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（7） 日期和时间
●询问时间
What's today's date?几号?--It's the tenth. It's August thirteenth.
It's the thirteenth of August.
What day is it? 今天星期几?
It's Thursday.
Do you have the time? 现在几点?
What time is it now?
Have you got the time?
What time have you got?
May I ask the time?
Could you tell me what time is it now?
It's almost noon.
It's one o'clock.
It's a quarter to two.
It's one forty-five.
It's a quarter of two.
It's a quarter till two.
It's five after one.
It's five past one.
It's half past nine.
It's five minutes after one o'clock.
The clock says 3:15 three fifteen.
It's a quarter after three.
It's a quarter past three. / It's 3∶15.
It's ten to two.
It's 1∶50 (one fifty).
It's nine thirty.
It's half past nine.
●有关时间
The clock is five minutes slow/ fast..
The clock is five minutes behind.
Well, time to go.
Well, it's time to leave now.
About when? 大约什么时候？
About what time? 大约几点?
How's the time? 来得及吗?
How are we doing for time?
What's the time like? 时间怎么样?
I have no time. / I don't have time
I'm really busy now. . I haven't got time.
I don't have any time.
You must wait for five more days.
Five more days to go. 再等 5 天吧。
Only five days left. 只剩下 5 天了。
What is taking so long?
Why is it so 
time-consuming?
I wasted a whole day.
I wasted my whole day away.
Time has come.
Time is money.
Time is golden. /Time is precious.
I killed two hours watching TV.
Time is up. 没有时间了
There's no time left.
Do you have some free time?
Are you free now?
Are you available now?
It's about time. 时间差不多了
Computers save us time.
（8） 见面、分手时
●碰到友人
Hello, Mr. Smith.
Oh, hi John.
Oh, Mary!
How are you? -- Fine, thank you.
Pretty good. 非常好。
How're you doing? *语气较随便。
Not so good. 不怎么好
Could be better.不怎么好
Nothing much. 老样子
Nothing special.
Glad to meet you. *用于初次见面。
I'm glad to meet you./ Nice to meet you.
It's great meeting you.
What's up? 出什么事啦?
Nothing much. 没什么。
What's new?
What's happening?
How've you been?*有好长时间没见
How's your family?
Everyone's fine.
How's everything? 怎么样，还好吧?
It's going pretty well.
Same 
as always.
How's it going? 怎么样？
How are things?
How's business? 工作怎么样?
Not bad. 还可以
How did it go today?*用于会议或聚会等场合
Oh, same as usual.
So-so. 还凑合吧。
How was your day?
How was work today?
What's the hurry? 急着干什么去呀?
We're going to be late for the movie. 我们赶着去看电影呢。
Why are you in a hurry?
Why are you hurrying?
Where are you headed? 去哪儿？*head 动词，be headed for...表示“向着…前进” Where are you going?
Where are you off to?
What are you doing?
I'm ironing my shirt.
I was just thinking.
I was just daydreaming.我只是发了会儿呆
I'm just killing time.消磨时间
I'm just hanging out. 无所事事
What's on your mind?
I'm worried about my wife.
What are you thinking of?
Nothing.
Another day, another dollar. 和往常一样
You've come just in time.
You've come at the right moment.
You've come at the right time.
There you are! 原来你在这儿啊!
Were you looking for me? 你找我?
Here you are. /Found you!
Is Jeff around? 杰夫在吗?
He was here a few minutes ago.
Have you seen Scott? --No, not today.
I ran into him. 我偶然遇到了他
I bumped into him.
Guess who I bumped into yesterday?
He's a stranger to me.
●好久不见
It's been a long time.好久不见-It sure has.
Yeah, it's been so long.
John, is that you? 你是约翰吧?
Long time no see. 好久没见了。
Yeah, how have you been?是呀,你还好吗? I haven't seen you for a long time.
I haven't seen you for ages.
How have you been doing? 最近怎么样？
What have you been doing? 忙什么？
I've been alright.
Just working. 上班呗。
Nothing much. 没忙什么。
Where have you been? 你去哪儿了?
I'm glad to see/meet you again. --So am I.
It's great seeing you again.
You haven't changed at all. 根本、全然
You're the same old Bob, aren't you? 鲍勃，你还是老样子。
You haven't changed much. 你没怎么变
Neither have you. 你也没变。
You've really changed.
You've grown up.
You're all grown up now.
Look how you've grown up.
You've become so beautiful.
You've gotten so pretty.
Is John okay?
He's getting better.
You look great. 你看上去不错。
You look good, too.
How are you feeling?
I'm feeling great.
How's he getting along these days?
Good. 挺好的。
How's he doing?
Are you gaining weight?
I'm afraid so. 好像是吧。
Have you gained weight?
Are you losing weight?
●分手时
Goodbye. Take care! 再见，保重啊!
Have a nice day.
See you later. /See you./See you soon.
See you again. Catch you later.
See you around. *用于在同一座楼里，过会儿还有可能再见面时。
I'm off now. /I'm leaving. /See you.
I have to go.
Can't you stay a little longer?
Good luck! --Thanks. I need it.
I wish you good luck.
Have a nice day. --Same to you.
Have a nice weekend.
Good luck.
Go for it. 走吧!
Hang in there. 那，加油吧!
We're going to Hawaii!
Have fun!
Have a good time!
Keep it up! 就这样，坚持下去
Thanks for the encouragement.
Don't work too hard.
Take care./Be careful.
Have a nice trip.
I wish you a pleasant journey.
Have a good vacation.
Have a good one!
I hate to run, but... 真舍不得走，但是…
It was nice meeting you. *初次见面的人分别时。其他情况下 meet 换成 see。
It was nice meeting you, too.
Nice meeting you.
Please say hello to John for me.
Good night!
Come again. --I will.
Please come again. 请您再来! I hope you can come over again.
I'd be glad to have you over again.
Don't forget to bring sth. back for me.
Don't worry, I won't.
Take it easy.
I can't. I have a test tomorrow.
I hope to see you again soon.
Call me later. --Okay, I will.
Take care. /Take care of yourself.
Don't worry about me.
I'll be back. --You'd better. 一定来啊!
I'll come back later.
I'll stop by later. 我会顺便来的。
It's getting late.
Let's go home.
