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 you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | 你在我洗菜之前能清洁一下水槽吗？ |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | 迭戈，能告诉我昨晚他说什么了吗？ |
| 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。 |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | 在你叫醒我之前我是在睡觉，怎么了？ |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | 我们可以先看下客厅吗，拜托了？ |
| 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。 |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | 好的，托比，我的大嘴巴朋友，抱歉地说... |
| I'll have 20, please. | 我要20支的，谢谢。 |
| That's okay, no problem. | 好的，没问题。 |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | 你能帮我拿3瓶低浓度啤酒吗？ |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | 我看一下好吗？ |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | 额... 没错，我怎么忘了这个？我好蠢了... |
| 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？ |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | 看来我们不得不，无论如何... |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | 你可以帮我把洋葱剁碎吗？谢谢！ |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | 而且我需要换衣服，当然。 |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | 你可以把它放到炉子上吗？ |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | 额，有点，但不全是！ |
| 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。 |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | 不好意思，凯特！很高兴见到你。 |
