







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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you? | 你呢? |
| Hello sir, table for two? | 先生,您好,两位吗? |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | 好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗? |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | 我喜欢《人工智能》,你呢? |
| 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。 |
| 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 wonderful, thank you very much! | 那太好了,太谢谢你了! |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | 它可能会帮助你放松一点,我希望... |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | 把菜板和刀递给我好吗? |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | 凯特,我现在把包带走了,所以不需要担心。 |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | 哦,拜托!我们可以聊点别的吗! |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | 您好,女士,不幸的是... |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | 很高兴见到你,托比! |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | 你终于拿到你的宝贵大米啦,恭喜! |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | 你变得越来越大方了,亲爱的,谢谢,这个怎么样... |
| 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!? |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | 你有时候就像个孩子,我不得不说! |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | 哦,你说的是迈克,我猜。 |
| Well done, very clever! | 厉害,非常聪明! |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | 而且我需要换衣服,当然。 |