贴身语境500例? @ introduce yourself 自我介绍 1. My name is Mary Grove. 2. My name is Gregory Paul. 3. I'm Bill Speaks. 4. I'm Betty Hones. @ ask for permission 征求同意 1. May I take a picture of you and your little boy? 2. May I sit here? 3. May I use your bathroom? @ introduce a conversation 引出话题 1. By the way, your machine has already been fixed. 2. By the way, my sister has got married. 3. By the way, they arrived intact. @ thank someone 向人道谢 1. - Use my bike, please. - Thank you. I appreciate your help. 2. - Laura, your phone call. - Thank you. 3. I really want to go. Thanks again. @ respond to someone thanking you 回答别人的道谢 1. - Thank you for helping me get this ticket. - Oh, my pleasure. 2. - I've got the book. Thank you. - You're welcome. @ start talking to stranger 与陌生人攀谈 1. Excuse me. May I know your name, Miss? 2. Excuse me. Can I take this road to Norman? 3. Excuse me. Can I ask you a question? @ say good-bye after meeting someone for the first time 首次见面后道别 1. - I have to go now. Good-bye. - Bye. It was nice meeting you. 2. - I have to get off here. Hope to see you again. - It was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you for help. @ describe something 描述事、物 1 . It's a small canvas bag. 2 . This is a brown metal box. 3 . Here's a white glass bottle. @ compliment someone 赞美别人 1 . I think it looks terrific on you. 2 . I think this sweater looks marvelous on you. 3. You look prettier in this dress. @ make suggestions 提出建议 1. Try this sweater. 2. Try the blue one. 3. How about green? 4. How about going to the restaurant for dinner? @ apologize 道歉 1. I'm sorry I'm so late. 2. I'm sorry I can't go to your party. 3. A : You're 11 minutes late, Robert. B : I'm really sorry. 4. A : Why don't you answer my letter? B : I'm really sorry. I... @ ask for help 请求协助 1. Can you help me? 2. Can you help me with this load of books? @ reassure someone 为人打气 1. Don't worry. Everything will be fine. 2. Don't worry. You can pass the examinations. @ ask if someone found something 询问别人是否捡到东西 1. Did anyone find a small canvas bag? 2. Did any one of you find a pair of red boxing gloves? @ introduce someone 介绍别人 1. Let me introduce you. Dr. Wagner, from Mac Gill University. 2. This is Forrest Gump, my friend. @ respond to an introduction 介绍后回答 1. A: My name is Robert Jones. B: How do you do? A: This is my brother Jim. B: It's nice to meet you, Jim. @ correct yourself 改正言辞错误 1. It's Richard's film! I mean Pappas. 2. A: Is it a difficult question? You can't answer it, can you? B: Yes, oh, I mean, it's a difficult question, but... @ offer 善意帮忙 1. Would you like something to eat? 2. Can I drive you home? @ thank someone 向人道谢 1. I'm so glad you took the time and trouble to return the bag. 2. I'm so glad you let me use your car. @ respond to thanks 回答别人的道谢 1. A: I'm so glad you took the time and trouble to send me the tickets. B: Oh. It was no trouble. @ accept an offer 接受别人好意 1. A: Would you like something to eat? B: Yes, I'd appreciate that. A: Would you like something to drink? B: Yes, I'd appreciate that. @ refuse to offer 婉拒别人好意 1. A: Would you like something to eat? B: No, thanks. 2. A: Can I take these bags for you? B: No, thanks. I can manage them myself. @ ask for help 请求协助 1. F: Excuse me. Can you help me? M: Yes, what can I do for you? 2. F: Excuse me, sir. Can you help me to find this book? M: Certainly, madam. @ say good-bye to someone you just met 向刚见面人士道别 1. M: Bye, Marilyn. Hope to see you again. F: See you later. Have a good time. 2. M: It's nice meeting you. Hope to see you again. F: Me too. Have a nice evening. @ apologize 致歉 1. F: Sorry I'm late, John. 2. M: Excuse the mess, I've just moved here. @ give directions 指路 1. F: How can I get to the bank, sir? M: Make a left turn. Then walk two blocks to the traffic light. 2. F: Could you tell me how to get to the parking lot? M: Yes. Make a right turn. Then walk two blocks and turn left. @ make excuses 辩解 1. F: I'm sorry I'm late. I was lost. 2. M: Excuse me. It's messy here. I just moved here. @ accept an apology 接受 1. F: Don't worry about being absent. It's fine. 2. M: Don't worry about having broken the glass. It's OK. @ say a telephone number so someone can reach you 告诉别人电话号码,以便找你 1. F: If something happens, call me. I'll be at 666-6431. 2. M: If the baby doesn't feel well, please call me. I'll be at 863-0064. @ accept a gift 接受礼物 1. F: What pretty flowers! Thank you, Harry. 2. M: What a nice tie! Thanks a lot, Laura. @ order something to eat and drink 点菜或点饮料 1. F: What would you like to eat? M: I'd like the mee krob. 2. F: Would you like something to drink? M: Yes. Do you have a dry white wine? @ make a suggestion 提出建议 1. F: How about going to the cafeteria for dinner? 2. M: I recommend fried fish to you, sir. It's delicious. @ greet someone 欢迎 1. F: Welcome! This way, madam. 2. M: Good evening, sir. This way, please. @ ask about someone's job 问别人的职业 1. F: What do you do? M: I'm a dentist. 2. F: May I know your job? M: I'm a journalist. @ excuse yourself 请求原谅 1. F: Please forgive me. I'm very late. 2. M: I'm terribly sorry, Rose. I...I have to leave now. @ ask about a problem 询问对方的困难 1. F: What's the matter? M: My boss wants me to go back to the company immediately. 2. F: Is it serious? M: No, it's just a stomachache. @ express concern 表示关怀 1. F: It's the baby-sitter. M: I hope nothing is wrong. 2. F: I have to go home. My daughter is crying. M: I hope your daughter is all right. @ ask about a past event 询问已发生的事情 1. M: What happened? F: His boss called and asked him to return to his office. 2. M: What happened? F: Her car was lost. @ ask about a problem 询问对方的困难 1. M: What's wrong? F: The baby is awake. She's crying. 2. M: What's wrong? F: There's no power. @ express surprise 表示惊讶 1. M: Who's that? F: You won't believe it! It's Dad. 2. M: What's the matter? F: You won't believe it! The lost car has been found. @ leave someone after a date 约会后临别说辞 1. M: Thank you, Linda. I had a nice evening. F: Me too, Forest. I'll call you later. 2. M: It's almost midnight. I had a nice evening with you. F: Nice to meet you. Hope to see you again. @ excuse yourself for making a surprise visit at a late hour 为太晚造访致歉 1. M: I'm terribly sorry, Linda. I hope it's not too late. F: Oh, no, not at all. 2. M: Good evening, Monica. I hope it's not too late. F: Oh, no, we're still eating. @ accept an excuse 接受对方道歉 1. M: I'm sorry. I hope I'm not too late. F: Oh, no. Not at all. @ invite someone to enter 邀请别人进门 1. M: Julia. F: Oh, Steve... It 's you. Come in. Join us. 2. F: I hope I'm not too late. M: Oh, no. Come in. Join us. @ make a promise 许诺 1. M: I promise I won't leave early. 2. F: I promise I won't do that again. @ leave a group of people 告辞 1. M: I'm going to excuse myself. I have to meet my wife at six. 2. F: Good night, everybody. I have to leave early. I'm going to meet my Mom off the train. @ ask for help 请求协助 1. F: Excuse me. Can you help me? M: Yes, what can I do for you? 2. F: Excuse me, sir. Can you help me to find this book? M: Certainly, madam. @ say good-bye to someone you just met 向刚见面人士道别 1. M: Bye, Marilyn. Hope to see you again. F: See you later. Have a good time. 2. M: It's nice meeting you. Hope to see you again. F: Me too. Have a nice evening. @ apologize 致歉 1. F: Sorry I'm late, John. 2. M: Excuse the mess, I've just moved here. @ give directions 指路 1. F: How can I get to the bank, sir? M: Make a left turn. Then walk two blocks to the traffic light. 2. F: Could you tell me how to get to the parking lot? M: Yes. Make a right turn. Then walk two blocks and turn left. @ make excuses 辩解 1. F: I'm sorry I'm late. I was lost. 2. M: Excuse me. It's messy here. I just moved here. @ accept an apology 接受 1. F: Don't worry about being absent. It's fine. 2. M: Don't worry about having broken the glass. It's OK. @ say a telephone number so someone can reach you 告诉别人电话号码,以便找你 1. F: If something happens, call me. I'll be at 666-6431. 2. M: If the baby doesn't feel well, please call me. I'll be at 863-0064. @ accept a gift 接受礼物 1. F: What pretty flowers! Thank you, Harry. 2. M: What a nice tie! Thanks a lot, Laura. @ order something to eat and drink 点菜或点饮料 1. F: What would you like to eat? M: I'd like the mee krob. 2. F: Would you like something to drink? M: Yes. Do you have a dry white wine? @ make a suggestion 提出建议 1. F: How about going to the cafeteria for dinner? 2. M: I recommend fried fish to you, sir. It's delicious. @ greet someone 欢迎 1. F: Welcome! This way, madam. 2. M: Good evening, sir. This way, please. @ ask about someone's job 问别人的职业 1. F: What do you do? M: I'm a dentist. 2. F: May I know your job? M: I'm a journalist. @ excuse yourself 请求原谅 1. F: Please forgive me. I'm very late. 2. M: I'm terribly sorry, Rose. I...I have to leave now. @ ask about a problem 询问对方的困难 1. F: What's the matter? M: My boss wants me to go back to the company immediately. 2. F: Is it serious? M: No, it's just a stomachache. @ express concern 表示关怀 1. F: It's the baby-sitter. M: I hope nothing is wrong. 2. F: I have to go home. My daughter is crying. M: I hope your daughter is all right. @ ask about a past event 询问已发生的事情 1. M: What happened? F: His boss called and asked him to return to his office. 