Key expressions first, then the full conversation.先逐个学表达,再听口语实战
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Before you start本课导读
本课学 30 个表达喜好和观点时最常用的地道表达。场景是:开学第一天,新室友 Lauren 和 Sarah 在宿舍里第一次见面。
LaurenLauren
拿体育奖学金的网球运动员,也爱跳舞,性格直爽,受不了宿舍墙上的深颜色。
SarahSarah
Lauren 的新室友,学古典芭蕾,自己不爱运动,却爱看棒球,自称“职业观众”。
Watch the videoListen to the whole conversation.先看视频,听一遍完整对话
Study the 30 expressionsLearn what they mean and how to use them.读 30 个表达,弄懂意思和用法
Back to the conversationRead along with the recording.回到对话,对照原文跟读
Do the exercisesTap the buttons to check your answers.做练习,点按钮核对答案
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Conversation对话全文
Lauren
Hi—you must be Sarah. I can tell from your picture. I'm Lauren. Finally we meet! So we're going to be roomies this semester!
嗨,你一定是 Sarah 吧。我看照片就认出来了。我是 Lauren。我们终于见面了!这学期我们就是室友啦!
Sarah
Yes, I recognize you from your photo, too! I'm so glad to meet you in person—and I see from your T-shirt that you like baseball. I'm a big fan, too!
是啊,我也看照片认出你了!真高兴见到你本人,看你的 T 恤,你喜欢棒球吧。我也超爱棒球!
Lauren
Well, the T-shirt was a going-away present from my brother, who's a baseball player. Look on the back—it has a photo of all the players on his team. They actually won the city championship this summer.
嗯,这件 T 恤是我哥送我的临别礼物,他是打棒球的。你看背面,印着他们全队球员的合影。他们今年夏天还拿了全市冠军呢。
I tell you, the dorm is really gross!跟你说,那个宿舍真的好恶心!
I'm telling you, it looks like rain.说真的,看样子要下雨了。
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can tell看得出来
不用别人说就能看出来、感觉出来。后面接完整的句子(主语 + 动词),that 可以省略。
原句I can tell from your picture. — Lauren
例句
I can tell that you had a good day by that smile on your face!看你脸上的笑容,就知道你今天过得不错!
Can you tell I've been crying?你看得出我哭过吗?
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You could say…可以说……
引出一个自己得出的结论,语气不那么绝对,相当于“可以说”“算是”。也可以说 you might say。
原句You could say I'm a professional spectator. — Sarah
例句
You could say she's in love.可以说她恋爱了。
You might say the cafeteria food is gross.食堂的饭可以说很难吃。
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Speaking of which说到这个
刚说到的话题让你想起了另一件相关的事,用它自然地转过去,相当于“说起这个”。
原句Speaking of which—are you hungry? — Sarah
例句
I'm going to apply to the state university. Speaking of which, did you know Melissa is going there?我打算申请州立大学。说到这个,你知道 Melissa 要去那儿读吗?
Our state representative is up for reelection. Speaking of which, I heard she is coming to speak at our school next week.我们州的议员要竞选连任了。说到这个,听说她下周要来我们学校演讲。
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finally终于
表示等了很久的事终于发生,松了一口气。finally 放在助动词后面;at last 意思一样,放在句首或句末。
原句Finally we meet! — Lauren
例句
I've been looking for my keys all day, and I've finally found them.我找了一整天钥匙,终于找到了。
At last I've found them!终于找到了!
I've found them at last!总算找到了!
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So…那么;原来(说起双方都知道的事)
so 用法很多,这里放在句首,引出双方都已经知道的事,带点感叹或确认的语气。
原句So we're going to be roomies this semester! — Lauren
例句
So this is your new car. Will you take me for a ride?这就是你的新车啊。带我去兜个风吧?
So you're getting married! Congratulations!原来你要结婚了!恭喜!
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actually / as a matter of fact其实;说起来
两者用法相近。这里引出一件有点出人意料、但对方会感兴趣的事,相当于“其实”“说起来”。
原句They actually won the city championship this summer. — Lauren
例句
So you're an Arabic teacher! I actually studied Arabic in college.原来你是教阿拉伯语的!其实我大学学过阿拉伯语。
I want you to meet my sister. As a matter of fact, she'll be here in a few minutes.我想介绍我妹妹给你认识。说起来,她过几分钟就到。
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even if即使;哪怕
引出一个看起来不太可能、有点出人意料的条件,相当于“哪怕”“即使”。
原句even if it's a Little League game. — Sarah
例句
I'm going to finish this paper even if I have to work on it all night.哪怕要熬一整夜,我也要把这篇论文写完。
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plus而且;再说
补充一条理由,加强自己的观点,相当于“而且”“再说”,常放在句首,后面加逗号。
原句Plus, I'd like to change the rug and the bedspreads. — Lauren
例句
I like him. He's really nice. Plus, he's good-looking.我喜欢他。他人特别好,而且长得也帅。
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to be honest with you说实话
引出一句对方可能不爱听的真话,让语气更委婉,相当于“说实话”“老实说”。
原句To be honest with you, — Lauren
例句
Thank you for inviting me to the movies, but to be honest with you, I'm not really a big fan of horror movies.谢谢你请我看电影,不过说实话,我不太喜欢恐怖片。
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Man,…天哪;哎呀
放在句首,表达强烈的感受(惊讶、感叹、抱怨都行)。男女都能说,也可以对男女说。
原句Man, I'm so relieved! — Lauren
例句
Man, this course is really hard!天哪,这门课太难了!
