[ At the Stewarts' home in Riverdale that evening. Philip is on the phone with one of his patients. ]
Philip: And give her a teaspoon of the medicine after every meal. Don't worry. She'll be fine. You're welcome. Good-bye.
Ellen: [ She enters. ] How are you?
Philip: I'm tired and hungry.
Ellen: Well, Marilyn and Richard called. They'll be here soon, and then we'll eat.
Philip: All right. Is...is Susan coming?
Ellen: Well, she'll be here later. She has to work late tonight.
Philip: And what's Robbie cooking for dinner?
Ellen: It's a surprise.
Philip: I hope it's pasta.
[ Later that evening. Philip, Ellen, Richard, Marilyn, Susan, and Robbie are in the Stewarts' kitchen. ]
Philip: Robbie, the dinner was terrific.
Susan: Yes, it was delicious.
Marilyn: What's for dessert?
Robbie: Oh, I forgot dessert.
Philip: Robbie!
Ellen: Don't worry. We've got lots of ice cream.
[ She goes to the refrigerator. ]
Richard: Oh, I'd love some ice cream.
Ellen: Well, there's chocolate and coffee and a little vanilla.
Robbie: I'll have vanilla. Is that all right with everyone?
Philip: I'll have chocolate.
Marilyn: Me, too.
Richard: Uh, one scoop of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me.
Ellen: Robbie, will you help me serve?
[ Robbie gets up to help. Richard brings the ice-cream dishes to Ellen. ]
Richard: I keep thinking about that bag of film. Eight rolls. A whole day's work. And good stuff, too.
Ellen: Don't worry, Richard. Someone will find it.
[ The doorbell rings. ]
Robbie: I'll get it.
[ He opens the door. Alexandra is standing there. She is holding Richard's bag of film. ]
Robbie: Hello.
Alexandra: Hello. Does Richard Stewart live here?
Robbie: Yes, he's my brother. I'm Robbie...Robbie Stewart.
Alexandra: I'm Alexandra Pappas. How do you do?
Alexandra: Your brother left his bag of film on the ferryboat. I found it.
Robbie: I'm really glad to see you. I mean...my brother'll be really glad to see you!
Ellen: [ Calling ] Robbie! Who is it?
Robbie: It's Richard's film! I mean, Alexandra Pappas.
Robbie: [ To Alexandra ] Come in, please.
Richard: Alexandra!
Alexandra: Hello, Richard. I found your bag!
Richard: Oh, thank you! Thank you! Um...Alexandra, let me introduce you. This is my wife Marilyn.
Alexandra: Richard showed me your photo. How do you do?
Marilyn: Oh yes. Richard told us all about you. It's nice to meet you.
Richard: And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart.
Alexandra: How do you do?
Richard: And my father, Dr. Philip Stewart.
Philip: Nice to meet you, Alexandra.
Richard: And...ah...you met Robbie.
Alexandra: Yes. And you must be Susan.
Susan: Hi. Welcome.
Richard: I'm so glad you found the bag and took the time and trouble to return it.
Alexandra: Oh, it was no trouble. I just took the wrong train.
Ellen: Would you like something to eat?
Alexandra: Thank you, no. I'm late for dinner at my house. I really have to go.
Richard: Would you like to call home?
Alexandra: I'd appreciate that.
Ellen: Please, use the phone.
Alexandra: Thanks. Excuse me.
Richard: [ To Robbie ] Alexandra's a high-school exchange student from Greece.
Robbie: Where does she live?
Richard: With a family in the Bronx.
Robbie: Oh, that's not too far from here!
Richard: Take it easy, Robbie.
Alexandra: Thank you. I can only stay a few minutes.
Ellen: Have some iced tea.
Alexandra: Thanks, Mrs. Stewart.
Robbie: Please sit down, Alexandra.
Philip: So, you're an exchange student. Where do you go to school?
Alexandra: At the Bronx High School of Science.
Philip: Oh, that's a very good school. What are your favorite subjects?
Alexandra: Biology and mathematics. Richard tells me you're a doctor.
