常用商务英语口语8000句文本_

英语口语8000句

（1） 在家中 ●从起床到出门

Good morning, mom. 早晨好，妈妈。 Did the alarm clock go off ? Did the alarm clock buzz? Did the alarm clock ring? get up soon

It's time to get up! 该起床了!

I don't wanna get up. 我真不想起。

I'm still drowsy.

I'm still yawning. 我还打哈欠呢

I have a hangover. 昨天的酒还没醒呢 I'm a night person.我是个夜猫子 --I'm not.

I'm a morning person. 我喜欢早起。 Coffee wakes me up.我是用咖啡来提神

的

I have to rush! 我得赶紧走!

I have to hurry up! I have to get going! I have to get moving.

Are you gonna be late today? 你今天会

回来得晚吗?

No, I'll be home at the usual time. 平

时

Coffee gets me going. What time are you coming home?

Around seven o'clock. 大概7点左右 Did you brush your teeth?

Have you brushed your teeth? Have you got your lunch box?饭盒带了

吗 I have to comb my hair.

What should I wear? 我该穿什么好呢? Yes, right here. 嗯，在呢。 The red one. 穿红的吧! It might rain today. 今天好像要下雨。

Take your umbrella with you. 带上伞Which dress should I wear?

吧 wanna＝want to; gonna=be going Which one should I wear?

to美语口语常用说法 What should I put on? Don't forget to lock the door when you

Hurry up and get dressed. 快换衣服 It's time to get ready. leave.

Get up soon. 快点儿起床! Put those pajamas away! 把睡衣收好

●从回家到就寝

I don't want to. 我真不想起。 Oh, I'm washing those. 啊，我正要洗呢 Are you awake? 你醒了吗? I'm home! / I'm back! 我回来了。 I'm leaving. Bye mom! I am now. 我刚醒。 Study hard. 好好学习啊! Welcome home! / Welcome back! Are you feeling sick? 你不舒服吗? I'll see you when I get back. Did you have a good time? No, I'm just tired. 没有，只是有点儿累 I'm taking off now. How did it go today? Did you sleep well? 睡得好吗? See you. /See you later. How was your day? Yes, I slept very well. 嗯，睡得挺好。 Let's play hooky today! 今天我们逃学吧 Can I go out to play?

After you finish your homework. 写完No, I couldn't fall asleep.哪儿啊几乎没睡Yeah, let's. 好哇，走吧!

着 作业再去吧。 You're wearing your sweater inside I'm hungry. 我饿了。 Would you turn off the alarm clock? out. Please turn off the alarm clock. You have your sweater on inside out. We have some snacks. 吃点点心吧。 You finally got up. 你终于起来了。 It's upside down. Where are the snacks? It's a nice day! 今天是个好天! They're in the cupboard. 在碗橱里。 Don't forget to take out the garbage. It sure is. 是不错啊。 I won't. 忘不了! I'm going to cram school now. 我去补

习学校了啊*cram意为“填鸭式补习” It's a beautiful day! It's your turn to take out the garbage.

It's a wonderful day! *garbage也可用trash和rubbish Call when you finish. 下课后来个电话

May I have my allowance? 零花钱 It's a great day! What are you doing today?

Did you stay up late last night? We're having a track and field meet. What do you want to buy?

今天我们开运动会。田径运动会 Did you go to bed late last night? I'm tired.

Let's fold up the futon. 把被子叠好 I'm exhausted. 我精疲力尽了 If you don't hurry, we'll be late. Let's put the futon away. 把被子收起 Hurry up or we'll be late. What would you like for dinner? You were snoring last night. 打呼噜 Hurry or you'll be late for school. What do you want for dinner? Did I keep you up? 影响你睡觉了吗? What time is it? 现在几点? What do you want to eat for dinner? I had a nightmare. 我做了个可怕的梦 How about steak? 吃牛排怎么样? Did you lock the door? It's all right now. 现在没事了/挺好的 Have you locked the door? Would you help me set the table?准备

餐具 You left the light on. 你一直没关灯啊 Aren't you forgetting something?你没...You forgot to turn off the light.你忘关灯

了

吧

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 don't think so. 我想没有。 It's already 8:00. It's 8:00 already. I'm late! 我晚了!

Hurry up! 快点儿吧!

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I'd be happy to. 乐意之至。

Help me set up the table, will you? What should I make for dinner? 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. 还是家好哇

It was very delicious. Thank you.谢谢Good night.

款待 Sweet dreams. 做个好梦。 There's no place like home.

Don't let the bedbugs bite. 晚安 It feels so good to be home. It was a wonderful dinner.

Would you run to the store? 快点儿去 Would you clear the table? 收拾盘子 Have pleasant dreams. In just a minute. 稍等一下。 Would you put the dishes away?

●休息日

It's been a long day. 今天真累呀! Do the dishes! 把盘子洗了！--I will. The bath is ready. 洗澡水烧好了。 It's not my turn. 今天不该我洗。 I want to take a nap. 我真想睡个午觉。

But you just woke up.你不是刚起来吗? I'm taking a shower.现在进行时表将要、想要 Wash the dishes!

I'll dry the dishes. 我擦盘子 I want to take a catnap. *catnap 打I'm going to take a shower.

盹 Is dinner ready? 晚饭好了吗?--Not yet. What are you doing? --I'm watching

Is it time for dinner yet?该吃晚饭了吧? TV. I'd like to lie down for a while.我想躺会

儿 Have you made dinner?晚饭做好了吗? Are there any good programs on TV?

*wanna = want to = would like to Mom, what's for dinner tonight? No, not today.

Mom, what did you make for dinner? Nomo is on TV. I'm going to lie down. I'm going to take a rest. 我休息一会儿 Mom, what did you fix for dinner? What's on Channel 8?

What's for dinner? 晚饭吃什么? You're pretending to be asleep.你在装Would you change the channel?

睡啊 Salisbury steak. 吃汉堡肉饼。 Would you switch the channel?

Great! 太棒了。 Would you change the station? You're just pretending that you're Today, we're having curry. 咖哩饭 I want to watch more TV. 我还想看电视 asleep.

You're not really asleep. 你其实没睡We're having curry today. You've watched enough for tonight.

Let's spread out the futon.铺床吧 *铺开 吧! How soon can you get it ready? In about five more minutes.再有5分钟Let's get the futon out. 把被子拿出来吧 I know you're still awake. 吧 I'm sleepy. 我困了。 Were you sleeping? 你睡着了吗? When will it be ready? Why don't you take a nap?你干嘛不睡午Were you asleep?

觉 How soon will it be done? No, I was awake.

Let's eat. 我吃了啊 I'm drowsy. *drowsy困得睁不开眼。 Will you change the baby's diaper? 尿

布 Shall we begin? 可以吃了吗? Did you do your homework?

Please go ahead. 请先吃吧 Again? 又要换呀? Did you finish your homework? Please help yourself. 请便 Study hard. 好好学习 -- I am.好好学着呢 I just changed it ten minutes ago.

Do you need to pee? 想尿尿吗? *对小孩 This knife cuts well, doesn't it? Hurry up and go to sleep.

It sure does. 真挺好使的 Enough with your video games. 游戏It's time to go wee-wee.该尿尿了*对小孩 The water is boiling! 水开啦! 玩够了吧。-- I can't quit now. 正好玩It's time to go pee-pee.

着呢。 Come and get it! 开饭啦 Do it again. 再来一次。

It's time for dinner! 该吃晚饭啦! Make sure you brush your teeth. --I Let's play catch. 我们来投球吧。

Great! 好呀! Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner is ready! will.

It's time to eat. 该吃饭啦! Are u ready for tomorrow?--No, not Let's play ball. Finally. 终于吃上饭喽! yet. The water is leaking. I'm coming. 这就来啦 I'm going to take a bath. 我去洗个澡。 The pipe is leaking. 水管漏了。 I'll be right there. 我马上就去。 Make sure you wash up well.好好洗洗It's so dusty. 都是灰啊!

啊 I didn't notice. 我倒没注意。 I'm on my way.

Time to go to sleep. 该睡觉了。 It needs to be dusted. 得扫扫了。 Did you wash your hands well?

Don't spill it! 别弄洒了 Just a minute. 再等一下。 It's stuffy in this room.通风不好、憋闷 Don't tip it over. 倾斜、倒出、打翻 You left the TV on. 电视还开着呢。 The air is thick. 这里真闷。 Eat all of your vegetables.把碗里的菜吃Sorry about that. 对不起，我忘了关。 I can't breathe in this room.

光 The air is dense. 空气混浊。 You forgot to turn the TV off.

Don't leave your stuff here. 别把你的东It's drafty in this room. 通风的 Finish your vegetables.

西都摊在这儿。 -- I won't. 知道了。 Will you feed the dog? Finish up your vegetables.

Finish up your plate. 把碗里的饭吃光 I set the alarm clock for 8:00. Please give the dog some food. I'm trying to. 这不吃着呢嘛。 I set it for 8:00. Will you take the dog for a walk? I don't like asparagus. 不喜欢吃芦笋 Wake me up at seven tomorrow. Take care of my brother and sister. Don't be picky. 不许挑食。 Sure thing. 知道了。 You bet (I will). 放心吧。

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You bet I won't. 我一定不会的

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

Here you have it! ●生活习惯

savings account. 取，拿出

I need to take out ￥500 from the

Please water the plants. bank.

I paid out of my own pocket.自己掏腰包 Can I help? --Yes, pls water the I usually work out after work. 运动

I'm out of cash. 我没带现金 plants. I usually go to the gym after work.

What a mess! 怎么这么乱呀 I usually exercise after work. I don't have much money on me now.

I've started jogging. 我开始慢跑锻炼。 Look at the mess! May I borrow some money?

What a pigsty!*含有脏得像个猪窝的语气 Since when? 什么时候开始的? I didn't bring very much money with

I quit smoking. 戒烟 *quit辞职,改变习惯 Help me. me.

What do you want me to do? No, thanks. I quit smoking. I'm a little short of money now.

Good for you. 你真伟大 I'm broke. 身无分文 Clean up your room. Straighten up your room. I stopped smoking. May I borrow ten dollars?

I don't smoke anymore.不再 *anymoreSorry, I'm broke. Tidy up the room.

还 But I'm watching TV now. I have no money. /I'm out of money.

I'm flat broke. * 强调的说法 Help me clean up the house. I've become a non-smoker.

We're out of dish detergent.洗涤灵用完I no longer smoke. I have a lot of money on me now.

啦 Do you dream often? 你常做梦吗? I brought a lot of money with me.

I'm rich now. 我现在很有钱。 We've used up dish detergent. Do you often have dreams?

I'll go get more. 那我去买一瓶。 Do you dream a lot? I have lots of cash on me.

丢三落四 I can't afford to be lazy. 我可没时间闲Would you put up the clothes to dry? I've been forgetful lately. 健忘、

着 Will you help me fold up the clothes? I've been forgetful these days.

Please sweep the floor. 扫、打扫 I can't afford to be idle.

●理财

Please scrub the sink. 把厨房的池子洗I don't have time to be lazy.

干净 *使劲搓洗用scrub What a waste! 浪费 Here's the phone bill.

I have to vacuum my room.*用吸尘器打When is this due? 什么时候到期? How wasteful!

扫 When is the rent due?房租截止到几号? He didn't pay the debt and Please dust the shelves.掸掸柜子上的土 When is the paper due? disappeared.

Please wipe the shelves.请擦一擦柜子 When is the last day I can pay for He skipped town without paying his debt. Please mop the floor. 请拖拖地 this?

（2） 享受余暇时间 Will you iron the shirt? 熨衬衣 How long is the pay period? I have to iron my skirt. 熨裙子 When do I have to pay this by?

●邀请友人

Let's go grocery shopping. 我们去超市When does this have to be finished

买东西吧 *grocery shop杂货店 by? Are you free this weekend? --Yes, I We need more milk. 还得再买点牛奶。 It's due on the thirtieth. 截止到30号 am. The park was crowded. Could you give me change? No, I have plans. / No, I'm going The park was filled with people. Can you change this? skiing. Can you baby-sit tonight? *baby-sit“父Could I have change? Could I see you again?

母不在时帮忙照顾孩子”。--Sure I can. Do you have change for 100 yen?你Could you give me your phone

有..？ number?

●送礼物

Can you break a one-hundred-yen Where shall we meet?

This is for you. 这是送给你的。 bill? Where shall I meet you? That's very nice of you. 太谢谢你啦。 Can you break a hundred? Shall I come to pick you up?开车去接某

人 Here's something for you. I'd like to change a hundred-yen I got this for you.

This is your share. 这是你的那份 This is your portion. /This is your part.

This portion is for you.

What do you want for your birthday? I want gloves. 手套 Here you are! 请收下。

you doing anything this afternoon?

Do you have plans for this afternoon?

I need to deposit five thousand yen in Are you busy this afternoon?

my savings account. 存钱 *账户 No, nothing special. I need to put ￥5,000 into the bank. Yes, I have to work. I need to withdraw ￥5,000 from my How about having dinner with me? 3/54

note.

Here's one hundred yen. Could I have change?这是100日元,能帮我破开吗?

Are

That's a bad day for me. 那天我不行 That day is fine. 那天我可以 How about dinner?

When can I come over? 我什么时候去Let's have dinner together.

合适? *come over“顺便拜访”。 Why don't we go to see a baseball

game? When can I visit?

Yeah!好啊 Let's go see a baseball When can I stop by? ..去你那儿坐坐? game! You decide when.

Sorry, I'm tied up. 另有安排*be tied up“受I'll leave it up to you. 全交给你了。

时间的约束” It's your decision. 你定吧。 Sorry, I have plans. /Sorry, I'm busy. You decide where. I'm sorry, but I have other plans. Wherever you want is okay.

Is seven convenient for you? 7点行I'm afraid I can't. 吗? I'm sorry but I can't.

Thanks for asking(邀请), but... When should I come? Let's go out for a drink. Is seven okay for you? Thanks for asking, but I already made When can you come over? plans. What time can you make it? Thanks for the invitation, but... Is it too early? /Is it too late? How about a rain check? 另找时间可It's a date. 就那天吧。

以吗*rain check引申为下次可以的 Okay, see you then. 行，到时候见。 Let's do it another time. Let's meet tomorrow at 7:30. Could we plan it for another day? See you then. Some other time.

●出门的时候

I hope you can come.

Are you ready?

●订计划

No, not yet. 还没呢。

When is it convenient for you? 方便的 Ready yet?

Are you all set? 好了吗? I'm free on Friday.

Ready. 准备好了 What is a good time for you?

When is good for you? I'm ready. /I'm all set. About what time? 什么时候? I'm not ready. Whenever. What time shall we leave?

In about ten minutes. 大约10分钟以后 Jack, what time do you want to go

bowling? 保龄球 What time do you want to leave?

What time do we leave? 几点出门? Whenever. I'm free all day.

Whenever you are free. What time are we taking off? Any day is okay. 哪天都行。 What time do we arrive? Any day of the week is fine. When do we get there?

Let's get going. 那我们走吧。 Anytime is fine.

When you have time.

I'm free today.

I have a lot of free time today. I have nothing to do today. I'll be busy tomorrow. How about tomorrow? Sorry, I'll be busy tomorrow. How about the tenth? 10号怎么样 When are you free?

Friday after 3:00. 星期五3点以后有空 When should we go?

When are you available?

I'll be ready in five minutes. Shall we go?

Okay, let's go. /Let's take off. Let's hit the road! *直译是“开路” ●看电影

Would you like to go to a movie? Sure, I'd love to. 当然，我很想去。 What's on tonight?

What's playing tonight?

What are you showing tonight? What movie do you want to see?

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Sounds great! 那太好了!

I want to see...

Where is... playing?

How long is... playing? 演到什么时候? How long will... play? How long will it last? How long is it?

Who is in this movie? 谁演的?

How long does it last? *last持续，继续 What time is the next showing? When is the next showing? What time will it be over? What time will it end?

Two, please. /Two tickets, please. Two adults, please. 我买两张成人票 I can't see because of the person in front of me. 前边的人挡着，我看不见 That person is blocking my view. That person is in my way.

We are way in the back, aren't we? Let's sit closer up front.

That was interesting, wasn't it? It sure was.

That was boring, wasn't it? 真没劲 That was dull, wasn't it? I was moved. *move“使…感动 It touched me.

It was a touching movie.

How was the ballet? 芭蕾舞怎么样? ●去听音乐会

I'd like two tickets for October 3rd, pls. Do you have any tickets for the concert?

Sorry, we're sold out.

When do u have tickets?有什么时候的

票? Which date do you have tickets for? What time does it start? What time does it begin?

Can I make a reservation? 可以预订吗? Where can I buy a ticket?

At that counter. 在那个柜台。 Is this seat taken? --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? Encore! 再来一个! Bravo, bravo! Go for it,...! ××加油! Yeah...! /Go...!

have a good time.

Let's take our minds off of work.

I'd like to play golf. Cheers! Who would you like to play with? What are you drinking?

I like to go barhopping. *hop一蹦一蹦地 Would you like to golf tomorrow?

The first sip is the best! 啜饮 I'd like to.

The first gulp is the best! 吞饮 How would u like to play golf

tomorrow The first taste is the greatest! Do you want to play golf tomorrow? Nothing beats this! 这个最好。” Would you be interested in playing Would you like a refill? 再加满 golf tomorrow? Would you like more? Do you want to join me? How about a refill? Would you like to play golf with me? Would you like one more? Are there any golf courses around Would you like another cup?

here?场地 Another beer, please. How much is it per person? One more beer, please. How much is it per day? This whiskey is strong.

How do you like sake? 日本酒怎么样? Are there any extra charges? ●打高尔夫球

Is there any extra charge?

Can I rent the equipment?

Please make a reservation for golf. 预

约 *请别人预约时

Now it's my turn.

It's finally my turn. 终于轮到我了。 I don't have the nerve to sing in front of people. “敢做…，有做…胆量”。 I can't keep up with the new songs. 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.我唱歌总跑调 What's your karaoke specialty? What's your best song?

Which songs do you sing the best? I've never heard of that song. Do you know that song?

No, I've never heard of that song. You're a good singer! You sing very well!

Well done! Good job! 太棒了!

It's strong.

I'm drunk. 我喝醉了

Let me drive you home.

（3） 生病、受伤时 I feel a little tipsy. *tipsy微醉的

Would you make a reservation for I'm slightly drunk.

●请医生看病

I'm loaded. 喝醉了、大醉 golf?

I'd like to make golf reservations. 我想I'm wasted. Do you need a doctor? --Yes, I think

预约高尔夫球。*由自己提出请求时 Drink moderately. 喝酒要适可而止 so. When would you like to play?要什么时间Don't overdo it. Do you want me to get a doctor?

的? Please don't drink too much. Do you need any help?

I get drunk easily. 我的酒量小 “酒后驾Please call an ambulance. When do you want to play?

车”是drunk driving。 This Friday, if possible. We need an ambulance now.

There are four of us. I get drunk quickly. Please get an ambulance.

I'm a heavy drinker. 我的酒量大。 What time are we starting? I'd like to see a doctor. I drank too much. I'm not feeling well.

●相识的人一起去喝酒

I had too much to drink. Could you send me a doctor?

How about a drink? 去喝一杯怎么样? I should have drunk less. What's wrong with you? That's a great idea. I shouldn't have drunk this much. What's the matter?

I have a hangover. *hangover“宿醉” I need a drink. Is anything wrong?

What are your symptoms? 症状 Would you like to have a drink after

●唱卡拉OK

work? When did it start? I'm afraid I'm busy tonight. Let's go to karaoke. -Sorry, I'm Let me check your temperature. Do you have any beer? tone-deaf. Did you eat something unusual? Sure. What kind do you want? What is karaoke? Let me check your blood pressure. Two bottles of beer, please. Singing along with recorded music. Are u taking any medication regularly?

Are you good at singing? 擅长 *一般把药称为medicine，但医生常用Two beers, please.

medication。 One whiskey with water, please. I'd like to request a song.

What kind of snacks should we have?You sing first. I'm not taking any medication. -Is that 小吃 Go ahead. 你先 /After you. so? I'll leave it up to you. 你看着办吧。 What's wrong with me? 我哪儿不好? Let's enjoy ourselves. Let'sforget about work and have some How about a song, John? Is it serious?

fun. What are you going to sing?

●陈述症状

Let's get our minds off of work and Let's sing a duet. 来个二重唱吧

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Are you feeling okay? Do you feel all right? What's wrong? Is anything wrong? Are you okay?

What's the matter? Is everything all right? You look pale. 你脸色不好

.I'm not feeling well. 我身体不舒服 I don't feel well. 我觉得难受

You don't look well I guess I'm just tired.

Please sit down for a while. I have a cold. 我感冒了。

She passed out. 昏过去，失去知觉” I feel sick. /I feel bad I have a stomachache.

How long have you had it? Did you eat too much? My stomach hurts.

I have a dull pain. 隐隐作痛 I have a sharp pain. 钻心地疼

I have a throbbing pain. 一跳一跳地疼 I have a piercing pain. 刺痛、剧痛 I have a stabbing pain. 像针扎似地疼 I have diarrhea. 拉肚子

I have food poisoning. 食物中毒 I have high/low blood pressure. I have a headache.

What happened, sir? 你怎么了? I have a headache. 我头疼。

My head hurts.

My head is pounding. 重击

I have a splitting headache. 裂了似地 I have a toothache. My tooth hurts.

My tooth is killing me. 我的牙疼死了 I feel dizzy. 我头晕目眩

I feel sluggish. 我浑身没劲 /I feel tired. I don't have any appetite.食欲 You should eat something.

I don't have much of an appetite these days. I have a slight cold. I feel chilly. 我浑身发冷。 Here, wear my jacket. I have a bad cold

I have a stuffy nose. 鼻子堵了 I have a runny nose. 流鼻涕 My nose is running.

My nose won't stop running.

I have a bit of a fever.

I think I have a fever. --Let's check. I have a high temperature. 我在发高烧 I feel like throwing up. 我想吐 I feel nauseous. Ouch! 好疼!/好烫! Be careful! Ow! /It hurts! It's itchy. 痒痒

Bless you. 多保重。

What happened? 你怎么了? I broke my leg. 我腿骨折了。

How long will the cast be on? 石膏 One more month.

I burned my hand. 我把手给烫了。 How did you burn your hand? I sprained my ankle. 我崴脚了。 How? 怎么弄的?

I still don't feel well.

Are you alright again? 病好了吗? Are you well again? Are you yourself again?

Are you back to normal again? He passed away. 他去世了 （4） 恋爱和结婚 ●喜欢、爱上……

Tom is a lady-killer.

Tom dates around a lot. …和好多女人来

往

Tom is a real playboy.

Tom really turns me on. ..真让我神魂颠

倒 I'm crazy about Tom.

I have strong feelings for Tom. I love Tom.

I have the hots for Tom. *俚语。 I didn't know you felt that way.

Chris is really a heartbreaker. …长得真

I sprained it playing golf. I twisted my ankle.

Well, I can call for help. I caught a cold from you.

帅 I must stay in bed. 静养休息

I have stiff shoulders. 我肩膀酸痛 Chris breaks a lot of hearts. My shoulders are stiff. Chris dates a lot of women. 。 My eyes are tired. 我眼睛发酸 Janet is a knockout. 珍妮特真迷人 Is somebody hurt? 有谁受伤了? You can say that again! 颇有同感 My fever has gone down. 我退烧了 Janet is sexy. I can't stop coughing. 咳嗽不止 Janet is beautiful.

My throat's sore.我嗓子疼*sore火辣辣地I think he has a crush on u.他好像看上你

了 疼 I have a sore throat.

It's bleeding. 我流血了

I've got a cut here. 我这儿割破了 It hurts. 好疼

I got stung by a bee. 我被蜜蜂蜇了 Do I need an operation? 要动手术吗? I don't think that will be necessary. Will I have to have an operation? Will it take long?

Can I take a bath? /Can I bathe? Is it okay to drink? 可以喝酒么？

Is it all right to drink? /May I drink? Should I be hospitalized? 要住院吗 Do you have a fever?

