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发表于 2004-9-7 23:42:17 | 只看该作者
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thank  you  ,i  hope   i   can   speak   good  english,please  correct   them  for   me.

若要硬套一堆成語在文章中,自然不會太通順了,只是有創意,文法上有小小地方要改正。


我現在試把你的文章稍作修改,盡量保存原意吧!

Let me tell you my story.

A few years ago I acted wilfully come to Canada.

I thought there would be a heaven waiting for me, and who knows it was only a bubbles dream of spring。

In fact, I know nothing about Canada,

I have nothing to show for. I am penniless all year round

I need to work hard to earn money, and concentrate to study English whole heartedly, but my English is still in a complete mess.

I tried again and again, and still resulting a crushing defeat that made me very frustrated.

At this critical moment, you came and saved me.

I will never give up learning because I understand success cannot be made overnight.

If you are thinking one job is for forever,this is a joke.

I'll closely linked to English studying, and I'll also hope that effort can set the world on fire,so that I can have a new  look in front of you.

At last I hope we won't disperse in a hubbub.


就以這句為例
thank  you  ,i  hope   i   can   speak   good  english, please  correct   them  for   me.

可改成

I hope I can speak better english, please correct me if I was wrong, Thank You!
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发表于 2004-9-8 10:41:56 | 只看该作者
VicChu  老 师 , you  are   wonderful! :thumbup:  (f) 6

得 益 非 浅

你 可 以 教 一 些 动 词 不 定 式 的 文 法 吗 ?  :smile:
183#
发表于 2004-9-8 10:51:27 | 只看该作者
最初由[红 树 林]发布
VicChu  老 师 , you  are   wonderful! :thumbup:

得 益 非 浅

你 可 以 教 一 些 动 词 不 定 式 的 文 法 吗 ?  :smile:

這個嘛,就要非強記不可了,例如

  動詞HELP可帶“to”,也可不用“to”,兩者形式都對,但是在英式英語里,兩者的意思有點差別。帶“to”時,主語只作某形式的“幫助”,本人不直接介入。不用“to”時,主語本人會直接給予“幫助”。試比較:

(1) John will help Helen to do the assignment.

(2) John will help Helen do the assignment.

  在(1) 里,約翰可能替海倫做別的事,讓海倫專心于作業。在(2)里,約翰直接參與“幫助”工作,如提供作業的意見,甚至替海倫寫草稿,打字等,使作業盡快完成。

  RECOMMEND這動詞的句型不一。下列是主要三種:

(1) Can you recommend me a good dictionary?

  (能不能給我介紹一本好詞典?)

(2) Who would you recommend for this new post?

  (你會推荐誰來擔任這新職位?)

(3) I recommend that you stay back.

  (我建議你留下來。)

  此外,“recommend”可當“勸告”解,這時就可用不定式動詞,如:

(4) I don't recommend you to go there.

  (我勸你別去那兒。)
184#
发表于 2004-9-8 12:50:06 | 只看该作者

與"生""死"有關

與"生""死"有關的慣用語




生老病死是人生必經之路,是遲早的事。

看看英語慣用語里有些什么反映。


(1) A chip off the old block:
與父親一模一樣的兒子 
Ben is as obstinate as his father; he is really a chip off the old block.

(2) For old times' sake:
為了緬懷過去 
I am sure older people would like to revisit old places, simply for old times' sake.

(3) An old fogey:
思想狹窄的過時人 
Don't act like an old fogey, but don't be misguided by young people, either.

(4) An old hand at...:
……的老手 
I want to write a letter of apology. Can you help me, Bob?

 "Why not ask John, who is an old hand at letter-writing."

(5) Look like your old self:
恢復原來的你 
Glad to see you looking like your old self after a period of illness.

( 6 ) Settle an old score:
報舊仇 
Is it often necessary to settle an old score? Why can't one be magnanimous so as to forgive and forget and let bygones be bygones?

(7) Dead against...:
極力反對…… 
Mr Smith is dead against travelling abroad; he can never sleep well in an unfamiliar place.

( 8 )  Cut...dead:
完全不理睬…… 
What's wrong with Christine, who cut her boss dead at a restaurant?

(9) Dead ahead/in front (of) :
就在前頭 
They arrived at the Changi Airport and found the taxi-stand dead ahead of them.  

(10)  Dead and buried:
成為過去的 
Don't raise that unpleasant issue again. It's all dead and buried now.