2. M: What happened? F: Her car was lost. @ ask about a problem 询问对方的困难 1. M: What's wrong? F: The baby is awake. She's crying. 2. M: What's wrong? F: There's no power. @ express surprise 表示惊讶 1. M: Who's that? F: You won't believe it! It's Dad. 2. M: What's the matter? F: You won't believe it! The lost car has been found. @ leave someone after a date 约会后临别说辞 1. M: Thank you, Linda. I had a nice evening. F: Me too, Forest. I'll call you later. 2. M: It's almost midnight. I had a nice evening with you. F: Nice to meet you. Hope to see you again. @ excuse yourself for making a surprise visit at a late hour 为太晚造访致歉 1. M: I'm terribly sorry, Linda. I hope it's not too late. F: Oh, no, not at all. 2. M: Good evening, Monica. I hope it's not too late. F: Oh, no, we're still eating. @ accept an excuse 接受对方道歉 1. M: I'm sorry. I hope I'm not too late. F: Oh, no. Not at all. @ invite someone to enter 邀请别人进门 1. M: Julia. F: Oh, Steve... It 's you. Come in. Join us. 2. F: I hope I'm not too late. M: Oh, no. Come in. Join us. @ make a promise 许诺 1. M: I promise I won't leave early. 2. F: I promise I won't do that again. @ leave a group of people 告辞 1. M: I'm going to excuse myself. I have to meet my wife at six. 2. F: Good night, everybody. I have to leave early. I'm going to meet my Mom off the train. @ express a possibility 表示可能性 1. I could work out in your class ... 2. I could get two tickets for the concert. 3. I could find a way out of the jungle. 4. I could swim to the ship. @ say something is easy 说事情容易 1. A: Can you finish typing the letter in ten minutes? B: No problem. 2. A: Can you carry such a heavy bag for an hour? B: Yes, it's a snap. 3. A: Can you cook the meal in half an hour? B: Yes, no sweat. 4. A: Can you lift the box? B: Yes, it's a piece of cake. @ say something is difficult 说事情困难 1. A: Is computer programming easy? B: No, it's rough. 2. A: Is it difficult to learn Japanese? B: Very difficult. It's tough. @ express certainty 表示肯定 1. A: Do you think you could come to visit us Saturday? B: Oh, yes, without a doubt. 2. I bet I can ride there in ten minutes. 3. I bet I can win the competition. @ say to telephone someone 说打电话给某人 1. A: Can I contact him at this time? B: Give him a call. 2. A: I wonder if Mr. Stapleton is free now? B: Call him. @ say you are leaving for a place 说自己正要出发 1. A: Please get here a few minutes early. B: Oh, I'm on my way over. 2. A: Be here at ten. B: I'm on my way over. @ remind someone about something 提醒对方 1. And that includes Susan. 2. And that includes the transportation fee. 3. A: Don't forget the bet. B: Don't you forget. @ say something is arranged 说事情安排妥了 1. A: Have you talked to Mr. Stevenson about the trip? B: Yes, it's all set. 2. A: Have you called the booking office about your plane ticket? B: Yes, it's all set. @ ask about someone's job 询问对方职业 1. A: What do you do for a living? B: I'm a journalist. 2. A: What's your occupation? B: I'm a teacher. 3. A: What do you do by trade? B: I'm an engineer. @ make a suggestion 提出建议 1. Did you ever think of photographing an aerobics class? 2. Did you ever think of sending them a resume? 3. Did you ever think of writing a thankyou note? 4. Did you ever think of getting her on a TV show? 5. How about today? 6. How about Saturday evening? 7. How about next Friday? @ propose a deal 提出交易条件 1. Maybe you can photograph a class, and I can give you and Mrs. Stewart a month of classes -- free. 2. Maybe you can teach me to dance, and I can help you with your English exercises. 3. Maybe you can revise the advertisement, and I can drive you to the airport. @ persuade someone 说服对方 1. Don't you think it'd be a good subject? 2. Don't you think it'd be a good try? 3. Don't you think it would save time? @ introduce an explanation 引出解释 1. Laura, I have to tell you something. My boss called me into his office and asked me to leave the company. @ react to news you expected 回应盼望已久的消息 1. A: I failed history, Mom. B: I knew it! 2. A: Dad, I was fined for over speeding this afternoon. B: I knew it! 3. A: Mike, I didn't really go to the airport. B: I knew it! @ remind someone 提醒对方 1. Remember, the play begins at 7:15. 2. Remember, if it rains, you do the shopping... 3. Don't forget to write down the code. @ say you're enjoying something 说自己喜爱某事 1. A: Sunrise, twist, push ... B: This is fun. How interesting! 2. A: One, two, three, go... B: This is fun. 3. A: Oh, kick, kick… B: This is fun. @ threaten or warn someone 威胁或警告对方 1. A: It's easy to do this. B: Just wait. 2. A: Oh, the red team is going to win. B: Just wait. 3. A: This job is quite exciting. B: Yeah. Just wait. @ say something is finished 说事情已完毕 1. Let's stop here. That's it for today. 2. So much for the translation exercise. That's it for today. 3. That's it for today. We'll leave chapter IV for next week. @ ask for an object 向人要东西 1. Hand me two eggs. 2. Please pass me the book. 3. Give me the glass, please. @ make suggestions 提建议 1. How about some bacon? 2. Maybe you can teach me how to work on a computer someday. 3. Can you come fishing with me tomorrow? 4. Maybe we should do it again. 5. I'll go bowling with you. 6. We're planning to go shopping this afternoon. 7. Would you like to go swimming on such a sunny day? 8. I'd love to go dancing with friends. @ talk about the weather 谈论天气 1. It's a perfect day -- a little cloudy but nice and warm. 2. The radio says it'll be sunny and mild. 3. What a sunny day! @ talk about activities with got “去”进行活动 1. I've got to run. 2. I've got to go. 3. I've got to get moving. @ say you're in hurry and must leave 急于离开的说辞 1. Don't you have to work? 2. You're going to the baseball game today? 3. Making breakfast? 4. You caught the fish, didn't you? @ check information you thought you knew 核对已知的信息 1. It'll be like old times. 2. Remember our fishing trips? 3. It's just like yesterday once more. @ remember the past 忆往事 1. It'll be like old times. @ correct someone in a joking way 以开玩笑方式纠正对方 1. Burned, you mean. 2. Money, in fact. 3. Downhill from here on, indeed. @ say you're starting to do something 说自己开始着手 1. Here we go. 2. We are just on our way. 3. We're starting now. 4. Let's do it now. @ greet someone informally 非正式的问候语 1. Hi, there! 2. Hi. 3. Hiya! 4. How's it going? @ say no emphatically 强调不行 1. Not a chance! 2. No, way! 3. No, chance! 4. No, no, a thousand times no! @ tell someone to do something slowly and carefully 告诉对方慢慢地、仔细地做 1. Easy does it. 2. Take it easy. 3. Take your time. @ encourage someone 鼓励别人 1. That's it. 2. Come on. 3. That a boy. 4. That a girl. 5. Try again. 6. Don't let someone or something get you down. 7. What's the harm in trying again? 8. Don't lose heart. 9. Good for you! @ make suggestions 提出建议 1. What do you say we get back to our fishing? 2. Why don't we do it again? 3. Would you like to go shopping someday? 4. Is that OK to go with me? 5. How about an outing? @ say goodbye informally 道别的非正式说辞 1. So long. 2. See ya! 3. See ya, bye-bye. 4. Later. @ say you admire someone 表示钦佩 1. Your dad is quite a guy. 2. He is something. 3. You're really someone. @ react to bad news 对坏消息的反应 1. Uh-oh. 2. My god! 3. It's hard to believe! @ express thanks 道谢 1. How can I thank all of you? 2. I'm very grateful ... 3. I'm so thankful to all of you. @ apologize 道歉 1. I guess I ruined your day. 2. I'm going to excuse myself. 3. I hope I'm not bothering you. 4. I'm sorry it took you so much trouble. @ tell someone to begin working 告诉对方开始工作 1. Set out! 2. It's time for you to start working. 3. Please get down to your business. @ talk about possibilities 谈论可能性 1. Are the odds in my favor? 2. What chance of success is there? 3. Does he have a poor chance of winning? @ ask someone for help 请求帮忙 1. Can you help me? 2. Will you give me a hand? 3. Please do us a good turn. @ praise a child 称赞孩子 1. You are the boy. 2. You're a good boy. 3. You're a fine girl. @ wish someone a happy holiday 祝假日愉快 1. Have a good time in your holiday. 2. Merry Christmas! 3. Wish you a happy holiday! @ ask why someone is acting strangely 询问何以某人行为怪异 1. What's eating you? 2. What's wrong with you? 3. What's the matter? @ express enthusiasm 表示热心 1. Hey, that big thing! 2. What a view! 3. Don't you just love it? @ agree that something is possible 表示同感 1. Probably so. 2. That's of chance. 3. Most likely. @ say someone will recover 说某人会安然无恙 1. He'll be fully recovered. 2. He'll be well soon. 3. She'll be healthy. @ express happiness about a future event 期待未来 1. I eagerly await your early reply. 2. I expect that you will come back soon. 3. I hope to see you again. @ express likes/dislikes 表达好恶 1. I hate... 2. I'm fond of... 3. I enjoy... @ say yes informally “Yes”的变体 1. OK. 2. Yea. @ thank someone 致谢 1. That was very kind of you. 2. I'd like to thank Marilyn for being so patient. 3. I want to thank Mr. Short for his kind invitation. @ agree 同意 1. I'll go along with that. 2. I have no objection to that. 3. I quite agree with your plan. @ suggest a change in activity 建议改变活动 1. We should take a little break ... 2. Let's stop to have a walk. 3. Shall we leave the room and go outside to make a snowman? @ say something is obvious 表示事情显而易见 1. How'd you guess? 