Nicole! Fancy running into you here. Do you have time for a cup of coffee?
Nicole！真没想到在这儿碰到你。有空一起喝杯咖啡吗？
Nicole
Sure. We really need to catch up. Do you work around here?
当然。我们真得好好聊聊近况。你在这附近上班吗？
Jen
At the dress shop across the street. I'm a sales assistant for the time being, but I'm hoping they'll promote me to buyer after I have some experience on the floor.
在街对面那家服装店。我暂时是个店员，不过希望在店面积累点经验以后，他们能提拔我做买手。
Nicole
Oh—I love that shop. Their clothes are so trendy and different from the run of the mill. You look fantastic—I'll bet their sales have gone up since you started working there.
Well—I try! The thing is, I enjoy the work, because I love the clothes, and I like helping people find what works for them. It's actually quite fulfilling.
Good for you. And I think the idea of becoming a buyer is great. Before you know it, you'll be working on your own designs. I remember how you used to dream of being a fashion designer.
As a matter of fact, I just got back a couple of months ago. I'm glad I went, because now I know I really want to be here. I'm working as a waitress right now but am hoping to get a teaching job. I've applied to most of the local school districts so have my fingers crossed I'll get something this fall.
What do you want to teach? I've heard there are openings for high school teachers in Howard County.
你想教什么？我听说 Howard County 在招高中老师。
Nicole
No way! I haven't even applied there. I'll do it as soon as I get home. Man, that'll be awesome if they need a biology teacher. Thanks for the tip!Which reminds me—waiting tables isn't all bad. On weekends I get pretty good tips. And banking on the info you just gave me, I think I'll follow you back to work and splurge on a new dress!
Take care, and let me know what happens. Bye for now.
保重，有消息告诉我。先拜拜啦。
Nicole
Bye—and thanks again!
拜拜，再次谢谢你！
Tap ▶ to hear a line. Green phrases are this lesson's expressions — tap one to jump to its explanation.点 ▶ 听这句原声；绿色的是本课要学的表达，点一下可以跳到它的讲解。
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Key expressions30 个地道表达
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What's up? / What are you up to?最近怎么样？/ 最近在忙什么？
What's up? 是很随意的打招呼，问对方“最近怎么样”；What are you up to? 问对方“最近在忙什么”。常见的回答是 Not much.（没忙什么。）
原句Now, what are you up to? — Jen
例句
Hey, Kim—what's up? Oh, not much. How are you?嘿，Kim，最近怎么样？——哦，老样子。你呢？
So, what are you up to these days? Oh, just working, as usual. How about you?那你最近在忙什么？——哦，还是老样子，上班呗。你呢？
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for ages很久；好久
for ages / in ages 意思是“很长时间”，常和现在完成时连用：I haven't seen you for ages.（好久不见。）
原句I haven't seen you for ages. — Nicole
例句
How's Dan? I haven't seen him for ages. Yes, it's been a long time. He's fine.Dan 还好吗？我好久没见到他了。——是啊，好久了。他挺好的。
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Before you know it转眼之间；很快
意思是“很快”“不知不觉就……”，后面常接将来时。
原句Before you know it, you'll be working on your own designs. — Nicole
例句
Oh, I'm so tired of school. Calm down. Before you know it, you'll be finished and wishing you were back in school again!唉，我上学上得好烦。——别急，转眼你就毕业了，到时候你还会想回学校呢！
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as soon as一……就……
表示“一……就……”，两件事紧接着发生。注意 as soon as 后面用一般现在时表示将来：as soon as I get home。
原句I'll do it as soon as I get home. — Nicole
例句
We'll eat as soon as your dad gets home.等你爸一到家我们就吃饭。
I'll call you as soon as I get the information.我一拿到消息就给你打电话。
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used to / be used to过去常常 / 习惯于
used to + 动词原形：过去常常做、现在不做了，或者过去是这样、现在不是了。be used to + 名词或动词 -ing：已经习惯了某事。两个别混。
原句I remember how you used to dream of being a fashion designer. — Nicole
例句
She used to live next door to us.她以前住我们隔壁。
When we were little, we used to swim in the lake.我们小时候常在湖里游泳。