(11)  A dead end:
死胡同 
Don't enter there! It's a dead end leading to nowhere.

(12)  A dead silence:
沉寂無聲 
When the guest of honour arrived, there was a dead silence in the auditorium.

(13)  Flog a dead horse:
白費氣力 
The computer programmer is teaching some old people how to use the computers, but it is like flogging the dead horse, as no one can follow the instructions properly.

(14)  Make a dead set at...:
猛烈攻擊 
What problem exists between the two colleagues, who have just made a dead set at each other?

(15)  Reach a dead end:
完全停止 
Quarrels arose from the closed-door meeting, which was forced to reach a dead end.

(16)  More dead than alive:
身體情況非常疲弱 
When the fishermen were rescued from the stormy sea, they looked more dead than alive.

(17)  A dead loss:
完全無用的 
The free gift looked good, but it turned out to be a dead loss.

(18)  Dead wood:
無用之人或物 
The problem with some companies is that they have kept too much dead wood there.

There is quite a lot of dead wood in your artical; you had better remove it.
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发表于 2004-9-8 12:56:47 | 只看该作者

一字之差

一字不同,意義有別


  英語的情態動詞(modal verbs)可以協助主動詞,表達一句話的語氣﹔有時,不同的情態動詞還會多少扭轉一句話的含意。例如“Shall I come in?”和“May I come in?”這兩句話的含意一樣嗎?答案是否定的。

  用“May”提問,目的在請求對方同意某事,是種客氣方式,意思是:“我想進來,不知你允許嗎?”

  用“Shall”提問,目的在探聽對方要不要我進來,有點像“Do you want me to come in?”而“你要我進來,我就進來,你不要我進來,我就不進來。”

  現在再比較下列各組,看看語意有何差別:


(1) a. Shall I read this book now?

(你現在要我看這本書嗎?)

   b. May I read this book now?

(我現在可以看這本書嗎?)


(2) a. Shall I buy the stamps for you?

(你要我替你買郵票嗎?)

  b. Can I buy the stamps for you?

(我可以替你買郵票嗎?)


(3) a. Shall I write the annual report?

(你要我寫年終報告嗎?)

 b. Might/May/Can I write the annual report?(我可以寫年終報告了嗎?)


  最后,再看看另外兩句的差別何在?

(4) Our basketball team has gone to Malaysia.


(5) Our basketball team has been to Malaysia.


  第4句子里用“gone”﹔5里用“been”。一字不同,意思有別。

  前句的含義是:這支隊伍現在已不在這兒到馬來西亞去了。后句的意思是:這支隊伍曾經去過馬來西亞,但現在已在這兒。


  同樣的,第6句和第7句的含義差別也和4及5一樣:

( 6 ) Jade has gone to China.

(7) Jade has been to China.


  由此可見,“have gone to”和“have been to”盡管樣貌相似,用的都是現在完成時態,但含意并不相同。

  通過上述例句的對比,可以知道“今天早上,海倫去看過牙醫了”的英譯句應該是8或9:

( 8 )  Helen has been to the dentist.

(9) Helen went to see the dentist this morning.不能說:

(10) Helen has gone to the dentist this morning.


  還有,針對“Where have you been before?”這句問話,正確的答案是11不是12:

(11) I have been to London.

(12) I have gone to London.

  因為人還在說話,怎么可以在倫敦?


  在結束本文之前,請比較13a和13b,以確定其語意:

(13) a. The security guard is used to watch the bank.

   b. The security guard is used to watching the bank.


  13a. 是被動句,意思是:“保安人員被用來看守銀行。”主動句是:“Someone uses the security guard to watch the bank.”


  13b. 是“接系動詞+used to + 賓語”

(linking verb + used to + object),意思是:

“保安人員習慣于看守銀行。”

其他例子:


(14) Are you used to living in a cold counrty?(你習慣住在寒冷國家嗎?)

(15)  I am quite used to cold weather.

   (我相當適應冷天氣。)
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发表于 2004-9-8 21:36:39 | 只看该作者

有長有短的慣用語

最初由[长发飘飘]发布




现在请VicChu老师把自己出的那些"長長短短"的问题解答一下,
想进修的学生们快点进教室~~~~~~~~~~~



  英語有些慣用語中含“長”或“短”這兩個形容詞,可以分別來學來記。

  (1) At long last:最后﹔終于
Jimmy has been expecting a letter from his parents. At long last, it came.