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

Do you have a high temperature? How do you feel?

I feel better (now). Thank you. I don't feel any better.

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Give me a break. 别随便瞎说。

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

住

I think he likes you. Jane seems to like me. I've got the feeling that Jane likes me.

I think Jane likes me.

I have a hunch that Jane likes me. 预

感

Diana's been coming on to Jack.对.有

意思

I can't handle a girl like her. 对待 She's too much for me.

I'm dying to see her. 忍不住(想)… I'm trying to make a pass at her.追求,求

爱

I don't blame you. 我理解你

I'm trying to pick her up.我想把她弄到

手

Are you dating anyone now?

约会 Do you have a partner? You broke my heart. What do you think of me? I didn't mean to...我不是那个意思… What do you think about me?

I think you're great.

●约会

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

Are you free tonight? You're the most beautiful woman I've Yes. Why? 有空，干嘛? ever seen. Do you have plans tonight? You're the most beautiful woman I Are you available tonight? know. Are you busy tonight? I'm crazy for you. Do you want to go out with me tonight? I'm crazy about you.

*go out并不一定是“约会”，但go out with I'm infatuated with you. 你使我神魂颠

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

may.

You're beautiful.

I want to know all about you.

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.

You're everything to me.

You're mine. /You belong to me. I'm yours. /I'm all yours. 我属于你。

I can't live without you.

I don't want to live without you.

Life isn't worth living without you in

sb.一定是“约会” 倒 my life.

Don't play hard to get. 别做作了 Let's go out tonight. You mean everything to me.

If u're free, why don't we go out She wouldn't even talk to me. 甚至 You mean the world to me.

She's playing hard to get.她在吊你的胃Come closer. tonight?

口 Would u like to go to the movies with What's on your mind? Don't be a tease. 戏弄 me? What are you thinking about?

I'd love to.我很乐意 Don't play games. I think of you night and day. Let's have tea or something. Don't pretend you don't want me. I think of you constantly. Let's have something to drink. I don't want to get serious yet. You have won my heart.

There will never be another you. 你是How about having a cup of tea? I want you to meet my parents.

这个世界上独一无二的人 Pls keep me company for a while. 陪I'm not ready for a commitment.

我 I don't want to be tied down. I'll never find another girl/boy like I'd like to invite you to a show. I just want to have fun. you.

You are very unique. 你是如此独特。 Would u like to go to a show with It was love at first sight.

me? I fell in love with u the first time I saw I like your dress. 你的连衣裙真漂亮。 May I ask you out? *ask out“约会”。 u. Oh, thank you. You like it? Sorry, I have a boyfriend. I loved u the first time I laid eyes on That's a nice dress. Would you mind if I took you out? u. That dress looks good on you. Would you go on a date with me? I wish I had never met you. You look good in that dress. Are you trying to pick me up? 勾引(男/I regret meeting you. 后悔认识了你 Nothing is too good for u.为你我在所不I wish you were never a part of my Are you asking me out? life.

You're my type. 你是我喜欢的那种类型 Are you asking me for a date?

Are you asking me out on a date? Why do you like me? Where do you want to meet? You're the right girl for me. Any place you want. You're my kind of woman/man. What time should we meet? You make me happy. --You do, too. How about seven? I'm happy to have known you.

I'm happy to have been a part of ur

●表白

life.

I want to talk to you. I'm glad I've gotten to know you. Can we talk? You have beautiful eyes. I'd like to talk with you. Your eyes are beautiful.

Are you seeing anyone now? 你有朋友You're sweet. /You're so kind.你真好

吗? You're sexy. /You're hot. Yeah, kind of. 嗯，怎么说呢… Let's walk hand in hand. /Let's hold Do u have a boyfriend/girlfriend hands. now? May I hold your hand? --Sure you

女)

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You deserve the best. 值得

Are you seducing me? 你在引诱我吗?

*seduce 特指引诱年轻的女性 Are you coming on to me? Hold me tight. Don't go away.

Stay around. /Stick around.

I can't help falling in love with u. 无法

不 I can't stop myself from loving you. I've never felt like this before. You're the one for me. 你是我的惟一 I'll love you forever.

I'll love you my whole life.

I always speak my mind. 真心话 I always say what's on my mind. I'm always honest. 诚实

Love me, love my dog. 爱屋及乌 Be gentle. / Be soft. /Please do it

gently. Love me more. Look at me!

I fell in love with Rose. Does she love you?

I'm deeply in love with Rose.

I love Rose from the bottom of my heart.

I love Rose with all my heart.

What did she have? 怀的是男孩还是女

孩?

It's a girl.

We can work it out. 问题总会解决的 I think of my wife first.

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 Family man. ●离婚

Breaking up is hard to do. 分手 make up 和好，言归于好 Don't break my heart. I want to break up. Don't make me sad. We argued for hours.

（5） 在工作单位 ●在办公室

I made it! 赶上了!

Not quite. 那可未必。

●结婚

We fight a lot. I'm on time! /I arrived on time!

Will you marry me? Do you two fight? --Yes, we fight a Be punctual! 要严格遵守时间。 Yes, I will marry you. lot. You are late again. Will you be my wife/husband? I don't love my wife any more. I was only late by five minutes. I want to share the rest of my life with My wife's cheating on me. 不忠 I was only five minutes late.

My wife's a two-timer. 叛徒 Did u punch in/out? 打卡了吗?*上下班时 u.

I want to grow old together. 白头到老 My wife's secretly dating someone Can we meet on Tuesday? I don't want to get engaged yet.

I don't think we should get engaged yet.

I don't want to get married yet. 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. I love you but I can't marry you. I hesitate to marry her. I'm not sure if I want to marry her. I'm hesitant to marry her. He's a newlywed. 他刚刚结婚 He looks very happy lately. He is newly married. He just got married.

How's your married life? --Not bad.不

错 We're happy together now. I love my wife.

We're two of a kind. 我俩性格相似 We're very similar.

Like husband, like wife.

We're a well-matched couple. 般配 I'm a family-centered person. 顾家 I'm a family man.

She wants to start a family. 她想要个孩

子

else.

My wife's having an affair. 私情 We had a falling-out. 感情不和 We had a big disagreement. We don't get along anymore. I've changed my mind. I've reconsidered. You have changed.

You're not the same as before.

Are you seeing someone now? 和谁交

往

Let me check my schedule. Let me look over my schedule. Let me confirm my schedule.

I've got so much to do. 我有好多事要干 Don't worry. You can do it. I have so much to do. I have many things to do. I'm extremely busy.

I'm pressed for time. 我的时间安排很紧 I'm an ordinary office worker. I do office work.

I'm a regular office worker.

The work doesn't need much effort. Lucky you! 你太幸运了

Actually, no.

I don't see eye to eye with my wife.和…意见一致 Anything goes. 什么都行

That goes for all of us.我们都同意这一

Guess what? I'm pregnant. 你猜怎么

着，我怀孕了。 --Really? I'm going to have a baby. I'm expecting.

It's an easy job.

Don't neglect your duties! 干活别偷懒。

点 Okay. I won't. How's married life? I'm in charge of the west side. We just don't get along. 我俩合不来了 I'm responsible for the west side. I thought I knew you. 我想我很了解你 I'm done with the work. --Already? I had an affair with my secretary. 私情 I'm finished with the work. I don't enjoy being with you. I'm all done with the work. We don't have any fun anymore. I can still work for a long time. Let's get divorced. I'll be able to work for many more I don't love you anymore. years. I'm separated from my wife. I still have many years of work. We are living separately now. Our boss has been fired. I can't get over losing you. 我不能失去You're kidding! 你不是在开玩笑吧!

你 *get over从..中恢复，重新站起” Our boss has been dismissed. I can't recover from breaking up with Our boss has been let go.

Please staple these together. 请把这个u.

订在一起 *stapler 是 “订书器”。 I can't forget you.

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Would you copy these papers? This copy machine doesn't work. This copy machine isn't working. This copier is broken.

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

When is this due? 付款截止到什么时候? 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.

Let's take a break, shall we? --Yes,

let's.

Shall we take a break？

Get me a cup of coffee, will you? Would u bring me a cup of coffee? Would you like some coffee?

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.

It's almost time for lunch.

We took an hour lunch break. 我们有1

小时的午休时间

You can count on me. 你可以找我呀!

I'm really proud of this.

*count on...“指望”、“依赖”。 I can't find my white-out. “涂改液” How's work? Are you working overtime tonight? I don't even have time to catch my Unfortunately, yes.

breath. Are you working late tonight? I don't have time to breathe. Business is business. What's keeping you? Hurry up. 你怎么He's a hard worker.

耽搁了，快点儿! You're overworking. I'll be over soon. 马上就来。 Finish this report today! Changing jobs is the only way out. 出When is the paper due? 截止

路 I've got so much to do. You'd better work harder. You should work harder.

I'm a workaholic. 我是个工作狂 *它是

work和“酒精中毒”alcoholic的混合语。还可把购物狂说成“shopaholic”….

There's a lot of work piled up on my

desk.

I feel sorry for you. 我真同情你。 We'll fake it. 差不多就得了 *fake敷衍 We'll make it up as we go along. All done! /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. It's dark outside already.

It has become dark outside already. It's already dark out.

I'm so tired. Let's finish up.就干到这儿吧 Good idea. Let's go home.

Let's call it a day! 今天就到这里吧。 I've just finished work. I just got off work.

I've just finished working. Today's payday.

Oh, yeah? I forgot all about it.

Let's have a drink. /Let's go for drink. Let's go out for a drink! Thanks for your hard work.

I hope you don't mind my leaving now. Could you excuse me, please?不介意

吧

Where were you? 你去哪儿了? Let's get started.

Let's begin! /Here we go.

Let's get down to business. 我们开始

吧？ *谈生意进入正题时使用。

I don't know how to fill out this form How do I fill out this form?

Can you help me with this form? It looks like it's going to be a long meeting, doesn't it?

This is gonna be a long one.gonna=going to The meeting went well.

That went well. 进行得很顺利。 Why didn't you help more?

I did all I could do. /That's all I can

do.

There is nothing more I can do. Are you impressed? --Very. Isn't it impressive?

Pls underline the important items.作动

词

Check. 好，没问题

Would you get to the point? 说重点 All right, all right.

Let's get down to work. What's the point? Let's take a vacation soon. Stop beating around the bush. I can't leave this job at the moment. What are you trying to say? I'm tied up at the moment. Please do it all over again. I'm too busy to bother with such From the beginning? Will you excuse me, please?

details. Please start over from the beginning. Sorry for interrupting. I'm so busy, I'd really appreciate any Fax this paper to Mr. Tanaka. I'm sorry to interrupt.

Pls hand in the document to me.提交,help I could get. I'm sorry to interrupt you.

交出 Don't slack off! 别偷懒! Excuse me for interrupting.

Do your best! Please hand the document in to me. Forgive me for interrupting. Don't work too hard. What document are you talking May I interrupt you? /Excuse me. Pull yourself together. 打起精神来。 about? Mr. Smith is on line one. But I just made a big mistake. Please submit the document to me. Hello. May I help you? Get a hold of yourself. This is a piece of work I can be proud Yes, I have an appointment with Mr.

Aoki. 是的，我已经和青木先生约好了 I need more help with the project. of.

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What floor is ABC on? --The tenth He treats me as if I'm his enemy.

floor. He was rude to say that. Where are the elevators? He treated me badly. Around the corner over there. I was badly treated by him.

I received bad treatment from him.

●工作单位的人际关系

He treated me unkindly.

What's John like? 约翰是个什么样的I'm obligated to him. 我欠他的情 人? I'm under obligation to him. I get along well with him. I owe him. I don't get along well with her. I have an obligation to him.

I'm deeply indebted to him.我非常感激I respect him. /I highly respect him.

他 I look up to him.

I despise him. 我瞧不起他 I've received kindness from him. I look down on him. I owe him a lot for everything he has I want to get along with everyone. done for me.

I hope I will get along with everyone. We're on a first name basis.我们很熟，

互相直呼其名 /We're on first name Are you getting along with her?

She ignored me. 她不搭理我。 terms. She gave me the cold shoulder.

●评论他人

She didn't pay any attention to me at

He's quick on the uptake. 他的理解力很all.

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

I'm not sure what he is thinking He's a fast learner. about. He has a quick mind. I don't really know what is on his He catches on quickly.

He'll never let you down. 失望 mind.

I have no reason to be envied. He finished the job already. There is no reason to be jealous of He's efficient. 他真能干。 me. He does things well and he gets There is no reason to envy me. them done quickly. They're helping our boss again. He gets things done efficiently. I don't like brownnosers. 阿谀逢迎的人 He handles things quickly. I don't like flatterers.说恭维话的人 He handles matters promptly. I'm neglecting my family. 我是个不顾家He's a good guy.

的人 *这是种相当严厉的说法。 He's a good man. I put my work before my family. He's a good person.

He looks old for his age. *adj+for，比… I should treat my family better.

Which side are you? 你站在哪一方? He's only 46. Which side are you on? He looks older than he is. Who are you rooting for? He looks young for his age. Which side do you support? You look younger than me. I'm on your side. We're the same age. I will support you. 我支持你。 You look younger than I do.

That's the way he is. 他就是那种人 I agree with you.

He's very hard on me.蛮横，野蛮，不客That's the kind of guy he is.

气 Who is he like? 他长得像谁?

What's Joe like? 乔这个人怎么样? He treats me unkindly.

He's mean to me. 他对我很刻薄。 He has a lot of common sense. 常识 He's very strict. 他很严厉。 He's wise for his age. 他虽年轻，却很博

学 He always treats me like an enemy.

He acts like I'm an enemy. He's only ten and he made this.

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He's wise considering his age.

He's wise for a man of his age. He knows a lot of people. 他交际很广 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. 有才干的人 He's a man of action. He's a man of ability.

You're so sympathetic.同情、体谅人的 He's faithful. 忠诚的，守信用的 He has a strong sense of duty. He has a deep voice. He has a low voice. His voice is very deep.

He has put on weight. 他发福了 He has gained weight. He has lost weight. He's overweight.

He's a fatso. 他是个胖猪。 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.你真有胆量敢这么

说

You're bold. 大胆的/不客气的 You're very brave. 勇敢 He didn't say anything.

He's a very modest man. 谦虚、慎重 He's very polite.

He doesn't like to brag. 他不喜欢吹牛 He isn't boastful. 自负 He has a good/bad temper.

He's in a good/bad mood. *表示“现在正

好情绪不错（不好）”,和上句语气不一样

There's something strange about her. There is something fishy about her. There is something odd about her. She's been edgy lately. 情绪急躁

Yeah, she's not herself.嗯,有点儿不太对

劲

She's not acting like herself. She's not acting normally. She cut her hair very short. She's so weird. 她真让人捉摸不透。 She's bizarre.

She's very strange.

Tammy eats like a bird. 塔米饭量很小

She's on a diet. 她正减肥呢。

Tammy eats very little.

Tammy doesn't eat very much.

Tammy eats like a horse. 塔米特别能

吃 She has a nice figure. 身材很好 She has a good figure.

His best days are gone. 他已过壮年 He's past his prime.

My father's getting on in years.上年纪

He's nobody's fool.难打交道、不容轻视 He's very shrewd.

He often says absurd things.荒谬,没道

理的 He often says ridiculous things. He says strange things a lot. He says a lot of weird things. He has no sense of responsibility. He's so irresponsible. He's very offensive. 讨厌的

Your perfume is strong. 香水味 I can smell your perfume a mile away.

Your perfume is romantic.芳香扑鼻 ●自我评价

I'm young in spirit. I have a youthful spirit. I'm young at heart. Can't you fix it? 修理

I'm all thumbs. 笨手笨脚的 *thumb大拇

My father's becoming an old man. He's a difficult man to deal with.

指 He's hard to put up with. 忍受 My father's getting older.

What does he look like? 他长得什么样? He's a stubborn old man.顽固的、倔强的 I'm very clumsy. They're making a big fuss.大声吵闹、喧He's a hardheaded old man. I have butterfingers.

哗 He's aiming too high. 他总是好高骛远 I like being alone. They're making a big deal about it. He's overreaching himself. I enjoy having time to myself. Does he smoke? He's out of his league. I'm a loner. Yes, he's a chain smoker. 抽个没完 That man never admits defeat.他从不认I'm temperamental. 我爱发脾气

输 I'm not. I'm easygoing.我可不是,我挺随He's a heavy smoker.

和 He smokes non-stop. He never admits he is wrong. I'm an optimist. 我是个乐天派 He is a sore loser.

●贬低别人

He hates being defeated. I'm carefree.

I don't like John. Because he's selfish. He can't handle defeat.他是个输不起的I like to take it easy.

人 He's self-centered. Your face is red! He's very vague.难以捉摸 I get embarrassed easily. 我遇事就慌。 He's self-serving.

I'm practical about everything. 现实的 He only cares about himself. He's just like my brother.

He doesn't care about anyone but He is difficult to understand. I like to be practical about things. himself He isn't very clear. I'm a very practical person.

He's crooked. 性格孤僻、乖张 I have a one-track mind. 我是一根筋 He takes things too seriously.

He's simpleminded. 单纯的、头脑简单的 He's a crook. I'm obsessed with one idea. He's a simple man. 单纯的、实际的 He's not nice to you? 他是不是对你不I can't take my mind off of...无法不去

好? 想.. He isn't so smart.

He's on edge today. 今天他情绪烦躁 He's in a bad mood today.

He's talkative. 喜欢说话、多嘴多舌

Yeah, u can say that again.你也这么说

呀

He's a motor-mouth. He never shuts up.

He's quite well off. 有钱、富裕 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. 他是个讨厌的老头 He has a short temper. 易怒 All he thinks about is sex. He gets angry easily. He's a smooth talker. 他的嘴甜着呢 He loses his temper quickly.

He is very temperamental. 他喜怒无常 He's honey-tongued.

Watch out for him. He eats like a horse.

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No, he's good for nothing.

He isn't good for anything.

She's shy around strangers. 她认生 She's bashful.

She feel uncomfortable around strangers.

She's afraid of strangers. You're too timid. 你是个胆小鬼 You're gutless. You're a wimp. You're a chicken.

He's acting big. 他在逞强

He's acting like a hot shot.他动不动就生

气

I'm a good judge of character. 我看人

很准

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.我爱吃甜

食

I love sweets.

I prefer wine to sweets. 我是个酒鬼

I prefer savory to sweet. 我更爱吃辣的 I have led a dog's life. 我过着悲惨的生活 I have had a miserable life. I've had a terrible life.

I have good/poor eyesight. 视力好/差

（6） 电话 ●打电话

This is Dennis Smith.

This is Dennis Smith speaking. May I have extension 103? Hello, John? *常用于熟人之间 Could I have extension number 103? Is this Mr. Dennis Smith? Please connect me with extension Is this the finance department? 103. Is this Dr. Jim Baker's office? Would you transfer this call to Do you mind if I use your phone? extension 103?

No, please go ahead. 不介意，请用吧 I'll connect you to extension 103. May I speak to Mr. Sato? I'm transferring yourcall to extension May I speak with Mr. Sato? 103. I'd like to speak to Mr. Sato, please. May I speak to Mr. Smith?

Hold on, please. 请稍等。 Is Mr. Sato there, please?

Mr. Sato, please. *这是最简单的说法。 One moment, please. Is Mark there? 马克在吗? *熟人间用 Just a moment, please. I'm sorry for calling you this late. Hold the line, please. I hope I'm not disturbing you. 打扰 Just a second, please.

I'll put him on. 我让他接电话 I hope I'm not keeping you.

I'll connect you. 把电话转接给你。 I hope I didn't wake you up.

I'll transfer your call.我把电话给您接过去 It is urgent I talk to Mr. Barr now.

Wanna hold? 能等会儿吗? *只用于熟人 Wanna...=Do you want to

He's away from his desk now.

He's in but he's not at his desk right

now.

Is John there, please?

I'm sorry, he's not in right now. 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?

When do you expect him back?

What time do you think he'll be back? He should be back in ten minutes.…之

后

He should be back in the office next

week. He's on vacation until next week. He called in sick today. 打电话请病假 I need to get in contact with Mr. Barr I'll put you through.

I'll get your party for you. *party 不是“聚He's out of town now. 出差 right away.

会”而是指接电话的对象，你要找的人 He's out to lunch now. 午休,吃午饭 I need to talk to Mr. Barr immediately. I'm calling about tomorrow's meeting. Let me transfer this call for you. He's in a meeting right now.

He's off today. 休息 I'm returning your call. I'm transferring ur call to the person in I'm calling you back. charge. ●留言、接受留言

I'm transferring ur call to the sales ●接电话

department. Could you call back later?

Hello. Mr. Peck is on line one. Would you call again later? Oh, hello. Is Mark there? Mr. Peck for you. He's on line one. Would you mind calling back later? Speaking. 我就是 Pick up line one. It's Mr. Peck. Please call me back in ten minutes.

*in表示“从现在起…以后”、within “在..This is he/she. You have a call from Mr. Miller of ABC.

以内”、after “某时间以后 This is Mr. Sato speaking. 对，我是佐There's a call from Mr. Miller of ABC.

藤 Mr. Miller of ABC is on the line. Would you call me back in ten It's me. *常用于关系非常亲密的场合 ABC Business College, may I help you?

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? 特别、尤其

He's been expecting your call. 他一直

Your party is on the line. 您要找的人在线

了

●无法接电话时

Sorry, her line is busy now. 她正在打电

话

minutes, if you don't mind?

Would u call me back in five minutes

if possible?

May I take a message? 您要给他留言

吗?

Is there any message?

Alright. I'll try again later. Would you like to leave a message? She's on another line now. Shall I take a message? Ms. Kane is talking to someone else Could I take a message? now. Do you have any message? I'm afraid she's on the other line now. May I take a message? I'm sorry, she's tied up at the moment. I'll try again later. I'm sorry, she has company at this I'll call back later.

在等您的电话* He's是He has的省略 time. *company 表示朋友、来客 I'll call again in an hour.

Which Suzuki do you want to talk to? Would you like to hold? 您等会儿行吗 Can I leave Mr. Smith a message?

There are three Suzukis here. No, I'll call back later. Thanks. I called but your line was busy. Would you mind calling back later? Would you like to stay on the line? Would you tell him that Lan Kane Could you call back later? Can you hold the line, please? called? Extension 103, please. 请转分机103 Would you like to hold on? Please tell him to call Kane.

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Please tell him to call me. I was disconnected. You gave me the wrong number.

She hung up on me. 她挂了我的电话了 Please ask him to call me. The number you gave me was

Please have him call me back. She hung up before I finished. wrong. How can he get a hold of u?他怎么联系The phone went dead.

（7） 日期和时间 你? Thank you for returning my call. How can he get in touch with you? Thank you for calling me back.

●询问时间

How can he get in contact with you?

●打错电话

What's today's date?几号?--It's the Your number, please?

My number is 1234-1234. I'm afraid you have the wrong number. tenth. What's your number? Oh, sorry for troubling you. It's August thirteenth. May I have your number? I'm sorry, you've got the wrong It's the thirteenth of August.

What day is it? 今天星期几? Could I have your number? number.

You can reach me at 1234 until 6 What number are you calling? It's Thursday.

o'clock. What number are you trying to Do you have the time? 现在几点? Let me repeat the number. That's reach? What time is it now?

123456. Who would you like to talk to? Have you got the time? The number is 1234-1234. Right? Who do you want to talk to? What time have you got? OK. I'll tell him that you called. Who are you calling? May I ask the time? I'll give him your message. Who are you trying to reach? Could you tell me what time is it How do you spell your name? There's no one here by that name. now? Could you spell your name, please? There's nobody here by that name. It's almost noon. Would you please spell your name? There's no Bob Hope in this office. It's one o'clock. Could you spell that? There's nobody named Bob Hope It's a quarter to two. Mr. Smith called you during the here. It's one forty-five.

meeting. I'm sorry. I must have misdialed. It's a quarter of two. I'll have him call you back. I'm afraid I have the wrong number. It's a quarter till two. I'll tell him to call you back. It's five after one.