Man, I wish I could take a week off!唉,真想休一个星期假!
Man, your sister is beautiful!哇,你妹妹真漂亮!
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get along相处融洽
和别人一起生活、工作或玩的时候合得来,不闹矛盾。和谁相处用 get along with someone。
原句I think we're really going to get along. — Lauren
例句
He's very easygoing. He gets along with everybody.他很随和,跟谁都处得来。
Tom and his brother don't get along. They're always fighting.Tom 和他哥合不来,老是吵架。
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hang out一起玩;待着
和朋友一起待着、一起玩,不一定做什么特别的事。
原句Everybody will want to hang out here. — Sarah
例句
We're going to hang out at Jess's house this afternoon.我们今天下午去 Jess 家玩。
We'll probably just listen to music, maybe practice that new dance step.大概就听听音乐,也许练练那个新舞步。
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grab a bite随便吃点东西
很快地随便吃点东西,完整说法是 grab a bite to eat。
原句I'd love to grab a bite before it gets too late. — Sarah
例句
We're in a hurry to get there, so we'll just grab a bite to eat at a fast-food place.我们赶时间,就在快餐店随便吃点吧。
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roomie室友(口语)
roommate 的口语说法,指和你同住一个房间或一套房子的人。
原句and tell her how cool my new roomie is. — Lauren
例句
How do you like your new roomie?你觉得你的新室友怎么样?
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scholarship奖学金
资助学生上私立学校或大学的奖金。Lauren 拿的是体育奖学金,要代表学校打比赛。
原句As a matter of fact, I have a scholarship, — Lauren
例句
I'm hoping to get a scholarship so I can go away to college next year.我希望能拿到奖学金,明年就能去外地上大学了。
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Little League少年棒球联盟
美国的少儿棒球组织,教孩子打棒球、组队,还安排比赛和锦标赛。
原句even if it's a Little League game. — Sarah
例句
He just loves baseball. He's been playing it ever since he was in Little League.他特别爱棒球,从少年棒球联盟时就开始打了。
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Exercises练习
Exercise 1Choose the best response选出最合适的回答
Pick an answer and you'll see right away whether it's right.点选一个答案,马上就能看到对错。
Exercise 2Match each line with a response情景配对
Choose a suitable response for each line. Some lines have more than one good response.给每句话选一个合适的回应。有的句子不止一个合适的回应。
What do you think of our dorm?
Want to grab a bite after the lecture?
I just got a scholarship for next year!
Do you like your new roomie?
I've been studying for six hours.
Our professor just gave us another essay.
Is the campus gym any good?
Do you like horror movies?
a. Sure, I'm up for that.
b. I can tell. You look exhausted.
c. To be honest with you, I can't stand the noise.
d. Not really. I'm not a big fan of them.
e. That's awesome! Congratulations!
f. Yeah, we get along really well.
g. Are you kidding me? I'm starving!
h. It's fantastic. Plus, it's free for students.
i. Man, not again!
Exercise 3Talk about your likes and dislikes说说你的喜好
Answer truthfully in a full sentence, using expressions from this lesson.按你自己的真实情况,用本课的表达写一句完整的回答。
What do you like to do on weekends?
What kind of food do you like?
Is there anything you can't stand about dorm life?
Are you a big fan of any sport?
What would you like to do after graduation?
看参考答案
I like to hang out with my friends and try new restaurants.
I love spicy food, but I'm not a big fan of fast food.
To be honest with you, I can't stand loud music late at night.
Yes, I'm a big fan of basketball. / No, not really. I prefer music.
I'd like to work abroad for a few years.
Exercise 4Write a question for each answer根据回答写问题
Write a suitable question for each answer, using like, would like, think of or be up for.用 like、would like、think of 或 be up for,给每个回答写一个合适的问题。
I'd love to!
Yes, I love it!
No, I prefer tea.
She's great.
I'd like pizza.
No, I'm too tired.
看参考答案
Would you like to come to the party with us?
Do you like your new dorm?
Do you like coffee?
What do you think of your professor?