2. Everybody knows it. 3. Don't you know this? She likes him very much. @ say you appreciate someone's short visit 感谢对方来访 1. I'm glad you came by. 2. I appreciate your coming. 3. Mom says she hopes to see you again soon here. @ thanking someone for cooking 感谢主人盛餐招待 1. It was a wonderful meal. 2. The steak is delicious, Bob. 3. I have never tasted such appetizing salad before. @ invite someone to take a seat 邀请对方坐下 1. Please sit down. 2. Have a seat. 3. Take a seat, please. @ persuade someone to give your permission 恳请对方允许 1. Just let me see the score ... 2. Please let me in. 3. Please let me finish the novel. @ praise something or someone 赞美事物或他人 1. This new Walkman is absolutely wonderful. 2. Your new dress is very nice. 3. You made a great speech. @ say something is obvious 说某事显而易见 1. It's very clear. 2. I can tell. 3. Everyone can see that. @ ask if someone has a problem 询问对方是否有困难 1. Is something wrong? 2. What's the matter? 3. What's up? @ express sadness at not being somewhere or with a person or persons 因不在某地或未见某人而表示惆怅 1. I miss them. 2. I feel homesick. 3. I am longing to see you. @ state consequences 说明后果 1. I have to turn off the lights, or else my father will get really angry. 2. You should first finish your homework, or you are not allowed to watch TV. 3. We should walk faster or we will be late for the movie. @ say a sound is familiar 说声音好像很熟悉 1. It sounded like a dog barking. 2. It sounds like the scream of a woman. 3. His voice reminds me of my uncle. @ invite someone into your house 请人进入屋内 1. Make yourself at home. 2. My house is always open for you. 3. I wish you could come to see us sometime. @ console a child or animal 安慰小孩或动物 1. You poor little thing. 2. You poor, poor baby. 3. Don't cry. It's all right. @ talk about a longtime wish 谈论早已有的愿望 1. I've always wanted a Springer spaniel. 2. Since I was a child, I have dreamed of becoming an artist. 3. I have longed for a trip to Europe for years. @ pause before answering a question 回答问题前略事思考 1. Let me think. 2. I'll think it over. 3. Let me consider it. @ identify someone or something 确指某人或某物 1. They're the ones. 2. That is what I am looking for. 3. He is the man who can help you. @ find out the hours a business is open 询问办公时间 1. How late are you open? 2. What are the opening hours of the store? 3. At what time will the store start business? @ say someone is lovable 说某人可爱 1. She's hard to resist. 2. She is cute. 3. Her smile is so appealing. @ encourage someone 鼓励别人(儿童) 1. Atta girl/boy! 2. Keep your chin up, boy! 3. Come on! You can make it! @ find out about a procedure 询问处理程序 1. How do I do that? 2. What do I begin with? 3. What's the first step? @ say something is sufficient 说明某物足够 1. Your name will do. 2. That will be OK. 3. That's enough. @ be assertive 断言 1. I'm serious. 2. I am certain about it. @ ask about experiences in a person's life 询问对方生活中的经验 1. Have you ever owned an animal? 2. Have you ever gone abroad? 3. Have you ever studied French? @ add information 补充消息 1. There's more. 2. And one thing more. 3. Following are the details. @ express regret 表示遗憾 1. I am sorry. 2. That's too bad. @ say you will return 说会再来 1. I'll be back. 2. I will come back soon. 3. I'll return at once. @ say you understand 说你懂了 1. I've got it. 2. I get the picture. 3. I see. @ identify yourself on the telephone 电话中表明身份 1. This is he. 2. This is Linda Aborn. 3. This is Davis speaking. -08- @ ask someone to be specific 请对方详述 1. Like what special matters? 2. Can you tell me the exact reason? @ express confidence in someone 表示对某人有信心 1. I know you can do it. 2. I know you'll be able to take care of it. 3. You can work it out, Robert. I believe you can. @ say that something won't hurt 说某事不妨碍 1. You won't feel a thing. 2. You won't feel any pain. 3. Jumping like this won't hurt your legs. @ compare the importance of two things 比较两物的重要性 1. Your health is more important, 2. Being beautiful is more important than saving money. @ state consequences 说明后果 1. If I have my tonsils out tomorrow, I'll miss my birthday party on Saturday. 2. If you are slack like this, you will be fired by your boss. @ offer to find a solution 表示可代为设法 1. Let me try to work something out. 2. I'll come up with something. 3. I have a way to solve the problem. @ persuade someone by offering a reward 以奖赏劝服对方 1. You just put on your pajamas and robe, and I'll think of a surprise. 2. You just stop watching TV, and I'll tell you a story. 3. You just give up smoking, and I'll go on a holiday with you. @ reassure someone 安慰对方 1. Everything will be just fine. 2. Nothing serious. It's just a cold. 3. Don't worry. She'll be OK. @ verify an answer 核对事实 1. You're sure you've never played? 2. Are you sure you've seen this film? @ refer to an action in progress 提起进行中的事 1. You can learn as we go. 2. You can join in at any time. 3. You can come in and see the movie at any time. @ say someone doesn't act well after losing a game 说对方玩输以后没有风度 1. You're a sore loser. 2. You can only be a winner. @ stop an argument 要大家停止争论 1. No arguing! 2. Stop arguing! @ greet a group of people informally 向一群人打招呼(很轻松随便的口吻) 1. Hi, gang. 2. Hi, everybody. 3. Good morning boys. @ hold someone to his or her word 要对方遵守诺言 1. You promised me a surprise. 2. You said you love me. @ check something you think is true 查对你认为属实的事 1. It hurts, doesn't it? 2. So you will have dinner? 3. You will wash the dishes, won't you? @ make a promise 承诺 1. We'll see to it that you have strawberry and vanilla ice cream. 2. Then three it will be. 3. I promise I will get you two tickets for the concert. @ encourage a child 鼓励孩子 1. Come on now. 2. You're a big boy. 3. You can pass the test, Catherine. @ comfort someone who's not feeling well 安慰病人 1. I know it hurts, but it'll be better tomorrow. 2. It's not much pain. You can get over it. @ negotiate 谈条件 1. But first you have to smile. 2. No smile, no surprise. 3. If you want a surprise, then you've got to smile first. @ wish someone a happy birthday 祝对方生日快乐 1. Happy birthday, Carl. 2. Happy birthday to you. -09- @ emphasize a question 强调问题 1. What time is it, anyway? 2. How much money did you get in the deal, huh? 3. Do you like her or not, Tom? @ say something doesn't bother you 说自己不在乎 1. I don't mind. 2. I don't care. 3. It doesn't matter to me. @ make a suggestion 提出建议 1. Maybe you should think about becoming a writer. 2. Maybe you would like the green T-shirt. 3. Have you ever thought of studying law? @ reassure someone 安慰对方 1. You'll be OK. 2. It will be nothing to you. 3. You will surely win. @ talk about a coincidence 谈巧合 1. It turns out he's a classmate of mine. 2. George happened to be at the party. 3. I found it was my lost car. @ say someone has made time for something 说某人有空办某事 1. He's agreed to fit you into his schedule. 2. She's agreed to type the document in the evening. 3. He said he'll leave a whole day for the reception tomorrow. @ say something doesn't follow logically 说事情并非必然 1. It doesn't mean you have to be a doctor. 2. I don't mean you have to repeat it. 3. He didn't say you couldn't join them. @ introduce an important statement 引出话题 1. I want you to know something. 2. I'm going to tell you something. 3. They have something to declare. @ say you've made up your mind about something 表示自己已有结论 1. I came to that conclusion. 2. I've come to the conclusion that ... 3. I've made up my mind about that. @ thank someone for listening to you 感谢对方倾听 1. Thanks for hearing me out. 2. That's all for today. Thank you. 3. My speech is over. Thank you. @ say someone looks young 说对方看上去年轻 1. You look as young as ever. 2. You look much younger than your real age. 3. You don't look that old. @ say something isn't obvious 说某事并不明显 1. It doesn't show. 2. There's not much difference. 3. It doesn't look so. @ ask about life experiences 询问生活经验 1. What kind of articles have you written? 2. Have you ever thought about becoming a journalist? 3. How long have you been an actor? @ say someone isn't sure 说对方似乎不太肯定 1. You seem to have some reservations. 2. You seem to be uncertain about it. 3. It has not been decided yet. @ give advice 提出忠告 1. One piece of advice ... 2. My advice is ... -10- @ respond to a command informally 非正式回答命令 1. Will do. 2. Right. @ ask why 询问为什么 1. What for? 2. Why so? 3. What is your reason? @ ask someone to continue 请对方继续 1. Go on. 2. Please carry on. 3. Go ahead. @ ask to see something 请对方出示物品 1. Would you show me the drawings, please? 2. May I have a look at your new coat? 3. May I see that vase over there, please? @ give commands 下达命令 1. Make sure everybody is at that meeting. 2. Ask Mr. Wilson to come to see me. 3. This must be done before noon. @ say something probably isn't important 说某事可能不重要 1. It's probably nothing. 2. One book isn't a big loss, is it? @ ask someone not to let you forget something 请他人提醒你 1. Remind me to leave at 12:45. 2. Call me for the meeting. 3. Remind me of the 10:20 appointment. @ interrupt someone to introduce a new idea 打断对方说话 1. Wait a minute. I'll explain it later. 2. Just a minute. I have a great idea here. 3. Excuse me. Do you have a few minutes for me? @ say you think something is true 说自己认为某事属实 1. It seems to me that he is lying. 