●电话留言

I'll ask him to call you back. It's five past one. Shall I have him call you back? This is Gary calling. Pls call me ASAP. It's half past nine.

Shall I have him call u when he gets This is Gary of ABC. Pls call me when It's five minutes after one o'clock. back? you get home. My number is 1234. The clock says 3:15 three fifteen. Would you like him to call you back? This is a recording. 这是电话录音 It's a quarter after three. Want him to call you back? *是Do you It's a quarter past three. / It's 3∶15.

●打电话遇到困难时

want him to call you back? 的口语说It's ten to two. 法。 Please speak a little more slowly. It's 1∶50 (one fifty).

Would you slow down, please? It's nine thirty.

●挂断电话

I can't hear you very well. It's half past nine. I can barely hear you. 我一点儿都听不So, I'll see you tomorrow.

●有关时间

见 Thanks for calling.

Thank you for your call. I'm having trouble hearing you. The clock is five minutes slow/ fast.. Please call again anytime. We have a bad connection. The clock is five minutes behind. I'd better get off the phone. 我得挂电话This is a really bad line. Well, time to go.

了 Could you speak up, please? Well, it's time to leave now.

About when? 大约什么时候？ Well, I have to go now. Please speak a little louder.

I have to get going. Would you speak up a little, please? About what time? 大约几点? I guess I'd better get going. *guess“想” The lines are crossed. 串线了 How's the time? 来得及吗? Nice talking to you. Bye. The lines must be crossed. How are we doing for time?

What's the time like? 时间怎么样? Please hang up the phone. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

That's okay. 没关系。 Please put down the receiver. I have no time. / I don't have time

Would you please get off the phone? I'm sorry for the delay. I'm really busy now. . I was cut off. 电话断了 Thank you for waiting. I haven't got time.

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I don't have any time.

You must wait for five more days. 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?

Why is it so time-consuming? I wasted a whole day.

I wasted my whole day away. Time has come. Time is money.

Time is golden. /Time is precious. I killed two hours watching TV. Time is up. 没有时间了 There's no time left.

Do you have some free time? Are you free now?

Are you available now? It's about time. 时间差不多了 Computers save us time. （8） 见面、分手时 ●碰到友人

Hello, Mr. Smith. Oh, hi John. Oh, Mary!

How are you? -- Fine, thank you. Pretty good. 非常好。

How're you doing? *语气较随便。 Not so good. 不怎么好 Could be better.不怎么好 Nothing much. 老样子 Nothing special.

Glad to meet you. *用于初次见面。

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

It's great meeting you. What's up? 出什么事啦? Nothing much. 没什么。

What's new?

What's happening?

How've you been?*有好长时间没见 How's your family? Everyone's fine.

How's everything? 怎么样，还好吧? It's going pretty well. Same as always.

How's it going? 怎么样？ How are things?

How's business? 工作怎么样? Not bad. 还可以

How did it go today?*用于会议或聚会等场合 I haven't seen you for a long time. Oh, same as usual. I haven't seen you for ages. So-so. 还凑合吧。 How have you been doing? 最近怎么

样？ How was your day?

What have you been doing? 忙什么？ How was work today?

What's the hurry? 急着干什么去呀? I've been alright.

We're going to be late for the movie. Just working. 上班呗。 我们赶着去看电影呢。 Nothing much. 没忙什么。

Where have you been? 你去哪儿了? Why are you in a hurry?

Why are you hurrying? I'm glad to see/meet you again. --So Where are you headed? 去哪儿？am I. *head 动词，be headed for...表示“向It's great seeing you again. 着…前进” You haven't changed at all. 根本、全然 Where are you going? You're the same old Bob, aren't you?

鲍勃，你还是老样子。 Where are you off to?

You haven't changed much. 你没怎么What are you doing?

变 I'm ironing my shirt.

Neither have you. 你也没变。 I was just thinking.

I was just daydreaming.我只是发了会儿You've really changed. 呆 You've grown up. I'm just killing time.消磨时间 You're all grown up now. I'm just hanging out. 无所事事 Look how you've grown up. What's on your mind? You've become so beautiful. I'm worried about my wife. You've gotten so pretty. What are you thinking of? Is John okay? Nothing. He's getting better.

Another day, another dollar. 和往常一You look great. 你看上去不错。

You look good, too.

You've come just in time. How are you feeling? You've come at the right moment. I'm feeling great. You've come at the right time. How's he getting along these days? There you are! 原来你在这儿啊! Good. 挺好的。 Were you looking for me? 你找我? How's he doing? Here you are. /Found you! Are you gaining weight? Is Jeff around? 杰夫在吗? I'm afraid so. 好像是吧。 He was here a few minutes ago. Have you gained weight? Have you seen Scott? --No, not Are you losing weight? today.

●分手时

I ran into him. 我偶然遇到了他

Goodbye. Take care! 再见，保重啊! I bumped into him.

Guess who I bumped into yesterday? Have a nice day. He's a stranger to me. See you later. /See you./See you

soon.

●好久不见

See you again. Catch you later.

It's been a long time.好久不见-It sure See you around. *用于在同一座楼里，过

会儿还有可能再见面时。 has.

样

Yeah, it's been so long. I'm off now. /I'm leaving. /See you.

John, is that you? 你是约翰吧? I have to go. Long time no see. 好久没见了。 Can't you stay a little longer? Yeah, how have you been?是呀,你还好Good luck! --Thanks. I need it. 吗? I wish you good luck.

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Have a nice day. --Same to you. Have a nice weekend. Good luck. Go for it. 走吧!

Hang in there. 那，加油吧! We're going to Hawaii! Have fun!

Have a good time!

Keep it up! 就这样，坚持下去

Thanks for the encouragement. Don't work too hard. Take care./Be careful. Have a nice trip.

I wish you a pleasant journey. Have a good vacation. Have a good one!

I hate to run, but... 真舍不得走，但是… It was nice meeting you. *初次见面的人分别时。其他情况下meet换成see。 It was nice meeting you, too. Nice meeting you.

Please say hello to John for me. Good night!

Come again. --I will.

Please come again. 请您再来! 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. Don't worry, I won't. Take it easy.

I can't. I have a test tomorrow. I hope to see you again soon. Call me later. --Okay, I will.

Take care. /Take care of yourself. Don't worry about me.

I'll be back. --You'd better. 一定来啊! I'll come back later.

I'll stop by later. 我会顺便来的。 It's getting late. Let's go home.

I've got to go. *口语用法。

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

Give me a call sometime. Call me sometime.

Thank you. I enjoyed it very much. Let's get together again sometime. Please write me a letter. I'll write you a letter.

Let's keep in touch. *keep in touch with... Will do.

Let's keep in touch with each other. Don't forget to write. --I won't.

Thank you for inviting me. I'm glad you could come. Thank you for inviting me.

Thanks so much for inviting us today. Drop by sometime. 顺便拜访，串门 Did he send someone to see you? No, he came to see me himself. He came to see me personally.

Do you mind if I smoke? --No, not at all.

Would it bother you if I smoked?

Can I smoke? /Is it all right if I

●拜访

smoke?

Hello! Anyone home? /Yes? Would it be okay to smoke? Hello! Is anyone there? /Excuse me! I like your house. Please come in! I'm glad to hear that. Sorry I didn't call first. I really like your apartment. Welcome! Watch your step. /Mind your step. How nice of you to come! Be careful where you walk. Thanks for inviting me. Look where you're going.

The floor is slippery. 光滑、滑的 It's nice of you to come!

Please turn on the TV. turn on打开，turn Thank you for coming.

off关上，turn up开大声音，turn down关Is anyone here?

小 What do you want?

Can I park my car here? Is parking okay here?

Is it all right to park my car here? Am I permitted to park my car here? ●介绍某人

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

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? I made a reservation for tonight. What's your name, please? May I ask who you are?

Who's calling, please? *只用于打电话 Who are you? /What's your name? I'd like you to meet a friend of mine. Hi, Joe. I'd like you to meet a friend

What are you here for?

Please feel free to make yourself at home.

Make yourself at home.

Have a seat. --Oh, thank you. Take a seat. /Please sit down. Enjoy yourself! /Have a good time! Would you care for something to drink?

Yes, I'll have a beer, please. No, thank you.

Sorry, I'm too busy to talk to you now. Don't mind me. I just came to see John.

May I use your bathroom? Sure, go ahead.

Where's the bathroom?

Which way is the bathroom? How can I get to the bathroom?

●暂时无法见面时

Could you tell me how to get to the

I'll miss you. --I'll miss you, too. bathroom? I'm gonna miss you. May I use your phone? I wish I could go with you. --So do I. Is it all right if I use your phone? Please give my regards to your family. I'd better get going now. I will. They asked me how u were I must be going now. doing. I have to leave now.

I gotta go now. *gotta= got to口语 You must come back.

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of mine.

He's a nice guy. --He sure is. I'm glad to meet you. --So am I. It's an honor for me to meet you. Please call me...

Don't I know you from somewhere? 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? Don't you remember? 你不记得了? Oh, yeah, you’re Mr. Smith.. Oh, yeah, I do know you.

I know you, but I forgot your name. I'm not sure. Maybe. --It's possible. What's your name again? 你叫什么来着?

No, I don't think so. /No, I'm afraid not. No, I don't believe so. Have you two met?

No, this is the first time we have met. We've never met before. Is Bob an old friend of yours?

Yes, I met him 20 years ago in America.

I can't remember his name.-Neither can I.

I can't recall his name. His name escapes me. I leave it entirely to ur kind consideratior. 这事全拜托你了*consideration照顾

I'll leave it up to you. 全靠你了 Please consider it.

I'd appreciate it if you could consider it. I know everyday conversational I'm John Sheehan. Japanese. My name is John Sheehan. Where did u learn Japanese? --At My name's John Sheehan. school.

I learned it on my own. ●和初次见面的人交谈

I learned it by myself.

My country has a lot of mountains... When's your birthday? --It's May 24th. Oh, yeah? Where are you from?

●有关工作

I'm from Canada.

I'm come from Canada. Do you know his background? I was born in Canada. I know very little about him. Chicago is my hometown. I work for a computer company. How do you like Japan? I'm a government employee.

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What do u think about Japan? --I like I'm self-employed.

it. I work for ABC Company. It's a good place. Which department do u work for? Where have you been in Japan? 去过-Sales. 哪里 How long have you been doing that Where do you live now? -I live in job? Tokyo. For 10 years.

Are you here on vacation? *on Where is your company? --In business是“因公”，on vacation是“度Shinjuku. 假”。 Where is your company located? Are you vacationing? How long does it take you to commute?

*commute “上班，上学” Are you here for a vacation?

Is this a pleasure trip? About one hour. /Around one hour. Are u here on business or for It takes about one hour. /About an pleasure? hour. I'm here on business. How do you get to work? My trip is business related. I ride the subway. /I take the subway. I'm on a business trip. I'm changing jobs. /I'm job hunting How long have you been in Japan? now. I just arrived last week. I'm looking for work now. About three years. I'm retiring next year. Are you used to life in Japan? *be I'm out of work now. used to “习惯”，注意“d”不发音。--No, not I don't have a job now. yet. I'm not working right now. Have you gotten used to life in I'm unemployed. Japan?

●有关学校

Have you grown accustomed to Japan? Are you a student? How long will you be in Japan? No, I've already finished school.

Do you go to school? 你还在上学吗? How long do you plan to stay?

Until December. /Until next month. I'm a college student.

I'm a junior college student.大专生 Do you speak Japanese?

Unfortunately, no. 很遗憾，我不会。 I go to a vocational school. 职业学校

I go to a cram school. 补习学校 Can you speak Japanese?

Are you a Japanese speaker? I'm studying English.

I went to Meiji University. 我毕业于.. A little. /Just a little. /Some.

I can't speak Japanese at all. *not...at Where did you go to college? 你上的

是.. all

I went to Harvard University. 我上的是..

What\\Which school do you go to? I go to ...university. *elementary school “小学”，junior high school “中学”，high school “高中”。

What year are you in?问高中和大学的年

级

What grade are you in? 问小学生 I'm a freshman. *在高中和大学1年级是

freshman, 2年级是sophomore，3年级是junior，4年级是senior。在小学用I'm in first grade.表示1年级，I'm in second grade.

表示2年级

I'll graduate next year.

I'm graduating next year.

What's your major? /What do u major in?

What are you studying?

I'm an English major. /I major in English.

What club are you in?

What club do you belong to? I'm in the ski club.

Do you have a part-time job? *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.

What are your plans after graduation? I haven't decided yet.

What are u going to do after u graduate? ●有关家庭

I have a large family.

How many people are in your family? Four people.

My parents and my younger sister. Any brothers or sisters? --No, none. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Any siblings? “兄弟姐妹”。

Just one brother. /I just have one brother.

Do you live with your parents? I live alone.

I live in an apartment. Are you married?

No, not yet. /Yes, I'm married.

I have a fiancé. *fiancé未婚夫,fiancée

未婚妻

What are your hobbies? --I play golf.

Do you have any hobbies?

What do you do when u have free time?

Nothing much. 不干什么。 I like to watch movies.

I enjoy watching movies.

What kind of movies do you like? Any kind.

You're a good pianist. You play the piano well.

What kind of sports do you like? How long have you been skiing? Do you play baseball?

No, I just like to watch. /I only watch. I'm a baseball fan. /I'm a fan of baseball.

I like to play golf.

Have you ever done aerobics? No way. 怎么可能!

Have you done aerobics before? What are your interests? 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.

I've never done that before. That was the first time for me. Have you ever traveled abroad? Yes, twice.

Have you been overseas? Where have you been?

I've been to the U.S. and Germany. Where do you want to go next? No place particular. ●有关年龄、身高和体重

How old are you? --I'm forty-eight. 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? What's your weight?

About seventy-five kilograms.

I weigh a-hundred-sixty-four pounds. I weigh 164 Ibs. *Ibs.读为pounds。 How tall are you? /What's your height?

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About one-hundred-eighty centimeters.

I'm five feet three inches tall. I'm 5′3″ tall.

I'm five three. *口语中常用省略说法。 ●有关天气

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

Today's a scorcher.太阳火辣辣的天气 It's blistering hot. /It's extremely hot. It's a fine day today. /It's beautiful today.

It's nice today.

What's the forecast for tomorrow? It's going to be cold. 会冷吧。 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? --It's hot. Is it going to rain today? I doubt it.我想不会

We're expecting some rain.

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

Rain is expected. I heard it might rain. It's raining.

It's going to rain today. /It will rain today.

It's hot today.

It's warm today. /It's a warm day. It's cold today. --It sure is. 就是。 It's chilly today. / It's cool today. It's nippy today. 冷的刺骨 It's windy today.

It's humid. /It's really humid today. 闷热 Yeah, my body is sweaty. It's dry.

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

There is going to be a storm today. It's snowing. --Yeah! Let's go skiing. It's gloomy. /It's cloudy. 阴天

It looks like we are going to have a thunder shower.

Why are you taping your windows? A typhoon is coming.

I'm going to get married next year. I'm married. /I'm single /I'm engaged. Any children? /Do u have any children?

No, not yet. /Nope. /Neah. 哪有啊。 I have one of each. 男孩女孩各一个 I have two boys. /I have two sons. I have one daughter in elementary school.

I don't have any children. ●有关兴趣和爱好

A typhoon is on its way. Do u know that? /Do u know about So, do you get it? It's foggy. 雾 /It's freezing. 结冰 I'm following you. 理解了。 that? It's very cold today. Tom, do u happen to know Mary's I'm with you.

phone number? 说不定你知道..? We're going to have a blizzard.要下暴风I'm not following you.

雨 ---Yes, I do. He got fired because he was lazy. It's pleasant. /It's comfortable. 这天真I can't tell the difference. /I can't tell.辨Makes sense. *有道理，可以理解 舒服 别 That makes sense. /Makes sense to It's mild today. /It's a nice day. Can you hear me? me. It's misty. 雾蒙蒙的 Loud and clear. You're making sense. Let's go sunbathing.日光浴 That doesn't make sense. 这也太奇怪Did you hear me?

了 But, it's overcast today. 阴天

●同意

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

●不明白、不知道

It's miserable. 糟糕的天气 I can't go today.

It's a terrible day. /It's an awful day. I understand. /I don't understand. I can't tell you. I'm sensitive to heat. 我怕热 I don't understand. 我不知道 See? /Do you see? /Do you It's breezy today. 今天风和日丽 understand? /Do you get it? --I I'm not following. /I don't get it. It's a breezy day.

It's uncomfortable today. It's unpleasant today. The heat is killing me.

It's raining cats and dogs! *瓢泼大雨 It's frosty today. / It's a frosty day. 下霜了

（9） 随意的谈话 ●征求意见

Do you understand? --I understand. You have to improve. Understood? Understood. 明白了!

Is that clear? 清楚了吗? --It's clear. Get the picture? /Do you get the picture? *这里picture指“状态”、“情况”、“事态”

Did you grasp the overall situation? Do you know what I mean? --I think so.

Are you listening to me? /You know what I mean? /Are u following me? /Do u get my drift? / Are u paying attention?

It's a great deal. 这可是笔大买卖。 Are you blind? 你不知道吗?

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

You know what I'm talking about. 询问 You know what I mean. Don't play stupid.

I said that, didn't I? 我是那样说的吧? That's okay.

Did I repeat myself?

get it.

I understand very well. I think I understand. I see what you mean.

I understand what you mean.

That makes sense. /I get the point. I know that too well.

I think we need to expand. 扩展 If you change this, it will work. I see your point.

I get it. /I don't get it. You see? I got it. /I see.

I know that much! 这点事儿我还是知道的 I left because I didn't feel well. That solves it. 原来是这样啊! Well, that solves that.

That's that. *比较随意的说法。 You have to change your attitude. All right, all right. I understand. L.A. is in California. I know.

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

I'm acquainted with that person. Do you know that man?

No, but I know him by sight. 见过 Jeff got married.

Yeah, I heard about it. Yeah, someone told me.

Yes, I've been told. /Yeah, I know. I hear you. 我听着呢/我知道了 We have to work harder. I hear you.

Yes, I understand.

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I'm confused.

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

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. 我不明白你在说什

么

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

I don't see your point.

I can't understand what you mean. 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. 所以应该这样做呀 I'm not sure what you mean. 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.

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. 太难了，我弄不懂 It's beyond me.

Your guess is as good as mine.

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 What does it mean? /What do you understand it. 越想越糊涂 mean?

I don't know what he is driving at.打算Please explain what you mean. 做… What are you trying to say? I don't know what he intends. What do you mean by that?

Are you saying that...? *你是说…吗? I don't know what he is getting at.

I don't know what he is trying to do. Are you saying that it's a bad idea?

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

That's clear. Do you mean...? What's she after? 她到底想干什么？ Are you trying to say that...?

Then what? 后来怎么样了? I'm not sure.

What's her game? And then? /What happened then?

What's he driving at? 他想干吗？ I have no idea.

Do you know where my pen is? Would you repeat that, please? I have no idea. /I have no clue. /No Could you repeat that, please? idea. Could you say that again, please? It's all Greek to me. /I didn't know Please say it again. /Please repeat that. that. John got married last week. You're speaking too quickly. I didn't know that. /That's news to You're talking too fast. me. Please say it more slowly. I wasn't aware of that. /I don't know. Please speak more slowly. Do you know where she's from? More slowly, pls. /Please speak I don't know. /I have no idea. slower.

Do you know the way to my house? Please don't speak so quickly. I don't know for sure. “确切地” Would you slow down, please? I don't know for certain. I can't keep up. I'm not absolutely sure. Please speak a little louder. No one knows for sure. Could you speak up? Is he married? --How should I know? A little louder, please?

What is the meaning of life?什么是人Speak up, please? /Please speak 生? up. Who knows? --Nobody knows. Please speak louder. No way of knowing. I can't hear you. There's no way of knowing. I can't hear a word you're saying. It's impossible to find out. I can't hear you at all.

I can't hear you well.

●反问

I couldn't catch what you said.听见、明白 Excuse me... --Yes? 有事吗?

How do you like this suit?

It looks great on you. 很配你呀! I think it's nice.

How did u like it? --I liked it very much. What did you think of it?

Did you like it? /Did you enjoy it? What do you think of our new boss? I think she's very friendly. What do you think about it? ●询问、叙述情况

How'd things turn out? 结果是… 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,... 简要地说 Just tell me the story in a nutshell. Give it to me in a nutshell. 简要地说

Let me know the circumstances. 情况 Let me know the situation. How was the test?

A piece of cake. 简直轻而易举。 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. 到现在为止还好。 Up till now, no problems.

How's school? --So-so. 马马虎虎。 That's about it. 就是这样

Wow! How'd you do that? It was nothing. 这没什么。 It was no big deal. There's nothing to it.

Can you help me E-mail? Sure, there's nothing to it.

I bought this beautiful pen. I didn't catch that. Nothing complicated about it. What for? 为何? What are you talking about? And if you plug this in...

It worked! 啊，行了! / It did the job! Is there a post office near here? What did you say?

Pardon me? /Pardon? /I beg your What about the new computer

●感想

pardon? system? How about now? John is very smart. --Yeah, just like It needs work. 还需改进。 Excuse me? What did you say? me! It needs more work.

We had melon for lunch at school.哈It needs some work. /What?

蜜瓜 Almost! 就差那么一点儿。 Did you say anything?

Was it good? 好吃吗? I thought it was a home run. 本垒打 I'm sorry, what did you say?

So what? 那又怎么样?（语气轻蔑、冷淡） After school, we played soccer. How's married life?

Going from bad to worse. 越来越糟 What of it? Did you have fun?

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什么?、那么…、可是…、后来… Getting increasingly worse. Let's talk about it later.

Getting worse and worse all the time. May I take your order? 您点什么菜? I want to talk about it now.

Well, let me see... 考虑、想 He made it big. 取得成功 I need to tell you something. Let me check. 让我查查。 Shoot! 请说吧 /Go ahead. He became very successful.

I'll find out for you. 我找找 He is a big success. What's on your mind.

They just fixed the car. May I ask who you are? Let's talk in English. /Let's speak in We're set. 准备好了、问题解决了 I'm a friend of John's... I mean, Mr. Eng. Let's get going. Shan. Let's have a chat.

To the point, please. 抓重点的说 Our problem's solved. It's on the tip of my tongue.

Stop beating around the bush.*常用短We're ready. /We're okay. What should I say...

语。 How should I put this...

●随声附和

How should I put it... Get to the point, please.

That's why I was late. --I see. I don't know quite how to put this. How was ur day? Uh-huh. 嗯 You said you wanted to talk to me... Exhausting. 精疲力尽了 ①I've been to Chicago.去过 →You Well, I don't know quite how to put

●转换话题

have? 是吗? ②He's from this.

Chicago →He is? ③He went to I don't know how to say this. Let's change the subject. Chicago.去..了→He did? ④He is I'm not sure how to put this. Okay, okay, I'll pay u back next tall. →He is? ⑤He's cooking now. What's the population of Narita? week...

Beats me. 这可让你问着了、怎么说呢 →He is? Let's talk about something else.

Is that right? 是那样吗?、这样对吗? I can't answer that. Let's talk about something different. Is that so? /Is that true? /Is that What do you call it? 叫什么来着?怎么I'd rather talk about something else.

说？ Let's get back to the subject. 言归正传。 correct?

That's right. /Exactly! /That's it exactly. What would you call it? 你管它叫什么? Yes, let's. That's exactly it. Who's the prime minister of Canada? Let's get back to the point. Oh, yeah? 是吗? /Is that so? /Really? You've got me. 让你问住了。 Let's get back on track. Oh, do you? /Oh, you do? I don't want to talk about it now.

●催促别人说话

Oh, you like it? I'd prefer not to talk about it. It's nice, isn't it? Say something. We're playing golf this Sunday, right? And? 然后呢? I'm speechless. 我连话都说不出来了。 Let's talk about it later.

A penny for your thoughts. *这是惯用To change the subject... Me, too. /So am I. /So do I. /So did I.