Philip: Yes, a pediatrician. And what does your father do?
Alexandra: He's a lawyer, in Thessaloniki.
Robbie: Would you like some pasta? I made it myself. It might be a little cold.
Alexandra: Thanks, no. I do have to go. It was nice meeting you all.
Marilyn: Well, maybe you'll come for lunch some Sunday, so we can really thank you for bringing Richard's bag back.
Alexandra: Maybe.
Ellen: You're welcome anytime. [ She and Richard walk with Alexandra to the front door. ]
Philip: Good-bye.
Richard: Can I drive you home?
Alexandra: No, thanks. The train is just up the street. It won't take me long at all.
Richard: Well, you really saved the day for me, Alexandra.
Alexandra: Bye.
Richard: Bye-bye.
Ellen: Good night.
[ Alexandra leaves. ]
Philip: She's a smart young lady, and very nice.
Robbie: Very! Hey, she forgot her bag!
Ellen: I guess we'll be seeing Alexandra again. Right, Robbie?
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夫妻闲聊
Give her a teaspoon of the medicine after every meal. 每顿饭后给她喂一勺药。
after every meal 每顿饭后
- The doctor told me to take these pills after every meal. 医生嘱咐我这些药要饭后服用。
- It’s a good habit to brush your teeth after every meal. 每顿饭后刷牙是个好习惯。
- Make sure he drinks plenty of water after every meal. 确保他每餐后都喝足够的水。
| Before meals 饭前 | Take this medicine half an hour before meals. 这药要在饭前半小时吃。 |
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| On an empty stomach 空腹 | This supplement should be taken on an empty stomach. 这种保健品应该空腹服用。 |
She'll be fine. 她会没事的。
be fine 没事 / 没问题 / 挺好的
- Don’t worry about the scratches; the car will be fine. 别担心那些划痕,车子没啥大碍。
- I was a bit nervous, but I think the interview was fine. 我当时有点紧张,但我觉得面试表现还行。
- If we leave now, we will be fine getting there on time. 如果现在出发,我们准时到那儿肯定没问题。
| Be alright / okay 没关系 / 还可以 | Everything is going to be alright in the end. 一切到最后都会好起来的。 |
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| Turn out well 结果不错 | I hope your new project turns out well. 我希望你的新项目进展顺利。 |
They'll be here soon. 他们很快就到了。
be here soon 很快到这儿
- Hang in there, the ambulance will be here soon. 坚持住,救护车马上就到。
- I just checked the app; our pizza will be here soon. 我刚查了APP,咱们的披萨快送到了。
- Sit down and relax, the host will be here soon to greet you. 坐下歇会儿,主人很快就会来欢迎你们。
| On one's way 在路上 | I’m on my way and should arrive in ten minutes. 我已经在路上了,大概十分钟到。 |
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| Arrive shortly 稍后抵达(较正式) | The flight from London will arrive shortly. 从伦敦飞来的航班稍后即将抵达。 |
She has to work late tonight. 她今晚得加班。
work late 加班 / 工作到很晚
- I can't go to the cinema because I have to work late. 我没法去电影院,因为我得加班。
- Does your husband work late every Tuesday? 你丈夫每个周二都要加班到很晚吗?