2. I have a feeling that she will come. 3. I know something is going on here. @ ask for help with solving a problem 征询意见 1. Any suggestions? 2. Can you tell me how I can get there? 3. Do you have any ideas about buying a new car? @ excuse someone for being impolite 为他人不当举止辩解 1. Michelle is a little shy. 2. She is rather nervous. 3. Today Roy is in a bad mood. Forgive him. @ talk about past habits 谈过去习惯 1. I used to be that way. 2. We would go down to the beach and catch crabs. 3. We would visit my aunt once a month. @ say you have the answer to a problem 说你已解决某一难题 1. I just solved the mystery. 2. I've got the answer. 3. I know how to work it out. @ ask how someone will deal with a problem 询问对方如何处理难题 1. What are you going to do about it if she says she doesn't love you? 2. How are you going to get the car fixed? 3. How are you going to solve the transportation problem? @ ask for a waiter's advice 请侍者建议 1. What do you recommend? 2. What wine would you suggest? 3. Any special for today? @ say something is popular 说某物正合时令 1. The crab salad is always a big hit. 2. Lots of our customers like that kind of style. 3. These shoes sold fast. @ begin a serious conversation 开始严肃话题 1. Michelle, can we have a talk? 2. Bill, there is something I'd like to tell you. 3. I think we need a discussion, Bob. @ avoid answering directly 避免直接回答 1. It's too hard to explain. 2. It takes time to explain this. 3. Can I talk to you some other time? @ allow someone to cancel an appointment 同意他人取消约会 1. If Michelle doesn't want to go, we don't have to. 2. If you're busy, we can meet sometime later. 3. If you don't feel well, we can go shopping tomorrow. @ excuse yourself for a moment 请对方稍候 1. Could you wait one minute? I have a call to make. 2. Excuse me, I'll be back in a few minutes. 3. Excuse me for a moment. I want to give him the car key. @ make excuses 辩解 1. I find myself in an embarrassing / a difficult situation. 2. I'm terribly sorry. The children are too noisy. 3. I am really embarrassed. It was a mistake. -11- @ ask for advice 征询意见 1. I'd like your opinion. 2. What do you think about it? 3. What's your idea on this subject? @ say something is too expensive 说东西太贵 1. We can't afford it. 2. That car is out of my reach. 3. That house means a huge amount of money for us. @ say something is like something or someone else 说某事像另一事或另一人的行为方式 1. Sounds like Richard. 2. Seems like a disk. 3. It's just like Easter. @ say something is appropriate 说某物正合适 1. It was just right for us. 2. The skirt suits you well. 3. The lid fits the boiler quite well. @ say the same things happen again in people's lives 说历史重演 1. History repeats itself. 2. War breaks out again. 3. The sun rises every day. @ offer to help 表示愿意帮忙 1. If I can be of any help, let me know. 2. Do you need some help? 3. Can I do something for you? @ say something is surprising 说某事太令人惊讶 1. You won't believe this, he ran away from home. 2. It can hardly be imagined that he is married. 3. It's amazing that she can sing so well! @ say one action will happen immediately after another 说某行动紧接着另一行动 1. I'll talk to Richard the minute he comes home. 2. I'll call you as soon as I get home. 3. I'll drive to pick you up right after I find the car key. @ tell someone not to hurry 请对方不必急 1. There's no need to rush. 2. Don't hurry; it's still early. 3. Take your time. @ say you're happy to do something for someone 说自己乐于助人 1. It's my pleasure to help you find a house. 2. I'll be glad to do the whitewashing for you. 3. I feel pleased to drive the car for you. @ say you learned some news 说你听到某种消息 1. I hear you're expecting a baby. 2. I understand you have a house to rent. 3. I've heard of your promotion. @ say you understand something 说自己了解情况 1. I have a good idea about your financial situation. 2. I know you've got a fever. 3. I have a clear idea about your question. @ say you don't like something 说自己不喜欢情况 1. I don't care for a ranch type. 2. I don't favor late marriages. 3. I don't like old-fashioned cars. @ say a price is fair 说价钱便宜 1. The price is right. 2. It's a bargain. 3. It's a real buy. @ say a house became available, or ready to sell 说正好有房屋租或出售 1. This house just came on the market. 2. This two-story house is for sale. 3. That building is ready to sell. @ send greeting to someone 向他人致意 1. Give my best to your parents. 2. I'll give them your regards. 3. Give her my best regards. @ thank someone 向某人致谢 1. We really appreciate your advice. 2. Thank you for hearing me out. 3. I appreciate your help. @ respond to a greeting 回答别人 1. A: Pleased to meet you. B: Likewise. 2. A: How are you? B: Fine, thanks. 3. A: Good morning. B: Morning. @ give additional information 附带一提 1. As a matter of fact, my whole family banks here. 2. Indeed, I drove all the way to Chicago by myself. 3. In fact, all of us can cook. @ ask what someone wants 征询对方需要 1. What kind of house did you have in mind? 2. What food did you really want? 3. What's your ideal car? @ ask if someone is able to do something 询问对方是否能做某事 1. Are you prepared to make a ten-percent down payment? 2. Are you going to sell them at $5 each? 3. Can you cook the fish tender? @ say something is more difficult than you had thought 说某事比预期的还难 1. Well, the idea of buying a house is exciting. 2. It all sounded so easy until they mentioned collateral. 3. We thought it was easy to make a model plane all by ourselves; but now we don't. @ say other opportunities will come in the future 说将来会有其他机会 1. There'll be other houses. 2. You will do well in other tests. 3. You'll get admission from other universities. @ agree with someone 赞同他人 1. Richard has a point, Marilyn. 2. Mark is right, Mom. 3. Len is truthful. @ say you'll always be ready to help someone 说自己随时准备帮助 1. We'll be there for you. 2. You can always find us helpful. 3. You can always rely on me for help. —12— @ ask if someone you can't see is entering 询问门外何人 1. Is that you, Susan? 2. Is it Jane coming? 3. Who is it? @ express joy at seeing someone 表示见到对方很高兴 1. Am I glad to see you! 2. How nice to see you here! 3. I'm pleased to meet you. @ express pleasure at being alone with someone 表示乐于与对方独处 1. It's just you and me. 2. I'm glad we are all alone now. 3. Just the two of us, how nice. @ emphasize a point 强调重点 1. To tell you the truth, I didn't see the movie last night. 2. Frankly, she is beautiful. 3. To be honest, I have no money. @ express unhappiness about not having enough to do 表示对无所事事感到不乐 1. I'm restless. 2. I'm bored. 3. I've got extra time on my hands. @ agree on something 表示赞同 1. Sounds good to me. 2. I agree. 3. I'll go along with that. @ express confidence about solving a problem 表示有信心解决难题 1. There must be something. 2. We'll find a solution. 3. I'll surely find a way to solve the problem. @ express concern 表示关怀 1. What's the problem? 2. What's wrong? 3. What's wrong with him? 4. You sound like something's bothering you. @ identify something 确认事物 1. That's not it. 2. It's about my grandfather. 3. That is the reason I'm here. @ offer to help 表示愿意帮忙 1. What can I do? 2. What kind of advice are you looking for? 3. Shall I give you a hand? @ thank someone for his/her help 感激对方协助 1. I can always depend on you. 2. I really appreciate your help. 3. You are a big help to me. @ accept thanks 回答对方致谢 1. I'm glad to help. 2. It's my pleasure. 3. It's nothing. @ make a suggestion 出主意 1. I thought maybe you should change your attitude. 2. I have an idea that may solve the problem. 3. Maybe we could have dinner together someday. @ say "yes" informally “yes”的非正式代替词 1. Right. 2. Sure. 3. Yeah. @ check that something is true 查对事情是否属实 1. Really, Mr. Marchetta? 2. Are you kidding? 3. Is that true? @ express enthusiasm for an idea 表示欢迎某种主意 1. That's music to my ears. 2. This is really what I'm thinking of. 3. How wonderful it sounds! @ talk about your work experience 谈自己的工作经验 1. I have forty-three years of on-the-job training. 2. I practically built the theater with my own two hands. 3. I've worked on this post for ten years. @ praise someone 称赞别人 1. That is some history. 2. You're a valuable asset. 3. He's quite a man. 4. You earned your weight in gold. 5. You're a real inspiration. @ express confidence 表示自信心 1. I want to put my experience on the line. 2. I think I can be of some help to you. 3. I believe I can. @ suggest a solution 提出解决办法 1. A simple solution might be found easily. 2. Would that be a solution? 3. It can be solved in this way. @ welcome someone who has just joined an organization 欢迎新会员 1. Welcome aboard. 2. Welcome to BFSU. 3. We are pleased that you come. @ thank someone 向某人致谢 1. Thanks again. 2. I owe you a lot. 3. I'm thankful to you. @ agree on something 表示一言为定 1. It's a deal. 2. That's the idea. 3. It sounds reasonable. -13- @ express happiness 表示高兴 1. There's nothing more joyous than the arrival of a new baby. 2. I'm delighted to get this present from my uncle. 3. The trip made me so happy that I forgot my misfortune. @ compare people 将人比人 1. He looks a lot like you. 2. He has Richard's eyes. 3. I take after my mother. 4. Children resemble their parents. 