  (2) Go a long way towards....:對……很有幫助
The extra income will go a long way towards paying the housing loan for him.

  (3) In the long run:終于
As long as a person works hard; he will succeed in the long run.

  (4) Too long drawn out:太冗長緩慢
“What did you think of the professor's talk?” “Not bad, but too long drawn out.”

  (5) The long and the short of it:概括起來
Mr Hancock has given some reasons against employing Betty, but the long and short of it is that he does not like to work with such a young lady.

  ( 6 ) Before long:不久以后
Jason's new book will come out before long.

  (7) A short cut:捷徑
Don't go along the main road. There is a short cut to your destination.

  ( 8 ) At short notice:臨時通知
No one can expect others to do a good job at short notice.

  (9) Short with...:對……暴躁無禮
( i ) Sorry for being short with you on the phone this morning.
(ii) Have l done anything wrong? Why are you short with me?

  ( 10 ) Short of...:缺乏,除了……之外
( i ) Is our country short of manpower?
(ii) Don't provoke the rascal who will do anything short of murder.

  ( 11 ) Cut...short:中止……
As something urgent cropped up, they had to cut the meeting short.

  (12) Fall short of one's expectations:令人失望
The short-listed candidates were good but their experience fall short of our expectations.

  (13) For short:縮寫體p>He is William, but we can call him Bill for short.

  (14) Have a short temper:脾氣暴躁
I have a short temper, especially when speaking to someone devoid of common sense.

  (15) In short:簡言之
The hotel accommodation was good, the food was wonderful, and the staff were friendly. In short, we had a good time.

  (16) In short supply:供應不足
Dedicated office staff seem to be in short supply nowadays. Very few have worked until they retire.

  (17) Nothing short of...:簡直就是……
What you have just said is nothing short of a threat.

  (18) Make short work of...:迅速處理……
Since these letters of inquiry have to go out by tomorrow, we will have to make short work of them.

  (19) Give short shrift of...:對……漠不關心
Tony looked disappointed when the commitee gave short shrift of his proposal.

  (20) Pull... up short:使......中止正在做的事
The sight of the intruder pulled all the shop assistants up short.
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发表于 2004-9-8 22:51:23 | 只看该作者
最初由[VicChu]发布


這個嘛,就要非強記不可了,例如

  動詞HELP可帶“to”,也可不用“to”,兩者形式都對,但是在英式英語里,兩者的意思有點差別。帶“to”時,主語只作某形式的“幫助”,本人不直接介入。不用“to”時,主語本人會直接給予“幫助”。試比較:

(1) John will help Helen to do the assignment.

(2) John will help Helen do the assignment.

  在(1) 里,約翰可能替海倫做別的事,讓海倫專心于作業。在(2)里,約翰直接參與“幫助”工作,如提供作業的意見,甚至替海倫寫草稿,打字等,使作業盡快完成。

  RECOMMEND這動詞的句型不一。下列是主要三種:

(1) Can you recommend me a good dictionary?

  (能不能給我介紹一本好詞典?)

(2) Who would you recommend for this new post?

  (你會推荐誰來擔任這新職位?)

(3) I recommend that you stay back.

  (我建議你留下來。)

  此外,“recommend”可當“勸告”解,這時就可用不定式動詞,如:

(4) I don't recommend you to go there.

  (我勸你別去那兒。)

thank  you very  much. (f) 7 :smile:

May  I   ask   you  to  show   us   some   samples  about   

Gerunds?THANK  YOU.
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发表于 2004-9-8 23:00:11 | 只看该作者
请 C-E:

我 没 有 太 多 的 活 动 , 不 觉 得 热 。


THANK   YOU。
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发表于 2004-9-8 23:03:09 | 只看该作者
最初由[红 树 林]发布


thank  you very  much. (f) 7 :smile:

May  I   ask   you  to  show   us   some   samples  about   

Gerunds?THANK  YOU.

        gerund


釋義


n. ( 名詞 noun )
1.        【物】 【文法】 動名詞 ( -ing 形名詞,尤指伴有賓語、補語或副詞的動名詞 )
2.        【事】 【拉丁文法】 除主格外其他所有格中都用動名詞