- If we work late tonight, we can finish the report early. 如果我们今晚加个班,就能早点把报告写完。
| Put in overtime 加班(正式表达) | The boss asked us to put in overtime this weekend. 老板要求我们这周末加班。 |
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| Burn the midnight oil 熬夜赶工 | She’s been burning the midnight oil to prepare for her exam. 为了准备考试,她一直都在挑灯夜战。 |
I hope it is pasta. 我希望是意大利面。
I hope (that) ... 我希望……(表达对未来的愿望)
- I hope you have a wonderful time in Paris. 我希望你在巴黎玩得开心。
- I hope it doesn't rain during our picnic tomorrow. 我希望明天野餐的时候别下雨。
- I hope that everything is going well with your new job. 我希望你的新工作一切顺利。
| Wish 希望(常指较难实现的愿望) | I wish I could fly like a bird. 我真希望我也能像鸟一样飞。 |
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| Fingers crossed 祈求好运 | Fingers crossed that we win the game today! 保佑我们今天能赢下比赛! |
饭后甜点
Robbie, the dinner was terrific. 罗比,这顿晚饭太棒了。
terrific 极好的 / 非常棒的
- That movie was terrific, you should definitely watch it. 那部电影太精彩了,你绝对得去看看。
- You did a terrific job on the presentation today. 你今天的演示做得棒极了。
- The view from the top of the mountain is terrific. 山顶的景色美得没话说。
| Out of this world 好得离谱 / 绝了 | The pizza at that new place is out of this world! 那家新店的披萨简直绝了! |
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| Superb 卓越的 / 极好的 | The service at the hotel was superb. 那家酒店的服务好得没得挑。 |
What's for dessert? 甜点吃啥?
What's for... (某顿饭)吃什么?
- What's for breakfast? I'm starving! 早饭吃啥?我快饿死啦!
- Do you know what's for dinner tonight? 你知道今晚晚饭吃什么吗?
- What's for lunch? Let's go to that sushi place. 午饭吃啥?咱们去那家寿司店吧。
| What's on the menu? 菜谱上有什么? | What's on the menu for the wedding reception? 婚宴的菜单上都有什么菜? |
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| What's cooking? 在煮什么? / 发生了什么? | Smells good! What's cooking in there? 闻着真香!那儿煮什么呢? |
We've got lots of ice cream. 我们有好多冰淇淋。
have got 有(口语中常代替 have)
- I've got a splitting headache right now. 我现在头疼得要命。
- She've got two brothers and a sister. 她有两个哥哥和一个姐姐。
- We've got plenty of time before the train leaves. 火车开之前我们还有大把的时间。
| Possess 拥有(正式用语) | He possesses all the qualities of a good leader. 他具备一个优秀领导者的所有素质。 |
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| Own 拥有(所有权) | Do you own this house or are you renting? 这房子是你买的还是租的? |
I'd love some ice cream. 我也想来点儿冰淇淋。
would love some... 很想来点……
- I'd love some cold water after the run. 跑完步我真想来点凉水。
- Would you love some help with those boxes? 需要我帮你搬搬这些箱子吗?
- I'd love some advice on which laptop to buy. 关于买哪台笔记本,我很想听听你的建议。
| Be in the mood for 想做/吃... | I'm in the mood for some Italian food tonight. 今晚我挺想吃意餐的。 |
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| Feel like 想要... | Do you feel like a coffee break? 你想休息下喝杯咖啡吗? |
I'll have vanilla. Is that all right with everyone? 我要香草味的。大家都没意见吧?
be all right with someone 对某人来说是没问题的/可以接受的
- If it's all right with you, I'll pay by credit card. 如果你没意见的话,我刷卡付账。
- Is it all right with everyone if we start the meeting early? 咱们提前开会,大家都没意见吧?
- That plan is all right with me. 那个计划我没问题。
| Work for someone 对某人合适/行得通 | Does seven o'clock work for you? 七点钟你方便吗? |
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| Fine by someone 某人觉得行/没问题 | If you want to go first, that's fine by me. 你想先来的话,我没意见。 |
Uh, one scoop of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me. 呃,给我来一球咖啡味儿的和一球巧克力味儿的。
a scoop of 一球/一勺(通常指冰淇淋或粉末状物)
- Can I have a scoop of vanilla and a scoop of strawberry? 我能要一球香草味和一球草莓味的吗?
- Just add one scoop of protein powder to the shake. 在奶昔里加一勺蛋白粉就行。
- She served a large scoop of mashed potatoes. 她盛了一大勺土豆泥。
| A ball of 一球(形状) | The child rolled the snow into a ball of white fluff. 小孩儿把雪滚成了一个白色的雪球。 |
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| A serving of 一份 | The nutritionist recommends a serving of fruit with every meal. 营养师建议每餐都配一份水果。 |
Robbie, will you help me serve? 罗比,帮我一起给大家分一下(冰淇淋)。
help someone (to) do something 帮助某人做某事
- My brother helped me move my furniture yesterday. 我哥昨天帮我搬了家具。
- Can you help me find my glasses? 你能帮我找找眼镜吗?