I work the night shift, so I am used to staying up all night and sleeping during the day.我上夜班，所以已经习惯了通宵不睡、白天睡觉。
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try on / I try试穿 / 我尽力啦（谦虚）
try on 是试穿、试戴，代词要放中间：try it on。被人夸奖时回一句 I try.（我尽力啦），表示谦虚。
原句I already have in mind some things for you to try on. — Jen
例句
I would never buy shoes without trying them on first.我买鞋一定会先试穿。
Try this dress on. Let's see how it looks.试试这条裙子，看看效果怎么样。
You are a good cook! Thank you; I try.你做饭真好吃！——谢谢，我尽力啦。
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there is / there are有……
表示“某处有……”。There is 后面接单数名词或不可数名词，There are 后面接复数名词。
原句I've heard there are openings for high school teachers in Howard County. — Jen
例句
There is milk in the refrigerator.冰箱里有牛奶。
There are a lot of bikes on the road.路上有很多自行车。
There are too many people in this class.这个班人太多了。
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Wow哇（表示惊讶）
表示惊讶或惊喜，相当于“哇”“天哪”。
原句Wow. I love this one. — Nicole
例句
Here is your exam. Wow! I got an A.这是你的试卷。——哇！我得了 A。
This is where we'll be living for a while. Wow—it sure needs a lot of work!我们接下来一段时间就住这儿了。——哇，这儿可得好好收拾一番！
原句Their clothes are so trendy and different from the run of the mill. — Nicole
例句
My shoes are comfortable but not trendy. They are quite run of the mill.我的鞋穿着舒服，但不时髦，挺普通的。
This book is quite interesting. It's not just a run-of-the-mill romance novel.这本书挺有意思，不是那种普普通通的言情小说。
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tip小费；小窍门
tip 一是给服务员、出租车司机、理发师等的小费；二是有用的建议、小窍门。Thanks for the tip! 就是“谢谢你告诉我”。
原句Man, that'll be awesome if they need a biology teacher. Thanks for the tip! — Nicole
例句
The waiter gave us great service, so he got a good tip.那个服务员服务很好，所以拿到了一笔不错的小费。
The teacher told us to answer the easy questions first. That was a good tip.老师让我们先做简单的题，这招真管用。
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The thing is是这样的；问题是
引出对某个情况的解释，相当于“是这样的”“问题是”。
原句The thing is, I enjoy the work, because I love the clothes, — Jen
例句
Why aren't you ready for school? The thing is, I can't find my backpack.你怎么还没准备好去上学？——是这样的，我找不到书包了。
How does that guy keep his job? He never does anything. The thing is, he's a friend of the boss's sister.那家伙怎么还没被炒鱿鱼？他什么都不干。——问题是，他是老板妹妹的朋友。
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a step in the right direction朝正确方向迈出的一步
指一个能通往成功的举动，“走对了一步”，常用来肯定别人的决定。
原句Yeah, and I think this is a step in the right direction. — Jen
例句
I'm so glad you've decided to go to college. That's definitely a step in the right direction.真高兴你决定上大学了。这绝对是走对了一步。
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be about to正要；马上就要
表示“马上就要做某事”，后面接动词原形。
原句The last I heard, you were about to move across country. — Jen
例句
I can't talk anymore. We're about to leave for the airport.我不能再聊了，我们马上要去机场。
Fasten your seat belt. The plane is about to take off.系好安全带，飞机马上要起飞了。
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Which reminds me这倒提醒我了
对方的话让你想起另一件事时，用 which reminds me 引出来，相当于“这倒提醒我了”。也可以说 speaking of which（第 02 课学过）。
原句Which reminds me—waiting tables isn't all bad. — Nicole
例句
I'm about to go shopping for Halloween costumes for the kids—which reminds me—do you still have the witch hat you borrowed from me last year?我正要去给孩子们买万圣节服装。这倒提醒我了，你去年借我的那顶巫婆帽还在你那儿吗？
I heard that Brittany was in town. Speaking of which, did you know she was getting married?听说 Brittany 回城里了。说到这个，你知道她要结婚了吗？
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have one's fingers crossed祈祷；盼着
交叉手指是西方人祈求好运的手势。have my fingers crossed 就是“祈祷”“盼着”某件事能成。
原句so have my fingers crossed I'll get something this fall. — Nicole
例句
I have my fingers crossed that we'll win the game tonight.我祈祷今晚比赛我们能赢。
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pumped兴奋；干劲十足
表示对某件事很兴奋、跃跃欲试，相当于“超激动”“干劲十足”。也可以说 all fired up。
