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 | |
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Can you make it bigger, please? | 你能把它放大一点吗? |
Can I have a look at it, please? | 我看一下好吗? |
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? |
Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | 伙计,清理粪便需要另外给10英镑,再见! |
Okay, why not, if you want. | 好呀,为什么不呢,如果你愿意的话。 |
What about you, Mike? | 那你呢,迈克? |
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... |
Good night, see you later. | 晚安,回见。 |
I'll have 20, please. | 我要20支的,谢谢。 |
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。 |
Really? Thank you so much! | 真的吗?非常感谢你! |
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | 你可以帮我去掉土豆皮吗?谢谢! |
What about this one behind Iceland? | Iceland后面的这个怎么样? |
I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | 我不认为我会为了租个房间把猫丢给其他人,谢谢你! |
Can we see the bathroom first, please? | 我们可以先看下浴室吗? |
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | 我当然是在讲离开房子的事... |
No, I don't need anything, thanks. | 不用了,我不需要其他东西了,谢谢。 |
It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | 它可能会帮助你放松一点,我希望... |
See you later, Nick. | 待会儿见,尼克。 |
And it's totally burnt now, gross! | 现在完全烧焦了,好恶心! |