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 | |
|---|---|
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | 同时打开上下烤架，谢谢。 |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | 木头做的，我相信。 |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | 您好，女士，不幸的是... |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | 是的，一些虾片和春卷，拜托了。 |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | 你好，迭戈，感谢照看他的包。 |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | 你好，我想订一个今晚的2人桌，拜托了。 |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | 你好，迪克，见到你很高兴。 |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | 我们可以先看下浴室吗？ |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | 怎么了，伙计们，过得怎么样呀？ |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | 额，有点，但不全是！ |
| 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 clean the sink before I start washing, please? | 你在我洗菜之前能清洁一下水槽吗？ |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | 我只吃了一点吐司，你呢？ |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | ...见到你也很高兴，谢谢！ |
| 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。 |
| 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！ |
| 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。 |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | 很高兴见到你，托比！ |
| Alright, see you Cate. | 好的，明天见，凯特。 |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | 而且我需要换衣服，当然。 |
