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 :
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I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | 我可以同时做两件事,亲爱的,不用担心! |
That would be the worst, I guess. | 我想那才是最糟糕的。 |
We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | 我们要一瓶霞多丽和一瓶白索维农,谢谢你,迈克。 |
Can you still check the stock room, please? | 能麻烦你看下储藏间还有没有剩余吗? |
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | 我找到了2个可视的房子,而你呢? |
That's wonderful, thank you very much! | 那太好了,太谢谢你了! |
Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | 听起来很棒,可以带我们参观下房间吗? |
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。 |
Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | 你好,迪克,见到你很高兴。 |
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! |
Hello Jen, what's up? | 喂,珍,出什么事了? |
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | 是的,请安排一张舒服的桌子。 |
Can we see the kitchen first, please? | 我们可以先看下客厅吗,拜托了? |
Can you summarize it before you go, please? | 你能走之前总结一下吗,拜托了? |
Maybe, sorry about that. | 可能吧,很抱歉。 |
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | 亲爱的,能帮助下楼梯吗,拜托了? |
What about the prices? | 价格怎么样? |
Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | 额,有点,但不全是! |
Can we continue what we were doing please? | 我们可以继续我们刚才做的事吗? |
What about you, Mike? | 那你呢,迈克? |