5. She's shy, just like he is. @ express personal feelings about someone 表示个人对另一个的情感 1. I'm very fond of her. 2. Isn't he adorable? 3. She was such a sweetie. @ say how someone affects you 说别人如何影响你 1. You make me feel so proud. 2. He's always made me feel like his own daughter. 3. He treats me like a brother. @ say something is suitable 说某物很合适你 1. This will make a nice gift. 2. The chicken will be a wonderful dinner for Sophy. 3. That couch can be used as a comfortable bed. @ say something has a deeper meaning 说某事有更深的含义 1. It must mean something. 2. You only scratched the surface of it. 3. You should look beneath the surface of things. @ disagree 表示不同意 1. I wouldn't call that tall. 2. I don't think he hates her. 3. I wouldn't say it's a good song. @ connect a statement to a new idea 言谈中引出新话题 1. Speaking of Mother and Father, I hear the car. 2. As to teachers, I should say Mary is a nice teacher. 3. That's normal that there is no rain in the desert, but now it's raining. @ offer someone a ride 提议开车送对方 1. I'll drive you to the station. 2. I'll give you a lift to the airport. 3. I'll pick you up at the park gate. @ say something makes you happy 说某事让你高兴 1. It's good to have you home again. 2. We're so happy to have your guidance. 3. We feel proud of you for the scores. @ use an expression for "kindness" “仁慈”的同义词 1. It's all that Stewart TLC (tender loving care). 2. Thank you for your "loving me tender." 3. Thanks for all of your thought-fullness. @ express a strong belief 表示强烈信念 1. TLC -- that's our motto. 2. Liberty, equality and fraternity that's our principle. 3. Fellowship and companionship -- that's our belief. @ express appreciation 表示感激 1. It was so kind of them. 2. You are so generous. 3. We will never forget what you did for us. @ add to a thought 附带一提 1. That's not all. It hung over Susan's crib. 2. Furthermore, she can speak French fluently. 3. Besides, it's too wet there. @ express similarity 表示自己也是如此 1. Grandpa really loves his family. So do I. 2. Like Steve, Martin is also from Hawaii. 3. I like traveling, too. @ offer a gift 致送礼物 1. I hope you like it. 2. This is a small gift from me. 3. This is for you. Happy birthday! @ thank someone for a gift 感谢对方厚礼 1. We really appreciate it. 2. That was very thoughtful of you. 3. What a lovely glass train! Thank you very much. @ ask someone to do something 请对方做事 1. Will you please take this bag for me? 2. Could you open the door for me? 3. Would you find me a job? @ talk about a child 谈论小孩 1. Michelle is very grown up for a ten-year-old. 2. She's smart and sensitive for her age. 3. Though only ten, Helen is rather considerate. @ express certainty about something 表示事情非常肯定 1. You can count on it. 2. She'll surely come. 3. I can manage it myself. No problem. @ say people talk too much 说人家谈个没完 1. How can anybody get a word in around here? 2. She can't cut in when her husband is speaking. 3. The old lady is so talkative that no one can bear her. @ say something never changes 说 某事永不变 1. They always were and they always will be. 2. The smile on her face is there forever. 3. A real truth will never change. @ say trouble is coming 说要有麻烦 1. We're in for trouble. 2. Trouble follows. 3. Their happiness is gone; trouble awaits them. @ say something becomes familiar 说某事习惯成自然 1. A baby gets used to voices. 2. We soon became accustomed to sleeping with big noises. 3. He's quite used to hard work. —14— @ agree with someone 表示赞同 1. I know what you mean. 2. You are right. @ remind someone 提醒对方 1. It's 5:30 now. You have to leave. 2. Don't forget to call your mom. @ give an example 举例 1. New York has all the conveniences -- including the best tomatoes. 2. They are still young; one of them is only 17. @ emphasize a point 强调事实 1. The truth is, I'd like to live in the city. 2. The problem is, I can't afford it. @ focus attention on someone or something 集中注意力于某人或某事 1. What about me? 2. She did, not me. @ say "to make time (or space) for" 说胜出时间或地方 1. He usually takes a day or two off from his tight schedule for his daughter. 2. He makes room for his new computer. @ make a suggestion 提出建议 1. You ought to think about spending more time with Michelle. 2. You had better go home earlier today. 3. How about having dinner at the Thai restaurant? @ say something is ready 表示一切就绪 1. All set for lunch. 2. The pie is ready. @ talk about an impression 谈论印象 1. Smells delicious. 2. It's really neat. @ express a desire 表示愿望 1. I wish Michelle and her friends would get here. 2. How I'd love to see that movie! @ express anticipation 表示期望 1. I can't wait to take a bite of the pumpernickel. 2. I look forward to seeing you in Belgium. @ answer someone who calls 回答对方的呼叫 1. Coming! 2. I'm ready. @ express joy at some news 表示乐于听到某消息 1. I'm so glad! 2. That's wonderful. @ introduce two people 介绍两人见面 1. I'd like you to meet Carol. 2. This is Jack. @ invite someone to enter 请人进来 1. Come on in. 2. Come in, please. @ say that you are speaking honestly 老实讲 1. Honestly, she is very beautiful. 2. To tell you the truth, I didn't see the movie last night. @ recall past habits 追忆过去习惯 1. I remember when I used to jog every day. 2. I would go to bed very late. @ mention what someone else has told you 提起别人告诉你的事 1. I understand that this must be done right now. 2. I remember you said you wouldn't come today. @ approve of a suggestion 同意别人的建议 1. That's an excellent idea. 2. It sounds remarkable. @ give information that might be surprising 提出可能令人惊讶的信息 1. I happen to know that he has come back. 2. It's out of my expectation that she failed. @ say something more clearly 更清楚地说 1. In other words, we should go on. 2. That means you must read it. @ summarize events until now 截至目前,事情的发展 1. So far, five of the hostages have been released. 2. Up to now, we have had three lectures. @ tell people to enjoy themselves as they leave 祝对方玩得愉快 1. Have a good time. 2. Enjoy your trip. @ agree to a suggestion 同意别人的建议 1. That'll be fine. 2. OK, let's do it this way. -15- @ refuse to explain something 拒绝解释 1. Just because. 2. I can't say. 3. I don't know. @ express regret 表示遗憾 1. I'm sorry I missed the earlier bus. 2. I'm sorry I forgot your size. 3. I'm sorry it's not you. @ refuse to accept an objection 拒绝接受对方反对 1. No buts. 2. No sorry. 3. I want you to say yes. 4. But we no buts. @ say you don't want to bother someone 表示不愿麻烦别人 1. Isn't that too much to ask of Mr. Smith? 2. That will be quite extra work for her. 3. He is too busy at the moment. @ say you've waited long enough 表示等候够久 1. It's time we had a rest. 2. It's time we had dinner now. 3. I should have got the letter a week ago. @ say you like an idea 表示对方的主意不错 1. It sounds tempting. 2. Your idea is attractive. 3. It's an inviting idea. @ say you deserve something 表示当之无愧 1. We've earned it. 2. I've won a pay rise through hard work. 3. We've won this chance. @ ask for a suggestion 请对方提建议 1. Can you recommend us another hotel nearby? 2. Any idea about our vacation? 3. What's your ideal place for our dinner? @ ask if someone agrees to a suggestion 问对方是否同意 1. What do you say? 2. What do you think of it? 3. How does that suggestion sound to you? @ ask about a possibility 询问可能性 1. Did you happen to meet that linguist? 2. Is it possible that you will have some spare tickets? 3. Perhaps you would have some empty rooms by that time? @ disagree strongly 表示强烈异议 1. You call this clean? 2. How can you call this tidy? 3. It has an ugly view here! @ be humorous about a difficult situation 幽默看待困境 1. Great, if you enjoy looking at a parking lot. 2. The traffic outside is producing a symphony. 3. We had a cooling shower in the rain. @ say there's no need to apologize 表示无须抱歉 1. Why should you be sorry? 2. Stop blaming yourself. 3. Never mind. It isn't that serious. @ be positive in a bad situation 表示可以忍受 1. After all, we're alone, we're together, isn't that enough? 2. Anyway, we've at least had a two-day rest. 3. Well anyhow, it's rather quiet here although it's not clean. @ ask for someone on the phone 电话上请对方找人 1. Would you give me room service, please? 2. Can I speak to Mrs. Montefiore? 3. Would you put me through to Mr. Davis's office, please? @ ask someone to repeat 请对方重述一遍 1. I beg your pardon? 2. Pardon? 3. Could you say it again? @ say someone is understanding 表示对方很看得开 1. You're being a really good sport about this. 2. You're really a considerate young man. 3. How thoughtful of you! @ start talking about a situation 开始谈论状况 1. I think we should face the truth. 2. Now we have to face the reality. 3. Let's get down to the tough situation. @ ask if someone wants to continue a bad situation 询问对方是否要忍下去 1. Do you want to stick it out? 2. Don't you want to walk out of the mire? 3. Are you getting accustomed to the dirty room? @ accept a favor politely 礼貌地接受对方恩惠 1. It won't be any trouble? 2. Wouldn't that cause you any inconvenience? 3. Isn't that "little" gift too expensive? @ introduce surprising information 引出令人惊讶的消息 1. You will never guess. 2. You will never believe. 3. You won't believe your eyes! -16- @ say you're sure of something in the present or past 很确定现在或过去的事 1. It must be a bill. 2. He must have loved her very much. 3. She must be very rich. @ show disbelief 表示不相信 1. You're joking. 