I've got to go. *口语用法。 I have to go. /I have to get going.
●暂时无法见面时
I'll miss you. --I'll miss you, too.
I'm gonna miss you.
I wish I could go with you. --So do I.
Please give my regards to your family.
I will. They asked me how u were doing.
You must come back.
Give me a call sometime.
Call me sometime.
Thank you. I enjoyed it very much.
Let's get together again sometime.
Please write me a letter.
I'll write you a letter.
Let's keep in touch. *keep in touch with...
Will do.
Let's keep in touch with each other. Don't forget to write. --I won't.
●拜访
Hello! Anyone home? /Yes?
Hello! Is anyone there? /Excuse me!
Please come in!
Sorry I didn't call first.
Welcome!
How nice of you to come!
Thanks for inviting me.
It's nice of you to come!
Thank you for coming.
Is anyone here?
What do you want?
What are you here for?
Please feel free to make yourself at home.
Make yourself at home.
Have a seat. --Oh, thank you.
Take a seat. /Please sit down.
Enjoy yourself! /Have a good time!
Would you care for something to drink?
Yes, I'll have a beer, please.
No, thank you.
Sorry, I'm too busy to talk to you now.
Don't mind me. I just came to see John.
May I use your bathroom?
Sure, go ahead.
Where's the bathroom?
Which way is the bathroom?
How can I get to the bathroom?
Could you tell me how to get to the bathroom?
May I use your phone?
Is it all right if I use your phone?
I'd better get going now.
I must be going now.
I have to leave now.
I gotta go now. *gotta= got to 口语
Thank you for inviting me.
I'm glad you could come.
Thank you for inviting me.
Thanks so much for inviting us today.
Drop by sometime. 顺便拜访，串门
Did he send someone to see you?
No, he came to see me himself.
He came to see me personally.
Do you mind if I smoke? --No, not at all.
Would it bother you if I smoked?
Can I smoke? /Is it all right if I smoke?
Would it be okay to smoke?
I like your house.
I'm glad to hear that.
I really like your apartment.
Watch your step. /Mind your step.
Be careful where you walk.
Look where you're going.
The floor is slippery. 光滑、滑的
Please turn on the TV. turn on 打开，turn off 关上，turn up 开大声音，turn down 关小
Can I park my car here?
Is parking okay here?
Is it all right to park my car here?
Am I permitted to park my car here?
●介绍某人
Ms. Kane, this is Mr. Sato, my boss.
Ms. Kane, I would like to introduce my boss, Mr. Sato to you.
Ms. Kane, let me introduce my boss, Mr. Sato to you.
Nice to meet you.--Nice to meet you, too.
Pleased to meet you. Plsd to meet u, too.
Very nice to meet you.
How do you do? --How do you do?
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm happy to meet you.
May I have your name, please?
I made a reservation for tonight.
What's your name, please?
May I ask who you are?
Who's calling, please? *只用于打电话
Who are you? /What's your name?
I'd like you to meet a friend of mine.
Hi, Joe. I'd like you to meet a friend of mine.
He's a nice guy. --He sure is.
I'm glad to meet you. --So am I.
It's an honor for me to meet you.
Please call me...
Don't I know you from somewhere?
No, I don't think so.
Haven't we met somewhere before?
Haven't we met somewhere before?
You look familiar. 你看上去很面熟。
Do you know that man?
He's my father.
Remember? /Do you remember?
Don't you remember? 你不记得了?
Oh, yeah, you’re Mr. Smith..
Oh, yeah, I do know you.
I know you, but I forgot your name.
I'm not sure. Maybe. --It's possible.
What's your name again? 你叫什么来着?
No, I don't think so. /No, I'm afraid not.
No, I don't believe so.
Have you two met?
No, this is the first time we have met.
We've never met before.
Is Bob an old friend of yours?
Yes, I met him 20 years ago in America.
I can't remember his name.-Neither can I.
I can't recall his name.
His name escapes me.
I leave it entirely to ur kind consideratior. 这事全拜托你了*consideration 照顾
I'll leave it up to you. 全靠你了
Please consider it.
I'd appreciate it if you could consider it.
I'm John Sheehan.
My name is John Sheehan.
My name's John Sheehan.
●和初次见面的人交谈
My country has a lot of mountains...
Oh, yeah? Where are you from?
I'm from Canada.
I'm come from Canada.
I was born in Canada.
Chicago is my hometown.
How do you like Japan?
What do u think about Japan? --I like it.
It's a good place.
Where have you been in Japan? 去过哪里
Where do you live now? -I live in Tokyo.
Are you here on vacation? *on business 是“因公”，on vacation 是“度假”。
Are you vacationing?
Are you here for a vacation?
Is this a pleasure trip?
Are u here on business or for pleasure?
I'm here on business.
My trip is business related.
I'm on a business trip.
How long have you been in Japan?
I just arrived last week.
About three years.
Are you used to life in Japan? *be used to “习惯”，注意“d”不发音。--No, not yet.
Have you gotten used to life in Japan?
Have you grown accustomed to Japan?
How long will you be in Japan?
How long do you plan to stay?
Until December. /Until next month.
Do you speak Japanese?
Unfortunately, no. 很遗憾，我不会。
Can you speak Japanese?
Are you a Japanese speaker?
A little. /Just a little. /Some.
I can't speak Japanese at all. *not...at all
I know everyday conversational Japanese.
Where did u learn Japanese? --At school.
I learned it on my own. I learned it by myself. When's your birthday? --It's May 24th.
●有关工作
Do you know his background?
I know very little about him.
I work for a computer company.
I'm a government employee.
I'm self-employed.
I work for ABC Company.
Which department do u work for? -Sales.
How long have you been doing that job?
For 10 years.
Where is your company? --In Shinjuku.
Where is your company located?
How long does it take you to commute? *commute “上班，上学” About one hour. /Around one hour.
It takes about one hour. /About an hour.
How do you get to work?
I ride the subway. /I take the subway.
I'm changing jobs. /I'm job hunting now.
I'm looking for work now.
I'm retiring next year.
I'm out of work now.
I don't have a job now.
I'm not working right now.
I'm unemployed.
●有关学校
Are you a student?
No, I've already finished school.
Do you go to school? 你还在上学吗?
I'm a college student.