- This map helped us to understand the city's layout. 这张地图帮我们了解了城市的布局。
| Assist with 协助做... | A local guide will assist with the translations. 当地导游会协助翻译工作。 |
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| Lend a hand 帮个忙/搭把手 | Could you lend a hand with the laundry? 你能帮我洗下衣服吗? |
门前对话
I keep thinking about that bag of film. 我脑子里一直惦记着那包胶卷。
keep thinking about 一直想着 / 念念不忘
- I keep thinking about what you said last night. 我一直在回想你昨晚说的话。
- She keeps thinking about her upcoming trip to Paris. 她心里老惦记着即将开始的巴黎之旅。
- Don't keep thinking about your mistakes; move on. 别老纠结于你的错误了,往前看。
| Keep on doing 不停地做某事 | He kept on talking even though no one was listening. 哪怕没人听,他还在那儿不停地讲。 |
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| Can't get something out of one's head 脑子里挥之不去 | I can't get that song out of my head. 我满脑子都是那首歌,挥都挥不去。 |
I'll get it. 我去开门。
I'll get it 我去开门 / 我去接电话 / 我来付账
- The phone is ringing; I'll get it! 电话响了,我去接!
- Don't get up, I'll get the door. 你坐着别动,我去开门。
- Put your wallet away, I'll get it this time. 把钱包收起来,这顿我请。
| Answer the door 开门 / 应门 | Could you please answer the door? 能请你去开个门吗? |
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| It's on me 我请客 | Dinner is on me tonight. 今晚这顿算我的。 |
Does Richard Stewart live here? 理查德·斯图尔特是住这儿吗?
live here 住在这儿
- How long have you lived here? 你在这儿住了多久了?
- A famous artist used to live here. 以前有一位著名的艺术家住在这儿。
- I love living here because it's so quiet. 我喜欢住这儿,因为特别安静。
| Reside 居住(正式语体) | The family has resided in this mansion for decades. 这家人在这栋大宅里已经住了几十年了。 |
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| Stay 暂住 / 待在 | Are you staying at a hotel or with friends? 你是住酒店还是住朋友家? |
How do you do? 你好(初次见面正式问候)。
How do you do? 幸会 / 您好
- "How do you do?" "How do you do? Nice to meet you." “您好。”“您好,很高兴认识您。”
- He shook my hand and said, "How do you do?" 他握了握我的手说:“幸会。”
- How do you do? I've heard a lot about you. 您好,久仰大名。
| Pleased to meet you 很高兴见到你 | Pleased to meet you, Mr. President. 总统先生,见到您很荣幸。 |
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| What's up? 怎么着? / 嘿!(极简非正式) | Hey man, what's up? 嘿哥们,近来咋样? |
I'm really glad to see you. 见到你我真太高兴了。
be glad to see someone 很高兴见到某人
- We're so glad to see you back home safe. 看到你平安回家我们真太高兴了。
- Your mother will be glad to see you this weekend. 你妈这周末见到你肯定很开心。
- I'm glad to see that you're feeling better. 很高兴看到你感觉好些了。
| Happy to meet 开心结识 | I'm happy to meet someone with the same interests. 很高兴遇到志同道合的人。 |
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| Good to have you 有你在这儿真好 | It's good to have you here at the party. 派对上有你在这儿真不错。 |
My brother'll be really glad to see you! 我哥哥见到你肯定得乐坏了!