2. No kidding. 3. You're kidding me. @ say you like an idea 表示喜欢某项主意 1. Sounds like fun. 2. It's a good idea. 3. It sounds interesting. @ say something is easy 说某事容易 1. As simple as that. 2. It's just a piece of cake. 3. Easy thing. @ say "to be well-liked" 说某人受欢迎 1. Football players are always popular with the ladies. 2. He's a favorite pop singer among the youth. 3. His popularity is among the middle-class. @ say "to be in love with" 说某人在恋爱中 1. Her heart was with Donald. 2. He falls in love with Cindy. 3. She and Mike are sweethearts. @ say something or someone is unpredictable 说某事或某人难以预料 1. With Pete, you never know. 2. You can never understand Jon. 3. Earthquake is a mystery. @ say someone knows what you're thinking 说对方深知我心 1. You're reading my mind. 2. You're a mind reader. 3. You've got a keen eye. @ at service station 在 加油站 1. Fill'er up. 2. Check the hood. 3. How much do I owe you? 4. That'll be five dollars. 5. The charge is on the house. @ in travel 旅途中 1. Whereabouts are you headed? 2. How long is it going to take for me to get there? 3. There's a shortcut. 4. Take the next left/right. 5. Stay on that road. 6. You'll cross a bridge. 7. Then you'll see a farm. 8. Can't miss it. 9. The house is on the left. 10. It's just over yonder. -17- @ ask someone to clarify 请对方说清楚 1. You think you've got what? 2. You think you'll meet whom? 3. You think you've lost what? @ say something will be difficult 说事情会有困难 1. It won't be easy getting along with that tough man. 2. That sounds like a mission impossible. @ ask if someone remembers a name 询问对方是否记得某人 1. Does the name Harvey Carlson ring a bell? 2. Does the name Carol Wood mean anything to you? 3. You know the name Happy Longman, don't you? @ ask for someone's name on the telephone 电话中询问对方姓名 1. And your name is ...? 2. Could you tell me your name, please? 3. You are Mr. ...? @ ask what is happening 询问发生何事 1. What's going on? 2. What's happening there? @ make an appointment 安排会面 1. I'd like to make an appointment with him. 2. I'd like to arrange a meeting with Mr. Carlson. @ say 说 1. a long time: some time You have been working on this for some time, Richard. You've been thinking about this for some time. 2. part: section I've been through every section with you, Richard. The dissertation has ten sections. @ make an appointment 安排会面 1. I'd like to make an appointment with Miss Wang. 2. I'd like to arrange a meeting with Dr. Johnson. 3. I'd like to set up a time to see my uncle. @ announce your arrival 报到 1. I'm here to see Mr. Carlson. 2. I have an appointment with Mr. Steward. 3. Mr. Carlson is expecting me. @ repeat yourself 重述自己先前讲的话 1. Like I said, he'll be with you shortly. 2. As I said, he'll agree on that. 3. I've told you you'll have to leave tomorrow. @ say you're very busy 说自己很忙 1. This is a crazy morning. 2. I'm fully engaged. 3. I have a tight schedule. @ thank someone for meeting with you soon 致谢对方抽出时间会面 1. Thank you for seeing me on such short notice. 2. Thank you for seeing me so soon. 3. Thank you for meeting me two hours. @ suggest starting immediately 建议立即进行 1. Let's get right to it. 2. Let's get down to business. 3. Shall we start right now? @ make a promise 应允 1. If you do it, I'll publish your work. 2. If they're as good as the rest of these pictures, it's a deal. 3. If you need it, I'll give you help. @ assure someone 安慰对方 1. I've never been more serious. 2. You won't be disappointed. 3. I say that for sure. @ report what someone said 说明自己说过 1. I said I could do it in two weeks, and I did it. 2. He said he had washed the car. 3. They said you would come to the party. @ praise something or someone 称赞某事或某人 1. The pictures you've taken are fabulous, Richard. 2. You look great! 3. This is sensational! 4. Terrific! 5. That's wonderful! @ say something is unjust 说某不公平 1. It's not fair. 2. It's unfair. 3. I want justice in this matter. @ say you're not prepared 说自己尚未准备好 1. I'm not even ready. 2. I'm not fully prepared yet. 3. I don't have any preparation for it. @ agree strongly 极力赞同 1. Absolutely! 2. Exactly! 3. Of course! @ refer to the beginning of tomorrow's schedule 提到明天的第一项工作 1. I'll have a contract and an advance payment waiting for you first thing in the morning. 2. Tomorrow, I'll first go to a staff meeting. 3. Your first thing in the morning will be the negotiation with the Canadian partners. @ ask when a job will be finished 询明某项工作何时完成 1. When do you think we'll be through? 2. When will they finish their new film? 3. When do you think the book will come out? —18— @ run for the school board 竞选校董会席位 1. Ellen wants to run for the school board. 2. Her family help her run for the school board. 3. Boswell decides to run for the school board. @ run an election campaign 进行竞选活动 1. It's costly to run an election campaign. 2. It takes time to run an election campaign. 3. She's still hesitating whether to run an election campaign. @ cut the budget 削减预算 1. If Boswell wins the election, he will cut the budget. 2. The government has cut the budget enormously. 3. If they cut the budget, the schools will cancel the cultural programs. @ save the taxpayers' money 节省纳税人的钱 1. Boswell promised to save the taxpayers' money. 2. To cut the budget means to save the taxpayers' money. 3. Cancellation of the big projects will save the taxpayers' money. @ win a seat 赢得席位 1. Boswell is winning a seat on the school board. 2. My dad has won a seat in the City Council. 3. Mr. Akarka has won a seat in the Senate. @ stand for something 代表某种事物 1. I stand for peace. 2. He stands for saving the taxpayers' money. 3. They stand for increasing the interest rate. @ make news 制造新闻 1. You're making news, Mrs. Stewart. 2. The peaceful housewife is making news. 3. Some people just like to make news. @ a campaign slogan 竞选标语 1. They're working at a campaign slogan. 2. She's revising a campaign slogan. 3. His secretary has worked out a campaign slogan for him. @ campaign publicity 竞选宣传 1. The TV commercial is part of her campaign publicity. 2. The local newspaper will help to raise his campaign publicity. 3. He needs campaign publicity to run for the school board. @ fliers: bulletins; small papers that give information to the public 传单 1. The airplane dropped some fliers. 2. They are printing some fliers for the election campaign. @ polls: the place where people vote 投票所 1. There are long queues of people at the polls. 2. The citizens went to the polls to cast their votes. @ progress: improvement or development 进展 1. He's made some progress in his study. 2. He valued the progress not the final results. @ enormously: very much 巨大 1. The board will cut the budget enormously. 2. The flood damaged the crops enormously. @ lick (envelopes): moisten (envelopes) with your tongue 舐 1. Richard licked five envelopes. 2. The cow licked my foot. @ stuff (envelopes): fold and place papers inside (envelopes) 装入(信封) 1. Robbie helped to stuff the envelopes. 2. The postman was stuffing the packages. @ commercial: a paid public announcement on TV or radio 广告 1. He's made a commercial for the election campaign. 2. They produced three commercials on their products. @ fixture: a light or other instrument attached to the wall or ceiling (灯光等器物的)装置 1. The bathroom fixtures are piled in the room. 2. The light fixtures are rather expensive. @ practical: useful in a down-to-earth way 实用的 1. His plan is rather practical. 2. She's full of practical ideas. @ hot off the press: printed a very short time ago 刚印好 1. These fliers are just hot off the press. 2. The brochures are hot off the press. @ Good work, gang.: Thanks, everybody. 大伙儿干得好。 1. Our plan is in good progress. Good work, gang. 2. A: We finished these envelopes. B: Good work, gang. @ in need of: to need 需要 1. We are in need of money. 2. They are in need of food. @ in favor of: approving, supporting 赞成,支持 1. The weather is in favor of the construction. 2. The current situation is in favor of the Chinese economy. @ up to it: able to do it 胜任 1. He's up to it. 2. Loral is up to it. @ inherited: received from your parents or ancestors (family members who lived before) 继承 1. He inherited the cooking talents from his father. 2. She inherited her grandfather's large property in Australia. @ race: election campaign 竞选活动 1. Boswell has won the race. 2. We've got the latest news about the race. @ rival: competitor 对手 1. Who's her rival in the race? 2. He has two rivals for the post. @ ahead: winning 领先 1. You're still ahead up to now. 2. She's ahead in the race. @ impression: an idea or feeling that stays in the mind 印象 1. You've made a strong impression on our community. 2. Robbie has made a good impression on the dean. @ to appoint: to choose someone for a public office 任命 1. He appointed her as insurance inspector. 2.The chairman will appoint you to a special energy committee. @ committee: a group of people chosen to do a particular job 委员会,小组 1. The Investigation Committee consists of eight persons. 2. The Art Committee is in charge of public affairs about arts. @ leave it to me: I'll take care of it. 我来负责 1. You don't need to lick the envelopes. Leave it to me. 2. If you have to go now, just leave it to me. @ Hold it: Wait. 