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See you later. 待會見；再聯絡
A: I have to go. B: See you later.
What’s up? 近來過得如何？
A: Hey! What’s up? B: Nothing much! As usual.
It’s on me. 我來付
A: The beer is on me. B: Thank you.
I mean it. 我是說真的
A: Do you really want to quit your job? B: I mean it.
Check, please. 買單
A: Check, please. B: Yes, sir.
Mind your own business. 別多管閒事
A: What were you talking about? B: Mind your own business.
Hold on. 請稍等
A: May I leave a message, please? B: Hold on.
Whatever! 隨你的便
A: Shall I tell him tonight or tomorrow? B: Whatever!
After you. 你先（請）
A: Please come in. B: After you.
Nonsense! 胡說八道！
A: Tell me the truth. I don’t want nonsense. B: I am telling the truth.
Cheer up! 振作點
A: We lost the game again! B: Cheer up! You’ll do better next time.
No way! 不行
A: Let’s have pizza for lunch. B: No way! I hate pizza.
Go for it! 加油！
A: It’s an important test. B: Yes, I will go for it!
You’ve got me there. / (it) beats me. 我想不出來：我不知道：你考倒我了
A: Do you know the height of that building? B: You’ve got me there. (Beats me)
Who Cares! 誰管你呀！
A: I can’t finish my homework. Can you help me to do some? B: Who cares!
I’ll get it. 我來接（電話）
A: The phone is ringing. B: I’ll get it.
It depends. 看情形
A: When will you wake up? B: It depends.
Out of the question! 不可能的
A: Could I borrow your bike? B: Out of the question!
Allow me. 讓我來
A: Please allow me to open the door for you. B: Thank you.
Calm down 冷靜一點
A: Calm down. It’s not such a big deal. B: You won’t understand.
Thank you. 謝謝
A: You are beautiful! B: Thank you.
You’re welcome. 不客氣
A: Thank you for the flowers. B: You’re welcome.
Goodbye. 再見
A: Take care! B: You too! Goodbye!
How are you(doing)? 你好嗎？
A: How are you? B: Not very good. I got a cold.
I have had enough! 我真是受夠了！
A: I have had enough! B: Why? What did he do?
Let’s call it a day. 今天到此為止吧！
A: Let’s call it a day. I am so tired. B: All right!
Not again! 不會吧！
A: Everyone’s late. B: Not again!
Knock it off! 住手！不要吵！
A: Knock it off! I am trying to study. B: Sorry, I didn’t know that you are studying.
Good night. 晚安
A: Good night, everybody. B: Good night, Jill! Have a sweet dream.
Sure! 可以呀！
A: Could I use your computer? B: Sure!
Of course. 當然！
A: Could I borrow your car? B: Of course.
Yes. 是的
A: Is this your cell phone? B: Yes, it is mine.
Why? 為什麼？
A: Sarah is not coming. B: Why?
Be careful on the road. 路上小心
A: Be careful on the road. It’s getting dark. B: Ok!
You decide. 你決定吧！
A: Do you want the black tie or the red one? B: You decide.
Never mind. 沒關係；不要緊
A: I am sorry that I broke your radio. B: Never mind.
That’s all right. 沒關係
A: I didn’t mean to be bump into you. B: That’s all right.
I don’t know. 我不知道
A: Do you know where the police station is? B: I don’t know.
Is there anything wrong? 有問題嗎？
A: The boss was every angry at the meeting. B: Why? Is there anything wrong?
No problem. 沒問題
A: Could I borrow your car tomorrow? B: Sure! No problem.
You are joking! (No kidding) 別開玩笑了
A: Did you know that Linda’s uncle is Jacky Chen? B: You are joking! How did you know that?
Why not? 為什麼不行？
A: You can’t go out today. B: Why not?
I don’t understand…. 我不懂
A: Betty broke up with her new boyfriend. B: I don’t understand how could this happen?
And then? 然後呢？
A: You should take this form to the first counter. B: And then? What should I do?
So what? 那又如何？那又怎樣？
A: Do you know there is a new theater down the street? B: Yeah. So what?
It’s alright. 還好
A: How’s your steak? B: It’s alright.
I am OK. 我沒事
A: Are you hurt? B: I am OK.
Bon voyage. 一路順風
A: We are leaving for Boston tonight. B: Bon voyage.