表达方式，“请告诉我你在想什么” Neither do I. 我也不 I can't believe it. 真让人难以相信。

I'll pay for dinner. Tell me more about it. To change the subject... Don't be silly. 别说傻话 I want to know more about it in detail. Ha, ha, that's a good one! Don't be foolish. I'd like to know more details. Well, all joking aside, let's get to work.

好了，玩笑就到此…，快去干活儿吧 I've lost my wallet. --That's too bad. How was your trip? --It was terrible.

Are you sure?

What a shame! 真是太过分了!、太遗憾了！ Good! /Great! *答应、满足的语气。 What a surprise! 真叫人吃惊 I hope not. /I hope so.

See? My dog can sing. 你知道吗？…. Unbelievable! /Incredible. 难以置信! No kidding! /You're kidding! / You're joking! /That can't be! 开玩笑吧! May I borrow your pen? You bet.当然行

No problem. /Sure. /Certainly. ●一时语塞

Well... /Umm... /Hmm... 嗯…、哎呀、I'm all ears. *“聚精会神地听”。 Well, seriously,... How was the meeting? By the way,...It was really fun. We didn't accomplish much. 没什么结By the way, how is John? 果 You were saying? 你刚才说什么来着? I'm listening. * 请继续说、我听着呢 Continue. /Carry on. /Please go on. Keep talking. The party gonna be great! Did you hear about my trip? Oh, that reminds me. I can't go.我想起来

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

I'd like to know the story. Let's stop talking. I'd like to hear about it. I'm tired of talking. We had small talk. 闲聊 I don't want to talk anymore. How was the movie? I've heard the story before. I really enjoyed it. You've already told me. Did you enjoy the play? I'm sick and tired of hearing that.. 对…腻透了 No, it was dull. 真没劲。

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I've heard enough about it already. I don't want to hear about it anymore. Let's drop the subject. 结束、停止 Let's drop it.

I don't want to talk about it anymore. Don't say it so loud.

I thought you were hard of hearing. Don't say that kind of thing so loudly. Please lower you voice. ●下决心

I've decided.

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. 取决于

It depends on you.

It's completely up to you. It's getting late. It's all up to you. Let's finish it somehow. 想方设法、不管怎Do you want to go out or stay home? 样 You decide. Let's try our best to finish it. This is the important point. Let's get it over with. This is the main point. I don't think I can beat him. This is crucial. Well, it's worth a try. Let me help you. We must function as one mind and This is my personal problem. one body. This is my private affair. We have to work together. It's a matter of life and death. 生死攸关 We must be a team. It's extremely important. We have to cooperate with each You're free to go or stay. other.

You just wait. 等着瞧吧 You're free to leave anytime.

I'm not keeping you here. We're betting all of our money.

Yeah, it's all or nothing. 豁出去了 Are you going to patch things up?

No, there's no turning back. 无可挽回

（10） 重要要的提醒和忠告 We can't turn back now.

Should we go to the party tonight?

●教诲、告诫

I don't know. Let's play it by ear. 走一步看一步、再说吧 John, apologize to her. Let's leave everything to chance. I'm really sorry.

Let's just see what happens. 看情况John, you listen to me! --I don't want 吧。 to. Are you sure you can do it? Mom, watch!

Yes, I'm sure I can do it. /I certainly Watch out! Don't play with that thing. can do it. /I believe I can do it. Can you fix my bicycle? I'm still unable to decide what to do. Do it yourself. /Do it by yourself. What are you going to do? Do it for yourself. I'm still unable to decide what to do. I'm going to give up. I'm still undecided. You should finish what u start. 别半途而

废 I still can't decide what to do.

I'm still unsure. 我仍然没有把握。 Don't leave things half done.

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I'll follow her. /I'll go after her. You failed the exam again.

Let's all get together and act as one. I'm ready to throw in the towel. 我认输

了 Let's work together as a team.

I have to do it anyhow. *反正、无论如何 It's your duty to do that. I must do it anyway. It's up to you to do that. Should I go to college? It's your responsibility. Yeah, it's now or never.机不可失，时不再Be good to others. 来 Do unto others as you would have

done to you.*正式的说法。 No time like the present.

Seize the day. 把握今天 You should treat others kindly. When should I go? Do unto others.

You can't be too careful. 要再三小心 The sooner, the better.

Can you jump over the river? That's true. I'll take a chance. 碰碰运气看、试一试 It's best to be as safe as possible. I'll take a gamble. It's better safe than sorry. I'll go for it. 我大胆试一试 Make up your mind after thinking it

over carefully. 下决心 I'll give it a try.

Have more guts! 再拿出点勇气来 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，你好好干 I'm relying on you.

I don't think she's mean.我没觉得她有

什么恶意

You'll see. 你终究会明白的。

You'll find out soon enough. Time will tell. 时间会证明一切。 Calm down and think carefully.冷静 We need to know who's buying our products.

That's the most important thing. 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. 价值 There is no reason to do so.

I don't see the point of doing that. What you need is a little more effort. You should put a little more effort into it.

You should try a little harder. Respect yourself. 有点自尊心吧! I don't think I can do it.

I hope u'll be more positive overall.积

极的

I hope you'll be more positive in

every way. You asked for it! You didn't finish your

report on time again. 自作自受，活该 I wish you'd be more positive.

U should be more optimistic.积极的,乐My boss criticized my sloppy 观 personal appearance. 穿得邋遢

If u practice hard, u'll get a gold Well, if the shoe fits, wear it. 如果批评

得对，你就接受吧。 medal.

That's easy for you to say. 你说得容易。 ●提醒

There's no reason for complaints. 抱怨 Let me give you a piece of advice. There is no reason to complain. Let me tell you something. There is nothing to complain about. I think you should know...

Watch out! 小心! Did you pass the exam?

How did you know? Thanks! You saved my life. It's written all over your face. Look out! /Be careful! /Heads up! It's obvious. You'd better be careful! I can see it in your eyes. Please be careful! It's natural for me to get angry.当然自然You should be careful! 会.. You should watch out! Why shouldn't I be angry? Watch your step! --Oh, yeah? Why? I have a right to be upset! Mind your step. My reaction is completely Be careful where you walk. appropriate. Look where you're going. Are you sure about it? Hold on to me tight. / Hold me tightly. I'm telling you this from my experience Don't let go! 别松手!

Let me offer you some advice. From Watch out for him! 要提防着点儿他! my experience... Be careful of him. /Keep ur eye on Can't you think of it differently? him. Can't you look at it another way? That sounds easy.

Can't you think of it in a different Well, there's a little catch. 可是，有点蹊

跷、有陷阱、有圈套 way?

Just think of it! There's something to it. Just imagine. It's not as easy as it sounds. The newspapers say that the yen will Think twice before you do it. go up soon . Easy does it, doesn't drop the TV.动作

轻点 Don't trust it. /Trust it.

Be cautious. 请慎重 /Be careful. Don't worry. I won't. I'm so gullible. 易受骗的，轻信的 Gently. /Be careful.

We don't need to worry about him. It's my first time, please go easy on me. 手下留情、对..留有余地 Don't underestimate him.

extreme.

Let's wait and see how things go. Let's wait and see.

So, I think she's pregnant. 怀孕

Don't jump to conclusions! 过早下结论 Don't prejudge it! 别凭想像判断。 Don't make assumptions! 主观臆断 Don't get the wrong idea.

Don't be selfish /Don't be self-centered.

Don't be egotistical.

Your work is always inconsistent. 不一

致的、不稳定的

Your work is always erratic. Your work is always patchy. Your work is always uneven.

You shouldn't spend money foolishly. You should try to be thriftier. 节约 U shouldn't spend ur money like water.

You shouldn't waste your money. You have an attitude problem. 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. 顽皮、淘气 Don't do such naughty things. Don't be so bad.

Behave yourself! 有点礼貌! Hold it down! 请安静

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

Silence! *用于学校老师对学生。 Turn it down! 关小声音 Hush! /Shh. 嘘!安静!

It's too noisy. /It's too loud. I'm going to dance.

Don't make a fool of yourself. 别丢人现

眼 You shouldn't underestimate his Alright, I'll try.

abilities. I think I've got the job. Let's Don't play the fool.

Don't make an ass out of yourself. 驴 He is better than you think. celebrate!

That's the name of the game. 那是最重Let's not jump the gun.为时过早,操之过急,抢Stop acting like a fool. 要的! 跑 Think about where you are. 分清场合 I can't make any exceptions for you. Let's not be too hasty. You should consider where you are. We can't give you any special Let's not rush into things. How do you like my new red skirt? treatment. Don't count your chickens before Act your age. 你也不看看你多大了。 I can't make an exception for you. they are hatched. You should act your age.

I bought four dozen eggs. 打 I don't know how to do it. Behave in accordance with what is Let's not go overboard. 过火、过度 Use your head! You can do it. expected of your age!

My boss scolded me today. Let's not go too far. /Let's not be You should behave more maturely.

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Don't speak ill of others. You should be ashamed of yourself.

You shouldn't act like a child. Don't speak bad about other people. I'll give him a piece of my mind.

*give...a piece of...'s mind 严厉批评 Your view is too optimistic.你想得太天真I'm sorry, I can't do that.

了 Don't go back on your word! 别食言。 I'll give him a piece of my mind for You should get your head out of the Don't break your promise. lying! clouds. 你的想法太不实际了 You should keep your word. I don't blame you. Maybe you're right. I should try to be Don't take on more than you can. I'd like you to lie for me. more down-to-earth. 现实、实际 Don't take on more than you can Please don't involve me! You aren't being realistic. handle. I don't want to get involved. You should be more logical. Don't be rude! /Don't be impolite! I got in trouble for lying.

Don't make such stupid mistakes You're fired! /Man, u're out of here. *严I told you so. You shouldn't lie.

厉 again! *make a mistake “出错”。 See, I told you so.

I won't, I won't. I have to sack u. /I have to let u go.*There now, didn't I tell you?

温和 You should be more careful! You should have listened to me.

Don't make dumb mistakes again! I don't want to be a leader. My son stopped going to school. Don't be stuck-up. 骄傲自满、自高自大 Be a man! /Be strong! You knew that, didn't you? Don't be so pompous. 自负的、华而不Don't be a wimp! 别那么窝囊/懦弱! It is as if I had done something wrong. 实 Don't be a chicken! 别当胆小鬼。 It's as if it's my fault. /It's as if I'm to Don't be such a snob. 势利 Don't talk boastfully. 自吹自擂 blame. Don't act like you're better than I am. Don't brag. /Don't boast. It's like I did something wrong.

You should be more modest. 谦虚 Don't flatter yourself so much. He chickened out at the last moment.

*flatter oneself 骄傲自满、得意洋洋 Don't take it out on me. 冲…发火 Please don't disappoint me. He's so short. Please don't let me down. Don't take your frustration out on me. Listen, don't judge a book by its cover. Don't flirt with girls/boys!引诱、挑逗 Don't treat me badly just because He was the best basketball player in I was just being friendly.我只是表示友you had a bad day.

好 California last year. I didn't do anything wrong!

Don't make eyes at her/him! 眉来眼去 Pay up! Pay your debt! /Pay me back! Never judge something by its looks.

Appearances are deceiving. Don't complain and do as you are told. Give me my money now! Don't form an opinion about Do what I tell you to do without Can you wait till next month? something based on appearance complaining. You'll pay for this.

Make it snappy! 快!、干脆点儿! You're out of your mind! 你疯啦！ alone.

Hey, you, asshole! 你这个混蛋! Step on it! /Hurry it up! / Be quick! You're off your rocker. /You're nuts. Watch your tongue. 说话留点神儿 Get a move on! /Move it! /Snap to it. You shouldn't say things like that. Watch your language. /Watch ur Don't say stuff like that.

●责备

mouth. It's for your own good! Be careful of what you say. It's all your fault! I don't want to. Don't use bad language. Don't blame me, I'm innocent. It's for your own good! Follow the rules. Don't say it's my fault. It's for your own benefit. You're the one not following the Don't put the blame on me. It's for your own sake. rules. Don't accuse me. You've got an ugly tie on.

Why are you picking on me? 责备、挑Don't violate rules. / Don't break the You're to blame. 这是你的过错。

刺 Why me? 怎么是我? rules. Don't violate regulations.

Stop goofing off! 别偷懒!

You should make sth out of yourself! /Get a life! /Don't be a bum! Get a job! 去找个工作。 Grow up!

Do as I said! /Do what I said. Do what I tell you to do!

Don't say bad things about others.

He always finds fault with my work.挑It's your fault.

剔 We will not take your illness into

consideration.

●制止

Put yourself in my shoes.你站到我的立场上想想 Hold it! /Stop! /Cut it out! 等等!、停下! Try to see it from my point of view. Hold it! It's time for lunch.

It's about time. 总算到点了。 Try to see it my way.

Knock it off! *俚语，安静!、别动! Aren't you ashamed of yourself? How do you live with yourself?

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Wait! You forgot your umbrella.

Oh, yeah. I almost forgot. I can't thank you enough.

●警告

Wait a minute, please! You're quite welcome.

Hey, you, freeze! 别动! Just a minute, please! I can hardly thank you enough for your Duck! 卧倒、蹲下 kindness. *hardly常和can、could构成Hold on! /Give me a minute!

否定形式表示“根本不能…”、“难以…”。和Uh-uh-uh! Leave the cake alone.别动!You have to duck down here.得躲到这

别动.. 儿来 barely意思大致相同。 I want it. 可我想吃。 Hands up! /Put your hands up! /Hands I have no words to thank you.

I can't express how grateful I am.表谢Don't do that! /Stop it! /Stop that! in the air!

意 Why are you doing that? --Why not? Don't move! /Don't make a move!

Please line up! 请排队! You've been very helpful. 你帮我大忙了 You listen to me! /Do as I said! Please make a line. /Please form a Get down! 趴下! You've been a big help.

Stay where you are! /Halt! /Hold it! 站You've been a great help. line.

住! Don't cut in line! /Don't cut! 别插队 Thank you for the help. --My pleasure.

Get in line! /Get to the end of the Move on! /Move! /Let go! Thank you for helping me.

On your knees! 跪下! line! I appreciate your help. Let go of me! 放手! Thanks for your time.耽误您时间,真对不Please go to the end of the line.

起 Run for your lives! 快逃吧! Sorry about that.

Don't push! /Quit pushing! 别推! Don't shove!

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

Don't call me names! 骂人、说脏话 I didn't call you names.

Don't be a blabber mouth! 别多嘴多舌

的

Don't blab this to anyone!

Mum's the word! 别声张!*mum沉默、哑 Don't be so talkative! 多嘴的、好说话的 Don't tell anyone my secret! Keep your lips sealed.

Keep it out of sight. 要做得不露痕迹

Okay. I'll try.

I don't want anyone to see it. I don't want to see it ever again. Leave me alone! Hi! That's a nice jacket.

（11）内心表白 Stay away from me. /Stay away! Get out of here!

●道谢

Leave me alone.

Drop the gun, and no funny stuff!不许Thank u. /Thank you very much. 耍花样 /Thanks. /Thanks a lot. /Thank you Anything you say. 照你说的做 so much. I'm going to call the police. You're welcome.

You stay out of this! /Don't get Much appreciated. Thank you. involved! I appreciate it.

Mind your own business! /Stay out of Thanks for your kindness. it! That's very nice of you. I'll finish the decorations for you. That's very kind of you. Okay, but Don't ruin it. *破坏、糟蹋 How kind of you.

Don't be a party pooper. *party pooperI appreciate ur kindness.非常感谢你的关原指使宴会扫兴的人 怀 Stop fighting. --But he hit me first.

Don't mention it. 别客气。

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Let's get out of here!

Stop him/ her!

Can it! /Shut up! 闭嘴!

Stand back! / Step back! 后退! Cut it out! /Stop it! 算了吧! You're under arrest. *逮捕

Spread'em! *是指Spread them手脚分开 Heads up! 小心!危险! Look out! /Watch out! Drop it! 放下！

Get your hands off! 拿开你的手！ Stay down! 趴下! Get lost! 快溜吧!

Get out of here! 滚出去 Back off! *闪开!

Go away! 走远点儿!

Don't worry about it. 没关系。 Thanks for everything.

Thanks for all you've done.

Thank you for all of your kindness. Thank you anyway.

Thanks for offering, but I have other plans.

It's on me. 这次我请客。 Oh! How nice! How lovely! What a treat! I owe you one.

I'm much obliged. 万分感谢。 I'm in your debt. 我欠你的情

Thanks a lot for your present. Thank you for your gift.

I really like your apartment. Thanks for saying so. It's nice of you to say so.

You have a run in your stocking. Thanks for telling me.

Thanks for letting me know. Thanks for waiting for me.

Sorry to have kept you waiting. Sorry, I'm late.

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

Thanks for cheering me up. 鼓励 Thank you for making me feel better. Watch out! Stop!

Thanks, you saved my life. Thanks for warning me. Thanks for the warning.

Thanks for coming all the way over Friday. here.

●对道歉的回答

It was no trouble. 这没什么

Thank you for your letter. It was very I'm sorry. --That's all right. kind of you. --You're welcome. Don't worry about it. /Don't worry.

It's no big deal.

●还礼

I forgot to bring your book. -- Never

Thank you for everything. mind You're welcome. /My pleasure. Please be more careful next time. Don't mention it. /No problem. /Not at

●关心对方

all.

You're quite welcome /That's quite Let me get your coat for you. alright. --Thanks. Don't worry about it. I like your apartment. Thanks, you saved my life! Make yourself at home. I'm glad I could help. Excuse me.

One moment, please.

●道歉

Do you have a minute?

I'm sorry. I made a mistake. Can I talk to you for a minute? That's all right. 没什么 Are you busy now? Ouch! --Whoops, excuse me. Can I talk to you for a minute? I beg your pardon. *比较正式 --Sure, go ahead.

After you. 您先请。 --Oh, thank you. I'm awfully sorry. /Oh, sorry.

I'm sorry about that. Can I give you a hand?

--That's all right, thanks. 好的，谢谢 It's my fault.

Excuse me. 对不起，我过一下 That's okay. Don't worry about it.

I'm to blame. 全怪我。 --That's all right. 您请 Oops. My mistake. 哎呀，我弄错了 I'll accept your offer. 我接受你的建议/就

照你说的 --That's great! 太棒了 Oops, so sorry.

Sorry to interrupt you. --Yes? 什么事? I feel bad about it.

Sorry for the short notice. 急的，突然的 I wish it had never happened. I'm sorry I couldn't come.

That's all right.

I'm sorry about the other day. Please forgive my rudeness. --I'll forgive you. I'm sorry I was rude.

I don't know how to apologize to you. 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. 打算说/做……

I'm sorry to trouble you. --That's okay. I'm really sorry for troubling you. It was nothing.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. 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 come, but I'm busy on

Don't worry about it. ●表扬

I got a promotion today. --Great! That's great! /Excellent! / Wonderful! Fantastic! *非常高兴，同时又吃惊 John is incredible! 约翰你真够出色的! John is the greatest!

Look! I made this chair. --Good job! You did it! /Well done! /Great! I got 100 points!

Way to go! 好样的! /Right on! /Nice going! /Good going! /All right. My grades went up! Well done, son!

We ran a race and I was the fastest. Congratulations! 恭喜你了! You were great! It was nothing.

You were wonderful!

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That was very smart! 你真聪明! I've started jogging.

My teacher praised me today. Good for you! 恭喜你/干得不错

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. /Good girl. What a nice dress! I like your shirt. That's a nice shirt.

That shirt looks good on you. You look good in that shirt. That's a great tie.

Do you like it? --I like your tie. You have a nice car.

It's brand-new. 这可是辆新车呀 Where did you buy it? I bought it at the K store.

It was on sale. 降价；for sale是“出售“ You look nice. /You look good. You look pretty. /You look great! How does it look?

It looks nice on you. 看上去很适合… It's a big hit! 这是一个巨大的成功! All the credit goes to you. 功绩、功劳 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!

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. 又赢

啦!干得好

You have a cute son. 你儿子真可爱 You have a cute daughter.

Thank you. She takes after her mother.

You look young for your age.

You're the only one who has said that.

I appreciate your effort very much. Thank you for your hard work. I'm getting married.

I envy you. /I don't envy you. He thinks highly of you.

He has a high opinion of you.

I need a boss I can look up to. 尊敬

Not really. 不是那样、不… Good idea. /Good thinking.

Bad idea. 馊主意。 So, he complained to his boss. Do you want to go out for dinner?

He's got guts. 他真有勇气 /He's brave. Don't you agree? 你同意吗? --Not really. 不太想去

What you say is partly right. *部分的 Was it fun? --Not really.

（12） 商谈 You are partially correct. It must be expensive. --Not really. I agree with you partially. 我部分同意 /Not especially.

●赞成

●反对 ●肯定

I think it's very important.

I know I'm correct. 我认为我是正确的。 Are you Ms. Tanaka? I agree. /I agree with that. /I'm with

I don't agree. *比I can't agree.语气要强 Yes, I am. /Oh, yes! /Oh, yeah! *很肯定 you. /I'm for it. I don't agree.

Tokyo is too expensive. I think so, too. Let's see a movie. Anything you say! 好哇!

I don't agree with that. /I don't agree No, I'm not.

Do you like movies? --Yeah.*随意 with you.

All politicians are liars. Is John off today?

I can't agree. /I can't agree with that. I think so. 我想是吧 /believe so. /So /I can't agree with you. they say. /So I understand. /I

I'm with u. /Okay, let's. /You're in Do you think it's true? suppose so. /To my understanding. charge. /You're the boss. /I agree I doubt it. /I don't think so. You're from Canada, right?

It's not likely to happen. 才不会发生呢! Right. /That's right. /Yes. /Correct. with u.

No objection! We found out that he wasn't there. /That's correct. /You're correct. What do you think of my proposal? Objection! / I object! 我反对 /That's true. I don't have any objection to it.异议、反That's not what you said. Wrong. 对 You didn't say that. Is that right?

Absolutely! 一点儿没错! I have no objection to it. /I don't I'm telling the truth.

object to it./No problem here. I can't buy that! 我无法相信 Do you want to go?

That doesn't make sense. 那不合乎道Absolutely! /Definitely. /That's it /Sounds alright to me.

理 How's tomorrow? exactly. /Exactly.

That's fine with me. 我没问题。 That's ridiculous! 那太荒谬了 Not exactly. 未必/不全是

I refuse to believe that. 我不敢相信 That sounds good. Is it true? --In a word, yes. /Absolutely. Let's cheat. 我们糊弄一回吧。 Sounds like a good idea to me. What do you think?

How was the proposal? Bad idea. /That's a bad idea. /That's You're perfectly correct.我觉得你说的很

对 How's everything? not a good idea. /Not a good idea.

Fine. /Good. /It's acceptable. /Okay. How is it? --No good. 那可不好哦! You're quite right. / You're exactly How does that sound? 那样行吗? That's no good. right. That's fair. 那就行了 /Fair enough. Let's go drinking. You're absolutely correct.

Let's not. 算了吧! That meeting was awful. In a sense he's right.

You can say that again. 我也有同样感觉 He's guilty. 他有罪 Let's push this button.

That's impossible. 那不可能 That's it! 啊，对啦! I'll say. /Definitely.

Let's go out! Impossible. /That can't be. Let's try this way. --That's it! Sounds like fun. 好像挺有意思 I saw you steal the money. That's a winner. /Sounds like a

That's absolute nonsense.那完全胡说八Did you study for the test? winner. 道 You bet. 当然!/一定! That's not it. 啊，不对。

That is for sure. /You know it. /I'd bet Don't be so unreasonable.别那么不讲Do you mean this one?

道理 You got it. 正是! on it. /You can bet on it. /Bet on it.

/Of course. /It goes without saying. That's out of the question. 那根本不可You've got it. /That's right./You know

能 /That goes without saying. /You it.

betcha. That's quite impossible. We should fire him. Are you for or against his idea? I think it's a good idea. Your answer is to the point.

It won't work. 恐怕行不通 Your answer is very to the point. 确实 How is it?

It will work. 看起来不错 The boss approved my proposal. That's a very straightforward answer.

Good. /It's good. /Great! You always work late. It's true.