I'm a junior college student.大专生
I go to a vocational school. 职业学校
I go to a cram school. 补习学校
I'm studying English.
I went to Meiji University. 我毕业于.. Where did you go to college? 你上的是.. I went to Harvard University. 我上的是.. What\Which school do you go to?
I go to ...university. *elementary school “小学”，junior high school “中学”，high school “高中”。 What year are you in?问高中和大学的年级
What grade are you in? 问小学生
I'm a freshman. *在高中和大学 1 年级是 freshman, 2 年级是 sophomore，3 年级是 junior，4 年级是
senior。在小学用 I'm in first grade.表示 1 年级，I'm in second grade.表示 2 年级
I'll graduate next year.
I'm graduating next year.
What's your major? /What do u major in?
What are you studying?
I'm an English major. /I major in English.
What club are you in?
What club do you belong to?
I'm in the ski club.
Do you have a part-time job? *full-time
Yes, I'm a tutor. I work 3 times a week.
Do you work part-time?
I work at a bookstore as a cashier once a week.
What are your plans after graduation?
I haven't decided yet.
What are u going to do after u graduate?
●有关家庭
I have a large family.
How many people are in your family?
Four people.
My parents and my younger sister.
Any brothers or sisters? --No, none.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Any siblings? “兄弟姐妹”。
Just one brother. /I just have one brother.
Do you live with your parents?
I live alone.
I live in an apartment.
Are you married?
No, not yet. /Yes, I'm married.
I have a fiancé. *fiancé未婚夫,fiancée 未婚妻
I'm going to get married next year.
I'm married. /I'm single /I'm engaged.
Any children? /Do u have any children?
No, not yet. /Nope. /Neah. 哪有啊。
I have one of each. 男孩女孩各一个
I have two boys. /I have two sons.
I have one daughter in elementary school.
I don't have any children.
●有关兴趣和爱好
What are your hobbies? --I play golf.
Do you have any hobbies?
What do you do when u have free time?
Nothing much. 不干什么。
I like to watch movies.
I enjoy watching movies.
What kind of movies do you like?
Any kind.
You're a good pianist.
You play the piano well.
What kind of sports do you like?
How long have you been skiing?
Do you play baseball?
No, I just like to watch. /I only watch.
I'm a baseball fan. /I'm a fan of baseball.
I like to play golf.
Have you ever done aerobics?
No way. 怎么可能!
Have you done aerobics before?
What are your interests?
I'm interested in art.
What are your interested in?
What kind of things are u interested in?
What do you like?
I've never done that.
I've never done that before.
That was the first time for me.
Have you ever traveled abroad?
Yes, twice.
Have you been overseas?
Where have you been?
I've been to the U.S. and Germany.
Where do you want to go next?
No place particular.
●有关年龄、身高和体重
How old are you? --I'm forty-eight.
I'm not old enough to drive.
I can't drink alcohol yet.
May I ask how old you are?
May I ask your age?
How much do you weigh?
What's your weight?
About seventy-five kilograms.
I weigh a-hundred-sixty-four pounds.
I weigh 164 Ibs. *Ibs.读为 pounds。
How tall are you? /What's your height?
About one-hundred-eighty centimeters.
I'm five feet three inches tall.
I'm 5′3″ tall.
I'm five three. *口语中常用省略说法。
●有关天气
It's very hot today, isn't it?
Isn't it hot today?
Today's a scorcher.太阳火辣辣的天气
It's blistering hot. /It's extremely hot.
It's a fine day today. /It's beautiful today.
It's nice today.
What's the forecast for tomorrow?
It's going to be cold. 会冷吧。
Whatwill the weather be like tomorrow?
What's the weather going to be tomorrow?
What's tomorrow's forecast?
How's the weather today? --It's hot.
Is it going to rain today?
I doubt it.我想不会
We're expecting some rain.
It's going to rain. /It's supposed to rain.
Rain is expected.
I heard it might rain.
It's raining.
It's going to rain today. /It will rain today.
It's hot today.
It's warm today. /It's a warm day.
It's cold today. --It sure is. 就是。
It's chilly today. / It's cool today.
It's nippy today. 冷的刺骨
It's windy today.
It's humid. /It's really humid today. 闷热
Yeah, my body is sweaty.
It's dry.
It's wet today. /It's rainy today.
It's stormy.
There is going to be a storm today.
It's snowing. --Yeah! Let's go skiing.
It's gloomy. /It's cloudy. 阴天
It looks like we are going to have a thunder shower.
Why are you taping your windows?
A typhoon is coming.
A typhoon is on its way.
It's foggy. 雾 /It's freezing. 结冰
It's very cold today.
We're going to have a blizzard.要下暴风雨
It's pleasant. /It's comfortable. 这天真舒服
It's mild today. /It's a nice day.
It's misty. 雾蒙蒙的
Let's go sunbathing.日光浴
But, it's overcast today. 阴天
It's cloudy today. /It's gloomy.
It's miserable. 糟糕的天气
It's a terrible day. /It's an awful day.
I'm sensitive to heat. 我怕热
It's breezy today. 今天风和日丽
It's a breezy day.
It's uncomfortable today.
It's unpleasant today.
The heat is killing me.
It's raining cats and dogs! *瓢泼大雨
It's frosty today. / It's a frosty day. 下霜了
（9） 随意的谈话
●征求意见
Do you understand? --I understand.
You have to improve. Understood?
Understood. 明白了!
Is that clear? 清楚了吗? --It's clear.
Get the picture? /Do you get the picture? *这里 picture 指“状态”、“情况”、“事态” Did you grasp the overall situation?
Do you know what I mean? --I think so.
Are you listening to me? /You know what I mean? /Are u following me? /Do u get my drift?
/ Are u paying attention?
It's a great deal. 这可是笔大买卖。
Are you blind? 你不知道吗?
Can't u see? /What's the matter with u?
You know what I'm talking about. 询问
You know what I mean.
Don't play stupid.
I said that, didn't I? 我是那样说的吧?
That's okay.
Did I repeat myself?
Do u know that? /Do u know about that?
Tom, do u happen to know Mary's phone number? 说不定你知道..? ---Yes, I do.
I can't tell the difference. /I can't tell.辨别
Can you hear me?
Loud and clear.
Did you hear me?
●同意
I can't go today.
I understand. /I don't understand.