What would you like for dinner?
Are you up for going out tonight?
Exercise 5Match words with similar meanings意思配对
For each expression on the left, choose the phrase closest in meaning.给左边的表达选一个意思相近的说法。
be up for
can't stand
grab a bite
hang out
get along
roomie
awesome
gross
to be honest with you
plus
a. eat something quickly
b. in addition
c. want to do
d. spend time together
e. not like at all
f. fantastic
g. the truth is
h. disgusting
i. live or work together without problems
j. roommate
Exercise 6Use the correct form of the verb用括号里动词的正确形式填空
Are you up for (go) to the library later?
I'd love to (go) with you!
I can't stand (wait) in line at the dining hall.
Would you like to (join) our study group?
I'm not in the mood for (study) tonight.
Do you feel like (grab) a bite after class?
be up for、can't stand、feel like、be in the mood for 后面接动词 -ing;would like to、I'd love to 里的 to 后面接动词原形。
Exercise 7Write your own动手写
You've just met your new roommate. Write your conversation, using at least 8 expressions from this lesson.你刚认识了新室友。用本课至少 8 个表达,写一段你们的对话。
看参考范文
Amy: Hi—you must be Jing. I can tell from your photo. Finally we meet!
Jing: Hi, Amy! So we're going to be roomies this year. What do you like to do?
Amy: I love music. As a matter of fact, I play the guitar. What about you?
Jing: I'm a big fan of basketball, but I can't stand running!
Amy: Speaking of which—are you hungry? I'd love to grab a bite.
Jing: Are you kidding me? I'm starving! I'm always up for trying a new place.
Amy: Awesome. Man, I think we're really going to get along.
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FAQ常见问题:这些话用英语怎么说
这一课的 30 个表达,按「中文的意思用英语怎么说」整理,点开看答案和例句。
「喜欢」用英语怎么说?
like / like to do喜欢(某物 / 做某事)
What do you like? 问对方喜欢什么东西;What do you like to do? 问对方喜欢做什么事。一般疑问句用 Yes, I do. / No, I don't. 回答。
例句:Do you like ice cream? Yes, I do.你喜欢冰淇淋吗?——喜欢。
「想要……」用英语怎么说?
would like / I'd like to…想要……(礼貌说法)
Would you like…? 是礼貌地问对方想要什么、想做什么;回答用 I would like…,口语里常缩写成 I'd like…。比 I want… 客气。
例句:What would you like for your birthday? I would like a big party.你生日想要什么?——我想办个盛大的派对。
「简直……」用英语怎么说?
I'm like… / It's, like, …(口头禅)简直……
年轻人的口头禅,插在句子里强调此刻的感受或想法,相当于“简直”“真的是”。很随意,正式场合不要用。
例句:I'm like really mad at him.我简直气死他了。
「爱」用英语怎么说?
love / I'd love to爱;非常喜欢
对人是深深的爱,刚开始那种心动叫 be in love;对事物或活动是“特别喜欢”,比 like 程度深。I'd love to! 是热情地接受邀请。
例句:Do you like to go shopping? Yes, I love it!你喜欢逛街吗?——超喜欢!
「你觉得……怎么样?」用英语怎么说?
What do you think of…?你觉得……怎么样?
询问对方对某人或某事的看法。回答时说出自己的评价,常用 I think… 开头。
例句:What do you think of the new teacher? She's strict, but I think she's great. I like her.你觉得新老师怎么样?——她很严,但我觉得她很棒,我喜欢她。
「开什么玩笑?」用英语怎么说?
Are you kidding me?开什么玩笑?(还用说吗)
表示答案再明显不过,根本不用问:可以是“那还用说”,也可以是“怎么可能”。
例句:Do you like to dance? Are you kidding me? I'd rather dance than eat!你喜欢跳舞吗?——开什么玩笑?让我不吃饭都行,舞不能不跳!
「有兴致做……」用英语怎么说?
be up for有兴致做……
表示有兴致、愿意做某事,后面接名词或动词 -ing。也可以说 feel like doing 或 be in the mood for (doing)。
例句:Are you up for going to the movies with us? Yes, I'd love to go.想和我们去看电影吗?——好啊,很想去。
「受不了」用英语怎么说?
can't stand受不了;很讨厌
stand 在这里是“忍受”的意思;can't stand 常用来表示“很讨厌、受不了”,后面接名词或动词 -ing。
例句:It's pretty hot today, but I can stand it.今天挺热的,不过我还受得了。
「很喜欢」用英语怎么说?
a big fan很喜欢;铁杆粉丝
be a (big) fan of… 表示很喜欢某样东西;否定形式 not a big fan of… 是委婉地说“不太喜欢”。
例句:I like movies, but I'm not a big fan of science fiction.我喜欢看电影,但不太喜欢科幻片。