Not always. 不总是这样 I bet. 应该是的 Let's do this part first.

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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为什么不行? You play tennis, right? Bingo! 对啰!

We should lower taxes! Hear, hear! 说得对!说得对!

I'd like a wake-up call, please. Yes, sir. / Yes, ma'am. *对女性 No, sir./No, ma'am. It's a hard job.

No doubt. /No doubt about it. /You said it. /You can say that again. 确实是

Your idea is fundamentally wrong. There is something fundamentally wrong with your idea.

Your idea lacks morals. 你的想法真缺

-Maybe.

It may possibly rain, but it will probably be sunny again. Possibly. /Perhaps. /Probably.

德 Do you agree? 你同意吗?

Are you saying you're better than I Not exactly. /Not quite.不完全同意 am? Don't you think Japanese people are That's not what I mean. healthier? I didn't mean that. I guess so. /I suppose so. You misunderstood me. 你误会我了 Do you think it's true?

It might be true. /It's possible. 也许吧Did you cheat?

(偏否定) Certainly not. 哪有的事/当然不是

Of course not. What do you think? Haven't you been abroad? It could be true. /That could be./That

could be true. 也许吧(偏肯定) No, never.

Aren't you tired?

No, not a bit. 不，一点儿都不累。 I think she's pregnant. 怀孕

Is he in the office now?

That's doubtful. I'm not sure. I'll help you after dinner, okay? I'm not certain. /I can't say for sure. Fair enough. 当然行! No way! /Never. /Definitely not! It'll be sunny tomorrow.

/Absolutely not! 绝对不会 I hope you're right. 但愿是这样 That's fair. /That's reasonable.

Did you lose your wallet? Absolutely. Is your dog big? I'm afraid so. 好像是 Sort of. /Kind of. 差不多吧! I can't find my wallet.

Do I have to do it again? --I'm afraid How can that be? 怎么可能呢? Is this it? so. How could that be? /That's Yeah, it's something like that.嗯,差不多

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

Your opinion is reasonable. How can it be true? That's about it. /That'll do. /That's Your opinion stands to reason. We don't agree on this point. about right. That's a reasonable opinion. I'm not talking about that. Don't you think you can save more Your opinion is unreasonable. What I'm saying is another matter. money in Tokyo?

It depends. 那得看情况 *depend on a I'm telling the truth. That's not what I'm talking about.

If you say so. 你说是，那就是吧 case by-case basis基于具体情况 Are you free tonight?

Uh-uh. 这个嘛… Is he coming? That depends.

Yeah, as far as I know. 是的，据我所知。 Uh-huh. 嗯 Are you going to ask him?

That won't do. 那样不行 Yeah, as far as I can tell. Maybe yes, maybe no.

Yes, to the best of my knowledge. He got a promotion. Can you play tomorrow?

He won't do. 他呀，不行 Hopefully. 但愿如此 /I hope so. Yes, I think so.

Have you finished your homework That makes no sense. 那也太没道理了 Will it make money? yet? That doesn't make sense. There's no guarantee. /I can't I'm going to. 我这就做 Makes sense. /That makes sense. guarantee it.

Who broke my coffee cup? Will it rain today? --I think so.

●否定

Not me. /It wasn't me. /I didn't do it. Do you know where they are?

You're lying. --No, I'm not. /Yes, I am. I didn't say that. 我没说那事 I can't say. /I couldn't say. /I can't say

I'm innocent. 我是清白的 You're from Canada, right? for certain. /I can't say for sure. /I

couldn't say for certain. 我说不好 Wrong. /Right. I heard you say it.

I deny that. 我否认 Go this way. Are the people friendly?

Yes and no. 也是也不是 No, that's not right. /That's not

●含糊其辞的回答

Fifty-fifty. *俚语。 correct.

Maybe. /perhaps /possibly 偏否定，概率Correct. Is that new plan effective? 只在40% Half and half. 难说 *喜忧参半/一半一半 Everyone lies. There is nothing

wrong with it. 大家都撒谎，这没什么不Probably 语感积极，概率在80%-90% Can you find him? 好的 Can you finish the report by Friday? I'll try. /I'll do my best. /I'll try to.

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Is your boss nice to you?

It's difficult to say. /It's hard to say. Is he a good salesman?

Could be better. 还可以更好点 He gave me an ambiguous answer. His answer was very vague. He wasn't very clear. ●保留意见

So, you should buy it now. Let me think about it.

Give me time to think it over. I need some time to think it over. I need more time to think about it. Do you like my idea? I'll consider it.

Will you come to my party? I'll think about it.

I'll give it some thought.

Will you approve the proposal? I'll think it over.

Please give me a raise. 请给我涨工资 Let me sleep on it. 给我一个晚上的时间考虑

We need longer breaks.

I'll see what I can do. 我得研究研究 ●提出、询问意见

I want a definite answer. I need a definite answer.

Is it “yes”or “no”? /Yes, or no? It doesn't answer my question. That's no answer.

That's not what I want to know. You didn't answer my question. I'm running for mayor.我的目标是当市

That's not true. That's right! I can't afford it. It's worth a look.

You see, we need to stay competitive.

你看，我们必须在竞争中坚持住

The reason is...

Let's get this straight. 我得先把话说清楚

长 Let's get this straight, I'm the boss. You don't stand a chance.有希望、有可I would not do that. 我是不会做那种事的 能 I wouldn't do that. It's the last straw. 我已经忍无可忍了*谚

I wouldn't ever do that. 语 I'm not the kind of person who would That's it. /It's the end. /It's the limit. do that. I can't take it anymore. I believe you.

Let me hear your candid opinion. *直率You ain't seen nothing yet. =You 的 haven't seen anything yet. 你还没看Please tell me what you honestly think.

Can you think of anything better? Have you got a better idea? Any complaints? 有什么不满意的吗? No, I'm satisfied.

Do you have any complaints to make?

Do u have anything to complain about?

What is your complaint? What are your complaints?

What are you dissatisfied with? I'm fairly broad-minded. 心胸宽阔，气量

到呢、还有更厉害的呢

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. 够了,到

此为止吧! /不要画蛇添足了

I like New York in June. How about you? --Me, too.

●叙述、询问理由

What about you?

大 What do you think? I forgot to lock the door.

Why? /How come? *比why?还要口语 I think it's all right. I went out with a gorgeous girl last

What do you say? night. I didn't like the movie. --How come? How about it? That kind of chance comes once in a I think she's in love with you.

blue moon. 这是一个难得的机会 *稀少 What makes you think that?怎会那么想What's your answer?

呢? What's your opinion? That kind of chance comes once in a

What's your viewpoint? blue moon. Why do you say that? What's your point of view? What do you think? Why do you think that? What's your suggestion? In my opinion, we need to cut costs. Tell me why.

What's the reason? 理由是什么? What do you suggest? What I meant was... / What I wanted

What else? /Anything else? /What's to say was... /I think... My car broke down. left? /Missing anything? 还有别的吗? Do you mean fire people? How did it happen? 怎么回事? Any question will do. / Ask anything. No, what I meant was we need to How did that happen? 随便问吧 use cheaper materials. What are you doing this for? What do you recommend? I think so. /I don't think so. Why are you doing this?

I think it is a matter of opinion. 我认为What's the reason you're doing this? What do you think is the best?

这要看个人的看法 Don't you think so? Why are you doing something like

Can't you see it? I think that depends on one's opinion. this? Do you agree? It's not important. Why did you do that? Give me a definite answer. *明确的 I didn't know I wasn't supposed to. 我That's a good idea.

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Let's quit while we're ahead.

It must be my imagination.

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

You're wrong. He's Mr. Sheehan.

What made you do that? You're incorrect.

Why did you do something like that? Whose fault is that? /Whose fault is it? How could you? /How could u do Who's to blame? that? I think it's sour grapes.吃不着葡萄说葡萄酸 The river is getting dirty. I think it's a case of sour grapes. What causes it? / What is it caused Should I buy a red car or a blue car? by? That's up to u. /You choose. /You Air pollution. decide. Explain it to me. He's poor because he's lazy. You'd better start explaining. That's not the point. You can't wear the red pants. 裤子 That's not the issue. Why not? They're my favorite. That's not what I'm talking about. Why can't I? Excuse me. That's mine. Is there a reason? That doesn't belong to you. What are you so happy about? Excuse me, that's not yours. It's a wonderful day. I think that belongs to me. You seem especially happy today.

（13） 提出要求 What makes you so happy? I made this big box!

●请求帮助

What for? /For what? / What is this for? 干什么用? 因为什么？ Do you mind if I ask you a favor? I bought this gift today. No, not at all. For who? /Who is it for? Can I ask a favor? /May I ask u a What's the purpose of your visit? favor?

What brought you here? 为什么来这Would you give me a hand? 儿? Would you please help me? Why do you want to do that? Would you mind giving me a hand? No reason not to. /Why shouldn't I? Could you help me out?

/Why not? /What's wrong with it? 为I'm sorry to bother u, but can u help 什么不 me?

It's no bother. 没问题 Why are you here?

I'll tell you why... I'll be glad to. /I'd be happy to. /With This is the reason why... pleasure. /Love to. In brief, it's like this. 总之，是这么回事 Could I possibly use your bathroom? In short, it's like this. /In a word, it's Of course.

If you'd like,... 如果可以的话 like this. /To sum up, it's like this.

How did Edison make the light bulb? If you want to,...

It started like this... 它的由来是这样的… Could you pass the sugar, please? This is its history... Sure. Here you are. This is the way it began... Could I have the sugar, please? Why doesn't it work? Could you hand me the sugar, You have to turn it on first. please? Oh, that's why! 哦，原来如此! Could you give me the sugar, That's why I like her.所以我喜欢她 --I please? see. Sugar, please.

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

●指出错误

is.

I think you're mistaken. What do you want me to do? I think you've been misled. Please do this. That man is Mr. Smith. Please take care of this.

不知道不能这样做

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Would you please do this for me?

Would you drive me to the store? Would you drop me off at the store?下车 Would you help me find the number for the ABC Hotel? My pleasure.

I don't know how to fill out this form. How do I fill out this form?

Can you help me with this form? Tell me why.

What's the reason? Why do you think that? May I borrow your pen? May I use your pen?

Is it okay if I use your pen? Do you have a pen?

Do you have a pen that I can borrow?

Can you lend me ten dollars? Would you give me a call?

Could you call me? /Can you ring me up?

I'd appreciate it if u could call me tonight.

I'd be glad to.

Please turn it down. *turn down / turn up 开大/小声音； turn off /turn on 开/关 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. Please wait here for me. Excuse me.

Can I help you? Pardon me.

Hello, there! /Hi, there! 喂，你!

Do you have the time? 你知道几点了? Do you have time? 你有空吗? --Sure. Do you have a minute?

Can I ask you a favor? 我求你件事行吗? Sure. What is it? /Sorry, I'm busy. May I ask a favor of you? Could you do me a favor?

Could you help me? /Can you help me?

May I ask you something? 我想打听点

事

Sure. Go ahead. 当然，请说吧

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... Oh, you're not. 噢，没关系 I 'm sorry to interrupt you. May I interrupt you?

Excuse me for interrupting. Forgive me for interrupting. Guess what? 你猜怎么着?

What? / You know what? 怎么啦?

Yes. It's easy, just like that!

Just as if it were nothing. 简单得不能

再简单了

It's a little hard. /It's kind of difficult. It's complicated. /It's complex. This is the first thing to do. You should do this first. You dropped this. Oh, yeah. It's mine. I think you dropped this. I think this is yours.

Is this yours? /Did you drop this? Isn't this yours?

Doesn't this belong to you?

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

Yes, it's my handkerchief.

Sorry, I mistook you for someone else. It belongs to me. That's all right. I've lost my wallet. Sorry, I thought you were someone I'm in trouble! else.

●提议

You're not who I thought u were. Sorry. May I help? Oops. My mistake. 不好，我弄错了 Sure. If you don't mind.

May I use your phone? --Go right Do you want any help? /Need any ahead. help? /Need a hand? /Do you need

a hand? /Can I give you a hand?

●教导

/Do you need some help?

Just start the car! Can I help you carry that? How should I do it? Think twice before you decide. I can't do it. How about this one? This is the way you should do it. What about this one? This is how you should do it. It's the same price. You should do it this way. I want to make a suggestion. This is how you do it. I want to offer a suggestion. How's this? 这样做怎么样? Let's take a short cut. *近路，捷径 It'll do the trick. 这样就会顺利 Let's go a shorter way. It'll be effective. /That'll work. Let's play hooky! /Let's skip school! This looks better. /Let's cut class! /Let's ditch school!

逃学 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.

I'll do it the way I want to. You eat sushi this way. Like this?

You mean like this?

Like what? --Like chicken.

It's easy. /It's a cinch. /It's a snap. Just like that! 就这样、很简单 Can you buy guns in America?

Okay. /Let me think for a moment. I don't know what to say. Just think about it. 你好好想想 You should get a haircut. You should cut your hair. You need a hair cut.

Won't you join us? 你也一起来吧?

Why don't u come along?我们一起去

吧?

What do you suggest?

What is your suggestion?

Wanna make a bet? 打赌? 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. ●接受请求和建议

Yes? /Can I help you? Excuse me.

What can I do for you? Sure. What is it? Sure, what can I do? Sure. How can I help? Any problems?

Is there a problem?

What seems to be the problem? Anything wrong? What's the matter? I don't feel well.

Did you finish the report? --Of course. Wanna come to my party? --Of course.

Sure. /Okay. /Certainly. /Sure thing. /For sure. /Surely. No way. 绝对不行

Let's call in sick. 打电话请个病假吧 Could you give me a hand? Let's play cards! No problem. /There's no problem. I have an idea. /I've got it. /I have All right. /Sure. /Absolutely. come up with an idea. /I have a /Certainly. good idea. My pleasure. What is it? Whose idea is it?

Tell you what. =I'll tell you what.怎么Would you like to try? 样？ Yes, thank you. /No, thank you. Tell you what. Why don't you come to Would you like some more? my house now? 这样怎么样?你现在就Yes, please. 来我家一趟，怎么样? May I? 我可以<先……〉吗?

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Go ahead. /After you. 您先请

Thank you for the report.

My pleasure. /It's my pleasure. /I'd be happy to. /It's no problem. Should we have more drinks? Why not? 当然 /No reason not to. Would you mind if I smoked? No, not at all. 没关系 Do your homework now.

I will. / I'm going to. / I'll do it.这就做 Get it? 明白了吗? Got it! 明白 / Got you.

I hate to ask you for help, but... Say no more. 不用多说了，(就交给我吧) 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. I'd be happy to help you. That's alright. 谢谢!不用了

I'd be more than happy to help you. I'd like more water, please. Certainly. 遵命 *愉快地、感到荣幸的 I think we should do it this way. Whatever you say. 照您说的做

You're the boss. 您是头儿，您定吧!

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. That looks hard.

It's nothing. /It's a cinch. /It's a piece of cake. 没什么、很简单

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? 行吗? Let's play mah-jong. 麻将

You're on! 好吧! /Okay. /Sounds

May I have your phone number? Sure, it's 1212-1212. Your number, please? May I have your number? Could I have your number? ●拒绝请求和建议

Could you work overtime tonight? I wish I could, but... I'd love to, but...

I want you to do it now. I won't.

Do you need help?

No, thank you. /No, thanks. Yes, thank you. Can we go?

No, I don't think so. /I don't believe so. Here you are.

I don't want it. 我不要

Take one.

I really don't want it.

Where is the ABC Hotel? I'm sorry I can't help you. I'm sorry I can't assist you. I'm sorry I can't be any help. I'm against his proposal.

Could you help me get a job? I wish I could help you, but I can't. You have to help me.

I can't do anything about it.

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. 对不

起，我无法满足你的愿望

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.

You're in control. Thank you for everything.

Anytime. *随时为您效劳 Would you help me out?

Anything for you. /I'll do anything for u. What would you like to drink? It's due tomorrow. Anything. 什么都行 I'll take care of it. 交给我吧! We should take a trip. I'll handle it. /Leave it to me. Let's do it! You can count on me. *指望、依靠 Let's not. 算了吧! You can leave it up to me. I want that.

Your wish is my command. 满足你的要Are you coming?

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

个 Anything you say. Count me out. 我不做 /别把我算上 I wanna make all ur dreams come I have to leave early today. true. Okay. I'll do the rest. /I'll finish up. I'm here to please you. I'll take care of the rest of it. How's this? Is it a deal? 这样行吗? That will do. 可以呀 Deal. 行，就这么着 That's good enough.

Anything'll do. 什么都行 I'll cook if you do the dishes. Deal?

Anywhere'll do. 哪儿都行 -Deal.

It's a deal. /That's a deal! /That will Should I make more? do. That'll be enough. /That's enough. No deal. /That will do for now. If you do that, you'll get fired. Can I talk to you? I'll do it no matter what. *无论怎样 Sure, what's it about? 当然，什么事?

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Do you want to dance?

I'm not in the mood. 我没那份心情 I don't feel like it.

I'm afraid I've got urgent business now.

That's a shame. 真是太遗憾了 Are you free today?

No, I have other business to take care of.

I'm sorry, but I'm busy just now. I'm sorry, but I'm busy right now. I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry. Sorry, I don't have time. Not right now. 现在不行 Are you coming?

Count me out. 我就算了吧

Count me in. 算上我一个

Let's go drinking. I'd rather not. You have to...

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

How about more salad?

No, thank you. I've had enough.

Why don't we have dinner together? Unfortunately, it's not convenient for me today.

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

That's beside the point. 没说到点上 ●请求同意

Is it all right if I open the window? Is it all right to smoke here? …可以吗? Absolutely.

No, this is a nonsmoking room. May I come in? --Please, do. Is it alright to come in? May I enter? May I sit here? Is this seat taken?

Is someone sitting here? Is this seat free?

May I play catch here? 玩球 Of course you may. Do you mind if I smoke? No, I don't mind. 行，没关系

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? This is my favorite picture.

Let me see it. /Let me take a look. /Please show it to me. May I use your phone?

Only if it's not long distance. 只要不是

长途就行

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? Anywhere's okay?

May I use the bathroom? May I use the rest room? May I use the washroom?

Can I park my car there? --Yes, you can.

Is parking there okay?

Is it all right to park my car there?

I'd rather die first!

Are you going to the party? Nope! 不，不去。

Have you finished? --Not yet. Could you help me? --Not now. Later. 过会儿吧

●同意、不同意

May I smoke? --Not here.

May I use your phone? You may not eat here. Go ahead. / Sure. I'm sorry, I didn't know. It's up to you. /You decide. Eating here is not allowed. Sure. /No problem. /Ok /Sure You can't eat here.

thing!/Why not? /I don't see why not. Eating is prohibited here. /I don't see why it is not all right. Please refrain from eating here. /That sounds ok

●引起注意

Let's go out drinking. I'm game! 行啊! Take a look! /Have a look! I'm all for it. 非常赞成 See for yourself. It's five o'clock now. Hi! Tom.

if that's all right with you.如果你不介意的话 Listen! Do you want to know a secret? If that's all right for you. Listen up. /Listen to me. /Listen to Let's leave now, if that's all right with this. u. Don't ignore me. If it's all right with you,… *用于句首 Look here! /Look at that! If it's all right with you, I'd like to go to Wow! Come, look! / Hey, look! bed now. Look at me! Yes, please do. /Go ahead. 您请吧 I heard something. May I sit here? It's just my dog.

Yes, please do. /Sure, go ahead. /No What was that noise? problem. I think I heard something. You may go home now, John. Did you see Tom's new house? It's I'm afraid not. really nice. Is this the smoking section? I'll go and take a look right away. No, I'm afraid not. I'll go and check it out immediately. I'm afraid so. *很遗憾是这样 I'll go give it a look right now. I'd rather=I would rather最好… Who's next? May I smoke? It's your turn. I'd rather you didn't. 最好不吸

（14） 商量 Would you mind if I went with you? I'd rather you didn't.

●吐露秘密

I'd prefer it if you didn't. I'd prefer you not to. Who won the golf tournament? I'd rather that you not. Well, as a matter of fact, I did. Would you lie for me? Actually, ... /To be honest, ... /To be Not on your life! 绝对不行! frank, ... /Frankly speaking, ...

/Truthfully, ... /In all actuality, ... 实际Certainly not. /Not for any reason!

上…,老实说… No way! /Not a chance! /Fat chance!

Don't tell anyone. --I won't. 我不会的。 Not a chance in the world!

Keep it under your hat. 请保密 *惯用Would you loan me ￥100,000?

法 Over my dead body! 绝不可能! Never! /That will never happen!

I will never let that happen!

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I have a confession. *坦白 I have something to confess.

I need to tell you something. I have a confession to make. I have a secret.

I'm keeping a secret.

So, what happened to my father? I'll fill you in. 我把一切告诉你 I'll tell you all about it. I'll explain everything. I'll tell you all the details.

Quit lying to me! 不要对我说谎话

All right. I'll level with you. 好，我直说吧 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.

I don't know anything else about it. That's all I know.

This is just between you and me. What is it? 什么事呀?

Let's keep our talk between us. Let's keep this our little secret. It's a secret.

Let me tell you a secret. He can't keep a secret. You've got a big mouth!

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

A little bird told me that today is your birthday. *听小道消息说、听说

Wait. Who told you? 喂!谁告诉你的? I heard it through the grapevine.

*grapevine原为“葡萄藤，此表示谣言,传闻

I promise I won't.

I can't promise. *不能保证(但可以试试) 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. 我发誓。 I'm not sure.

Trust me. /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. A promise is a promise! 你说过你可以，说到就得做到 You promised!

You can't go back on your promise now!

（15） 各种各样的问题 For example? / For instance? 比如说？ How often? /How frequently?隔多久 How often should I take this medicine?

Five times a day.

What does USA stand for?

It stands for the United States of America

How long? *询问距离、尺寸、时间 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? 多远?

How quickly? 多快的速度?

I just overheard it. I didn't say anything. I kept my mouth shut. It means “sleepy”.

I didn't let the cat out of the bag. *表示What's this? / What's that? “没有泄露秘密”的固定说法。 It's a foldable bed. 这是折叠床

It was a slip of the tongue.无意中说漏了Who does this belong to? /Whose is 嘴 this? Really? Didn't she know about it? To whom does this belong? I spilled the beans. 我泄露了秘密。 That's my car.--Which one? I stuck my foot in my mouth. What's it called? --It's called tempura. I won't say a word. What do you call it? Mum's the word. 我什么都不说 What did you get for me?

I got you a doll. 洋娃娃 I won't say anything.

My lips are sealed. 我的嘴很紧。 Where are you headed? 去哪儿?

--Home.

●约定

Where are you going?

You can't tell anyone. Where are you off to?

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How slowly? ［速度、动作］多慢?

How soon? 时间/期间］多快? What's that smell?

Oh, no! Something's burning. 烧糊了 How late? ［时间/时刻］多晚?

How much/many? ［不可数/可数］多少? I wonder what that smell is?

How big/large? 多大? I wonder where that smell is coming

How small/little? 多小? from?

What's that noise? When does summer break start? It's my alarm clock. On July 25th. What is this line for? When was the opening ceremony? I have no idea. 我也不知道 January 8th. Why are people lined up? Do you know the meaning of this What are you up to? 打…的主意、从事… word? What are you up to tonight? How do you pronounce this word? Why should I tell you? Climb. The “b” is silent. What's going on? 是什么呀? What's the difference between A and May I ask you a question? B?

They're about the same. 它们几乎相Sure, what is it?

同。 What does “drowsy” mean?

（16） 高兴时 ●欣喜

How's your new home? --I'm happy. I'm ecstatic. 狂喜

I'm thrilled. 我太激动了

I'm so happy. /I feel so happy. I'm in heaven. 我好像到了天堂。 Yahoo! *表示高兴和喜悦的心情时。 We're going camping next week. Oh, boy! *哇!/太棒了!

I lost my keys! --Oh, boy! 哦!这下糟了 Look at the view! --Wow! It's great. School is canceled today. --Yeah!

You did it! 干得不错 We're going to Disneyland!

Whoopee! 太好了! *孩子用来表示幸福的Alright! /Yeah!

