时间:2018-12-10 作者:英语课 分类:英语口语王-想说就说(一)


英语课
Section 1 2. Asking and answering questions

Hey, Mike. Can I ask you something?

Sure, what's up?

I'm going to gamble 2 on the world cup tonight. Who do you think will win?

Good question. I have to think about it.

My husband is betting 3 on France.

France? Is he crazy?

What do you mean?

Well, how do I put this? France is a terrible team.

1. Can I ask you something?

I wonder if you could tell me something.

I hope you don't mind my asking this.

2. Who do you think will win?

What do you think that means 4?

Where do you think we should go for dinner?

How do you think we should spend the money?

3. Good question.

That's an interesting question.

Well, let's see.

You got me there.

4. I have to think about it.

I'll have to think it over.

Let me think for a minute.

Give me some time to think about it.

I'm not sure. I'll have to check.

I'm not sure. Can I get back to you later?

I'm not really sure.

I can't answer that one.

I'm sorry. I really don't know.

I have no idea.

5. Well, how can I put this?

6. How can I put this?

Why don't you want to come out with me and Sarah next week?

Well, how can I put this? I don't really like Sarah.

Why don't you want to come out with me and Sarah next week?

Well, let me put it this way. I don't really like Sarah.

1 section
n.部分,章节,地段;断面,剖面;部门,科;阶层,界;vt.把…分成段
  • There is one section of very long road to leave. 有一段很长的路要走。
  • How many people work in your section?你部门有多少人?
2 gamble
n.冒险;v.赌博,孤注一掷
  • Setting up this business was a bit of a gamble.开办这样的公司有点冒险。
  • Drive carefully and don't gamble with your life.小心驾驶,别拿你的生命冒险。
3 betting
n. 打赌; 动词bet的现在分词形式
  • If you are only betting two dollars, I'll book you myself. 如果你只下两元赌注,我可以和你赌。
  • Some people are fond of betting. 有些人喜欢打赌。
4 means
n.方法,手段,折中点,物质财富
  • That man used artful means to find out secrets.那人使用狡猾的手段获取机密。
  • We must get it done by some means or other.我们总得想办法把它干完。