What happened? 發生了什麼事？
A: Lucy is crying. B: Why? What happened?
Come on! 來嘛！拜託！
A: I don’t want to go to the party. B: Come on! Don’t be shy.
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Come off it! 別裝蒜了：別扯了：住口
A: I think I failed my exam. B: Come off it! This is the third time you mention it.
Give me a break! 饒了我吧！
A: It’s only a twenty-minute walk. B: Give me a break! My legs are killing me.
That’s enough! 夠了！
A: That’s enough. I’ve had enough of you. B: Please let me explain.
Stop! 停！
A: Stop! You are going to bump that tree! B: Stop yelling!
Cut it out! 別鬧了（停止打鬥、爭吵等）
A: Cut it out! The baby is sleeping. B: Sorry about that.
Over the line 太過分了
A: You better say sorry to her. You are over the line this time. B: She hit me first.
Where is this? 這是哪裡？
A: Where is this? B: This is the post office.
It didn’t occur to me 我沒想到….
A: It didn’t occur to me that I would see you here. B: Neither did I.
Look over there! 看那兒！
A: Look over there! I think there is a fire. B: I hope that nobody is hurt.
No way! Absolutely out of the question! 不行；絕不可能
A: Dad, can I have a party in our house? B: No way! (Absolutely out of the question!)
Leave me alone. 別煩我
A: Cheer up and go having some fun. B: Just leave me alone.
Who is it? 誰呀？
A: Who is it? B: It’s me. Open the door.
It’s terrible. 糟斃了
A: How was the movie? B: It was terrible.
Wait for me. 等等我
A: We are going to leave now! B: Hey! Wait for me!
I know what you mean. 我知道你的意思.
A: Do you understand me? B: I know what you mean.
Can’t help 克制不了；沒辦法控制
A: Can you stop laughing? B: I can’t help myself.
Let me tell you… 讓我告訴你……
A: I don’t know how to get to the station. B: Let me tell you the way.
Drop in sometime! 有空來坐坐
A: Bye! See you next time. B: Remember to drop in sometime.
Let’s get together next time. 下次再約出來聚聚
A: Wow! What a night! B: Yeah! Let’s get together next time.
That’s easy for you to say. 你說的倒容易
A: Remember to keep up your hard work. B: That’s easy for you to say.
Go ahead. 請便
A: Excuse me, I want to go to the bathroom. B: Go ahead.
You’re out of your mind! / You’ve got to be out of your mind! 你瘋嘍！
A: Let’s jump down from here. B: You’ve got to be out of your mind! (You’re out of your mind!)
You don’t have to tell me. 不用你告訴我（還用你說）
A: You don’t have to tell me. I know already. B: I am just trying to remind you.
I can’t promise. 我不敢保證
A: I need you to finish this tonight. B: I can’t promise.
I can’t complain / I have nothing to complain about 不錯呀！沒啥好抱怨的
A: Is everything OK here? B: Everything is fine. I can’t complain.
In short 總而言之
A: So how was your trip to London? B: It was great in short.
In any case 無論如何
A: We have to get these done in any case. B: I don’t think that we can make it.
You dare (to) 你敢….
A: Do you dare to jump off that wall? B: I dare not.
Welcome! 歡迎你來
A: Nice to meet you. B: Welcome. Please come in.
What’s even worse…. 更慘的是….
A: Tony failed the exam. B: What’s even worse is that his girlfriend wants to break up with him.
It’s not worth it. 不值得
A: Should I buy this watch? B: No, it’s not worth it.
Take a seat. / Be seated. 請坐
A: Please take a seat, Mr. Wang will be right with you. B: Thank you.
I am fine. / It couldn’t be better. 我很好；再好也不過了
A: How are you? B: I am fine, thank you.
Supposed to 應該是
A: Where are the books? B: They are supposed to be on the shelf.
Don’t say anymore. 別再說了！
A: Please don’t say any more. B: I’m sorry! I don’t know that I am bothering you.
I think we have met somewhere. 我想我們在哪見過
A: I think we have met somewhere. B: You look really familiar.
How long do you want us to wait for you? 你要我們等你多久？
A: How long do you want us to wait for you? B: Five more minutes.
Hurry up! 快一點
A: Hurry up! You are going to be late for school. B: Coming, coming.
I’m off (to) 我要去…
A: Where are you going? B: I am off to the bank.