See? /Do you see? /Do you understand? /Do you get it? --I get it.
I understand very well.
I think I understand.
I see what you mean.
I understand what you mean.
That makes sense. /I get the point.
I know that too well.
I think we need to expand. 扩展
If you change this, it will work.
I see your point.
I get it. /I don't get it.
You see?
I got it. /I see.
I know that much! 这点事儿我还是知道的
I left because I didn't feel well.
That solves it. 原来是这样啊!
Well, that solves that.
That's that. *比较随意的说法。
You have to change your attitude.
All right, all right. I understand.
L.A. is in California.
I know.
I know that. /I know it. /I didn't know.
I know that person.
I'm acquainted with that person.
Do you know that man?
No, but I know him by sight. 见过
Jeff got married.
Yeah, I heard about it.
Yeah, someone told me.
Yes, I've been told. /Yeah, I know.
I hear you. 我听着呢/我知道了
We have to work harder.
I hear you.
Yes, I understand.
So, do you get it?
I'm following you. 理解了。
I'm with you.
I'm not following you.
He got fired because he was lazy.
Makes sense. *有道理，可以理解
That makes sense. /Makes sense to me.
You're making sense.
That doesn't make sense. 这也太奇怪了
●不明白、不知道
I can't tell you.
I don't understand. 我不知道
I'm not following. /I don't get it.
I'm confused.
I get it. /I understand.
I don't really understand.
I don't understand very well.
So, was he the thief?
That's not clear. 那不太清楚。
We should do this first.
I can't see your point. 我不明白你在说什么
I don't see where you're coming from.
I don't see your point.
I can't understand what you mean.
I can't see what you mean.
I don't understand what you're trying to say.
I don't get your drift.
That's how you do it. 所以应该这样做呀
I'm not sure what you mean.
I'm not sure I understand.
I'm not sure I see what you mean.
I don't know if I understand what you're trying to say.
I don't know what's what.
I don't have any idea what's going on.
I don't know anything any more.
so, that's the way to use computers.
It's over my head. 太难了，我弄不懂
It's beyond me.
Your guess is as good as mine.
How many people live in this town?
Your guess is as good as mine. 你要不知道，那我更不知道了
The more I think about it, the less I understand it. 越想越糊涂
I don't know what he is driving at.打算做… I don't know what he intends.
I don't know what he is getting at.
I don't know what he is trying to do.
It's not clear. /That's unclear.
That's clear.
What's she after? 她到底想干什么？
I'm not sure.
What's her game?
I have no idea.
Do you know where my pen is?
I have no idea. /I have no clue. /No idea.
It's all Greek to me. /I didn't know that.
John got married last week.
I didn't know that. /That's news to me. I wasn't aware of that. /I don't know.
Do you know where she's from?
I don't know. /I have no idea.
Do you know the way to my house?
I don't know for sure. “确切地” I don't know for certain.
I'm not absolutely sure.
No one knows for sure.
Is he married? --How should I know?
What is the meaning of life?什么是人生?
Who knows? --Nobody knows.
No way of knowing.
There's no way of knowing.
It's impossible to find out.
●反问
Excuse me... --Yes? 有事吗? I bought this beautiful pen.
What for? 为何?
Is there a post office near here?
Pardon me? /Pardon? /I beg your pardon?
How about now?
Excuse me? What did you say? /What?
Did you say anything?
I'm sorry, what did you say?
So what? 那又怎么样?（语气轻蔑、冷淡）
What of it?
What does it mean? /What do you mean?
Please explain what you mean.
What are you trying to say?
What do you mean by that?
Are you saying that...? *你是说…吗?
Are you saying that it's a bad idea?
That's right. 是的
Do you mean...?
Are you trying to say that...?
Then what? 后来怎么样了?
And then? /What happened then?
What's he driving at? 他想干吗？
Would you repeat that, please?
Could you repeat that, please?
Could you say that again, please?
Please say it again. /Please repeat that.
You're speaking too quickly.
You're talking too fast.
Please say it more slowly.
Please speak more slowly.
More slowly, pls. /Please speak slower.
Please don't speak so quickly.
Would you slow down, please?
I can't keep up.
Please speak a little louder.
Could you speak up?
A little louder, please?
Speak up, please? /Please speak up.
Please speak louder.
I can't hear you.
I can't hear a word you're saying.
I can't hear you at all. I can't hear you well.
I couldn't catch what you said.听见、明白
I didn't catch that.
What are you talking about?
What did you say?
●感想
John is very smart. --Yeah, just like me!
We had melon for lunch at school.哈蜜瓜
Was it good? 好吃吗?
After school, we played soccer.
Did you have fun?
How do you like this suit?
It looks great on you. 很配你呀! I think it's nice.
How did u like it? --I liked it very much.
What did you think of it?
Did you like it? /Did you enjoy it?
What do you think of our new boss?
I think she's very friendly.
What do you think about it?
●询问、叙述情况
How'd things turn out? 结果是…
They turned out to be miserable.
How was it? /How did it go?
How did it turn out? /How did it end up?
To make a long story short,... 简要地说
Just tell me the story in a nutshell.
Give it to me in a nutshell. 简要地说
Let me know the circumstances. 情况
Let me know the situation.
How was the test?
A piece of cake. 简直轻而易举。
It was a piece of cake.
It was very easy. /It was a snap.
It was no problem at all.
It was as easy as 1,2,3.
It was as easy as A,B,C.
How's your cooking going?
So far, so good. 到现在为止还好。
Up till now, no problems.
How's school? --So-so. 马马虎虎。
That's about it. 就是这样
Wow! How'd you do that?
It was nothing. 这没什么。
It was no big deal.
There's nothing to it.
Can you help me E-mail?
Sure, there's nothing to it.
Nothing complicated about it.
And if you plug this in...
It worked! 啊，行了! / It did the job!
What about the new computer system?
It needs work. 还需改进。
It needs more work.
It needs some work.
Almost! 就差那么一点儿。
I thought it was a home run. 本垒打
How's married life?
Going from bad to worse. 越来越糟
Getting increasingly worse.
Getting worse and worse all the time.
He made it big. 取得成功
He became very successful.
He is a big success.
They just fixed the car.
We're set. 准备好了、问题解决了
Let's get going.
Our problem's solved.
We're ready. /We're okay.
