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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Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | 是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。 |
That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | 好的,我们可以先做第一件事吗? |
I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | 我当然是在讲离开房子的事... |
What about you? | 你呢? |
Thank you, madam, see you then! | 谢谢,女士,到时见! |
Can we see the bathroom first, please? | 我们可以先看下浴室吗? |
Better late than never! | 迟到总比不到好! |
You're welcome! | 不客气! |
That's wonderful, thank you very much! | 那太好了,太谢谢你了! |
I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | 我喜欢《人工智能》,你呢? |
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | 打扰下,但是抱怨Pogo的那部分呢? |
Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | 是的,我不喜欢过道,谢谢你。 |
Yes, Cate speaking. | 是的,我是凯特。 |
Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | 请给我拿一包香烟。 |
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | 好的,托比,我的大嘴巴朋友,抱歉地说... |
Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | 真的?我没看出来,谢谢你的澄清! |
Sure, no problem. | 当然可以,没问题。 |
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | 我也要一杯白葡萄酒,谢谢。 |
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | 亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了? |
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | 嗨,洛克,我们没什么需要了,谢谢。 |