简体中文
An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.
In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.
Examples :
| Expression example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | 请问我们能在饭前先喝我们的饮料吗？ |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | 我喜欢《人工智能》，你呢？ |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | 我当然是在讲离开房子的事... |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | 打扰下，但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢？ |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | 或者你能清洁一下这个吗？ |
| Hello sir, table for two? | 先生，您好，两位吗？ |
| Okay, see you! | 好的，再见！ |
| What about the prices? | 价格怎么样？ |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | 额，有点，但不全是！ |
| Stay on the line, please... | 请别挂断... |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | 我还需要一个长柄勺来舀鸡汤，就这么多，我觉得。 |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | 你可以帮我一个忙，麻烦再给我们找一些吗？ |
| What's her name, by the way? | 她的名字叫什么，顺便问下？ |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | 祝你明天好运，再见。 |
| What about you? | 你呢？ |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | 你能走之前总结一下吗，拜托了？ |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | 你好，我想订一个今晚的2人桌，拜托了。 |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | 不好意思，凯特！很高兴见到你。 |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | 不要再提醒我10天的事儿了，拜托了!？ |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | 哦，你说的是迈克，我猜。 |