●随声附和
That's why I was late. --I see.
Uh-huh. 嗯 ①I've been to Chicago.去过 →You have? 是吗? ②He's from Chicago →He is? ③He
went to Chicago.去..了→He did? ④He is tall. →He is? ⑤He's cooking now. →He is?
Is that right? 是那样吗?、这样对吗?
Is that so? /Is that true? /Is that correct?
That's right. /Exactly! /That's it exactly.
That's exactly it.
Oh, yeah? 是吗? /Is that so? /Really?
Oh, do you? /Oh, you do?
Oh, you like it?
It's nice, isn't it?
And? 然后呢?
Me, too. /So am I. /So do I. /So did I.
Neither do I. 我也不
I'll pay for dinner.
Don't be silly. 别说傻话
Don't be foolish.
I've lost my wallet. --That's too bad.
Are you sure?
What a shame! 真是太过分了!、太遗憾了！
Good! /Great! *答应、满足的语气。
What a surprise! 真叫人吃惊
I hope not. /I hope so.
See? My dog can sing. 你知道吗？…. Unbelievable! /Incredible. 难以置信!
No kidding! /You're kidding! / You're joking! /That can't be! 开玩笑吧!
May I borrow your pen?
You bet.当然行
No problem. /Sure. /Certainly.
●一时语塞
Well... /Umm... /Hmm... 嗯…、哎呀、什么?、那么…、可是…、后来…
May I take your order? 您点什么菜?
Well, let me see... 考虑、想
Let me check. 让我查查。
I'll find out for you. 我找找
May I ask who you are?
I'm a friend of John's... I mean, Mr. Shan.
It's on the tip of my tongue.
What should I say...
How should I put this...
How should I put it...
I don't know quite how to put this.
You said you wanted to talk to me...
Well, I don't know quite how to put this.
I don't know how to say this.
I'm not sure how to put this.
What's the population of Narita?
Beats me. 这可让你问着了、怎么说呢
I can't answer that.
What do you call it? 叫什么来着?怎么说？
What would you call it? 你管它叫什么?
Who's the prime minister of Canada?
You've got me. 让你问住了。
●催促别人说话
Say something.
I'm speechless. 我连话都说不出来了。
A penny for your thoughts. *这是惯用表达方式，“请告诉我你在想什么” Tell me more about it.
I want to know more about it in detail.
I'd like to know more details.
How was your trip? --It was terrible.
I'm all ears. *“聚精会神地听”。
How was the meeting?
We didn't accomplish much. 没什么结果
I'm listening. * 请继续说、我听着呢
Keep talking.
Did you hear about my trip?
Not yet. I'd like to hear the story.
I'd like to know the story.
I'd like to hear about it.
We had small talk. 闲聊
How was the movie?
I really enjoyed it.
Did you enjoy the play?
No, it was dull. 真没劲。
Let's talk about it later.
I want to talk about it now.
I need to tell you something.
Shoot! 请说吧 /Go ahead.
What's on your mind.
Let's talk in English. /Let's speak in Eng.
Let's have a chat.
To the point, please. 抓重点的说
Stop beating around the bush.*常用短语。
Get to the point, please.
How was ur day?
Exhausting. 精疲力尽了
●转换话题
Let's change the subject.
Okay, okay, I'll pay u back next week...
Let's talk about something else.
Let's talk about something different.
I'd rather talk about something else.
Let's get back to the subject. 言归正传。
Yes, let's.
Let's get back to the point.
Let's get back on track.
I don't want to talk about it now.
I'd prefer not to talk about it.
We're playing golf this Sunday, right?
Let's talk about it later.
To change the subject...
I can't believe it. 真让人难以相信。
To change the subject...
Ha, ha, that's a good one!
Well, all joking aside, let's get to work. 好了，玩笑就到此…，快去干活儿吧
Well, seriously,...
By the way,...It was really fun.
By the way, how is John?
You were saying? 你刚才说什么来着?
Continue. /Carry on. /Please go on.
The party gonna be great!
Oh, that reminds me. I can't go.我想起来了
Let's stop talking.
I'm tired of talking.
I don't want to talk anymore.
I've heard the story before.
You've already told me.
I'm sick and tired of hearing that.. 对…腻透了
I've heard enough about it already.
I don't want to hear about it anymore.
Let's drop the subject. 结束、停止
Let's drop it.
I don't want to talk about it anymore.
Don't say it so loud.
I thought you were hard of hearing.
Don't say that kind of thing so loudly.
Please lower you voice.
●下决心
I've decided.
I've decided to move. --Really?
I've made up my mind.
I've come to a decision.
What should we do tonight?
It's up to you. 取决于
It depends on you.
It's completely up to you.
It's all up to you.
Do you want to go out or stay home?
You decide.
This is the important point.
This is the main point.
This is crucial.
Let me help you.
This is my personal problem.
This is my private affair.
It's a matter of life and death. 生死攸关
It's extremely important.
You're free to go or stay.
You're free to leave anytime.
I'm not keeping you here.
Are you going to patch things up?
No, there's no turning back. 无可挽回
We can't turn back now.
Should we go to the party tonight?
I don't know. Let's play it by ear. 走一步看一步、再说吧
Let's leave everything to chance.
Let's just see what happens. 看情况吧。
Are you sure you can do it?
Yes, I'm sure I can do it. /I certainly can do it. /I believe I can do it.
I'm still unable to decide what to do.
What are you going to do?
I'm still unable to decide what to do.
I'm still undecided.
I still can't decide what to do.
I'm still unsure. 我仍然没有把握。
I'll follow her. /I'll go after her.
Let's all get together and act as one.
Let's work together as a team.
I have to do it anyhow. *反正、无论如何
I must do it anyway. Should I go to college?
Yeah, it's now or never.机不可失，时不再来
No time like the present.
Seize the day. 把握今天
When should I go?
The sooner, the better.
Can you jump over the river?
I'll take a chance. 碰碰运气看、试一试
I'll take a gamble.
I'll go for it. 我大胆试一试
I'll give it a try.
Have more guts! 再拿出点勇气来
It's getting late.
Let's finish it somehow. 想方设法、不管怎样
Let's try our best to finish it.
Let's get it over with.
I don't think I can beat him.
Well, it's worth a try.
We must function as one mind and one body.
