有时候在ICQ上同时和老美和老中用英文聊天,通常用不了多久,我很快就能分别出这是老美的英文还是老中的英文.就算同样是用那些单字,老美用的英文就是有一种特别的味道.因为我发觉老美常常会“换句话说“.整句话的味道就不一样.例如“metoo.“没有人不知道吧!但老美不只会用“metoo.“他们还会用“sa...
生活中有很多英语表达法是你意想不到、却又非常简单的。比如我们今天要讲的这个“手麻了”。 美国口语的趋势是用两三个比较常用的字来代替一个比较少见的字。“手麻了”就可以说成是I can't feel my hands.。手麻掉了，这个“麻”字毫无疑问的可以用numb，所以你可以把这句话说成：My...
1. 她双手托着腮帮子，不知道在想什么。 with hands holding her chin, her mind went away.2. 他脑袋那么大，脖子那么短，结果头简直就象是架在肩膀上。with a head so big and a neck so short, it looks li...
1.I can't miss the ten o'clock train. I'm going to Beijing on business. 2.I'm sure it's with the boss again this time.3.Nothing is...
1DoIhavetomakeareconfirmation? 我还要再确认吗？ 2Isthereanyearlierone? 还有更早一点的吗？ 3Couldyoutellmemyreservationnumber,please? 请你告诉我我的预订号码好吗？ 4CanIgetaseatfortod...
Looking over some letters A: Mr. Emory? I’d appreciate it if you would look over these letters before you leave today.B: I’d be glad to. Just leave th...
Leaving a little early A: Could I trouble you for a minute, Mr. Graham? B: Sure, Emily. How can I help you?A: I would like to leave a few minutes earl...
Making early reservationsA: Mark, when are you going to give me those brochures?B: What’s the rush? You’re not leaving for another week.A: I know, but...
Reminder about tax formsA: Hey, Richard! I need those tax forms from you before five!B: Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot about those completely. I’ll bring the...
Getting a new computerA: Mr. Emory? I think it’s time to get a new computer.B: Why, Christine? I think the one we have is fine.A: For the amount of wo...