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@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 MacGill 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.
@Here they are.
就在这里。
@The traffic is very heavy.
交通非常拥挤。
@Me, too.
我也要。
@Take it easy.
别紧张。
@You really saved the day for me.
你真的帮了我大忙。
Two
@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
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! Heura. 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.
@What do you want?
什么事？
@After you.
请先走。
@I'll take care of everything.
我会好好照料一切。
@I'm not complaining.
我不在意。
@I never like that umbrella stand.
我一直嫌那伞架碍事。
Three
@express excitement:
表示兴奋
1. We will have a 2-week vacation.
Oh, I am so excited.
2. Grandpa arrives on Tuesday.
Really? I'm very excited about his
arrival.
@talk about a future event at a specific point in time:
谈论未来特定时间的事
1. At this time tomorrow morning,
Grandpa will be sitting in the kitchen
with us.
2. At this time next Sunday, we'll be
sitting at home drinking champagne.
@talk about future schedules:
谈论未来安排
1. When does he arrive?
2. We have a meeting tomorrow
afternoon.
@express approval or agreement:
表示赞同
1. He'll be happy here.
That's for true.
2. Maybe we can send him a picture of
our whole class.
That's a neat idea.
@express admiration:
表示钦佩
1. He'll get here by himself.
He's something!
2. Bob repaired your car.
Oh, he's great.
@express an opinion or belief:
表示意见或信念
1. I think he will win the next round.
2. I guess it's snowing.
3. In my opinion, the company will be in
debt soon.
@say two people are alike:
说两人相似
1. She always reminds him of Grandma.
2. You are another James Bond!
@ask indirectly about something:
间接询问
1. We were just wondering about this
trunk.
It's locked.
2. We were just wondering about this
seat.
Oh, it's empty. No one has taken
it. You can sit there.
@offer help:
提议协助
1. Let me help you with this.
Oh, thank you.
2. Let me help you with this trunk.
Thank you very much.
@ask for help:
请求协助
1. Would you kindly hold these keys?
2. Would you kindly move this table
away?
@tell someone not to hurry:
告诉对方不必急
1. It's OK, madam. Take your time.
2. It's still early. The train leaves at 5:10.
Take your time.
@express similarities:
表示相同、一致
1. I am a journalist.
I am, too.
2. I work for the BBC.
Oh, I do, too.
@respond to good news:
道贺
1. I've got a promotion.
Congratulations!
2. I've won a lottery.
Oh, congratulations!
@express excitement about a future event:
为未来某事兴奋
1. You said you have family in New York.
You must be excited.
I can't wait to see them!
2. We will soon land in Rome.
I can't wait to go there.
@say something doesn't bother someone:
说某人不在乎某事
1. Some people don't mind being alone.
2. She doesn't mind gaining weight.
@wish someone a happy visit:
祝对方来访愉快
1. I will be here for about a week.
Have a good stay.
2. Enjoy your stay in New York.
Thank you.
@invite someone to visit you:
邀对方来访
1. If you visit Honolulu, please look us
up.
Thank you, I will.
2. I'll be in Boston next week.
Oh, it's nice. Please look us up.
@accept an invitation:
接受邀请
1. Shall we go fishing in the nearby lake?
OK. You name the day.
2. Let's have dinner in a restaurant this
evening.
Fine. You name the restaurant.
@talk about a memory after seeing something or someone:
睹物（人）怀旧
1. This picture really brings back
memories.
2. This hat really brings back beautiful
memories.
@express regret:
表示遗憾
1. I'm sorry Susan isn't here. I miss her
very much.
She feels bad too, Grandpa.
2. We have had a nice evening. But I'm
sorry Jane isn't here.
She is sorry, too.
@say you are pleased to see someone:
表示高兴见对方
1. I'm sure glad you're here, Grandpa.
2. I'm so happy to see you, Mr. Jones.
Oh, you look so beautiful, Jessie.
You're a big girl now.
@wish someone a good night's sleep:
祝对方睡得好
1. Good night, Charles.
Good night, Grandpa. Pleasant
dreams.
2. I want to go to bed now, Mom. Good
night. Good night. Pleasant dreams.
@express similarity:
表示相同处
1. You look so beautiful now, Susan. You
look just like Grandma.
2. You are a big boy now. You look just
like your father.
@That's for sure.
我同意你的看法。
@I've got it!
我有一个主意了！
@He's something!
他真了不起！
@Take your time.
慢慢来，别急。
@I can't wait.
我很兴奋。
@That's a neat idea.
这是个好主意。
@Look (us) up!
与(我们)联络。
Four
@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 thank
you 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.
@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: 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.
@It's a snap.
太简单了，毫无问题。
@No sweat.
简单，绝无问题。
@You want to bet?
你想打赌？
@Nope.
不，没有。
@Anytime.
什么时候都行，你说吧，无所谓。
@You are kidding!
你在开玩笑吧！
@You think so?
你这样认为？
@I'm on my way over.
我马上就来。
@It's a piece of cake.
毫不费力。
@You are in great shape.