someone will be glad to ... 某人将会很乐意/高兴做……
- He will be glad to help you with the project. 他会很乐意帮你在项目上出把力的。
- They will be glad to hear the good news. 他们听到这个好消息一定会很高兴。
- I will be glad to show you around the city. 我很乐意带你在城里转转。
| Be thrilled 兴奋不已 | She will be thrilled to receive your flowers. 她收到你的花肯定会兴奋坏了。 |
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| Be delighted 感到欣喜 | We would be delighted if you could attend. 如果您能出席,我们将不胜欣喜。 |
Come in, please. 快请进。
Come in 进来 / 进屋
- The door is open, please come in. 门开着呢,请进。
- Please come in and have a seat. 快请进,坐会儿。
- "May I come in?" "Yes, of course." “我可以进来吗?”“当然可以。”
| Step inside 走进来(更具动感) | It's freezing outside, step inside and get warm. 外面冻死人了,快进来暖和暖和。 |
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| Drop by 顺便拜访 | Feel free to drop by anytime you're in town. 你要是在城里,随时欢迎过来坐坐。 |
介绍家人
let me introduce you. 让我来给你们介绍一下。
introduce someone 介绍某人
- Please introduce me to your sister. 请把我介绍给你姐姐认识。
- Allow me to introduce our new manager to the team. 请允许我向团队介绍我们的新经理。
- He forgot to introduce his girlfriend at the party. 他在聚会上忘了介绍他女朋友了。
| Give an introduction 作介绍 | The host will give a brief introduction before the show. 主持人在演出前会作简短介绍。 |
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| Meet 结识 | I'd like you to meet my business partner. 我想让你结识一下我的生意伙伴。 |
Richard showed me your photo. 理查德给我看过你的照片。
show someone something 给某人看某物
- Can you show me the way to the library? 你能给我指一下去图书馆的路吗?
- She showed her parents the report card. 她给父母看了成绩单。
- I'll show you my new apartment next weekend. 下周末我带你看我的新公寓。
| Display 陈列/展示 | The museum displays ancient artifacts from Egypt. 博物馆展示了来自埃及的古代文物。 |
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| Point out 指出 | Please point out any mistakes in the document. 请指出文件中的任何错误。 |
You must be Susan. 你肯定就是苏珊吧。
must be 准是 / 一定是(表示语气强烈的推测)
- You must be exhausted after such a long flight. 坐了这么久的飞机,你肯定累坏了。
- That must be the new teacher everyone is talking about. 那准是大家都在谈论的那位新老师。
- It must be freezing outside; look at the snow! 外面肯定冷死了,看那雪!
| Should be 理应是(推测) | The package should be here by tomorrow. 包裹明天理应就到了。 |
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| Could be 可能是 | This could be our only chance to win. 这可能是我们唯一的获胜机会。 |
I'm so glad you found the bag. 你能找回这包我真太高兴了。
be glad (that) ... 很高兴…… / 庆幸……
- I'm glad that you made it to the wedding. 你能赶来参加婚礼我太高兴了。
- She was glad to hear the news of his recovery. 听到他康复的消息,她感到很欣慰。
- We are glad you like the gift we chose for you. 我们很高兴你喜欢我们为你挑的礼物。
| Relieved 松了一口气 | I was relieved to find out the test was canceled. 发现考试取消了,我可算松了一口气。 |
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| Delighted 欣喜的 | We are delighted to have you on our team. 我们非常欣喜你能加入我们的团队。 |
And took the time and trouble to return it. 还费时费力地把它送回来。
take the time and trouble to do... 不辞辛劳/费心去做某事
- Thank you for taking the time and trouble to help me move. 谢谢你费心帮我搬家。
- He took the time and trouble to research the topic thoroughly. 他费了不少心思对这个课题做了彻底研究。
- She always takes the time and trouble to write hand-written notes. 她总是会费心亲笔写信。
| Go out of one's way 特地/不怕麻烦 | She went out of her way to make us feel welcome. 她特地费心让我们感到宾至如归。 |
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| Go to the trouble of 费事去做... | Why did you go to the trouble of cooking a five-course meal? 你干嘛费那么大劲做五道菜的大餐? |
I just took the wrong train. 我只是坐错车了。
take the wrong train/bus 坐错火车/公交
- I realized I took the wrong train only after three stops. 过了三站我才意识到自己坐错车了。
- Be careful not to take the wrong bus in this heavy rain. 下这么大雨,留心别坐错公交车。
- If you take the wrong train, you'll end up in a different city. 你要是坐错车,最后会跑到另一个城市去。
| Get on the wrong line 上错线 | I got on the wrong line and had to transfer back. 我上错线了,不得不又转了回来。 |
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| Go the wrong way 走错路 | We're going the wrong way; we need to turn around. 咱们走错路了,得掉头。 |
I really have to go. 我真的得走了。
have to go 得走了 / 失陪了
- It’s getting late, I have to go now. 天晚了,我得走了。
- I have to go to the dentist at four o'clock. 我四点钟得去看牙医。
- Do you really have to go so soon? 你真的这么快就得走吗?