等一下 1. Hold it. I have a few more words to say. 2. Hold it. The steak is still too hot. @ Cool down: Don't get excited. 冷静下来 1. Cool down. The football match is over. 2. Cool down. The baby is asleep. @ to cover a story: to report a story in the news 报道一则新闻 1. CBS will cover the story for their evening news. 2. They will cover the story in two days. @ to pick up a story: to repeat a story that was reported by another news organization 转述一则新闻 1. The other major national newspapers picked up the story this morning. 2. The news magazine also picked up the story. @ to take an early lead: to be ahead in the beginning 初期领先 1. The American team has taken an early lead. 2. The Democratic candidate has taken an early lead. -19- @ warn 警告 1. You'd better not make Harry any more nervous than he is. 2. You'd better hurry, Robbie. 3. You'd better say sorry to him. @ express obligation or expectation 表示义务或期望 1. I'm supposed to be worried about my daughter. 2. You are one of us, Harry. And don't ever forget it. 3. I'm Head Nurse here. I have to take care of him. @ calm someone 安慰别人 1. Try to take it easy. 2. You'll be fine. 3. Not to worry. 4. Relax. 5. It'll all be over soon. @ express probability 表示可能性 1. Should be. 2. They have to be here. 3. It should rain. @ say you'll find a solution 表示可设法解决 1. We'll figure a way. 2. I'll find a way to do it. 3. We'll come to you with a solution. @ talk about past habits 谈过去习惯 1. I never could tie one of those things. 2. I have always worn a clip-on bow tie. 3. I never wore a hat. @ say you are fortunate 说自己幸运 1. We're in luck. 2. I'm lucky enough to get the ticket. 3. I'm a lucky man and you are a lucky woman. @ express worry or dismay 表示担心或沮丧 1. Oh my! 2. I'm lost! 3. Oh God! -20- @ admire someone's accomplishments 羡慕别人的成就 1. I don't know how she does it. 2. She sure keeps busy. 3. I wish I had her energy. @ say you regret something 表示遗憾 1. I feel bad about us not having dinner with the family. 2. I regret we could not spend our summer vacation together. 3. We feel sorry for not being able to come to your birthday party. @ state a general rule 叙述某种规律 1. It's not good to eat before going to bed. 2. We must wash our hands before eating. 3. Working too late would affects one's health. @ make an exception to a rule 引述例外情况 1. A cookie can't hurt, though. 2. Summer is hot here, but not on rainy days. 3. All jeans sell well except the red ones. @ talk about something that doesn't happen very often 说某事不常发生 1. They hardly ever see each other. 2. It rarely rains in the desert. 3. You seldom feel cold in the Middle East. @ ask about someone's plans to solve a problem 询问对方的对策 1. What do you propose to do about it? 2. Do you have any solution? 3. What's your suggestion for this? @ say a person's expression shows his or her thoughts 说对方胸有成竹 1. You have that look in your eye. (=You look like you intend to do something about it.) 2. Your smile has shown your approval. @ say you don't understand 表示不明白 1. I don't get it. 2. I don't follow you. 3. Run that by me again. 4. What are you trying to say? 5. Exactly what do you mean? 6. Could you explain that again? @ say you do understand 表示明白 1. I get it. 2. I see what you mean. 3. I see what you're trying to say. 4. Right! 5. I see. 6. I know what you mean. 7. I follow you now. 8. I understand. @ say two people don't see each other much 说两个人很少见面 1. You and Dad are like ships that pass in the night. 2. You and your girlfriend meet only at weekends. 3. She married a house, not a man. @ compliment someone 夸赞别人 1. You are one fantastic Mom. 2. I have a great Dad. 3. You acted brilliantly, son. @ give advice 提出忠告 1. I think you ought to take a vacation. 2. You'd better go to see the doctor. 3. It's good for your health to walk home. @ make a suggestion 提出建议 1. How would it be if you took some time to work with Dad towards solving that problem? 2. How about hiring a baby-sitter? 3. Wouldn't it be nice for us to have a second honeymoon? —21— @ compliment 赞许 1. I like it a lot. 2. It fits well. 3. I like the color. 4. She looks good in blue. @ say something that is clearly true 说某事显然无误 1. We must've bought the right size. 2. He must've been drunk. 3. It must've rained last night. @ say someone has changed for the better 说某**有改善 1. Michelle has been a different kid since we've been married. 2. Robbie is really a grown-up now. 3. Lucie has learned to be considerate. @ express contentment 表示心满意足 1. I've never been happier. 2. We couldn't ask for anything more, could we? 3. We can never find a better house than this. @ express regret 表示遗憾 1. We should've bought a bigger one. 2. I shouldn't have been here. 3. We should have brought our portable computer with us. @ be positive about a difficult challenge 乐观迎接挑战 1. We'll make it work for us. 2. I feel confident of winning the title. 3. I'll let the American students wonder at my English. @ say a situation is complicated 说情况复杂 1. There's a lot to think about. 2. I believe it is tougher than we thought. 3. I guess things are not so easy in that case. @ say you have a hard decision to make 表示很难作出决定 1. It's a real dilemma. 2. I really don't know which to take. 3. I feel torn between these two. @ persuade someone to accept an offer 劝别人接受提议 1. It's a once-in-a-lifetime offer. 2. It's a great opportunity for you. 3. It's the perfect job for you. @ introduce an honest statement 引出肺腑之言 1. Can I tell you what I think? 2. I'm not going to kid you. 3. This is my real intention. @ say someone else must decide 说别人应作决定 1. It's something only you and Harry can work out. 2. It's something Joe must decide about. 3. It will be Mark's decision. @ offer advice 提出忠告 1. In every marriage, sacrifices have to be made by one partner from time to time. 2. Going back to your work is good to both your family and your baby. 3. Studying towards a higher degree would mean development of your mind. @ say you shouldn't wait before doing something 说对方不要再等待 1. No point in delaying. 2. Why don't you start it right now? 3. No need to wait! @ give someone a deadline 向人提出期限 1. Let me know by the end of the week. 2. The package should arrive no later than July 18th. 3. August 25, 1997 is the deadline for the project. @ refuse to rush a decision 拒绝匆促决定 1. There's so much more to consider. 2. We still have several factors to consider. 3. No haste in making such an important decision. @ defend yourself for feeling or acting a certain way 为自己的行为或感觉辩护 1. How should I feel? 2. I feel fine. Why shouldn't I? 3. I can have fun, can't I? —22— @ express confusion or uncertainty 表示困惑或不确定 1. I've been wrestling with the question of whether I go back to work or not. 2. I can't make up my mind. 3. I'm in a fog. 4. I'm up in the air. 5. I'm really in a bind. 6. I feel I'm split in two. 7. I'm pulled in two directions. 8. I don't know what to do. 9. I'm really torn. 10. I'm all mixed up. @ talk about finding a solution 谈论解决之道 1. I've got to get my act together. 2. I've got to get it all figured out. 3. I've got to get on the right track. 4. Get rid of all the doubt. 5. I've got to straighten everything out. 6. I've got to sort it out, think it out, work it out. 7. I've got to think it all through. 8. I've got to find an answer. @ say someone looked surprised 说对方显得惊讶 1. You should have seen the look on his face when Molly gave him the injection. 2. There is astonishment written all over his face. 3. He stared at me! @ introduce a question 引出问题 1. I've been meaning to ask you how you come here. 2. I'd like to know where you live. 3. I want to ask you when you will return to your post. @ sympathize with someone 表示同情 1. I can imagine what's going through your head. 2. I understand your feelings at this moment. 3. I can feel what you feel. @ express anticipation 表示迫不及待 1. I can't wait till he's just a little older. 2. I can't wait to go. 3. I look forward to meeting you in Belgium. @ say someone looks nervous 说对方表情紧张 1. I've never seen you so wound up. 2. You look so upset. 3. I see your hands trembling. @ talk about opposing things 谈两个相反事物 1. My career as a fashion designer versus my career as a mother. 2. I have to decide to turn left, or right. 3. Climbing the mountains or going down to the sea, that's my choice. @ say you will do something as well as possible 说自己会尽力而为 1. I'll take care of both to the best of my ability. 2. I'll try my best. 3. We will handle it with our greatest efforts. @ advise someone to accept an idea 规劝对方接受某项主意 1. That could solve your problem. 2. I think that really answers your questions. 3. Do it and you will be rewarded. @ express appreciation 表示感激 1. I don't know what I would do without you. 2. I'm lucky to have you all. 3. You've brought me lots of pleasure. -23- @ say something is hard to tolerate 说事情不能忍受 1. It's hard for some older people to take all that noise. 2. Nobody likes it being so cold in the office. 3. We can't read anything in such loud music. @ agree with someone 认同他人说的话 1. I see what you mean. 2. I see your point. 3. I understand. @ express thanks 致谢 1. I really appreciate you coming over to help me with my math. 2. Thanks, Rob. I really love your present. 