動名詞與不定詞的名詞角色
Gerunds and Infinitives:Their Noun Roles
 
動名詞和不定詞皆可當做名詞使用;這意思是說它們具備名詞的所有功能,名詞能做的事,它們也樣樣都會。雖然它們與其他名詞一樣係用來指定事物,但它們通常是指定事件和活動,而非人或物。現在就讓我們來看看動名詞與不定詞的五種名詞用法和一種非名詞用法 -- 形容詞補語。
I.        主詞:
a.        Playing basketball takes up too much of her time.
b.        To play basketball for UConn is her favorite fantasy.  
II.        不定詞可能出現在句子的開頭當主詞 (如 Ib),但更常見的情況是,不定詞做為主詞補語:
a.        Her favorite fantasy is to play basketball for UConn.
動名詞亦可扮演相同的角色:
b.        Her favorite fantasy is playing basketball for UConn.  
III.        這兩種動詞型態亦可扮演名詞補語和同位語的角色:
a.        Her desire to play basketball for UConn became an obsession.
b.        I could never understand her desire to play basketball for UConn.
c.        Her one burning desire in life, playing basketball for UConn,   seemed a goal within reach.
不定詞通常是用來協助定義一抽象名詞的補語。在此我們以表格方式列出部分抽象名詞,但這已足以顯示它們的特性。你們可以試著在這些名詞後面接不定詞片語來看看不定詞片語如何修飾和強調名詞:their desire to play  in the championship game, a motivation to pass all their courses.
advice
appeal
command
decision
desire
fact
instruction
motivation         opportunity
order
permission
plan
possibility
preparation
proposal
recommendation         refusal
reminder
request
requirement
suggestion
tendency
wish
 
IV.        不定詞片語經常跟在某些形容詞的後面。在這種情況中,不定詞係扮演形容詞補語的角色 (這並非名詞功能,但為了方便討論,我們只好將它放在這裡討論)。
a.        She was hesitant to tell the coach of her plan.
b.        She was reluctant to tell her parents, also.
c.        But she would not have been content to play high school ball
forever.
底下為通常應用於這種結構的形容詞列表。
ahead
amazed
anxious
apt
ashamed
bound
careful
certain
content
delighted        determined
disappointed
eager
eligible
fortunate
glad
happy
hesitant
liable
likely        lucky
pleased
proud
ready
reluctant
sad
shocked
sorry
surprised
upset
 
V.        雖然不定詞不會出現在下面的情況中,但我們經常可以見到動名詞扮演介系詞之受詞的角色:
a.        She wrote a newspaper article about dealing with college recruiters.
b.        She thanked her coach for helping her to deal with the pressure.
 