| Must be off 得离开了 | I must be off, I have a long drive ahead. 我得闪了,待会儿还得开很久的车。 |
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| Gotta run 得撤了/得闪了(口语) | Sorry, gotta run! Catch you later. 抱歉,得撤了!回头聊。 |
I'd appreciate that. 那真太感谢了。
appreciate that (对提议)感激/非常乐意
- "Can I carry your bags?" "I'd appreciate that." “我帮你提包吧?”“那太谢谢了。”
- I would appreciate that if you could keep it a secret. 如果你能保密,我将不胜感激。
- We'd appreciate that if you could send the files today. 如果您今天能把文件发过来,我们将不胜感激。
| Be grateful for 感激... | I'm grateful for all your support. 我很感激你一直以来的支持。 |
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| Much obliged 万分感谢(较正式) | Much obliged for your kind assistance. 多谢您的热心协助。 |
小聚闲聊
Alexandra's a high-school exchange student from Greece. 亚历山德拉是位来自希腊的高中交换生。
exchange student 交换生
- Being an exchange student in Japan was the best experience of my life. 在日本当交换生是我人生中最棒的经历。
- The university hosts over fifty exchange students every year. 这所大学每年接待五十多名交换生。
- Our family is hosting an exchange student from Germany this semester. 这学期我们家接待了一位来自德国的交换生。
| Study abroad 出国留学 | I’ve always wanted to study abroad in Europe. 我一直想去欧洲留学。 |
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| International student 留学生 | The international students organized a food festival. 留学生们组织了一场美食节。 |
That's not too far from here! 噢,那离这儿不怎么远呀!
not too far from 离...不远
- The grocery store is not too far from here; we can walk. 杂货店离这儿不远,我们可以走着去。
- Is the library not too far from the subway station? 图书馆离地铁站近吗?
- Luckily, the hospital is not too far from our house. 幸运的是,医院离我家不远。
| Within walking distance 步行可达 | The park is within walking distance of the hotel. 公园离酒店步行就能到。 |
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| Just around the corner 就在拐角处 / 很近 | Don't worry, the pharmacy is just around the corner. 别担心,药店就在跟前。 |
Take it easy, Robbie. 别那么激动,罗比。
take it easy 别激动 / 别急 / 放松点
- Take it easy! There’s no need to shout. 别激动!没必要大喊大叫。
- I’m just going to take it easy this weekend and stay at home. 这个周末我打算放松一下,待在家里。
- Take it easy—the results won't be out for another week. 别急——成绩还得一周才出来呢。
| Chill out 冷静点 / 放松(口语) | You need to chill out and stop worrying. 你得冷静点,别瞎操心了。 |
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| Don't push it 别操之过急 | You're doing well, but don't push it too hard. 你做得不错,但别逼得太紧。 |
I can only stay a few minutes. 我只能呆几分钟。
stay a few minutes 待一会
- Can you stay a few minutes after the meeting? 开完会你能留下来待几分钟吗?