你的身体很好。更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
@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 MacGill 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.
@Here they are.
就在这里。
@The traffic is very heavy.
交通非常拥挤。
@Me, too.
我也要。
@Take it easy.
别紧张。
@You really saved the day for me.
你真的帮了我大忙。
Two
@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
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! Heura. 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.
@What do you want?
什么事？
@After you.
请先走。
@I'll take care of everything.
我会好好照料一切。
@I'm not complaining.
我不在意。
@I never like that umbrella stand.
我一直嫌那伞架碍事。
Three
@express excitement:
表示兴奋
1. We will have a 2-week vacation.
Oh, I am so excited.
2. Grandpa arrives on Tuesday.
Really? I'm very excited about his
arrival.
@talk about a future event at a specific point in time:
谈论未来特定时间的事
1. At this time tomorrow morning,
Grandpa will be sitting in the kitchen
with us.
2. At this time next Sunday, we'll be
sitting at home drinking champagne.
@talk about future schedules:
谈论未来安排
1. When does he arrive?
2. We have a meeting tomorrow
afternoon.
@express approval or agreement:
表示赞同
1. He'll be happy here.
That's for true.
2. Maybe we can send him a picture of
our whole class.
That's a neat idea.
@express admiration:
表示钦佩
1. He'll get here by himself.
He's something!
2. Bob repaired your car.
Oh, he's great.
@express an opinion or belief:
表示意见或信念
1. I think he will win the next round.
2. I guess it's snowing.
3. In my opinion, the company will be in
debt soon.
@say two people are alike:
说两人相似
1. She always reminds him of Grandma.
2. You are another James Bond!
@ask indirectly about something:
间接询问
1. We were just wondering about this
trunk.
It's locked.
2. We were just wondering about this
seat.
Oh, it's empty. No one has taken
it. You can sit there.
@offer help:
提议协助
1. Let me help you with this.
Oh, thank you.
2. Let me help you with this trunk.
Thank you very much.
@ask for help:
请求协助
1. Would you kindly hold these keys?
2. Would you kindly move this table
away?
@tell someone not to hurry:
告诉对方不必急
1. It's OK, madam. Take your time.
2. It's still early. The train leaves at 5:10.
Take your time.
@express similarities:
表示相同、一致
1. I am a journalist.
I am, too.
2. I work for the BBC.
Oh, I do, too.
@respond to good news:
道贺
1. I've got a promotion.
Congratulations!
2. I've won a lottery.
Oh, congratulations!
@express excitement about a future event:
为未来某事兴奋
1. You said you have family in New York.
You must be excited.
I can't wait to see them!
2. We will soon land in Rome.
I can't wait to go there.
@say something doesn't bother someone:
说某人不在乎某事
1. Some people don't mind being alone.
2. She doesn't mind gaining weight.
@wish someone a happy visit:
祝对方来访愉快
1. I will be here for about a week.
Have a good stay.
2. Enjoy your stay in New York.
Thank you.
@invite someone to visit you:
邀对方来访
1. If you visit Honolulu, please look us
up.
Thank you, I will.
2. I'll be in Boston next week.
Oh, it's nice. Please look us up.
@accept an invitation:
接受邀请
1. Shall we go fishing in the nearby lake?
OK. You name the day.
2. Let's have dinner in a restaurant this
evening.
Fine. You name the restaurant.
@talk about a memory after seeing something or someone:
睹物（人）怀旧
1. This picture really brings back
memories.
2. This hat really brings back beautiful
memories.
@express regret:
表示遗憾
1. I'm sorry Susan isn't here. I miss her
very much.
She feels bad too, Grandpa.
2. We have had a nice evening. But I'm
sorry Jane isn't here.
She is sorry, too.
@say you are pleased to see someone:
表示高兴见对方
1. I'm sure glad you're here, Grandpa.
2. I'm so happy to see you, Mr. Jones.
Oh, you look so beautiful, Jessie.
You're a big girl now.
@wish someone a good night's sleep:
祝对方睡得好
1. Good night, Charles.
Good night, Grandpa. Pleasant
dreams.
2. I want to go to bed now, Mom. Good
night. Good night. Pleasant dreams.
@express similarity:
表示相同处
1. You look so beautiful now, Susan. You
look just like Grandma.
2. You are a big boy now. You look just
like your father.
@That's for sure.
我同意你的看法。
@I've got it!
我有一个主意了！
@He's something!
他真了不起！
@Take your time.
慢慢来，别急。
@I can't wait.
我很兴奋。
@That's a neat idea.
这是个好主意。
@Look (us) up!
与(我们)联络。
Four
@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 thank
you 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.
@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: 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.
@It's a snap.
太简单了，毫无问题。
@No sweat.
简单，绝无问题。
@You want to bet?
你想打赌？
@Nope.
不，没有。
@Anytime.
什么时候都行，你说吧，无所谓。
@You are kidding!
你在开玩笑吧！
@You think so?
你这样认为？
@I'm on my way over.
我马上就来。
@It's a piece of cake.
毫不费力。
@You are in great shape.
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