词，若大人使用，听上去含有讽刺的意味 I won the lottery! --Lucky! 真走运 He got the promotion. --Whoopee. Didn't that policeman give you a I'm glad to hear it. ticket?

No, he didn't. I lucked out today. 没I'm happy you told me.

有，我今天运气真好 That's great to hear.

I'm relieved to hear that. 放心了 I was lucky today. /Today's my lucky I'm glad that the exams are over.谢天谢day. 地 I feel lucky today. /I'm in luck today. I feel like a million dollars.感觉好极了 I found $10.00 on the street. I've never been this happy. It's your lucky day. /That's fortunate. I've never been as happy as I am /You got lucky.

We didn't crash. 我们差点撞上 now.

This is the happiest moment in my Thank heavens! 谢天谢地 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!

Let's go dancing. --What fun! /How fun!

It's a nice day!

I feel great! /I feel wonderful! /I feel good! /I feel fantastic! /I feel terrific! I'm in a good mood today.

The boss is in a good mood. I'm in a bad mood today.

I'm looking forward to this summer. Do you have any plans?

I can hardly wait until this summer. 我都等不及到夏天了。*口语化的说法 I'm looking forward to seeing you. You look happy today.

Yes. I got a raise. 是呀，我涨工资了 You seem really happy today. I'm walking on air. *高兴得飘飘欲仙 I jumped for joy.

We're having a baby.

This is too good to be true.简直难以相信 It's unbelievable. Too good to be true.

Nothing could be more wonderful. Nothing would please me more. Nothing could be nicer.

Did you receive my birthday card? Yes, you made me happy. Thank you. Did you pass the exam?

I made it! / I did it! 成功了、通过了。 I've got a new job!

Thank God! /Thank goodness! I hit the jackpot! 我中头彩了! What luck! 太走运了!

I struck it rich! 我发了笔横财。 I was just lucky. /It was pure luck. It's a dream come true! Mike got a raise! Talk about luck! 真走运!

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! 就是这个

This is just what I was looking for. Why don't we go to New York? It's settled! 就这么定了

That settles it!

Let's go dancing tonight! Sounds great! /It sounds great! That sounds great! Look at that salad bar.

Looks great! /It looks great! /That looks great! ●放心

Thank goodness! /Thank God! Aah! 啊

Did u hear that the meeting went well?

Yes, I felt relieved to hear that. I was relieved to hear that.

I felt much better after hearing that. Here we are at last. 终于到了 Home sweet home. We've finally arrived.

He finally left. 他终于回去了 Good riddance. 可算摆脱了 I'm glad they're gone.

（17） 生气时 ●不满和牢骚时

Oh, heck! I failed the test. 噢，见鬼! Oh, darn! /Oh, no!

Where is your homework?

Shucks! I forgot it at home. 哎呀!... Shoot! I Missed the train. 真见鬼!.... Sheesh!

Uh-oh. I forgot. 啊，糟了 Not everything is logical.

Everything isn't always logical.

Not everything follows the rules of logic.

How was the investment?

It went down the drain. 钱全白白浪费了（丢下水道里了） The train just left.

I almost made it. /I was almost on time.

I was just a little late. Our house is a mess? So, do something! Do something about it!

Please do something about it.

Please take care of it for me.请为我处

理一下吧 I passed! What a relief.

Good for you. 太好了 I'm so busy. /I'm so busy today. That's a relief! /I'm relieved. How about tomorrow? Everything worked out well. I'm too busy. I'm relieved. 我总算可以松口气了 I'm as busy as a bee.

I feel relieved. /I feel a lot better now. This task is too much for me. Happy birthday! Please don't give up yet. I'm surprised! 吓我一跳! I can't complete this task alone. What a surprise! This is too much for me to handle. Whew! 好了!这下放心了! I can't make ends meet on my small

salary. 这么点儿薪水我怎么够活呀 We made it!

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呀 I can't live on my low pay. He doesn't treat me fairly.

I can't get along on my scanty pay. I know what you mean.

●发怒

I find it impossible to make ends What he says bothers me.

We've got to get even. *回击，报复 meet on my small salary. No more excuses!

Your husband hit you again? Don't make any excuses! We have to get him back. Yes. This is the last straw. 是的。我再也It's a great deal. 那可是件好事呀 Don't give me excuses. 忍不下去了 I wasn't born yesterday. 我又不是不懂 But I can't. That's it. /I've had it up to here. No ifs, ands or buts! You will finish it I didn't just fall off the turnip truck! I can't take it any more. today. I'm not stupid! Your response is unacceptable. But I can't help it. I'm not naive! I'm not satisfied with what you say. I've heard enough of your excuses. Don't think you can make a fool out of me! 轻视，看不起、当是傻瓜 Your answer is unsatisfactory. I don't want to hear any excuses.

I'm not satisfied with his answer. That's not a good excuse. Don't try to make me look foolish! I'm dissatisfied with his answer. That's no excuse. You can't make me look stupid!

What's the big idea? 你到底在想什么呢? You're making fun of me. *取笑、耍弄 His answer didn't satisfy me.

He's got a chip on his shoulder today. Don't give me any lip service! 别给我开You're teasing me. 你耍我呢 他今天一副挑衅的样子 空头支票 Are u trying to make a fool out of

Play fair! /Play fairly! Don't cheat! 不许搞鬼。

Don't give me any lip. me? You don't need to buy that. I'll do it for ￥50,000.

What a waste of time and money! Hey, don't tell me what to do! It's my That's asking too much.

money. 喂!你少命令我，… Don't say that. You're being too greedy.

You're pushing your luck. 你还真来劲! You're wasting your time and money! I'm mad! 气疯我了

I'd like you to have this. 我想送你这个 I'm mad at you! 你气死我了! He has a quick temper. You're too generous. 你太慷慨了 I'm sorry, please forgive me. He has a short temper. You're too kind. I'm angry. /I'm upset. /I'm ticked off. He has a bad temper. He told me all about it. That's disgusting. Are you going to eat Who do you think you're talking to?

that? 看上去真恶心，你准备吃吗? He told me everything. You can't talk to me like that.

What's taking so long? Yes, it's delicious. Try it. Do you know who you're talking to?

That's gross. 那真恶心。 Why is it taking so long? Do you have anything to say?

You're getting on my nerves.你让我心烦 Do u have anything to complain I can't make it in ten minutes.

That's not a nice thing to say. 你这样I need more time. about? 说也太失礼了 Do you have any objection to it? 你有It'll take me longer than ten minutes.

什么不同意见? Ten minutes isn't enough time. You're bothering me.

He looks down on me. /He despises You're really irritating me. I won't let you have your own way. me. You're starting to get on my nerves. You can't have everything ur own He respects me. Ha, ha, you fell down. way. You're good for nothing. 你什么忙也帮不Don't make fun of me! 别取笑我! I'm not giving in. 我绝不让步。 了 Don't tease me. If you don't help me, I'll turn you in.

你要不帮我，我就把你交给警方 Don't talk down to me.别说看不起人的I hate that noise.

话 That's blackmail! *勒索、恐吓” It drives me crazy. /It makes me

Don't belittle me. 别看不起人。 Don't insult me. 侮辱 crazy.

Don't be upset. 请别上火 It drives me up the wall. Don't insult my intelligence.

You're a filthy liar. 你是一个卑鄙的骗子 I'd like this one, and that one, please. Calm down.

Is that all? /Is that it? I can't. I've run out of patience. I lent him money.

I lost my temper. 我发脾气了。 You'll be sorry. 你会后悔的 Anything else?

What nerve! 你放肆! I'll give you 10% off. You'll regret it.

That's not enough. How about 20% How impudent u are to say such a You'll wish you hadn't done it. off? thing! Isn't he cool?

How impolite! 怎么那么厚颜无耻! I'd like more. /I need more. Are you crazy? /Are you nuts?

He's unfair to me. That's a rude thing to say! Are you out of your mind? He treats me unfairly. What he says offends me.他说的话多气人Are you insane? /Are you delirious?

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Are you all there?

Are you confused? *更尖锐的说法。 Don't look at me like that! Like what? 什么眼神?

Don't stare at me! 一直盯着看，凝视 I want to get even with him. 我要报复 I'll pay him back. 这个仇我一定得报。 That sneaky, low life creep! 那个狡猾、

卑鄙的家伙

I don't know her, I promise. What is it this time? Give me a break! 算了吧，拜托!别玩花样

●驳斥

了

Tell me the truth. Get real. 认真点儿 Stop joking.

Get serious. 说正经的 Stop kidding! 别耍我

Stop pulling my leg! 别跟我逗! Tom is very rude.

Yeah, I can't stand it. *stand 容忍，忍耐 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…

Shut up! I don't want to hear it! You shut up! /Shut your mouth. Keep your mouth shut. Be quiet! 安静!

Don't be a back seat driver. 别指手划脚!

Is not! ? Is too! (根本)不是!?是的! *孩子们吵架时常用。 /Is not! ? Is so! Have it your way! 随便吧! 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! 随你便 （好意没被领情时）

Stop shouting! 别大声嚷嚷!

Stop yelling! 别吵!

Keep your voice down! 小点声! You always come home late. Stop complaining!

Calm down, will you? --Okay. I'll try. Did you fix my car? I told you to do it before dinner.

Mom! She won't leave me alone and Stop nagging me! I'll do it. 唠叨什么

呀!... she keeps playing with my toys

and... But you promised!

Get off my back. 别再啰嗦了! That's enough. Stop complaining.

●厌烦

I've had it. 够了，我受不了了 Stop pestering me!

It's boring. I've had enough. Quit bothering me! Do you want to watch that movie? I've heard enough! Don't tell me what to do! No, I hear it's boring. That's it. Quit telling me what to do! Dull. / It's dull. 没劲 Enough is enough. I won't do it! My life is dull. Finish your homework first, then Don't talk back to me! *顶嘴 It's for the birds. 毫无价值!/不值一提 That's the end of it. 就这样！ wash my car.

Have a heart, dad! 饶了我吧，爸爸! I hate this class. That's final.

I agree. It's for the birds. The more I hear about it, the more That's it.

Let's meet at 5∶00. 我们5点见吧。 It's no good. /It sucks. disgusted I get.

It's settled. 好，就这么定了。 I'm not interested. The more I hear about it, the more

So, when do u want to go out with disgusted I become. He doesn't have a girlfriend. me? The more I know, the sicker I feel. Shut up, big mouth!

There she goes again. 她又来了*用于常You've got a big mouth. I'm not interested in you.

说同样话的人又开始重复同一话题时。 How's your new job? You talk too much.

It's nothing great. 没什么了不起的。 Are you listening? I said... Hey, baby, what's your name?

Oh, no! There she goes again.对第3Leave me alone! 离我远点儿! It's nothing much.

人说 None of ur business.没你的事、用不着你I'm not satisfied. /I'm dissatisfied.

管 I'm not happy about it. She's starting it again.

I'm not content. /I'm discontent. She's saying it again. It's none of your business.

Mind your own business.先管好你自己How was the meeting? No, you can't go.

吧 It was just another meeting. 很平常 Oh, man! You never let me do

*just another 常有的，不稀奇的 anything. 哦，真烦!.... It is not your concern. It was just a meeting. I don't want to hear it. It doesn't concern you.

Stay out of it. 你别瞎搀和。 That meeting was nothing special. I don't want to hear about it.

I can't get into my work. *专心做… I don't need your input. 用不着你帮忙。 There's one more problem.

Now what? 这次又是什么？ It's personal. 这是我的私事 I can't concentrate on my work.

I can't get excited about my job. What else? I don't think you should do that. I've lost interest in my work. What's next? Thanks, but I don't need your two

cents. *用不着你管、这和你没关系 It's outdated. /It's out of date. What else is wrong?

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I think you're wrong. Who asked you?

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. I don't need your help.

Your kindness is unwanted. Your kindness is unwelcome. I don't want your kindness. Get out of here! 给我出去! They're just kittens.小猫 Go away! 一边去! Get lost! 你给我消失! You beast! *你这畜牲! Don't act silly. /Don't act dumb.

Don't be silly! /Don't be ridiculous! You animal! /You pig! Don't talk silly. /Don't say stupid You tomboy! 野丫头!

You sly dog! *滑头的家伙! things.

Don't be foolish! You're sneaky! /You're shrewd! That's stupid. --But it's true. You're clever! Bullshit! /Bull! *真蠢! Fag! /Faggot! 同性恋!

Hey, ugly! 丑八怪! I won a thousand dollars!

Don't pull my leg! 别逗了! Fatso! 肥猪! /Fatty! /Whale!

Cow! 你这母牛!/你这娘们! Don't talk nonsense!

Pig! 猪猡! Don't talk stupid!

Liar! --I'm not a liar! Take it back!收回话 Shorty! 矬子!

I don't want to hear any more of your Shrimp! 矮矬子!

What an ungrateful man! 忘恩负义 lies.

You lowlife! 下流胚 I don't want to hear your bull.

Take a hike! I don't want to hear you lying to me You scum!

Leave! any more. Stop trying to be cool! Get out of my face! 别让我看见你!、走开! Did you make up a story? 你在编故事Give it up!

吗? What did I do wrong?

●使人镇静

Back off! 躲开! I'm telling the truth. Step back! 后退! Are you telling lies? Excuse me. I'm lost. Let's play this game. Is that the truth? Calm down. Where are you going?

Phony! *搞什么鬼! Don't bother me! I have to finish my Oh my God! Oh, no! What am I going

homework. Bullshitter! to do!? --Just calm down. /Cool Are you trying to get rid of me? *轰走，I don't know. down. 去掉，摆脱” Don't play dumb! 别装傻! Take it easy. Don't work so hard. 别紧

张 No, I've just been busy. Don't act stupid!

Are you trying to avoid me? 躲 Don't pretend you don't know! I can't take it easy. This is due in the

You tricked me. 你在骗我吧 morning.

●责备

Gimme a break. 哪有的事儿。 Don't over do it. 别干得太多!

Liar! 骗子! What are you talking about? Don't overextend yourself.

You scammed me. 你骗了我。 Don't call me a liar! What? You mean I'm too short?

He drinks too much. You pulled one over on me. *pull one Don't get so uptight. 别当真。 That's a lie! 那是瞎说! over 骗，让…上当 Don't get so worked up. That's a filthy lie. 那纯属骗人 Don't be so stiff. 放松点儿 None of your tricks will work on me. *trick欺骗，搞鬼。work on起作用、有效 Kick back! /Loosen up. 随便点、放松点 He's a filthy liar. 他是个丑恶的骗子

Don't lie to me. /Don't tell me lies. You can't trick me. Kick back, make yourself at home. Ha, ha, ha... She's so stupid! I'm not easily fooled. Just relax! /Take it easy! Stop joking! 别开玩笑! I'm sorry, I'm going to be a little late.

●吵骂

That's okay. Take your time.不用着急 Quit your kidding.

Cut it out. 别弄! *放弃，停止 You coward! 胆小鬼! Wait! I need to go to the bathroom. Knock it off 住手!/住嘴! You chicken! *chicken-胆小鬼，There's no need to rush. 别急。 I've had enough of your nonsense. 废turkey火鸡-傻瓜 You don't need to hurry. 话 Scared cat! /You sissy! /You wimp! No rush. /No hurry. Stop putting us on. *骗人，捉弄人--I'm Nobody's perfect! 人无完人! Don't rush on my account. 不用为我着

急 Stingy./Cheapo./Cheapskate./Miser小not! Stop joking with us.

Stop fooling us.

Stop pulling our legs.

Don't act stupid! 别干那种傻事! It's just a joke. 只是个玩笑。

●言归于好

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

You asshole! 饭桶! /You jerk! /You shit! Let's make up. 我们和好吧! --Yeah, /You idiot! /Stupid! /You fool! let's. Christ! *混帐!/天哪! /Oh, my god! Let's kiss and make up.

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虚 It was all for nothing.

I'm sorry I didn't come to your I'm sorry to hear that.

I feel incomplete. 我很空虚 wedding.

Yeah, you let me down. 是啊，我很失望 My life is empty. You disappointed me. My life is meaningless. I blew it. I lost the customer. 我真失I'm all alone in this world. 策… I don't feel satisfied with my life. Make sure it doesn't happen again. Alone at last. I screwed up. / I messed up. 我给搞砸I'm finally alone. 了

●郁闷、忧郁

It's all my fault. 全都是我的错。 It can't be helped. 毫无办法 I'm depressed. I lost my job.

There's nothing you can do about it. Cheer up! You'll get a new job. How was it? I feel blue./I feel low./I feel really It was a waste of time talking to him. down. Almost! 差不多了! I've got the blues today. Nice try. 干得不错 I feel down in the dumps today. What's wrong? No one understands me. It's I feel sad. /I'm sad. /'m unhappy. depressing.

I get lonely easily. I feel really sad. /I'm really sad. Don't talk like that! I understand you. Can't you patch things up? *用patch It's sad. 真可悲 I'm really unhappy. up表示“平息争吵、和好”。 My dog died. --Oh, dear! /Oh, my! It makes me feel depressed. Isn't there any way u can patchthings Boohoo. *呜呜! Rainy days get me down. up? My heart broke. /I felt heart broken. Rainy days make me sad.

My heart has been filled with grief.充I feel blue on rainy days. Can't you make up?

满.. I don't feel like doing anything today.

（18） 悲伤时 Come on! Let's get moving. 好了,快点The sad story depressed me.

儿 The sad story really brought me

●失望

down. I don't have any enthusiasm for life. She stole my customer. 抢走.. He looks melancholy. 他满脸忧愁 I didn't get a raise.What a

How ruthless! 真残忍!、真无情！ disappointment！ He has a melancholy look.

That's too bad. How uncaring! /How cruel! He looks gloomy today. What a let down! Please talk to me.

●断念、绝望

I'm disappointed with it. No one can understand how I really This is disappointing. feel. Let's play another game. I couldn't go. 我没去成 No one can relate to me. You're too good for me. I give up. What a pity. 太遗憾了。 I raise you $20.再加20美元 Nobody understands my feelings. What a shame! 多倒霉! I fold. 我不玩了 /I give in.

●寂寞

Isn't it though? 就是呀! You should stop smoking. What a bummer! /Bummer! 真失望 I can't help it. 没法子、没辙 I feel lonely. I failed the exam. I feel lonely without my husband. There's nothing I can do about it. Too bad. /That's too bad! He'll be back next week. Would you lend me ￥5,000? It was a waste of effort. 白费力了 Not a chance! *没戏、没可能 I'm lonely. /I feel all alone. It was a waste of my effort. I hate being alone. No chance at all. /Fat chance.

No way. 根本不可能 My effort was wasted. I don't mind being alone.

I miss you. *含有I want to see you和I All my effort went down the drain. The game is canceled because of the want to be with you这两种心情。 Did you find him. rain.

That's the way it goes. 没办法 No, he led me on a wild-goose chase. I miss you, too. I'll be home soon.

没有，白费了半天劲 I feel lonely without you. Do you know who stole it? All that for nothing. *前功尽弃 I have no clue. 毫无线索 I feel helpless without you.

My son died, now I feel empty. 我很空I don't have any idea. It was all a waste.

We had a fight today.

Did you make up? Stop fighting!

It's over. Get out! Can't we talk it over? Can't we work it out? Let's talk it over. Try to get along.

Be nice to each other. Let's forgive and forget! Let bygones be bygones. Who did it?

You've got me. 糟了，让你逮着了 I give up. /I'm beaten. /You win. I won. /I've beaten you. /You've lost. You're a loser. /I'm a winner. I didn't mean to hurt you. I meant no harm.

I missed you. 我很想念你

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I don't have a clue. /I haven't a clue. I'll never win. I'm throwing in the towel.

我赢不了你，我认输了

Don't give up so early. I'm giving up.

It's hopeless. --Don't give up yet. It's impossible. Better than nothing. I only have five dollars. Well, it's better than nothing. How did you meet? It was fate. 这就是命呀!

It was meant to be. /It's my destiny. I thought you loved him. We broke up. It's history.

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

What's the answer?

It beats me. 可难倒我了/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. I have no other choice.

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

I no longer feel devoted to this company.

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. 不足为奇。 That explains it.

That's why. 怪不得。 What do you think? It is just as I imagined. 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? See, I told you! I told you, didn't I? See, I'm right.

You should have listened to me. Good for you. 这是当然的

I got a speeding ticket. 我超速挨罚了 Serves you right. 活该!

Well, you got what you deserved.

Well, that'll teach you a lesson. I had no choice in the matter. That serves you right. There was nothing else I couldn't You deserve it. have done. You asked for it. It was my only choice. You were asking for it. You shouldn't have done that.

I know, I went too far. 我做得太过分了 You got what was coming to you.

I'll never win the lottery. I overdid it. You never know. 很难说/世事难料 Did you ask her out? Anything could happen. No, I was too nervous. You can't be too sure. 什么事都可能发I was too uptight. 生 I wish I had studied harder. 我要是再用

功点就好了*..wish..had done要是..就That makes sense.

好了 It makes sense.理所当然 Ah, I get it. 啊，知道。

No wonder. 不足为奇 That's why... 难怪… She's very busy.

That's why she's so tired. ●后悔

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

*shouldn’t have done不该,要是没..就好了

What did you do? That was a mistake. I blew it. 我失败了。

I wish I hadn't done that.

I really screwed up this time. 弄糟了

I regret not studying harder. I should have studied harder. I should have asked him. 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.不小心给忘了 I just forgot.

I forgot all about it.

（19） 喜欢、讨厌时 How's your new job?--I like it. I love pizza.

I live for pizza. 没比萨我几乎活不下去 I really messed up.

I should have known better.我早该弄清Pizza is the greatest. 楚一些 * should have done早该 I like this dress. 我喜欢这套衣服--So do I shouldn't have said that. It's too late now.

I wish I wouldn't have said that. He's married.

I should have known. 我早该知道了 I acted like a fool.

It was careless of me to do so.

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.

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. I couldn't help it.

I had no other choice.

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I think this dress is nice. I think this dress is pretty.

Are you pleased with your new car? Are you satisfied with your new car? Are you happy with your new car? I'm fond of this tea.

I prefer tea to coffee. *比起…来更喜欢… I'd rather have tea than coffee.与其..不如. I like tea better than coffee. I like tea more than coffee.

I'm hooked on... *对…上瘾、对……入迷 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. *诙谐语气。cup of tea是“喜欢的东西、对劲的东西”。 I've developed a great liking for

Japanese food.

I'm choosy. *挑剔的，过于讲究的 I'm picky.

I came to like sushi. 寿司

I've had it. 我受够了!

（20） 安慰时 ●担心、惦念

I've started to like sushi. I've come to like sushi. What's the matter? You look sad. Jane has grown on me. 简越来越让我喜Nothing. I'm just tired. 欢 What's wrong? Do you like baseball? Is anything wrong? Baseball grew on me as I grew older. What's the problem? Baseball has grown on me. Is something bothering you? It's our turn on the roller coaster.过山Are you okay? 车 Are you all right?

What's going on? 到底怎么回事? This will be fun. /It looks like fun.

This is exciting. We'll be parents soon. We were just talking. I can't wait. /This is thrilling! What happened? My hobby is chess. Are you What's happening?

Is something on your mind?有什么心事interested in learning?

吗? Yes, I'm interested.

Do you want more?

No, I'm satisfied. 不，我够了 I'm content. /I'm pleased. That movie was great. I enjoyed it, too. I had a good time. It was really fun. I was deeply moved. How about this one?

No, thank you, I don't like it. I like it.

Do you like natto? No, I hate it! I love it!

This is disgusting. 这个真恶心!

It's the worst food I've ever had. Look at the cockroach! 蟑螂 Yuck! *呸！

Peeyew! 臭死了!

It's your attitude I don't like. You have an attitude problem. I don't like your attitude. He's so rude.

I agree. I hate his guts.对,我对他恨之入

骨

You're nervous.

I think you're nervous. No, I'm not nervous! You seem nervous. ●同情

My dog died.

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sorry about that. That's too bad.

That's a pity. /What a pity. How awful. 太可怕了! How sad. 太让人伤心了! Tough luck. Sorry.