原句Now I'm really pumped! I'm so happy I ran into you today. — Nicole
例句
The whole team is really pumped about the game tomorrow. We're ready to win.全队对明天的比赛都特别兴奋，我们准备好拿下比赛了。
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bank on指望；相信
意思是“指望”“依靠”“相信（某个消息）”，相当于 count on。You can bank on it. 就是“你放心，错不了”。
原句And banking on the info you just gave me, — Nicole
例句
Do you think our candidate will win the election? You can bank on it. All the polls say he's ahead.你觉得我们的候选人能赢得选举吗？——错不了，所有民调都显示他领先。
原句Me, too. Let's make sure we get together more often. — Jen
例句
I really like living in Springfield. Me, too.我很喜欢住在 Springfield。——我也是。
I really don't like living in Springfield. Me, neither.我真不喜欢住在 Springfield。——我也不喜欢。
I'm not going home yet. Me, neither.我还不回家。——我也不回。
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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。
Fancy running into you here!
I just got an internship at a tech company!
The campus bookstore sells used textbooks for half price.
Do you think you got the job?
I haven't seen you for ages!
I just got my scholarship money.
This jacket is so trendy.
I have to go. My bus is about to leave.
a. I know! What a coincidence.
b. No way! That's awesome!
c. Thanks for the tip!
d. I have my fingers crossed.
e. I know! We really need to catch up.
f. Let's splurge on a nice dinner!
g. Try it on!
h. OK. Let me know when you get home.
i. That's definitely a step in the right direction.
Exercise 3Talk about your life说说你的近况
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 are you up to these days?
What's something you're about to do this month?
What did you use to eat a lot back home?
Is there anything you're still not used to in this country?
Is there anything you would like to splurge on?
看参考答案
Not much. I'm just studying for midterms and working part-time.
I'm about to start an internship at a bank.
I used to eat dumplings every weekend.
Yes. I'm still not used to the cold winters.
I'd love to splurge on a new laptop.
Exercise 4Write a question for each answer根据回答写问题
Write a suitable question for each answer, using What's up?, What are you up to?, used to or be used to.用 What's up?、What are you up to?、used to 或 be used to，给每个回答写一个合适的问题。
Not much. How about you?
I'm studying for my finals.
Yes, I used to live in Beijing.
No, I'm still not used to it.
I used to play the piano.
I'll call you as soon as I get home.
看参考答案
Hey, what's up?
What are you up to these days?
Did you use to live in China?
Are you used to the food here?
What did you use to do after school?
When will you call me?
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。
for ages
before you know it
be about to
bank on
splurge
be pumped
get ahead of yourself
keep in touch
run-of-the-mill
trendy
a. count on
b. fashionable
c. stay in contact
d. very ordinary
e. for a really long time
f. be going to do right now
g. plan something too early
h. spend a lot on something you want
i. very soon
j. be very excited
Exercise 6Use the correct form of the verb用括号里动词的正确形式填空
I'm not used to (speak) English all day.
I used to (walk) to school with my best friend.
She's about to (leave) for the airport.
Try (restart) your laptop. That usually works.
I'll text you as soon as I (get) to the dorm.
Are you used to (cook) for yourself yet?
used to 后面接动词原形（过去常常）；be used to 后面接动词 -ing（习惯于）；be about to 后面接动词原形；try + 动词 -ing 表示“试试这个办法”；as soon as 后面用一般现在时表示将来。
Exercise 7Write your own动手写
You run into a high school classmate at the campus café. Write your conversation, using at least 8 expressions from this lesson.你在学校咖啡馆偶遇了一位高中同学。用本课至少 8 个表达，写一段你们的对话。
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Jing: Leo? Fancy running into you here! I haven't seen you for ages.
