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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | 我当然是在讲离开房子的事... |
| 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。 |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | 哦，你说的是迈克，我猜。 |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木头做的，我相信。 |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | 一整栋房子！？可能要比我们现在付的多。 |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | 哦，等下，你房子楼上的房间怎么样？ |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | 而且我需要换衣服，当然。 |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | 我只吃了一点吐司，你呢？ |
| Alright, see you Cate. | 好的，明天见，凯特。 |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | 额，有点，但不全是！ |
| Really? Thank you so much! | 真的吗？非常感谢你！ |
| Can we have the menu, please? | 我们看一下菜单可以吗？ |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | 恭喜。全中！ |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | 它看起来有点害怕，因为它能闻到大熊的味道，我觉得。 |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | 请给我拿一包香烟。 |
| 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？ |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | 喂，珍，出什么事了？ |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | 见到你很高兴，凯特，待会儿见！ |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | 她无法忍受继续看你丑恶的嘴脸了，我猜是这样。 |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | 祝你明天好运，再见。 |