We have to work together.
We must be a team.
We have to cooperate with each other.
You just wait. 等着瞧吧
We're betting all of our money.
Yeah, it's all or nothing. 豁出去了
（10） 重要的提醒和忠告
●教诲、告诫
John, apologize to her.
I'm really sorry.
John, you listen to me! --I don't want to.
Mom, watch!
Watch out! Don't play with that thing.
Can you fix my bicycle?
Do it yourself. /Do it by yourself.
Do it for yourself.
I'm going to give up.
You should finish what u start. 别半途而废
Don't leave things half done.
You failed the exam again.
I'm ready to throw in the towel. 我认输了
It's your duty to do that.
It's up to you to do that.
It's your responsibility.
Be good to others.
Do unto others as you would have done to you.*正式的说法。
You should treat others kindly.
Do unto others.
You can't be too careful. 要再三小心
That's true.
It's best to be as safe as possible.
It's better safe than sorry.
Make up your mind after thinking it over carefully. 下决心
Make your decision after you give it a lot of thought.
Think it over carefully before u decide.
I'm counting on you.我全靠你了，你好好干
I'm relying on you.
I don't think she's mean.我没觉得她有什么恶意
You'll see. 你终究会明白的。
You'll find out soon enough.
Time will tell. 时间会证明一切。
Calm down and think carefully.冷静
We need to know who's buying our products.
That's the most important thing.
That's the name of the game.
Don't bite off more than you can chew. 人要有自知之明
Don't attempt more than u r capable of.
There isn't much merit in doing so. 价值
There is no reason to do so.
I don't see the point of doing that.
What you need is a little more effort.
You should put a little more effort into it.
You should try a little harder.
Respect yourself. 有点自尊心吧! I don't think I can do it.
I hope u'll be more positive overall.积极的
I hope you'll be more positive in every way.
I wish you'd be more positive.
U should be more optimistic.积极的,乐观
If u practice hard, u'll get a gold medal.
That's easy for you to say. 你说得容易。
There's no reason for complaints. 抱怨
There is no reason to complain.
There is nothing to complain about.
Did you pass the exam?
How did you know?
It's written all over your face.
It's obvious.
I can see it in your eyes.
It's natural for me to get angry.当然自然会.. Why shouldn't I be angry?
I have a right to be upset!
My reaction is completely appropriate.
Are you sure about it?
I'm telling you this from my experience
Let me offer you some advice. From my experience...
Can't you think of it differently?
Can't you look at it another way?
Can't you think of it in a different way?
Just think of it!
Just imagine.
The newspapers say that the yen will go up soon . Don't trust it. /Trust it.
Be cautious. 请慎重 /Be careful.
I'm so gullible. 易受骗的，轻信的
We don't need to worry about him.
Don't underestimate him.
You shouldn't underestimate his abilities.
He is better than you think.
That's the name of the game. 那是最重要的! I can't make any exceptions for you.
We can't give you any special treatment.
I can't make an exception for you.
I don't know how to do it.
Use your head! You can do it.
My boss scolded me today.
You asked for it! You didn't finish your report on time again. 自作自受，活该
My boss criticized my sloppy personal appearance. 穿得邋遢
Well, if the shoe fits, wear it. 如果批评得对，你就接受吧。
●提醒
Let me give you a piece of advice.
Let me tell you something.
I think you should know...
Watch out! 小心!
Thanks! You saved my life.
Look out! /Be careful! /Heads up!
You'd better be careful!
Please be careful!
You should be careful!
You should watch out!
Watch your step! --Oh, yeah? Why?
Mind your step.
Be careful where you walk.
Look where you're going.
Hold on to me tight. / Hold me tightly.
Don't let go! 别松手!
Watch out for him! 要提防着点儿他!
Be careful of him. /Keep ur eye on him.
That sounds easy.
Well, there's a little catch. 可是，有点蹊跷、有陷阱、有圈套
There's something to it.
It's not as easy as it sounds.
Think twice before you do it.
Easy does it, doesn't drop the TV.动作轻点
Don't worry. I won't.
Gently. /Be careful.
It's my first time, please go easy on me. 手下留情、对..留有余地
Alright, I'll try.
I think I've got the job. Let's celebrate!
Let's not jump the gun.为时过早,操之过急,抢跑
Let's not be too hasty.
Let's not rush into things.
Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.
I bought four dozen eggs. 打
Let's not go overboard. 过火、过度
Let's not go too far. /Let's not be extreme.
Let's wait and see how things go.
Let's wait and see.
So, I think she's pregnant. 怀孕
Don't jump to conclusions! 过早下结论
Don't prejudge it! 别凭想像判断。
Don't make assumptions! 主观臆断
Don't get the wrong idea.
Don't be selfish /Don't be self-centered.
Don't be egotistical.
Your work is always inconsistent. 不一致的、不稳定的
Your work is always erratic.
Your work is always patchy.
Your work is always uneven.
You shouldn't spend money foolishly.
You should try to be thriftier. 节约
U shouldn't spend ur money like water.
You shouldn't waste your money.
You have an attitude problem.
Who are you to say that?
I don't like your attitude.
You have a bad attitude.
You need to readjust your attitude.
Don't be so naughty. 顽皮、淘气
Don't do such naughty things.
Don't be so bad.
Behave yourself! 有点礼貌!
Hold it down! 请安静
Be quiet! /Keep it down! /Keep it quiet!
Silence! *用于学校老师对学生。
Turn it down! 关小声音
Hush! /Shh. 嘘!安静!
It's too noisy. /It's too loud.
I'm going to dance.
Don't make a fool of yourself. 别丢人现眼
Don't play the fool.
Don't make an ass out of yourself. 驴
Stop acting like a fool.
Think about where you are. 分清场合
You should consider where you are.
How do you like my new red skirt?
Act your age. 你也不看看你多大了。
You should act your age.
Behave in accordance with what is expected of your age!
You should behave more maturely. 成熟
You shouldn't act like a child.
Your view is too optimistic.你想得太天真了
You should get your head out of the clouds. 你的想法太不实际了
Maybe you're right. I should try to be more down-to-earth. 现实、实际
You aren't being realistic.
You should be more logical.
Don't make such stupid mistakes again! *make a mistake “出错”。 I won't, I won't.
You should be more careful!