- I can only stay a few minutes because I have a bus to catch. 我只能待一会,因为我要赶班车。
- Please stay a few minutes; I have something to show you. 请多留一会儿,我有东西给你看。
| Stick around 逗留 / 别走(口语) | Why don't you stick around for a while? 你干嘛不在这儿多待一会儿? |
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| Hang out 闲逛 / 待在那儿 | We used to hang out at the cafe after school. 放学后我们常在那家咖啡馆待着。 |
Richard tells me you're a doctor. 理查德告诉我你是个医生。
tell someone (that) 告诉某人...
- She told me that she was moving to New York. 她告诉我她要搬去纽约了。
- Can you tell me what happened at the party? 你能告诉我派对上发生什么了吗?
- Nobody told me the meeting was canceled. 没人告诉我会议取消了。
| Inform 通知 / 告知(正式) | Please inform us of any changes to your schedule. 如果您的日程有变,请及时告知我们。 |
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| Keep someone posted 随时告知进展 | I'll keep you posted on the project's progress. 我会随时向你通报项目的进展。 |
And what does your father do? 那你父亲是做什么工作的?
What do you do? 你是做什么工作的?
- What does your sister do for a living? 你姐姐是靠什么谋生的?
- I know his name, but what does he do? 我知道他叫什么,但他是干哪一行的?
- What do you do? I’m a graphic designer. 你是做什么工作的?我是平面设计师。
| What's your occupation? 你的职业是什么? | What's your occupation, sir? 先生,请问您的职业是什么? |
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| In what field... 在哪个领域... | In what field do you work currently? 你目前在哪个行业工作? |
I made it myself. 这是我自己做的。
make it oneself 亲自做 / 独立完成
- Did you buy that cake or did you make it yourself? 那蛋糕是你买的还是你自己做的?
- I made this dress myself for the party. 我为了派对亲手缝制了这件连衣裙。
- He made the bookshelf himself using old wood. 他用旧木头亲手做了这个书架。
| Handmade 手工制作的 | This is a handmade gift from my grandmother. 这是我奶奶亲手做的礼物。 |
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| From scratch 从零开始 / 亲手调配 | She baked the bread from scratch. 她亲手(从面粉开始)烤了这面包。 |
I do have to go. 我确实得走了。
do have to 确实得...(do表强调)
- I do have to finish this report by tonight. 我今晚确实得把这份报告赶出来。
- She does have to attend the meeting tomorrow. 她明天确实必须参加那个会议。
- We do have to be more careful next time. 我们下次确实得更小心点儿。
| Gotta go 得走了(极简口语) | Sorry, gotta go! Catch you later. 抱歉,得撤了!回头聊。 |
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| Must be off 得离开了 | It's getting late; I must be off. 天晚了,我得闪了。 |
Itwas nice meeting you all. 很高兴见到大家。
It is nice meeting you 很高兴见到你(通常用于见面结束时)
- It was nice meeting you, hope to see you again soon. 很高兴结识你,希望很快能再见。
- It was nice meeting your family today. 今天很高兴能见到你的家人。
- It was nice meeting all of you at the conference. 在会议上结识大家真的很开心。
| Pleasure meeting you 结识你很荣幸 | It was a pleasure meeting you, Mr. Smith. 史密斯先生,结识您非常荣幸。 |
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| Nice to meet you 初次见面时的问候 | Hi, I'm Richard. Nice to meet you. 嗨,我是理查德。很高兴认识你。 |
Thank you for bringing Richard's bag back. 谢谢你把理查德的包给送回来。
bring back 带回 / 归还
- Please bring back my book when you finish it. 你读完后请把书还给我。
- Can you bring back some milk on your way home? 你回家的路上能顺便带点牛奶回来吗?
