. *東西總是人家的好.

You cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs. *不勞則不獲.

A rolling stone gathers no moss. *流水不腐，户樞不蠹.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.患難見真情.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. *只會工作不會玩的人是沒意思的人

The proof of the pudding is in the eating. *事實勝於雄辯

Time and tide wait for no man.歲月不待人

When should I come over?

The sooner, the better. 越快越好.

How many people came to the party?

A hundred people, on the nose. *正好

Exactly.

On the dot.

Hide-and-seek捉迷藏

Let's play hide-and-seek.

To be continued *未完待續

It takes two to tango. *一個巴掌拍不響.

Joe is always starting arguments with Sue.

Well, I think it takes two to tango.

Both sides must be blamed.

They are the same.

They are both responsible.

They are both wrong.

Both of them should be blamed.

As soon as possible. 儘快*縮寫成ASAP

Should I mail this letter to you?

Yes. As soon as possible.

All-you-can-eat. 隨便吃.

buffet

smorgasbord

Eat as much as you like.

Eat as much as you wish.

multiple-choice questions 多項選擇題 .

Ready, get set, go! 各就各位，預備，跑!

On your mark, get set, go!

from A to Z. *從頭到尾

I don't know anything about driving.

I'll teach you from A to Z.

entirely /completely

all long *始終/一直

So, she is married.

I've been telling you that all along.

from the very beginning

all this time

since the start

What's John's last name?

As far as I can remember, it begins with M. 就我記得的…

To the best of my memory,...

As far as I know,...

If my memory serves me right,... 如果我沒記錯的話，…

Tit for tat. 以牙還牙、針鋒相對

John kicked me, so I gave him tit for tat.

What are you studying at Harvard?

Economics.

That's what I'm here for.

這就是我為什麼在這兒的原因.

Two and three is five.2+3=5

Two plus three is five.

Two and three makes five.

Two and three equals five.

We're as different as night and day. 我們有天壤之別

We're completely different.

We have nothing in common.

Monkey see, monkey do.機械模仿,東施效顰

She just bought a new car just like yours.

Well, monkey see, monkey do.

First come, first served. *按順序、先到先得

Do you take reservations?

No, first come, first served.

On a first-come, first-served basis.

Look at my camera.

But it's out of date already. 過時了

It's old-fashioned.

It's outdated.

It's behind the times.

TV has its merits and demerits.

TV has its good and bad points.

There are good and bad points about TV.

I took advantage of his weakness. *利用…

(我利用了他的弱點.)

The TV show was interesting.

Yeah, and I've learned something.長見識

I've learned something new.

我長了不少見識.

Look at John's toy!

It's a fire hazard. 那會引起火災呀!

It could catch on fire easily.

It could cause a fire.

Anything could happen. 世事難料

There's no knowing what may happen.

You never know.

Anything's possible.

It could happen to you.

for future reference以備將來作參考

將來可用做參考

You should keep the book for future reference.

behind my back *背後、偷偷摸摸地

在我背後.

Everyone is laughing at me behind my back.

secretly

in my absence

without my knowledge 揹着我

for a change 換換心情、變化一下

Let's take a walk for a change.

Okay, let's.

instead 別這樣!

Jane married a millionaire.

Money talks. 有錢能使鬼推磨

Money talks, bullshit walks.

Never say die. 別説喪氣話

Let bygones be bygones.

過去的就讓它過去吧

Better than nothing. *有總比沒有強

A fair-weather friend. *酒肉朋友

Every little bit helps. *滴水成河