Don't make dumb mistakes again!
Don't be stuck-up. 骄傲自满、自高自大
Don't be so pompous. 自负的、华而不实
Don't be such a snob. 势利
Don't act like you're better than I am.
Don't flatter yourself so much. *flatter oneself 骄傲自满、得意洋洋
He's so short.
Listen, don't judge a book by its cover.
He was the best basketball player in California last year.
Never judge something by its looks.
Appearances are deceiving.
Don't form an opinion about something based on appearance alone.
Hey, you, asshole! 你这个混蛋!
Watch your tongue. 说话留点神儿
Watch your language. /Watch ur mouth.
Be careful of what you say.
Don't use bad language.
Follow the rules.
You're the one not following the rules.
Don't violate rules. / Don't break the rules.
Don't violate regulations.
Stop goofing off! 别偷懒!
You should make sth out of yourself! /Get a life! /Don't be a bum!
Get a job! 去找个工作。
Grow up!
Do as I said! /Do what I said.
Do what I tell you to do!
Don't say bad things about others.
Don't speak ill of others.
Don't speak bad about other people.
I'm sorry, I can't do that.
Don't go back on your word! 别食言。
Don't break your promise.
You should keep your word.
Don't take on more than you can.
Don't take on more than you can handle.
Don't be rude! /Don't be impolite!
You're fired! /Man, u're out of here. *严厉
I have to sack u. /I have to let u go.*温和
I don't want to be a leader.
Be a man! /Be strong!
Don't be a wimp! 别那么窝囊/懦弱!
Don't be a chicken! 别当胆小鬼。
Don't talk boastfully. 自吹自擂
Don't brag. /Don't boast.
You should be more modest. 谦虚
Please don't disappoint me.
Please don't let me down.
Don't flirt with girls/boys!引诱、挑逗
I was just being friendly.我只是表示友好
Don't make eyes at her/him! 眉来眼去
Don't complain and do as you are told.
Do what I tell you to do without complaining.
Make it snappy! 快!、干脆点儿!
Step on it! /Hurry it up! / Be quick!
Get a move on! /Move it! /Snap to it.
●责备
It's all your fault!
Don't blame me, I'm innocent.
Don't say it's my fault.
Don't put the blame on me.
Don't accuse me.
You're to blame. 这是你的过错。
Why me? 怎么是我?
It's your fault.
We will not take your illness into consideration.
Put yourself in my shoes.你站到我的立场上想想
Try to see it from my point of view.
Try to see it my way.
Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
How do you live with yourself?
You should be ashamed of yourself.
I'll give him a piece of my mind. *give...a piece of...'s mind 严厉批评
I'll give him a piece of my mind for lying!
I don't blame you.
I'd like you to lie for me.
Please don't involve me!
I don't want to get involved.
I got in trouble for lying.
I told you so. You shouldn't lie.
See, I told you so.
There now, didn't I tell you?
You should have listened to me.
My son stopped going to school.
You knew that, didn't you?
It is as if I had done something wrong.
It's as if it's my fault. /It's as if I'm to blame.
It's like I did something wrong.
He chickened out at the last moment. Don't take it out on me. 冲…发火
Don't take your frustration out on me.
Don't treat me badly just because you had a bad day.
I didn't do anything wrong!
Pay up! Pay your debt! /Pay me back!
Give me my money now!
Can you wait till next month?
You'll pay for this.
You're out of your mind! 你疯啦！
You're off your rocker. /You're nuts.
You shouldn't say things like that.
Don't say stuff like that.
It's for your own good!
I don't want to.
It's for your own good!
It's for your own benefit.
It's for your own sake.
You've got an ugly tie on.
Why are you picking on me? 责备、挑刺
He always finds fault with my work.挑剔
●制止
Hold it! /Stop! /Cut it out! 等等!、停下!
Hold it! It's time for lunch.
It's about time. 总算到点了。
Knock it off! *俚语，安静!、别动!
Wait! You forgot your umbrella.
Oh, yeah. I almost forgot.
Wait a minute, please!
Just a minute, please!
Hold on! /Give me a minute!
Uh-uh-uh! Leave the cake alone.别动!别动..
I want it. 可我想吃。
Don't do that! /Stop it! /Stop that!
Why are you doing that? --Why not?
Please line up! 请排队!
Please make a line. /Please form a line.
Don't cut in line! /Don't cut! 别插队
Get in line! /Get to the end of the line!
Please go to the end of the line.
Sorry about that.
Don't push! /Quit pushing! 别推!
Don't shove!
Get your hands off me! /Don't touch me!
Don't call me names! 骂人、说脏话
I didn't call you names.
Don't be a blabber mouth! 别多嘴多舌的
Don't blab this to anyone!
Mum's the word! 别声张!*mum 沉默、哑
Don't be so talkative! 多嘴的、好说话的
Don't tell anyone my secret!
Keep your lips sealed.
Keep it out of sight. 要做得不露痕迹
Okay. I'll try.
I don't want anyone to see it.
I don't want to see it ever again.
Hi! That's a nice jacket.
Stay away from me. /Stay away!
Get out of here!
Leave me alone.
Drop the gun, and no funny stuff!不许耍花样
Anything you say. 照你说的做
I'm going to call the police.
You stay out of this! /Don't get involved!
Mind your own business! /Stay out of it!
I'll finish the decorations for you.
Okay, but Don't ruin it. *破坏、糟蹋
Don't be a party pooper. *party pooper 原指使宴会扫兴的人
Stop fighting. --But he hit me first.
●警告
Hey, you, freeze! 别动!
Duck! 卧倒、蹲下
You have to duck down here.得躲到这儿来
Hands up! /Put your hands up! /Hands in the air!
Don't move! /Don't make a move!
You listen to me! /Do as I said!
Get down! 趴下!
Stay where you are! /Halt! /Hold it! 站住!
Move on! /Move! /Let go!
On your knees! 跪下!
Let go of me! 放手!
Run for your lives! 快逃吧!
Let's get out of here!
Stop him/ her!
Can it! /Shut up! 闭嘴!
Stand back! / Step back! 后退!
Cut it out! /Stop it! 算了吧!
You're under arrest. *逮捕
Spread'em! *是指 Spread them 手脚分开
Heads up! 小心!危险!
Look out! /Watch out!