Leo: Jing! What's up? Do you have time for a coffee? We really need to catch up.
Jing: Sure. So, what are you up to these days?
Leo: I'm working in a lab on campus. The thing is, I'm hoping to start a PhD next year.
Jing: That's a step in the right direction. Before you know it, you'll be Dr. Leo!
Leo: Ha! I have my fingers crossed. I'm so glad I ran into you.
Jing: Me, too. Let's make sure we keep in touch. Let me know how it goes!
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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。
「最近怎么样？」用英语怎么说？
What's up? / What are you up to?最近怎么样？/ 最近在忙什么？
What's up? 是很随意的打招呼，问对方“最近怎么样”；What are you up to? 问对方“最近在忙什么”。常见的回答是 Not much.（没忙什么。）
例句：Hey, Kim—what's up? Oh, not much. How are you?嘿，Kim，最近怎么样？——哦，老样子。你呢？
「很久」用英语怎么说？
for ages很久；好久
for ages / in ages 意思是“很长时间”，常和现在完成时连用：I haven't seen you for ages.（好久不见。）
例句：How's Dan? I haven't seen him for ages. Yes, it's been a long time. He's fine.Dan 还好吗？我好久没见到他了。——是啊，好久了。他挺好的。
「转眼之间」用英语怎么说？
Before you know it转眼之间；很快
意思是“很快”“不知不觉就……”，后面常接将来时。
例句：Oh, I'm so tired of school. Calm down. Before you know it, you'll be finished and wishing you were back in school again!唉，我上学上得好烦。——别急，转眼你就毕业了，到时候你还会想回学校呢！
「一……就……」用英语怎么说？
as soon as一……就……
表示“一……就……”，两件事紧接着发生。注意 as soon as 后面用一般现在时表示将来：as soon as I get home。
例句：We'll eat as soon as your dad gets home.等你爸一到家我们就吃饭。
「过去常常」用英语怎么说？
used to / be used to过去常常 / 习惯于
used to + 动词原形：过去常常做、现在不做了，或者过去是这样、现在不是了。be used to + 名词或动词 -ing：已经习惯了某事。两个别混。
例句：She used to live next door to us.她以前住我们隔壁。
「试穿」用英语怎么说？
try on / I try试穿 / 我尽力啦（谦虚）
try on 是试穿、试戴，代词要放中间：try it on。被人夸奖时回一句 I try.（我尽力啦），表示谦虚。
例句：I would never buy shoes without trying them on first.我买鞋一定会先试穿。
「有……」用英语怎么说？
there is / there are有……
表示“某处有……”。There is 后面接单数名词或不可数名词，There are 后面接复数名词。
例句：There is milk in the refrigerator.冰箱里有牛奶。
「哇」用英语怎么说？
Wow哇（表示惊讶）
表示惊讶或惊喜，相当于“哇”“天哪”。
例句：Here is your exam. Wow! I got an A.这是你的试卷。——哇！我得了 A。
例句：My shoes are comfortable but not trendy. They are quite run of the mill.我的鞋穿着舒服，但不时髦，挺普通的。
「小费」用英语怎么说？
tip小费；小窍门
tip 一是给服务员、出租车司机、理发师等的小费；二是有用的建议、小窍门。Thanks for the tip! 就是“谢谢你告诉我”。
例句：The waiter gave us great service, so he got a good tip.那个服务员服务很好，所以拿到了一笔不错的小费。
「是这样的」用英语怎么说？
The thing is是这样的；问题是
引出对某个情况的解释，相当于“是这样的”“问题是”。
例句：Why aren't you ready for school? The thing is, I can't find my backpack.你怎么还没准备好去上学？——是这样的，我找不到书包了。
「朝正确方向迈出的一步」用英语怎么说？
a step in the right direction朝正确方向迈出的一步
指一个能通往成功的举动，“走对了一步”，常用来肯定别人的决定。