3. I really appreciate you rearranging the appointment. @ excuse yourself for interrupting 为打断别人谈话或工作而致歉 1. Don't let me interrupt you. 2. Don't let us keep you from your math tutoring. 3. We don't want to interrupt your lessons. @ say you didn't understand something 表示不懂 1. I couldn't get a handle on it. 2. I was even unable to take a hint. 3. I didn't even have a vague idea about it. @ remind someone that you've already met 向对方提起曾见过面 1. We met before. 2. We met somewhere. 3. We met in London in 1948. @ talk about someone's dislikes 谈论过别人厌恶的事 1. He'll use any excuse to avoid math. 2. She feels uneasy about boxing. 3. He is fed up with dancing. @ say something is very important 说事情重要 1. It's a serious matter for a lot of us. 2. You can place whatever importance on it. 3. It demands your attention. @ invite someone to a meeting to learn some news 邀人参加会议聆听消息 1. Come on. You'll hear about it. 2. Come over and you will know all about it. 3. You will know the news if you come over to the conference room. @ say it's time to work 表示该工作 1. Roll your sleeves up, fellows. 2. Let's start now. 3. Ready, men. @ say you will provide what is needed 有事求人帮忙 1. We might need you to come through with your friends. 2. We want you all available in the lab. 3. We need your supply of school textbooks. @ agree on a plan 同意对方计划 1. A: So we meet tomorrow? B: Tomorrow morning it is. 2. A: Shall we meet at the gate this evening? B: At six. 3. OK, let's walk there then. @ speak honestly 说实在话 1. Frankly, I thought they'd be here. 2. To be honest, I dislike your sister. 3. Honestly, I don't think it matters too much to me. @ say someone had good intentions 说某人是好意 1. They probably meant well. 2. But they meant to be friendly. 3. He intended to pay your rent. @ say someone got distracted 说某人有事缠身 1. They probably had other things on their minds. 2. She is rather moody today. 3. He didn't pay attention to what you said. @ verify information you have about someone 查证有关他人的消息 1. I understand you used to be in the construction business. 2. I was told you have canceled your trip to Spain. 3. I'd like to know whether he's really ill. @ confirm a statement 确认 1. A: You were in construction. B: I was, indeed. 2. A: They said you lost some money. B: In fact, I lost my purse on Friday. 3. Surely, I am in debt. @ say someone is acting strangely 说某人行动怪异 1. It's not like Robbie. 2. George is usually a punctual person. How could he? 3. It's out of John's character. -24- @ object to something someone says 不同意对方所说 1. Give me a break. 2. I prefer to stand. 3. Let me finish the novel. @ advise against something 说事情未必顺当 1. Surprise parties don't always work out. 2. Explanation sometimes doesn't work. 3. You'd better not smoke here. @ express regrets 表示后悔 1. I should have saved some money. 2. If only I were in Europe. 3. I should have brought the raincoat with me. @ talk about gifts 谈论礼物 1. I'd like to give her something to remember me by. 2. I'm thinking of giving him something he can use in college. 3. This pen is a birthday gift from my mom. @ agree to something if someone else agrees, too 表示如大家同意则我也同意 1. It's all right with me if it's all right with your dad. 2. I have no objection if Laura agrees. 3. I feel it's OK if it is OK to Millie. @ ask someone's opinion 征询对方意见 1. What do you think? 2. What's your opinion? 3. Do you think he'll win? @ say you need money 说自己需要钱 1. I'm kind of short of cash. 2. I'm in the red. 3. I need financial support. @ ask what someone is proposing 问对方想做什么 1. What did you have in mind? 2. What idea have you got for this? 3. What are you going to propose? @ give and return a compliment 称赞及对称赞的回答 1. A: You're OK, Dad. B: You're not so bad yourself. 2. A: You're a smart girl, Lisa. B: So are you. 3. A: You're a real hero, Roy. B: And you're really brave, Helen. @ introduce a statement 导入话题 1. You know what? 2. By the way, don't forget to pay the bill. 3. By and large, it is a good movie. @ say you're tired of something 说自己对某事厌烦 1. I can't look at another number. 2. I simply can't read another line. 3. My eyes won't allow me to watch another scene. @ refuse an offer 拒绝别人的建议 1. That isn't necessary. 2. You don't need to, Larry. Thank you. 3. I can manage it myself. Thanks. @ accept an offer 接受建议 1. That would be very nice. 2. That would be wonderful. I love it. 3. Thanks. That is very kind of you. @ confirm an engagement 确认约会 1. It's a date. 2. Let's fix it. 3. It's a set appointment. @ express appreciation 表示感激 1. You've been like a second family to me. 2. I feel at home in your ward. 3. You are most kind to us. @ imagine 想象 1. Wouldn't it be nice if we could skip the examination? 2. It would be a beautiful world if there would not be so many wars. 3. It would be marvelous if we could fly in the air. @ ask if someone can go somewhere alone 可否自行前往 1. Will you be all right? 2. Can you manage by yourself with so much luggage? 3. Are you OK even without a map on hand? @ say you can't replace something 说自己无法取代 1. It's not the same. 2. Speaking on the phone is different from talking to her face to face. 3. Watching the game on TV is not the same thing as watching it live. @ say an event is a celebration for someone 说为某人开庆祝会 1. The party is in her honor. 2. It's going to be her birthday party. 3. This dinner party is to celebrate his promotion. @ say you'll go to a phone to accept a call 说要在某处接电话 1. I'll take it in there. 2. I'll go to answer it. 3. I'll pick it up in the living room. -25- @ express a strong appreciation 表示极度喜欢 1. There's nothing like a hot dog in the country. 2. There's nothing better than a PC in my room. 3. No sweeter candy than this. @ say there's no reason not to do something 说不妨做某事 1. I might as well take it along. 2. I've also planned to write the report. 3. There's no reason I shall not investigate the case. @ lessen the importance of something 减少某事的重要性 1. It's no big deal. 2. It's only one night. 3. It's only one dollar. @ say someone is going to have a wonderful time 说某人会有美好的一天 1. You're going to have the time of your lives. 2. You're going to have an exciting holiday. 3. You're going to have a spectacular party. @ express concern 表示关心 1. I'm really concerned about this affair. 2. I'm still worried about you, Ellen. 3. We're concerned about your progress. @ say you're glad to do something for somebody 表示乐意效劳 1. It will be my great pleasure to have you here. 2. I will be delighted to book a hotel room for you. 3. I will be pleased to keep the house for you. @ express enthusiasm about something 表达对某事的热心和兴趣 1. I love it! 2. This is heaven for me. 3. In the lake, we swim like fish. @ express appreciation of someone 表达对某人的欣赏 1. That's what I like about George. 2. That's what I love about Jane. 3. I like Judy's frankness. @ ask for help 请求帮助 1. Help me get this stuff out of the car. 2. Come over. Help me with math. 3. Lend me a hand, Ronnie. I want to move the car leftward. @ ask where to put something 询问某物应放置何处 1. Where does it go? 2. Where should I put the car? 3. Where shall I put the key? @ agree to a suggestion 认同对方的建议 1. Let's do it. 2. Let's go there then. 3. OK, we'll walk to the hotel. @ say it's too soon after arriving to do something 说刚到不久就做某事,时间太紧迫 1. We just got here. 2. We've been here only for an hour. 3. We just landed. @ refer to something that someone has just said 提到某人刚说过的事 1. Now that you mention it, I guess I am. 2. You've said you heard the shot. Let's find out then. 3. Since you mentioned the test, I guess we will have it on Friday. @ refer to a situation up until now 提到至目前为止情况 1. How do you like it so far? 2. How do you feel about the outing? 3. What's your general feeling about the speech contest? @ express wishes 表达愿望 1. I wish we had brought Michelle. 2. I wish she were here. 3. Wouldn't it be wonderful? -26- @ express astonishment 表示惊讶 1. I can't believe this is really happening! 2. It's a dream come true. 3. I can't believe my eyes! @ express uncertainty 表示不确定 1. You never know what the man from New York is going to say about it. 2. I'm not sure whether he'll come. 3. You can never guess whom he'll vote for. @ say you feel happy 说自己心情愉快 1. I'm in a good mood. 2. Oh, I'm the happiest woman in the world. 3. I can't tell you how pleased I am with my scores. @ say something goes against your value system 说做某事违反自己的处世之道 1. I feel uncomfortable about it. 2. I'm not pleased with your behavior. 3. I feel uneasy about your request. @ express anxiety 表示焦虑 1. I'm scared to death. 2. We can never feel easy these days since he has been absent. 3. I'm anxious about his operation. @ ask the significance of something 问事情的重要性 1. What does that mean when he goes, "Mm-hmm, mm-hmm"? 2. What's the point of talking loud? 3. What's the use of rebuilding the temple? @ use sounds to express meaning 表示不同意义的声音 1. I'm thinking. Hmm. 2. No. Uh-uh. 3. Yes? Uh-huh. 4. What? Huh? 5. I understand. Ah-hah! @ ways to express nervousness. 表示紧张的各种方式 1. I'm nervous. 2. I'm scared to death. 3. My heart is pounding like a drum. 4. I'm out of breath. 5. I can't think straight. 6. My palms are sweaty. 7. I can't relax. 8. I just can't concentrate. 9. I've got butterflies in my stomach. 10. My hands shake. [ ]查看更多0个回答 . 1人已关注