VI.        最後,不定詞和動名詞都可以做為直接受詞:我們將在下面做進一步的討論。
以其他動詞型態做為受詞的動詞被稱為連鎖動詞 (catenatives)。連鎖動詞的後面可能接一長串的其他動詞型態,構成連鎖結構,如 "We agreed to try to decide to  stop eating between meals." 連鎖動詞亦具有敘述心智過程和決定的特性。
雖然某個動詞的後面應該接動名詞還是不定詞,對英語為母語的人士而言幾乎不是問題,但對英語為第二語言的學生來說可能非常複雜。為什麼我們都是用 decide to run, 而從不用 decide running? 相對地,為什麼我們都是用 avoid running,而從不用 avoid to run?最後,我們可以 like running,也可以 like to run。顯然地,有些動詞接動名詞,有些動詞接不定詞,有些動詞既可以接動名詞,也可以接不定詞。下面的動詞列表應可協助您瞭解在選擇動名詞或不定詞時所要遵守的一些規則。
下表的動詞後面接不定詞。We decided to leave. He manages, somehow, to win. It is  threatening to rain. 注意:這些動詞中有許多 (並非全部) 係表示潛在的未來事件。
下表的動詞中有些可以接動名詞,如果它們係在敘述「真實的、明顯的或實現的動作」的話。We love running. They began farming the land. 關於這一點,我們在下面也有討論。
情緒 (情感)
care
desire
hate        hate
like
loathe        love
regret
yearn
選擇或意向
agree
choose
decide
expect
hope        intend
need
plan
prefer
prepare        propose
refuse
want
wish
開始,完成,未完成
begin
cease
commence
fail        get
hesitate
manage
neglect        start
try
undertake
心智過程
forget
know how        learn        remember
要求和保證
demand
offer        promise
swear        threaten
vow
不及物動詞
appear
happen        seem        tend
其他
afford
arrange        claim
continue        pretend
wait
下表的動詞後面通常接不定詞,但它們亦接第二個受詞。We asked the intruders to  leave quietly. They taught the children to swim. The teacher convinced his students to try  harder.
下表中藍色加星號的動詞也可以遵循上表的動詞的模式 (換言之,第二個受詞可有可無)。We all wanted to go. They promised to be home early.
傳達,通告
advise
ask*
beg*
challenge
command
convince        forbid
invite
order
permit
persuade
promise*        remind
require
tell
warn
urge
教授,指導
encourage
help        instruct
teach        train
致使,起因
allow
cause
choose        force
get
hire        need*
would like*
其他
dare*
expect*        trust
prepare*        want*
在許多慣用語或成語中,動名詞都是伴隨在 to go 這個動詞型態之後:Let's go  shopping. We went jogging yesterday. She goes bowling every Friday night.
下列動詞後面接動名詞。Did I mention reading that novel last summer? I recommend  leaving while we can. I have quit smoking. 這些動詞都傾向於敘述真實的事件。
開始,完成,未完成
anticipate
avoid
begin
cease
complete        delay
finish
get through
give up
postpone        quit
risk
start
stop
try
傳達,通告
admit
advise
deny
discuss        encourage
mention
recommend        report
suggest
urge
持續的動作
continue
can't help        practice
involve        keep
keep on
情緒 (情感)
appreciate
dislike
enjoy
hate
like        love
mind
don't mind
miss
prefer        regret
can't stand
resent
resist
tolerate
心智過程
anticipate
consider
forget        imagine
recall
remember        see
can't see
understand
下表的動詞後面可以接不定詞或動名詞,而兩個句子的意思幾乎沒有差別。I like  to play basketball in the park. I like playing basketball in the park.
attempt
begin
continue
hate        like
love
neglect
prefer        regret
can't stand
stand
start
下表的動詞後面可以接不定詞或動名詞,但意思並不相同。 I stopped smoking 與 I  stopped to smoke 的意思截然不同。不定詞型態通常在敘述一種潛在的未來動作。
forget        remember        stop
最後,下列的動詞後面接動名詞或簡單動詞且需要第二個主詞。I saw the team  losing its composure. I overheard my landlord discussing a rent increase. (I heard Bill  sing/singing.) 這些動詞與感官有關。
與感官有關的動詞
feel
hear
listen to        look at
notice
observe        overhear
see
watch
 
所有格與動名詞
"I can't stand him singing in the shower." 與 "I can't stand his singing in the shower." 我們到底應該說哪一句才好?你必須確定令你討厭的人或事:是「他」這個人,還是他「在洗澡時唱歌」(一邊洗澡一邊唱歌) 這件事,或是他「唱歌」令你無法忍受?最大的可能性是後者,是他「唱歌」令你厭煩。所以我們應該說 "I can't stand  his singing in the shower." 一般常見的情況是:當動名詞前面為名詞或代名詞時,這名詞或代名詞幾乎都是以所有格的型態出現。這尤其適用於正式文章的寫作。
這個規則也有例外。(哪種語言的規則沒有例外?)
•        當動名詞之前的名詞被其他字所修飾時,該名詞必須以一般型態出現,而非所有格。
a.        Federico was pleased by Carlos's making the Dean's List for the  first time. (註:Dean's List 是指大學在學期或學年末所列出的成績優秀學生名單)

b.        Federico was pleased by Carlos, his oldest son, making the Dean's  List for the first time.
•        當動名詞之前的名詞為複數名詞、集合名詞或抽象名詞時,該名詞必須以一般型態出現,而非所有格。
a.        Professor Villa was amazed by her students working as hard as they  did.
b.        The class working collaboratively was somebody else's idea.
c.        It was a case of old age getting the better of them.
•        有些情況會出現所有格與動名詞的不當組合,這尤其經常發生在牽涉到不定代名詞的情況。
a.        I was shocked by somebody's making that remark.
a.句若改成 b.句就好多了...
b.        I was shocked that somebody would make that remark.
190#
发表于 2004-9-8 23:13:48 | 只看该作者
最初由[红 树 林]发布
请 C-E:

我 没 有 太 多 的 活 动 , 不 觉 得 热 。


THANK   YOU。

I don't have a lot of actitivity, therefore I don't feel hot.
191#
发表于 2004-9-8 23:15:35 | 只看该作者
:thinking: V 老 师 , Are  you  a  human  or  a   deity?

but   absolutely   say   thanks  a lot. :smile:
192#
发表于 2004-9-9 09:09:08 | 只看该作者
最初由[红 树 林]发布
:thinking: V 老 师 , Are  you  a  human  or  a   deity?

but   absolutely   say   thanks  a lot. :smile:

其實VicChu和你一樣,也曾經過新移民的適應期,你現在的處境,我也感同身受,回想當年,初到加國,英語水平比本地幼兒園的程度還要差勁。

學好英文的五大激素:

1.養成直覺反應的能力,就能脫口說英文!

