







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 | |
|---|---|
| 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? |
| Better late than never! | 迟到总比不到好! |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | 是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。 |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | 把菜板和刀递给我好吗? |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | 见到你很高兴,凯特,待会儿见! |
| What about the prices? | 价格怎么样? |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | 好的,托比,我的大嘴巴朋友,抱歉地说... |
| That's okay, no problem. | 好的,没问题。 |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | 请告诉我您的名字和手机号码,可以吗? |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | 鉴于他们使用我的东西,我们可以“借”点他们的面包,我觉得。 |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木头做的,我相信。 |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | 我们要点贻贝,鱿鱼,虾和烤鱼,拜托了。 |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | 不好意思,凯特!很高兴见到你。 |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | 我想酒瓶是干净的,但是你可以洗一下杯子吗? |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | 我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢? |
| I will have some fish, I think. | 我想我会吃鱼。 |
| What's her name, by the way? | 她的名字叫什么,顺便问下? |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | 打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢? |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | 你好,迪克,见到你很高兴。 |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | 哦,你说的是迈克,我猜。 |