例句：I'm so glad you've decided to go to college. That's definitely a step in the right direction.真高兴你决定上大学了。这绝对是走对了一步。
「正要」用英语怎么说？
be about to正要；马上就要
表示“马上就要做某事”，后面接动词原形。
例句：I can't talk anymore. We're about to leave for the airport.我不能再聊了，我们马上要去机场。
「这倒提醒我了」用英语怎么说？
Which reminds me这倒提醒我了
对方的话让你想起另一件事时，用 which reminds me 引出来，相当于“这倒提醒我了”。也可以说 speaking of which（第 02 课学过）。
例句：I'm about to go shopping for Halloween costumes for the kids—which reminds me—do you still have the witch hat you borrowed from me last year?我正要去给孩子们买万圣节服装。这倒提醒我了，你去年借我的那顶巫婆帽还在你那儿吗？
「祈祷」用英语怎么说？
have one's fingers crossed祈祷；盼着
交叉手指是西方人祈求好运的手势。have my fingers crossed 就是“祈祷”“盼着”某件事能成。
例句：I have my fingers crossed that we'll win the game tonight.我祈祷今晚比赛我们能赢。
「兴奋」用英语怎么说？
pumped兴奋；干劲十足
表示对某件事很兴奋、跃跃欲试，相当于“超激动”“干劲十足”。也可以说 all fired up。
例句：The whole team is really pumped about the game tomorrow. We're ready to win.全队对明天的比赛都特别兴奋，我们准备好拿下比赛了。
「指望」用英语怎么说？
bank on指望；相信
意思是“指望”“依靠”“相信（某个消息）”，相当于 count on。You can bank on it. 就是“你放心，错不了”。
例句：Do you think our candidate will win the election? You can bank on it. All the polls say he's ahead.你觉得我们的候选人能赢得选举吗？——错不了，所有民调都显示他领先。
例句：She got a bonus at work, so she splurged on a first-class ticket.她拿了奖金，就狠心买了张头等舱机票。
「聚一聚」用英语怎么说？
get together聚一聚
意思是“见面”“聚一聚”。
例句：They get together every week to discuss their research.他们每周聚一次，讨论各自的研究。
「保持联系」用英语怎么说？
keep in touch保持联系
意思是“保持联系”，道别时常说。
例句：They have kept in touch for more than thirty years.他们已经保持联系三十多年了。
「叙叙旧」用英语怎么说？
catch up叙叙旧；赶上；补上
catch up 有三个意思：和好久不见的朋友聊聊近况（catch up on 某事）；追上前面的人（catch up with 某人）；补上落下的功课。
例句：Let's get together for lunch tomorrow. We have a lot to catch up on!我们明天一起吃午饭吧，有好多事要聊呢！
「想得太早」用英语怎么说？
get ahead of oneself想得太早；高兴得太早
事情还没定，就提前做打算，“想得太早”“高兴得太早”。同义的俗语是 count one's chickens before they hatch（小鸡还没孵出来就先数），相当于中文的“八字还没一撇”。
例句：What? You just met him and you're already planning what to name your children? Aren't you getting ahead of yourself?什么？你刚认识他，就已经在想孩子叫什么名字了？是不是想得太早了？
「有种感觉」用英语怎么说？
have a feeling有种感觉；觉得
表示凭直觉觉得某事可能是真的、可能会发生，相当于“我有种预感”。
例句：They've never met, but I have a feeling they might like each other.他们俩从没见过面，但我有种预感，他们会互相喜欢。
「一定要」用英语怎么说？
make sure一定要；确保
表示“一定要做到”“确保”，后面接一句话。Let's make sure… 就是“我们一定要……”。
例句：Yes, you can take my car, but make sure you bring it back by four o'clock.行，你可以开我的车，不过一定要四点前还回来。
「告诉某人一声」用英语怎么说？
let someone know告诉某人一声
意思是把对方需要的消息告诉他，“跟某人说一声”。Let me know… 就是“有消息告诉我”。
例句：I'm not sure I can pick you up. I'll let you know as soon as I find out if my car is fixed.我不确定能不能去接你。等我知道车修没修好，马上告诉你。