What a shame. That's unfortunate.

It rained every day while I was in Hawaii.

Do you have something on your That's unfortunate. /It's unfortunate. mind? I'm sorry about your misfortune.

It happens! 常有的事 What are you worried about?

What's on your mind? It's a common mistake. Is anything bothering you? She won't talk to me anymore.

It must be tough for you.那你肯定很难受I was worried about you.

吧 I was concerned about you.

I'll drop you off. 我送你回家。 It must be hard on you. Please don't go out of your way. 请不Bob got fired. 要特地为我而麻烦您吧 Oh, poor thing! 哦!真可怜! You look serious. Oh, poor baby! This is important. 这事很重要。 Ah, poor Bob! You look grave. My wife left me. You look sad today. Mine, too. I know how you feel. You don't look very happy today. I understand the way you feel. Why are you so glum?闷闷不乐的、愁闷I really sympathize with you. ●安慰 My girlfriend just dumped me. 抛弃 Why so glum? /Why the long face? I'm really sorry!

Never mind. 没什么、别在意 You look exhausted.

You look very tired. Don't worry about it. You look worn-out. It's okay.

Forget about it. 没什么 It's six o'clock already.

What bad luck. *太遗憾了、太可惜了 Yeah, you need a break.

You need a rest. Better luck next time! You need to take a break. That's too bad! You should take it easy. What a shame!

Bummer! *俚语。 Something is wrong with you today.

You're not yourself today. I'm sorry, I'm late. You seem different today. That's all right. /That's okay. Who are you irritated with? *谁烦你了？ It's no problem. Who has irritated you? It's all my fault!

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I despise him.

Do you like the coffee? No, I don't care for it. I don't like it.

Here comes my boss, Mr. Smith. I can't stand him. 看到他我就烦 Never again!

Don't blame yourself. It's not your fault.

I feel really bad about it.

Don't worry, it happens. ..常有的事 Come on! /Take it easy!

Pull yourself together! 重新振作起来 Get a hold of yourself!

Get your shit together! *语气尖锐

It happens to the best of us. /It Do your best!

happens to everyone. 这种事谁都会Do a good job! 好好干! 遇到 Should I ask her out?

Yeah, go for it! 是呀，勇敢点! There's no need to worry about it.

Don't concern yourself. 别担心 It's my turn to bat. 该轮到我打了。 Don't give it another thought.别想得太Go for it! 加油! 多 Take a chance! It can't be helped. 没办法呀! You're welcome to stay.

I don't want to put you out. *添麻烦” 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. 这算不了什么

It's no big deal. /It's no problem. How terrible! /How awful! 多糟糕呀! No big deal. *别小题大作、没什么 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. 这还算好的呢

It could have been worse.有比这更糟的

I'm playing basketball tomorrow. We'll cheer for your team. *助威，喝彩 My test score was low.

Try harder next time. 下次再努力吧。 I can't do it anymore.

Hang in there! 别松劲!、坚持下去!

better.

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

Get it together, Jack! 振作起来，杰克! I don't think I can. --Just try it. I don't want to. --Just try it. Come on, try it. Just give it a try.

Try and do it. /Try it. /Give it a try. Try again. /Have another try. /Do it again.

Give it another try.

Don't be a chicken. Ask her out. 别那

么窝囊，去约她吧

Don't give it up! Keep at it! Let's face facts. Keep your chin up! 要有信心! Let's be realistic. Try harder! 再加把劲! He looks blue. Don't give up! Let's cheer him up. Keep it up! Let's try to make him forget his Never give up! 绝对不能放弃! troubles

This machine is too difficult to I wish you success! /Success to you! operate. May you succeed! You can do it! I'll have my fingers crossed. *have

one's fingers crossed 希望计划能够顺My salary is really low.

利进行 Look on the bright side. Your job is

very rewarding. 你得看到好的一面…. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

呢! Don't take it too seriously! I'll cross my fingers.

Don't get worked up over nothing! 激I'll keep my hopes up. 我期待着…… It might have been worse.

动 Don't be so hard on yourself. 别自暴自Tell him to his face that he's a liar!

弃 I feel so sad. Well, I can't.

Keep your chin up! 别灰心! No way! 不可能! Don't feel so bad about yourself.

Don't be so down on yourself. You can do anything if u really want to. Are you joking?

That's the spirit! 那才是好样的! Don't think so lowly of yourself. No, I'm serious. /Seriously.

I don't know what to do! You can do anything if you put your I'm really serious. What a pity! mind to it. I'm not joking. I'm sure it'll work out.总会有办法的 *解决 You can do anything if you are so I'm being honest with you.我坦白跟你

讲 Everything will be fine. minded.

Things will work out. You can accomplish anything if you I mean it! What's her problem? believe in it. I don't mean it. She's just upset. 她只是有点心烦 Take my word for it. 这是真的呀、相信我 I'll never pass that test. She's just mad. There's a chance. Take it from me. She's only angry. There's a possibility. Believe me.

It's not impossible. Did he really say that?

●鼓励

It could happen. You'd better believe it!

Don't cry. Worrying about it won't solve I really mean it! Wipe your tears. anything. Trust me! Cheer up! 振作起来! --I'll try. 我会的 Worrying about it won't make it Is the party at 9∶00?

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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.面对现实

I'm sure of it.

I'm absolutely sure. I know for sure that... I'm positive. 我肯定

I won two tickets to Hawaii!

It's too good to be true.太好了吧、难以置

信

That's the difficult part.

I feel guilty. I was mean. 我太刻薄了，我

感到很内疚

It may sound strange, but it's true. You may not believe it, but I'm telling the truth.

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

（22） 为难时 It's your fault.

Me? I'm innocent! 我? 我是清白的 I don't know what to do. Don't lie! I saw you do it. Don't worry, I'll help. I didn't do it. I'm at a loss as to what to do.

I'm unable to decide for myself. I can't get rid of the idea.

（21） 怀疑时 What shall I do? /What should I do? I can't get it out of my mind. What am I supposed to do? 我该怎么办? He's 38.

（23） 不感兴趣时 *be supposed to计划做… Really? /Are you sure?

I want to break up with you.分手 I don't know. Just relax, I'll help you. What do you want for dinner? Are you serious? 你是认真的吗? I don't care. 什么都行 What am I going to do? I quit my job.我把工作辞了 We can't finish our proposal in time. Anything's fine. Are you joking? We are in trouble. I don't think it's a good idea. Do you mean it? 是真的吗? Who cares? 管它呢! We're in big trouble. Are you kidding? Do you like the new computer So what? 那又怎么样?

So? 后来呢? Do you think you'll get a raise? system?

No, it's a hassle. 不喜欢，它很麻烦 I doubt it. /It's doubtful! Well?

I don't think so. It's a pain in the neck. Does it matter?

It's a pain in the ass. *低俗的说法。 I wouldn't bet on it. Big deal.

It's chancy. *俚语。 It's a lot of trouble. What difference does it make? It's iffy. *非常随便的说法 Whatever you want. 随便你! What should we do? What do you think? I don't know. It's really a difficult As you wish. It sounds fishy to me. 听起来很可疑。 problem. Do u think the economy will It sounds suspicious to me. It's big problem. improve?

Nobody knows. 谁知道呢 It sounds funny to me. I don't know what to say.

I'm at a loss as to what to say.*困惑 Something's fishy. Who knows? /No one knows.

I smell a rat. *很可疑 I have a full house.我是同花顺（打牌时） Why don't you help him?

You got me. 这下可难住我了 It has nothing to do with me. 跟我没关He said she is his sister.

系 I won't buy that story. 我不信他的话 I don't know. 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?

I don't take him too seriously. / I don't take him very seriously.我不把他的话

I guess you're right.

You win. /That beats me. He's a nuisance. *他特招人讨厌 You asked for it. 自作自受 You're stepping on my foot. Oops! I'm sorry. 哎哟! 对不起

I made a mistake. /My mistake.

太当真 Oh, no! I missed the flight. I don't pay much attention to what he You did? 真的?

Ah, man! *man表示兴奋的和吃惊 says.

What makes you say that? Oh, my goodness! /Oh, my gosh! I don't believe him. /I don't trust him. Good heavens! I don't think he is telling the truth. We have to decide what to do.

That's the hard part. 这正是难点 I think he is lying.

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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!

Don't worry about it. It's all my fault. I feel bad about it. I feel horrible. I feel terrible.

You look puzzled. 你看来很困惑 I can't understand this machine. You look confused.

The idea haunts me.那个念头总是萦绕着我

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. 没人注意你。 Nobody gives a damn.

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

Let it be. 让它去、别管

Everyone says you're a liar. I don't care what they say.

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. 哪个都行。 It doesn't matter.

Anyone's okay. /Anything will do. We can do without him. We don't need him.

His help isn't necessary.

I've got nothing special to talk about. 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. 无所谓 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. 这种事又不新鲜

（24） 害羞时 Come on. Let's meet new people. But I'm shy.

Your mom showed me ur baby pictures.

I'm so embarrassed. 真不好意思

I'm ashamed of myself. 我为自己感到惭

愧

（25） 吃惊时 She was late for work again. Unbelievable! 难以置信!

Incredible! /That's unbelievable! I can't believe it! Now way! 怎么会呢! I'm surprised! 我吃了一惊 I'm shocked! 我很震惊 I'm in shock! What a shock!

I won the lottery. 我的彩票中了 That's amazing! 太让人吃惊了! How about that! Wow!

Really? /Oh, really?

Is that right? /Is that so? /Oh, yeah? You're kidding! --No, I'm not. You're pulling my leg! 戏弄

That's news to me. 第一次听说 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? ..简

直让人不敢相信，是吧?

It blew me away.

Gosh! I've overslept again!糟了!又睡过

了!

No, not again! 没有，没到点呢! We were surprised by the news. Boo! “哇!”、“啊”，吓唬人。 That wasn't funny.

（26） 祝福 Don't be so hard on yourself. I'm embarrassed of myself. I'm ashamed that I did that. How shameful! 真恬不知耻! It's very shameful.

It's quite a shameful story. That's very unfortunate. I lied to him.

Shame on you! *真丢脸、不成体统 You should be ashamed!

I passed my driving test! Congratulations! I'm engaged.

Congratulations on your engagement. Congratulations on your marriage.

No kidding! It's a boy. You've got to be kidding! Congratulations on the birth of ur It's midnight already. child. It can't be! /That can't be!怎么可能! Congratulations on entering... That can't be! /It can't be true! Congratulations on /Impossible! entering...College.

Thank you. 谢谢! Let's go to Europe this summer!

Are u serious? / Seriously?当真?/你肯I got promoted! 定? Congratulations on your promotion! That's really something! 那真的很重要Congratulations on your complete *something在口语中表示“重要的东西” recovery. 祝贺你康复! I was in a car accident. Thank you for your support. Oh, my! 哎呀! /My God. My book was published.

Good for you! 祝贺你! He failed another test.

Good grief! 天啊 We made up. 我们和好了 Well, well. 哎呀呀! I'm really happy for you! My goodness! I'm delighted for you. Oh, dear! /Dear! Dear! Cheers!

Let's make a toast! *干杯 Good gracious!

Oh, brother! / Oh, boy! Why don't we make a toast? You surprised me! --Boo! 啊-! Here's to your health! Cheers! 为了您

的健康，干杯! You scared me. /What a surprise!

I really do love you. Let me propose a toast to Mr. Smith. You don't say! 怎么可能呢? I'd like to propose a toast to Mr. I'm going to marry you. Smith. That'll be the day!怎么可能!、岂有此理! Break a leg! 祝您成功! It'll never happen! /Impossible! Knock'em dead! I'll believe that when I see it. 眼见为实 Good luck! I'll believe that when it happens. Go get'em! * get'em = get them! A great shock. /A big shock. /That's a

（27） 吊唁 shocker. 震惊

I sympathize with you. 我对您深表同情! There's a meeting today at 5∶00.

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你给了我美好的10年。 Thank you for your concern.

What a pity we've lost such a great

（29） 在飞机上、饭店里 man!

Yes, indeed. 确实是这样。

●在飞机上

I'm going to miss my grandpa. 我很怀念我的爷爷 What would you like to drink? I know how you feel. Well, what do you have? My father is in the hospital now. Anything to drink? That's too bad. 太不幸了 Coffee, please. Try not to get depressed. 别太消沉了 With sugar and cream? I can't help it. 我无法控制自己 Yes, please. /No, thank you. It was terrible this time, wasn't it? What would you like for dinner, beef or It sure was. fish? /Beef or fish for dinner? My mother died when I was ten. Which would you like, beef or fish? I'm so sorry. 那太不幸了 Beef, please. What a shame. Have you finished? /Are you I couldn't pass the test. through? Never mind. 没关系/别太在意 No, not yet.

May I clear the table?

（28） 节日、纪念日 May I clear the plates off the table?

Here's to the New Year! 祝贺新年! Clear the table, please. --Yes, sir. Cheers! Can I have some water? Happy New Year! Can I have something to drink?

A blanket, please. 毯子 Happy New Year to you, too!

Happy Valentine's Day! 情人节快乐。 I feel cold/hot. That's nice of you. 你太好了。 I'll turn on the heater. 空调 Be my Valentine. 做我的情人吧。 I feel sick. /I'm not feeling well. I'd love to. 我非常乐意! Can I have some medicine? Happy Easter! 复活节快乐! --You, too! May I help you?

Happy Mother's Day! --Oh, thanks. Could u tell me how to fill out this Thanks for being such a good mom. form? How sweet! 你真可爱! How do I fill out this form? Trick or treat! 不请吃就捣蛋!(万圣节用语) Can you help me with this form? Oh, you scared me! 哦，你吓了我一跳!

●在机场

Happy Thanksgiving! 感恩节快乐! Let's have pumpkin pie. *南瓜派 May I see ur passport, please?请出示

护照 It's my favorite.

Merry Christmas! Here it is. Merry Christmas to you, too. How long will you be staying in the Have a Merry Christmas. --Thank you. United States? I wish you a Merry Christmas. I plan to stay for a week. Here's your birthday gift. What's the purpose of your visit? Thanks. That's very nice of you. What brought you here? Happy birthday! Why are you here? It's my birthday. 今天是我生日 Sightseeing. /Business. 旅游/工作 Happy birthday, John! I'm here on business. Happy anniversary! 结婚纪念日快乐。 I'm here on vacation. /I'm vacationing. It's our tenth anniversary. Where are you staying? Thanks for being in my life. 谢谢你陪我I'm staying at the Benson Hotel. 共度人生 Do you have anything to declare? 报

关 Thanks for ten wonderful years. 谢谢

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

At the Washington Hotel.

How much money do you have? Four hundred dollars and one hundred thousand yen. Okay. Have a nice stay. Okay. Have a nice trip. I can't find my baggage. What does it look like? Please check it immediately. Please check it right away.

Please deliver the baggage to my hotel as soon as you have located it.

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

I'd like to reconfirm my flight.重新确认机票 Where is the Japan Airlines counter? Where is the boarding gate? 登机口 What time do you start boarding? Has this flight begun boarding?

Have they begun boarding this flight? What time will we arrive in Tokyo? In about two hours. ●在饭店的服务台

Is there a room available for tonight? No, all the rooms are booked for tonight.

Do you have a room for tonight? I reserved a room for tonight. Check in, please. I'd like to check in.

Take my baggage, please.

I'd like a key to room 809, please. 取钥匙 I'd like to leave my room key, pls.存钥匙

Where is the dining room?

What time does the dining room open?

What time can I have breakfast? Where can I get some beer?

There's a liquor store across the street.

Where can I buy some beer?

Can you keep my valuables? 存贵重物品 Yen to dollars, please. 日元换成美金 I'd like to exchange yen to dollars,

pls. Are you sure about that? Cash, please. 换成现金 The room next door is noisy. I'd like to cash this, please. Could I possibly have another room Would you cash this, please? key? Could you cash this, please? Could I please have another room Could you cash this traveler's check key? for me? 旅行支票换成现金 May I have another room key? Would you cash these traveler's Is it all right if I have another room checks?复数 key?

Can you change these traveler's Would it be possible for me to have checks? another room key?

Would you exchange this one I'd like to have another key, if that's hundred dollar bill with five twenties? ok. 100换成5张20的 I locked myself out.我把钥匙忘在房间里

了 Does anyone speak Japanese?

No, I'm afraid not. May I have your name, please. Are there any messages for me? 留言 I left my key inside my room. Yes, Mr. Brown called. I forgot my key inside my room. Check out, please. /I'd like to check I'm locked out. 我被锁在外面了

Sakura Hotel?

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

Turn right at the first traffic light. Where's the rest room? 洗手间在哪儿 It's on the right. /It's on your right. Go straight for two blocks.

You'll see it at/on the corner on your left.

Excuse me. Is Shinjuku far? Sorry, I'm new here, too. I'm a stranger here, too. I don't know either.

It's next to the coffee shop. It's beside the coffee shop.

It's just before the coffee shop. It's across from City Hall. 对面

It's opposite City Hall.

It's on the opposite side of City Hall.

out. The TV doesn't work in my room. It faces City Hall. Here's my room key. Could you send someone to fix it? It's between the bookstore and the I didn't make any phone calls. 我没用Could you send someone up? 您能叫drugstore. 电话 服务员来一下吗? It's on this side of the church. Here's your bill. /Here's your check. What seems to be the problem, sir? It's before the church. 账单 有什么事吗?先生? It's at the end of this street. Could you call a taxi for me? Am I near Shinjuku?

（30） 走在街上的时候 Call me a taxi, please. Is Shinjuku close to here? Hail a taxi, please. Am I close to Shinjuku?

●问路

How far is it to Shinjuku? 问时间和距离 Taxi, please.

Can you get me a taxi, please? Where is the shoe store? Is Shinjuku far?

How do I get to the shoe store? How close are we to Shinjuku?

●客房服务

Excuse me, but I'm lost. 迷路 How long will it take?

Room service, please. I don't know where I am. About five minutes. A wake-up call, please. Where am I on this map? Will it take long? A wake-up call at seven tomorrow You're right here, near Central Park. Is it far? /Is it far from here? 离这儿远

吗? morning, please. Where am I?

Certainly, ma'am. 好的。 Where am I located? Not far. /It's not far. /It's not that far. I'd like a wake-up call, please. Can u point to where I am on this What's the easiest way to get to May I have a wake-up call? map? Shijuku? Can I borrow a hair dryer? What's the name of this street? Could you give me the simplest Please bring me a pot of coffee. What street am I on? directions to Shinjuku? How many cups would you like? Is there a post office near here? The easiest way is to take a taxi. Laundry service, please. 洗衣服务 Yes, there is. Go straight... What's the quickest way to get to When will it be ready? 什么时候能弄好? Where's the nearest post office? Shijuk? Tomorrow morning at ten. Is there a post office close by? You can go by express train. Your room number, please. Is there a post office around here? Where can I mail this? This is room 501. *501读成five o one Do u know of any post offices near Where can I make a phone call? Come in. here? Where can I make a call?

How do I get to the Sakura Hotel? Is this the shortcut?

●在饭店遇到困难时

Where's the Sakura Hotel?

●乘坐交通工具

There is no hot water. Could you give me directions to the

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A subway map, please. Does this train stop at Chofu? Could I have a subway map, please? Yes, it does. Where's the ticket counter? 售票处 Will this train stop at Chofu? How much is the fare to Shinjuku? Does this train go to Chofu? I'll find out for you. 我看一下。 It's the fourth stop from here. What is the fare to Shinjuku? How far is it to Shinjuku? How much does it cost to get to It's the fourth stop from here. Shinj? After the next stop.

What's the price of a ticket to The second stop. /Two more stops. Shinjuku? How many stops are there to How much do I pay to go to Shinjuku? Shinjuku? There are four more stops to It's one hundred fifty yen. Shinjuku.

Which train should I take to Shinjuku? There are four more stops before Which train goes to Shinjuku? Shinju. Which train stops at Shinjuku? What's the next stop? Which train is going toward What's the next station? Shinjuku? Could u tell me what the next station 我该在哪站换车? is? Where am I supposed to change? 换Would you tell me what the next stop 车*be supposed to...应该… is? At Shinjuku. I was wondering what the next station Where do I change trains? is？ Where should I change trains? Is the next station Chofu? Where am I supposed to transfer? The next stop is Chofu. At what station should I change? Where can I get a taxi? Where am I supposed to get off for Where can I catch a taxi? Ogi? There's a taxi stand up ahead.

You can change to the JR Line at Do you know where I can get a taxi? Shinjuk. Where's a taxi stand around here? Where can I catch an express train? Where's the taxi stand? 快车 *特快是a limited express, 每站都Where's the cabstand? 停的车是a local train Call me a taxi, please. Go to track number two. Certainly. Where to, sir? Go to track two. Can you get me a taxi, please? Take this train. Taxi, please. /Hail a taxi, please. Take the orange train. How long does it take to get Take the Chuo Line. 坐中央线。 downtown? How often do the trains come? How much does it cost? How frequently do the trains come? How much will it cost? How many trains run in an hour? How much do you charge? When do the trains come? Where to? /Where're you going? The trains come every ten minutes. Where would you like to go? The trains run six times an hour. To Wall Street, please. The trains come very often. To this address, please. The trains come five times a day. Take me to this address, please. When is the next express? --At 1:10. I'd like to go to this address. What time is the last train to Chofu? Please take me here.

I'm in a hurry. 我有急事。 I'm not sure. Probably around

midnight. May I ask why? Is the next train an express? Take the shortest way, please.

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Could you wait for me, please?

Stop here, please.

Could you help me carry my bag? How much would it cost to get there? How much will it cost? Where's the bus stop?

Is there a bus to the airport? No, I'm afraid not.

How many stops to the museum? 美术馆 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? How soon is the next bus to Narita? Does this bus go to the airport? Could you tell me when to get off? No problem.

The bus has just left. /The bus just left. We just missed our bus.

The buses don't come on time. The buses are not punctual.

The buses don't come as scheduled. The buses are always late. Is this seat taken? --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? Isn't it crowded?

Isn't the road congested? ●租车

Who should I ask about car rentals? I'd like to rent a car, please.

Did you book your car yet, sir? What type do you have in mind? A compact, please. 小型车

Do you have any Japanese cars? What's the rental fee?

30 dollars a day, plus 20 cents per mile.

Do you want insurance? I'd like full insurance.

Can I drop off the car in...?我能把车放在.. ●交通标志

No outlet! 禁行!

I don't want either of them. It's too flashy. 太艳了! No parking!

Can I park my car here? We have a more plain looking one. No, this is a no-parking zone. It's too gaudy. /It's too loud. No passing禁止超车! It's too plain. 素、老气 One-way street单行线 It's too conservative. Road junction十字路口 It's too bland.

Would you hem it? *缝边

（31） 购物时 Would you alter it?

Let's go window-shopping. Would you shorten it? I'm flat broke. How much is it? /How much does it Let's go window-shopping anyway. cost? Why don't we go window-shopping? Could you tell me how much it is? Shall we go window-shopping? I'll take this one. /I'd like this one. What a crowd! All right, ma'am. It's so crowded! I'd like to buy this one. /I'll get this What a big crowd! one. When does the store open? Will that be cash or charge? It's closed today. Cash or charge?

宜! When do you open? Will you be paying by cash or credit

What time do you open? That's too much! card? How soon does it open? Do you have this shirt in a small? Would u like to pay by cash or

Let me check. 让你找找。 What time does the store open? charge?

When do the doors open? Do you have this shirt in a smaller Cash, please. /Charge, please. 卡 When does the store close? size? Can I use VISA? /Do you accept We close at seven. Do you have this sweater in red? VISA?

May I try it on? *try on试穿、戴 What time does the store close? Do you take VISA?

When is closing time? Sure. Let me help you. Can I pay by installment payment?分期

付款 Where is the fitting room? 试衣间 We won't open until eleven.

That late? 那么晚? Right this way, ma'am. 请往这边，女Can I pay in Japanese yen? It opens at eleven. 士。 Do you take Japanese yen? From eleven. Where is the dressing room. Do you accept Japanese yen? Our business hours begin at eleven. It's too small for me. Please wrap it.