2.一招一式都不放過,一個句子中基本的元素只有三個:主詞+動詞+受詞。認知這一點,哪怕句子再複雜,都不再眼亂心盲!

3.搞懂時態為英文成功之母!文法裡最難搞的就是:時態。一遍又一遍學文法,但求背通那些公式。

4.冠詞何時用「a」?何時用「the」?答案是「意有所指」的時候就用「the」。

5.發音一定要搞清楚a何時該唸/e/、何時該唸/a/;o何時唸/a/、何時又唸/o/等等。


學好英文通常也要具備三個特點:

1. 永不放棄英文
2. 勇敢開口說
3. 自信心

  想要學好英文,第一條守則就是-永遠不要放棄它!不論你的英文過去有多爛、多糟,只要你有動機想學好它,相信自己絕對可以辦到的。

    勇敢開口說,可以得到對方回應、

    保持良好互動,引發學習英文的自信心,才能持續「快樂」的學習英文。英語要學的好,就像是談戀愛一樣,你一定要擁抱它、享受它,你就會愛上英文!
193#
发表于 2004-9-9 09:26:18 | 只看该作者

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43 一落千丈 to decline drastically

44 一葉知秋 it is a straw in the wind

45 一鼓作氣 to get something done in one vigorous effort

46 一團和氣 to keep on the right side of everyone

47 一塵不染 spotless

48南柯一夢  imaginary dream

49 一網打盡 round up the whole lot

50一鳴驚人become famous overnight

51 一暴十寒 to do something by fits and starts

52 一盤散沙 in a state of disunity

53千鈞一髮 close call

54 一簣而虧 give up when near success

55 一籌莫展 cannot find a way out

56 一觸即發 touch and go
194#
发表于 2004-9-9 18:37:58 | 只看该作者

委婉的話語

  英語中有許多客氣或委婉的說法。學英語時要特別小心,多多體會,才不會冒失,給人不好的印象。

  下面(1)a-(5)a是不客氣的話語﹔(1)b-(5)b則變為委婉:

  (1) 你要什么?
  a. What do you want?
  b. Can I help you? / Is there anything I can do for you?/ Can I be of any help to you?

  (2) 我想問你一個問題。
  a. I want to ask you a question.
  b. I would like to ask you a question./ May I ask you a question?

  (3) 你遇過我的朋友嗎?“Have you ever met my friend?”
  a. No, I haven't.
  b. I don't think I have./ I am afraid I have.

  (4) 你想出去嗎?“Would you like to go out?”
  a. No, I wouldn't.
  b. No, I don't think I would./ I don't think so.

  (5) 你現在有空嗎?“Are you free now?”
  a. No, I am not.
  b. I am afraid I have an appointment this afternoon.

  除了上述這些較固定的委婉口語之外,還有其他表示委婉的方法,如( 6 )b到(13)b:

  (一)多用疑問句,如:

  ( 6 ) a. Shut the door, please.
    b. Would you please shut the door?

  (7) a. I suggest that you go?
    b. May I suggest that you go?

  (二)多用情態動詞(Modal verbs),特別是過去式,如:

  ( 8 ) a. I want a cup of tea.
    b. I would like to have a cup of tea. / Could I have a cup of tea?

  (9) a. I think you are making a mistake.
    b. I should have thought you were making a mistake.

  (三)用動詞的過去式,如:

  (10) a. Do you want to see me?
     b. Did you want to see me?

  (11) a. I wonder if you will give me a hand.
     b. I wondered if you would give me a hand.

  (12) a. I will appreciate it if you can approve my application.
     b. I would appreciate it if you could approve my application.

  (13) a. I am wondering if you will give me some advice.
     b. I was wondering if you would give me some advice.

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发表于 2004-9-9 19:56:22 | 只看该作者
Vic 老师,you are so incredible.
I've learned a lot.
thank you so much
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