Drop it! 放下！
Get your hands off! 拿开你的手！
Stay down! 趴下!
Get lost! 快溜吧!
Get out of here! 滚出去
Back off! *闪开!
Go away! 走远点儿!
Leave me alone!
（11）内心表白
●道谢
Thank u. /Thank you very much. /Thanks. /Thanks a lot. /Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
Much appreciated. Thank you.
I appreciate it.
Thanks for your kindness.
That's very nice of you.
That's very kind of you.
How kind of you.
I appreciate ur kindness.非常感谢你的关怀
Don't mention it. 别客气。
I can't thank you enough.
You're quite welcome.
I can hardly thank you enough for your kindness. *hardly 常和 can、could 构成否定形式表示“根
本不能…”、“难以…”。和 barely 意思大致相同。
I have no words to thank you.
I can't express how grateful I am.表谢意
You've been very helpful. 你帮我大忙了
You've been a big help.
You've been a great help.
Thank you for the help. --My pleasure.
Thank you for helping me.
I appreciate your help.
Thanks for your time.耽误您时间,真对不起
Don't worry about it. 没关系。
Thanks for everything.
Thanks for all you've done.
Thank you for all of your kindness.
Thank you anyway.
Thanks for offering, but I have other plans.
It's on me. 这次我请客。
Oh! How nice!
How lovely!
What a treat!
I owe you one.
I'm much obliged. 万分感谢。
I'm in your debt. 我欠你的情
Thanks a lot for your present.
Thank you for your gift.
I really like your apartment.
Thanks for saying so.
It's nice of you to say so.
You have a run in your stocking.
Thanks for telling me.
Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks for waiting for me.
Sorry to have kept you waiting.
Sorry, I'm late.
Thanks for asking me out. *ask someone out 一般是“约会”的意思。
Thanks for inviting me.
Thanks for cheering me up. 鼓励
Thank you for making me feel better.
Watch out! Stop!
Thanks, you saved my life.
Thanks for warning me.
Thanks for the warning.
Thanks for coming all the way over here.
It was no trouble. 这没什么
Thank you for your letter. It was very kind of you. --You're welcome.
●还礼
Thank you for everything.
You're welcome. /My pleasure.
Don't mention it. /No problem. /Not at all.
You're quite welcome /That's quite alright.
Don't worry about it.
Thanks, you saved my life!
I'm glad I could help.
●道歉
I'm sorry. I made a mistake.
That's all right. 没什么
Ouch! --Whoops, excuse me.
I beg your pardon. *比较正式
I'm awfully sorry. /Oh, sorry.
I'm sorry about that.
It's my fault.
That's okay. Don't worry about it.
I'm to blame. 全怪我。
Oops. My mistake. 哎呀，我弄错了
Oops, so sorry.
I feel bad about it.
I wish it had never happened.
I'm sorry I couldn't come.
That's all right.
I'm sorry about the other day.
Please forgive my rudeness.
--I'll forgive you.
I'm sorry I was rude.
I don't know how to apologize to you.
I can't express how sorry I am.
Words can't express how sorry I am.
I have no words to apologize to you.
I didn't mean that. 打算说/做……
I'm sorry to trouble you. --That's okay.
I'm really sorry for troubling you.
It was nothing.
I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
I was about to go home. 正要.. I'm sorry to be late again.
Sorry, I'm late again.
Are you coming to my party?
I wish I could come, but I'm busy on Friday.
●对道歉的回答
I'm sorry. --That's all right.
Don't worry about it. /Don't worry.
It's no big deal.
I forgot to bring your book. -- Never mind
Please be more careful next time.
●关心对方
Let me get your coat for you. --Thanks.
I like your apartment.
Make yourself at home.
Excuse me.
One moment, please.
Do you have a minute?
Can I talk to you for a minute?
Are you busy now?
Can I talk to you for a minute?
--Sure, go ahead.
After you. 您先请。 --Oh, thank you.
Can I give you a hand?
--That's all right, thanks. 好的，谢谢
Excuse me. 对不起，我过一下
--That's all right. 您请
I'll accept your offer. 我接受你的建议/就照你说的 --That's great! 太棒了
Sorry to interrupt you. --Yes? 什么事?
Sorry for the short notice. 急的，突然的
Don't worry about it.
●表扬
I got a promotion today. --Great!
That's great! /Excellent! / Wonderful!
Fantastic! *非常高兴，同时又吃惊
John is incredible! 约翰你真够出色的!
John is the greatest!
Look! I made this chair. --Good job!
You did it! /Well done! /Great!
I got 100 points!
Way to go! 好样的! /Right on! /Nice going! /Good going! /All right.
My grades went up!
Well done, son!
We ran a race and I was the fastest.
Congratulations! 恭喜你了!
You were great!
It was nothing.
You were wonderful!
That was very smart! 你真聪明!
I've started jogging.
My teacher praised me today.
Good for you! 恭喜你/干得不错
I admire you for it!
Kenji and I are friends now. --That's great.
That's good for you! 太好了! I cleaned up my room.
Good boy. /Good girl.
What a nice dress!
I like your shirt.
That's a nice shirt.
That shirt looks good on you.
You look good in that shirt.
That's a great tie.
Do you like it? --I like your tie.
You have a nice car.
It's brand-new. 这可是辆新车呀
Where did you buy it?
I bought it at the K store.
It was on sale. 降价；for sale 是“出售“ You look nice. /You look good.
You look pretty. /You look great!
How does it look?
It looks nice on you. 看上去很适合…
It's a big hit! 这是一个巨大的成功!
All the credit goes to you. 功绩、功劳
You deserve all the credit.
What do you think of my proposal?
Brilliant! /It's brilliant! 非常出色!
That's brilliant!
What a man!
He's a real hero!
He's a great man! /He's a real man.
We won again.
Wow, you're on a winning streak. 又赢啦!干得好
You have a cute son. 你儿子真可爱
You have a cute daughter.
Thank you. She takes after her mother.
You look young for your age.
You're the only one who has said that.
I appreciate your effort very much.
Thank you for your hard work.
I'm getting married.
I envy you. /I don't envy you.
He thinks highly of you.
He has a high opinion of you.
I need a boss I can look up to. 尊敬
So, he complained to his boss.
He's got guts. 他真有勇气 /He's brave.
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