I'd like to return this. 我想退货。 Where's the shoe department? It's a little bit tight.

*department store 商场 Do you have a receipt? 收据 It's loose. I'm lost, too. 我也糊涂了。 It's long/short. Could you exchange this, please?

It's got a stain. /It has a stain.这有点儿Where can I find the shoe This suit fits perfectly.

脏 department? This suit is perfect for me. Where is the shoe department

located?

It's on the third floor.

Going down? /Going up?。是往下/上? What are you looking for? The shoe department. Eighth, please.电梯里 The eighth floor, please.

May I help you? /Can I help you?

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

I'd like a suit.

I'm looking for a ... bag.

Can I have a refund? 退款 This is nice. /This is good.

How do you like it? I'd like to get a refund, please. This is better. /I like this better. I'd like a refund, please. That's more like it. I'd like my money back, please. This skirt matches this blouse, doesn't Would you give me a discount? it? This is a discount price. Yes, they look great together. Can you make it cheaper? This skirt and this blouse go together Take it or leave it. 不满意就算了 well. Accept it or reject it. Which is better? Be satisfied with it or get nothing. Which one do you like better? That's my only offer. Which one do you think is better? That's my last offer. I want both of them. /I want them both. That's my final offer.

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I'm looking for a black, leather bag. How's this?

I'm just looking. /Just looking. /Just browsing. /I'm just browsing. I don't need any help. No just yet. 还不需要。

If you need any help, let me know. These shoes are great!

These shoes are wonderful. Buy this.

Please buy this for me. How much is this?

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!

How expensive/cheap! 怎么这么贵/便

（32） 在外用餐时 ●在快餐厅里

I'd like a hamburger and an iced tea. May I have two hot dogs, please? Anything else?

Two hot dogs, please.

With ketchup and mustard, please. 请

What is the price of a dinner course? prepared?

What is your dress code? *code 规定，Well-done, please. 烤熟点*rare三成熟，规范 medium半成熟，well-done八成熟

Can you make it mild? 请做得清淡些 We require a jacket and tie.

Should I wear a jacket and tie? Are you having breakfast?

Should the ladies wear dresses? 礼服 No, I'll just have a cup of coffee. We need a large table, please. Would you like some coffee? How many in your group? --Two. That would be great. I'm sorry, but I have to cancel my Would you care for some coffee?

加蕃茄酱和芥末 reservation. Do you want some coffee? Will that be for here or to go? How about some coffee?

●点菜

For here or to go? 这儿吃还是带走 Is coffee included with this meal? Will that be to go? /Take-out? Could I have a menu, please? I'd like a cup of coffee, please. Will you be eating here? May I see your menu, please? Anything else? To go, please. /I'd like it to go, please. I'd like to see a menu, please. No, thank you. That's all. For here, please. Do you have a menu in Japanese? Will that be all?

May I see a menu in Japanese? Anything else you want?

●预订餐馆

Do you have a Japanese menu? Is there anything else that you'd like?

Could you recommend a good May I see the wine list, please? That's all for me. /That's it. /That's all. restaurant near here? What kind of wine do you have? That would be all. I'd like some Italian food. What kind of wine do u have I didn't order this. Which restaurant do you recommend? available? You didn't, sir? Is there a Mexican restaurant around May I take your order? 您来点儿什么? This is not what I ordered. here? Yes, there's one. Well, let's see... My order hasn't come yet. Where is the closest Mexican What would you like?

●饭桌上

restaurant? What will you have?

I'm kind of hungry. 我有点儿饿了 Are there any restaurants still open Are you ready to order yet? near here? What do you recommend?

Do I need a reservation? The seafood is good here.

Hello, this is the Park Restaurant. May What do you think I should order? I help you? What is your suggestion?

I'd like to make a reservation for eight What do you think is the best? people at six o'clock tonight. 预订 What do you suggest I order? We are a group of eight. Can I have the same as that? I'd like to reserve a table for eight. Sure, no problem. What time, sir? I'll take this and this.

Could we have a table close to the Do you have any local specialties?

Could we have separate checks?分别band?

I'm sorry. We're all booked up tonight. 付款 I'm sorry. We are quite full tonight. May we have separate checks? I'm sorry, all the tables are booked Could we pay separately? tonight. We'd like to have separate checks. How long is the wait? I'd like to have dinner for sixty dollars How long do we have to wait? including drinks. Is the wait long? I'd like a steak. /I want a steak. We can wait. I'd like some red wine, please. What time can we make a How would you like it? 要几成熟的? reservation? How would you like it done?

How late are you open? --Until eleven. How would you like your steak How do I get there? cooked? Do you accept credit cards? How would u like your steak

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I'm kind of hungry. How about you?

Yeah, it's lunch time.

I'm starving. /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. I'm on a diet.

How's it going so far? 现在感觉怎么样? This looks great! /This looks good! This looks delicious! My mouth is watering. This smells great! * They all look good.

They all look so delicious, don't they? They both look great.

Can I eat this? /Is this edible? You can't eat that. /It's inedible.

Is this delicious? /Does this taste good? How is it?

It's good. / Good.

It's delicious. /Delicious!

Yum-yum! /Umm! /Mmm! *比较随便 Yummy! *女性和孩子们常用

It's not good. /It doesn't taste good. This tastes strange. /This tastes funny. /This tastes weird.

I eat anything. /I can eat anything. Don't overeat. /Don't eat too much. /Don't eat so much. He's a big eater.

I don't feel like eating anything. I drink like a fish. 我是海量 I get drunk easily. 我酒量小

I can hold my own. 我酒量还可以。 I can hold my liquor. I can drink a lot.

I'm a strong drinker. Cake is fattening.

Would you like some coffee? Not now, thanks.

Please pass me the salt.

Could I have the salt, please? Salt, please?

Could you hand me the salt, please? It's called misoshiru. 这是大酱汤 This is misoshiru.

This is called misoshiru. How do you eat sushi?

You dip it in soy sauce. 蘸酱油

Where's the tourist information

My mouth is on fire. center? Would you like some? Sorry, I'm a stranger here, too. Yes, please. /No, thank you. I'm fine. May I have a free city map? Do you want some? When does the museum open/close? I'd like some more wine. Please tell me about some interesting I dropped my fork. places in this town. I'd like another cup of coffee. Is there anything to visit here? That was good. What are your interests? That was delicious. What are you interested in? I'm very full. 我吃饱了 What kind of things are u interested I couldn't eat another bite. in? I've had enough. What do you like? I'm very hungry. I'm interested in architecture. There isn't enough food. What kind of tours do you have? I'll make more. Well, we have... Would you like another drink? What kind of tours are available? No, I think I've had enough. What kind of tours do you offer? How do you like your coffee? 您喝什么What kind of tours are there? 样的咖啡? Please show me the way. Black will be fine. 清咖啡就可以了 Are they open on Saturdays? Just sugar, please只放糖 Are there any sightseeing buses? Just cream, please. 只放牛奶 Is there a sightseeing bus tour? 有旅游

车游览团吗? How do you like your coffee?

With cream and sugar, please. Do you have any sightseeing bus

Place the sushi in some soy sauce. How do you want you coffee? tours? Can you use chopsticks? *筷子 Are there any sightseeing bus tours?

●付款

What kind of fish is this? I'd like a tour by taxi. Oh, that's tuna.金枪鱼 Bill, please. 请结账 I'd like a guide. It's spicy. / It's hot.真辣! I'd like the check, please. I want a Japanese-speaking guide. It's salty. Where should I pay? I'd like a Japanese-speaking guide,

It's on me. 我请客。 It's sweet. pls.

It's crispy. 真脆 Oh! How nice! I'd like to request a French-speaking It's slimy. 真粘 This is my treat. /I'll treat you. guide. This coffee is not hot enough. I'll pay for dinner. Could we have a French-speaking This coffee is lukewarm. I'll pay for drinks. guide? This bread is soggy.面包没有烤透 I'll take care of it. 我来付 How much is it per day? These potato chips are stale.这土豆片变What is this for? 这是什么的钱? How much is admission? 入场券 味了 What is this charge for? How much is the entrance fee? These potato chips are soft. What is this amount for? Two tickets, please. This milk is sour. 这牛奶酸了 I'm afraid there is a mistake here. What's that building?

Let's go Dutch. 各付各的 I'll buy more today. How old is it?

This coffee tastes bitter. 这咖啡太苦了 Let's split the bill. Can we go in? --Of course. This coffee is bitter. Let's divide the cost. Let's go to see the castle. This meat is tough. 这肉太老 We'd like to pay separately. --All What a beautiful view! This meat is tender. 这肉挺嫩 right. I want to stay longer. This has a strong flavor. 味很重 Keep the change. 不用找钱了 Let's leave now. This has a weak flavor. 味道淡 May I have a receipt, please? 请开张发I want to rest a while.

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It's too salty.

It's too greasy. / It's too oily.太油腻 It's too hot/cold.太烫/凉了

My mouth is burning. 我的嘴都麻了

票

（33） 外出旅行时

I want to rest for a while. Please say it more slowly. I want to rest. /I want to take a rest. What can I do for you? May I take a picture here? I'd like a Japanese-speaking guide, Would it be all right if I took a picture please. here? I want a Japanese-speaking guide. Would you take a picture for us? Does anyone speak Japanese? Will you take a picture of us? Does anyone here speak Japanese? Would you mind posing with me? 能和Is there a Japanese speaker here? 我一起照张相吗? I can't make myself understood. 我们

语言不通 *被明白，让对方明白 I'll send the pictures.

I've misplaced my passport.

Does anyone here speak Japanese? Can I get it reissued? 能补发一本吗? Please cancel my card number.

What should I do? /What do I need to do?

You should ask the man over there. ●呼救

It's an emergency! 十万火急! Please call a doctor. 快叫大夫! Where is the gift shop? I can't get my point across.

I can't get through to him.无法让他明Help! Where can I find the gift shop?

Where's the bathroom? 白。 What happened?

Somebody! 来人呀! Which way is the bathroom? I don't know how to say it in English.

Is the bathroom around here? I don't know it in English. Help me!

Thief! 小偷! /Robber! Could you tell me how to get to the I can't express it in English.

bathroom? How do you say “giri” in English?

（35） 商业信函用语引言部分 How can I get to the bathroom? You say, “obligation”. It's outside, to the left./on the left. /to What's in English?

●收信

your left. /on your left. /on the How should I say “giri” in English? left-hand side. How can I express “giri” in English? We have received your letter of April Can I walk there? What's the English word for “giri”? 14, 1998. Is it walking distance? What do you call this in English? We have received your letter dated Do you think I could walk there? April 14, 1998.

●失窃

You should take a bus. We thank you for your inquiry. 咨询函 It would be better if you took a bus. Call the police! We have received your letter and

Sure thing! 好的 I'd recommend taking a bus. thank you for your inquiry.

You'd better take a bus. Please call for help! We are pleased to learn from your What's on tonight? 今晚演什么? I had my bag stolen. letter... What's playing tonight? My bag was stolen. From your letter we have learned What are you showing tonight? Somebody stole my bag. that... How long does it last? 持续 Who should I report it to? We are grateful for your inquiry of May

Where is the Lost and Found?失物招领How long will it last? 23,1998. 处 How long is it? This is to acknowledge your letter of

What time will it be over? What kind of bag? June 6, 1998. What time will it end? What kind of bag was it?

●回信

What was in it?

（34） 遇到麻烦时 How much was in it? We are pleased to respond to your We'll call you if we find it. inquiry of August 18, 1998.

●语言不通

We'll contact you when we find it. We are pleased to answer your letter

I'd like to have a Japanese interpreter. Could you fill out this form? of August 18, 1998. *interpreter 口头翻译 Please fill out this form. We are writing in response to your I can't speak English. Please give me a report on the theft. letter of October 21, 1998.

请您写一下被盗经过 No English! We are writing with reference to your Please fill out a report on the theft. 偷My English isn't good enough. letter of October 21, 1998.

A Japanese-speaking person, please. 窃 This refers to your letter of October 29,

Where is the Japanese Embassy? 大Aren't you John? 1998. 使馆 Pardon me? /Excuse me? /I beg your This is in response to your letter of I lost my passport. 护照 pardon? /Could you repeat that? November 4, 1998.

What did you say? My passport is missing.

●从来信中得知

Would you slow down, please? I can't find my passport.

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We are happy to learn from your letter that...

From your letter we have learned that...

We regret to learn from your letter that...

We are really sorry to learn from your letter that...

We would like to offer our sincere apologies for the mistake. 真诚的歉意 It is nice to know that... It is nice to learn that... It is nice to hear that... It is regretted that... 很遗憾…

send us...

●认为对方收到了自己的信件 Some months ago we wrote you regarding ... *regarding关于… So far, we do not seem to have

received (any) word from you... *so far至今为止

If we do not hear from you by December 1, 1998...

So far, we have not received (any) word from you... ●因回复迟了而表示歉意

us know...

May we ask you to send us...? ●致谢

We thank you for your offer.

I appreciate very much that you... We appreciate your cooperation and... We thank u for your cooperation and... ●感到遗憾

It is regretful to learn of...

We are sorry to inform you that... We are very sorry that...

We regret to inform you that... It is regretted that... ●表示歉意

We apologize for...

We deeply apologize for... We sincerely apologize for... We are very sorry for... ●抱怨

We are sorry to inform you that... We very much regret to have to remind you of...

We invite your attention to...

We would like to call your attention to...

May we remind you that...?

May we take this occasion to remind you that...?

We wish to point out that... ●祝贺

We are delighted to learn that... Congratulations on your... We would like to offer our

congratulations on your... ●吊唁

We apologize for not replying to u

It is regrettable that... earlier.

We are sorry for not answering your

●联系

letter sooner.

We are pleased to inform you that... We are sorry for not replying to your We are excited to inform you that... letter sooner. We are happy to inform you that... We are sorry for not responding to We would like to inform you that... your letter sooner.

We take pleasure in informing you of... Thank you for your patience. 让您久等

了 We take pleasure in informing u that...

We regret to inform you that... We are sorry to inform you that... Please be advised that... 请允许我通知

您..

（36）商业信函用语正文部分 ●叙述事情

We are told that...

We understand from Mr. Aoki that... We observed that... 我们察觉到…

●随信附上

We will enclose... 随信附上 We found out that... We are enclosing a copy of... We discovered that...

There is a copy of... attached to this We would like to call your attention letter. to... Attached, please find... May we take this occasion to remind Attached you will find... you that... Enclosed is a copy of... May we take this opportunity to Enclosed, please find... remind you that... A copy of...is enclosed.

●转达希望

●寄给……、请对方寄出……

We hope that you will...

We will send you... We hope to receive...

We are interested in... *适用于索取资料We are sending you...

时 We will mail you...

We have just learned with profound

sorrow of the passing away of... *去世 *profound 深刻的

We are pleased to send you... We would be interested to learn... We wish to express our deep regret We are happy to send you... We would appreciate it if you will let us over the passing of... We are sending you the contract know... Pls accept my sincerest condolences.

哀悼 separately. We would appreciate it if you would

Would you please send us...? let us know...

●同意

We would appreciate it if you would We shall appreciate it if you would let

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We agree with you on... We agree with you on the following issues...

We are in full agreement with the points raised in your letter. *raise提出(异议)

We are in complete agreement with the points outlined in your letter. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to...

We are very pleased to be in a position to..

We will be delighted to...

We will be delighted to meet with you on June 4, 1998. ●陈述自己的见解

We think that...

We believe that... We understand that...

We feel strongly that our products are the best.

It is our understanding that... We understand that...

We do not anticipate any objections to your proposal. 没有任何异议 We can see no reason why... ●反驳对方

It is not quite clear to us what you had in mind.

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 “担心，在意”

The one point that troubled us was... We appreciate your patronage and... We have become concerned with ..., and wish to thank you for your

kindness. 对贵方的友好表示感谢 regards to the shipment schedule.

We would appreciate receiving your

●中立的答复

comments.

We are now in the process of... 正We would appreciate it if you could 在…. send us your comments.

We are in the process of reviewing We shall be interested in receiving your suggestion. your comments. We value ... highly. 非常重视 We shall be interested in hearing your We value your suggestion highly. comments. We thank you for raising the issue.

●显示热情和诚意

Your suggestions are being followed up by... 由……进行（讨论） We are confident that... *确信的 Your suggestions are being followed We are enthusiastic over the

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up by our committee. possibilities of...

Your suggestions are being reviewed We welcome this development very by... much.

We will continue to do all we can to

●否定的回答

develop a stronger working

We hope you will understand our relationship between our reason for this action. companies.

It would be difficult for us to accept the We will do our utmost to develop new revision to our shipping schedule. markets.

We regret that we are unable to alter We shall do whatever we can to our pricing schedule.。 extend our service. We have no alternative but to... We will always endeavor to offer you Consequently we are in the position our most favorable rates. *endeavorto... 最终我们采取的立场是…*后否定内努力、尽力 * favorable rates最优价格 容 You may rest assured that your shipment will arrive on time. 放心

●我方的行为和说明

You may be certain that...

We are pleased to recommend...to

●通知、希望得到通知

you.

We work closely together with... 与…We wish to keep you fully informed on 有非常亲密的关系 this matter. 就此事常保持联系

We are also told that... 我们已经得知… We wish to keep you fully posted on The amendment provides that you this matter.

can no longer ship after the 10th of Kindly inform us when this is put into each month. *修改后规定… effect. *实施，实行

The following conditions show that...*Kindly notify us when this is put into 用于否定 effect.

The following conditions show that Please let us know when this is put each shipment must arrive before into effect. noon. .*用于否定内容

●对否定性回答的补充

The effect of this change will be to delay... *意味着将会… We feel certain you will understand

our position in this matter.

●表明谢意和希望

Nevertheless, we will do everything we can to... *nevertheless 然而，尽管We appreciate your business and...

交易 如此

There is no objection, as far as we are concerned, in raising the prices. These have been placed into our files for future reference.

（37） 商业信函用语结束部分 ●请求回函

We would appreciate an early reply. We look forward to your favorable reply.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Your prompt attention to this matter will be appreciated. *prompt迅速的

Better late than never. 晚做总比不做强 New Year.

We trust that an increase in sales will John got into a fight again.

●请多关照

Boys will be boys. 男孩就是男孩嘛! continue in the future.

Knowledge is power. 知识就是力量 We hope that you will...

（38） 商业信函用语结语 Your kind cooperation in this respect That's why he's so successful. is greatly appreciated. Rome was not built in a day.

●敬上

Your kind cooperation on this issue is All roads lead to Rome.

Yours very truly, 谨致问候 *用于商业。 There are many roads to success. greatly appreciated.

Sincerely yours, *用于商务信函或朋友 We hope we can count on your When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

*入乡随俗 *口语中常省略成Do as the continued cooperation and support. Cordially, *用于商务信函或朋友

* count on指望 My best regards, *给朋友写信时 Romans do.

Practice makes perfect. *熟能生巧 We look forward to your... With best regards,

We trust our request will... *trust 包含The very best to you, History repeats itself. 历史总在重演 了hope和believe两个词的意义 When it rains, it always pours. 祸不单Best wishes,

行

●表明热情、诚意；要求合作 （39） 谚语、惯用语 Where there's a will, there's a way. *功夫不负有心人 We are looking forward to the time Every Tom, Dick and Harry. *不管张三李

四 *男女都可用 Actions speak louder than words.做比when...

说强 Please do not hesitate to contact us. My daughter had a homestay in

America. 我女儿为体验当地生活，去美Easy come, easy go. *来得容易，去得也Please do not hesitate to call us.

国了 容易 We are always anxious to assist you in... *渴望，想… --So did every Tom, Dick and Harry. Blood is thicker than water. 血浓于水

不管谁都能去啊 Like father, like son. 有其父必有其子 We are always willing to assist you

Like mother, like daughter.有其母必有其in... I like sexy girls.

女 Should you have any questions, --So does every Tom, Dick and Harry.

All's fair in love and war. *恋爱和战争都please do not hesitate to contact us. 无论谁都是这样的。

是不择手段的 If you have any questions, please feel Out of the frying pan into the fire. *一波

未平一波又起 Beauty is only skin deep. *美貌不过一张free to contact us.

皮 I live to eat. 舍名求实

●表示谢意

Every dog has his day. 瞎猫碰上了死耗Beauty is but skin deep. 子 Thank you for calling this matter to our The grass is always greener on the

attention. *call sb's attention提醒..注Everyone has good days. other side of the fence. *东西总是人家意 的好 Everyone gets lucky sometimes. Please write us at the above address. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Thank you for the opportunity to be of service.

We appreciate this opportunity to... Thank you for this opportunity to... It is always a pleasure doing business with you.

It is always a pleasure serving you. It is always a pleasure to serve you. ●表示歉意

Speak of the devil. *说曹操，曹操到 Speak of the devil. *常用于口语中 Here comes John!

Love is blind. *情人眼里出西施

Kill two birds with one stone. *一举两得 No news is good news. 不闻凶讯便是吉 Time flies. *光阴似箭。Tim flies=Time flies when you are having fun. Time is money.

Jack of all trades, master of none. 百

艺不如一艺精

You cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs. *不劳则不获

A rolling stone gathers no moss. *流水

不腐，户枢不蠹

A friend in need is a friend indeed. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. *只会工作不会玩的人是没意思的人 The proof of the pudding is in the eating. *事实胜于雄辩

Time and tide wait for no man.岁月不待

人

Look before you leap. 三思而后行 When should I come over?

眼见为The sooner, the better. Please accept our sincere apologies. Seeing is believing.百闻不如一见、

实 I want to extend my personal How many people came to the party? There is no smoke without fire.无风不A hundred people, on the nose. *正好 apologies for...

起浪 Exactly.

●应酬话

Honesty is the best policy. 诚实总是上On the dot. 策 Hide-and-seek捉迷藏 We wish you a bright and successful

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Let's play hide-and-seek. To be continued *未完待续

It takes two to tango. *一个巴掌拍不响 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. 尽快*缩写成ASAP Should I mail this letter to you? Yes. As soon as possible. All-you-can-eat. 随便吃

We have nothing in common. Money talks, bullshit walks. Monkey see, monkey do.机械模仿,东施效Never say die. *别说丧气话 颦 Let bygones be bygones.*过去的就让它过

去吧 She just bought a new car just like

Better than nothing. *有总比没有强 yours.

A fair-weather friend. *酒肉朋友 Well, monkey see, monkey do.

First come, first served. *按顺序、先到先Every little bit helps. *滴水成河

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. 过时 It's old-fashioned. It's outdated.

buffet It's behind the times. smorgasbord TV has its merits and demerits. Eat as much as you like. TV has its good and bad points. Eat as much as you wish. There are good and bad points about multiple-choice questions 多项选择题 TV.

Ready, get set, go! 各就各位，预备，跑! I took advantage of his weakness. *利

用… On your mark, get set, go!

from A to Z. *从头到尾 The TV show was interesting.

I don't know anything about driving. Yeah, and I've learned something.长见

识 I'll teach you from A to Z. entirely /completely

all long *始终/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. 就我记得的…

To the best of my memory,... As far as I know,...

If my memory serves me right,... 如果

I've learned something new. Look at John's toy!

It's a fire hazard. 那会引起火灾呀! It could catch on fire easily. It could cause a fire.

Anything could happen. 世事难料

There's no knowing what may happen.

You never know. Anything's possible. It could happen to you.

for future reference以备将来作参考

You should keep the book for future

我没记错的话，… reference. Tit for tat. 以牙还牙、针锋相对 behind my back *背后、偷偷摸摸地

John kicked me, so I gave him tit for Everyone is laughing at me behind my tat. back. What are you studying at Harvard? secretly Economics. That's what I'm here for. in my absence

without my knowledge 背着我 Two and three is five.

for a change *换心情、变化一下 Two plus three is five.

Two and three makes five. Let's take a walk for a change. Two and three equals five. Okay, let's. We're as different as night and day. 我instead 别这样! 们有天壤之别 Jane married a millionaire.

Money talks. *有钱能使鬼推磨 We're completely different.

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