- The trip brought back many happy memories. 这次旅行勾起了许多美好的回忆。
| Return 归还 / 返回 | Don't forget to return the keys to the reception. 别忘了把钥匙还给前台。 |
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| Restore 恢复 / 还原 | The old building was restored to its former glory. 这座老建筑被恢复到了往日的辉煌。 |
You're welcome anytime. 随时欢迎。
welcome anytime 随时欢迎光临 / 随时效劳
- Feel free to drop by; you're welcome anytime. 尽管过来坐,随时欢迎。
- If you need more help, you're welcome anytime. 如果你还需要帮助,随时找我。
- You're welcome anytime you want to practice your English. 你想练习英语时,随时欢迎。
| The door is always open 大门永远敞开 | Remember, the door is always open if you want to talk. 记着,你想聊聊的话,我这儿大门永远为你敞开。 |
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| Be my guest 请便 / 别客气 | If you want to stay longer, be my guest. 如果你想多待会儿,请自便。 |
聚会告别
Can I drive you home? 我能开车送你回家吗?
drive someone home 开车送某人回家
- It's raining outside; let me drive you home. 外面下雨了,让我开车送你回家吧。
- He offered to drive her home after the party. 派对结束后,他主动提出开车送她回家。
- Thanks for driving me home; I really appreciate it. 谢谢你送我回家,真的很感激。
| Give someone a lift/ride 搭便车 | Can you give me a lift to the station? 你能载我一程到车站吗? |
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| Drop someone off 把某人放下(顺路送) | I can drop you off at the supermarket. 我可以在超市把你放下。 |
The train is just up the street. 火车(站)就在这条街的前头。
just up the street 就在街的前面 / 就在附近
- The pharmacy is just up the street, next to the bank. 药店就在这条街前面,银行旁边。
- I live just up the street from here. 我就住在这条街的前面。
- There's a great coffee shop just up the street. 就在街的前头有一家超棒的咖啡店。
| Down the street 在街的那头 | The library is just down the street. 图书馆就在街的那头。 |
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| Around the corner 在拐角处 | The convenience store is just around the corner. 便利店就在拐角处。 |
It won't take me long at all. 一点儿也不会花我多长时间。
not... long at all 一点儿也不长 / 很快
- Wait for me; it won't take long at all. 等我一下,很快就好。
- The repair didn't take long at all. 修理一点儿也没费时间。
- "How long is the wait?" "It's not long at all." “要等多久?”“很快的。”
| In no time 立刻 / 马上 | We'll be there in no time. 我们马上就到那儿。 |
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| Take a while 花一些时间 | Learning a language takes a while. 学习一门语言需要花些时间。 |
Well, you really saved the day for me. 哎呀,你可真是救了我的急了。
save the day 化险为夷 / 救急 / 挽救局面
- I forgot my wallet, but my friend saved the day by paying for me. 我忘了带钱包,但我朋友帮我付了钱,真是救了急。
- The goalkeeper saved the day with a last-minute stop. 守门员在最后一分钟的扑救挽救了局面。
- Your advice really saved the day for our project. 你的建议真的挽救了我们的项目。
| Come to the rescue 赶来救援 | When my car broke down, my brother came to the rescue. 我车坏了的时候,我哥赶来救了我。 |
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| Pull through 渡过难关 | It was a tough season, but the team pulled through. 这是一个艰难的赛季,但球队挺过来了。 |
She's a smart young lady. 她是个聪明的姑娘。
young lady 年轻女士 / 小姐(礼貌称呼)
- Who was that young lady you were talking to? 刚才和你说话的那个年轻女士是谁?
- The young lady at the reception was very helpful. 前台的那位年轻小姐非常有耐心。
- Listen to me, young lady, you need to be careful. 听着,小姑娘,你得小心点。
| Young man 年轻人 / 小伙子 | He is a very hardworking young man. 他是一个非常努力的小伙子。 |
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| Lady 女士(尊称) | Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. 女士们先生们,请入座。 |
I guess we'll be seeing Alexandra again. 我想我们还会再见到亚历山德拉的。
I guess (that) ... 我想 / 我猜 / 我认为
- I guess it's going to rain this afternoon. 我猜今天下午要下雨。
- I guess you're right about that. 我想在那件事上你是对的。
- I guess she is busy right now. 我想她现在很忙。
| I suppose 我推测 / 我想 | I suppose we should start getting ready. 我想我们应该开始准备了。 |
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| I reckon 我认为(非正式) | I reckon he'll be late again. 我料定他又要迟到了。 |