Who do you think you are? 你以為你是誰啊？
A: Move! I want to sit here. B: Who do you think you are?
Nice to meet you. 幸會、幸會
A: Nice to meet you! B: My pleasure.
I don’t mind. 我不介意
A: Do you mind if I smoke here? B: No, I don’t mind.
That really burns me up! 那真的惹毛我了
A: Why are you so mad? B: He poured water on me. That really burns me up!
Good job! / Great job! / Nice going! 幹得好！
A: I got 100 in math! B: Good job!
Not in your lifetime! 門都沒有
A: Could I ask you out? B: Not in your lifetime!
Could you repeat that? 請再重複一遍好嗎？
A: Could you repeat that? I didn’t get it. B: Sure! I will say it again.
Let it be. 就這樣吧！
A: Should I take out the logo sticker on this page? B: No, let it be. It looks pretty good.
Come in （請）進來
A: May I come in? B: Please!
What are you up to lately? 最近忙些什麼呢？
A: What are you up to lately? B: The same things.
I am afraid… 恐怕…
A: I am afraid it’s going to rain soon. B: Bring an umbrella with you.
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It’s a pity. 真可惜
A: Jimmy is sick. He won’t be able to come. B: It’s a pity.
How could you think that? 你怎麼會這麼想？
A: You don’t love me anymore. B: How could you think that?
My computer crashed. 我的電腦當機了
A: Why are you using my computer? B: My computer crashed.
That’s because… 那是因為….
A: Why did you leave your job? B: That’s because my boss fired me.
Good idea. 好點子
A: Let’s go out for dinner. B: Good idea.
Have fun. 玩得盡興點
A: We’re leaving for the beach. B: Have fun.
What would you like to eat? 你要吃什麼？
A: What would you like to eat? B: I want some noodles.
Wake up and smell the coffee. 你別妄想了
A: Do you think mom will let me drive the car? B: Wake up and smell the coffee.
It’s your turn. 輪到你了
A: It’s your turn. Good luck. B: Thanks.
It means 這表示
A: What dose this word “delusion” mean? B: It means false belief.
Take it easy! 別緊張
A: I don’t know if I will be able to win the race. B: Take it easy! You can do it.
Frankly speaking… 坦白說
A: Frankly speaking, I think the party was a failure. B: You are right.
On line 在線上
A: Tim is on line. He wants to talk to you. B: OK.
You have the wrong number. 你打錯了
A: You have the wrong number. B: I am sorry.
Give….a call. 打電話給….
A: Give me a call when you get home. B: OK.
This is … speaking. 我是….
A: Who is speaking? B: This is Sharon speaking.
What number did you call? 你打幾號?
A: May I speak to Julian, please? B: What number did you call? There is no Julian here.
I’ll call you back later. 待會回電給你
A: I need to take out the trash now. I’ll call you back later. B: Sure.
Can you handle it? 做得來吧?
A: Can you handle it? B: No problem!
Who was it? / Who called? 誰打來的電話?
A: Who was it? B: Wrong number.
Could I speak to… 請找…..
A: Hello, could I speak to Gary? B: Hold on a second.
Better left unsaid. 還是別說好了
A: So what happened to your friend who stole money from his company? B: Better left unsaid.
Don’t push me. 別逼我；別推我
A: Would you stop pushing me? B: Then give me back my money.
I am exhausted. 我累翻了
A: I need some rest. I am exhausted. B: We have only been walking for thirty minutes.
Do you have change? 你有零錢嗎?
A: Do you have change? I am going to take a bus. B: Sorry, I don’t.
If… 如果
If I were you, I would tell him the truth.
What time is it? 幾點了?
A: Wendy is always late. What time is it? B: It’s already five.
May I help you? / What’s up? 我可以幫你嗎? / 有事嗎?
A: May I help you? B: Yes, I am looking for Dr. Lee.
Please don’t be mad at me. 請不要生我的氣
A: Please don’t be mad at me. I really didn’t mean it. B: Fine. Don’t do it again.
My God! 我的天哪!
A: My God! Your room is such a mess. B: OK. I will clean it up right now.
Let me think…. 讓我想想…..
A: Tow thousand dollars is my best offer. B: Let me think about it.
You’re so difficult! 你很龜毛耶!
A: I don’t know which one to buy. B: Samuel, you are so difficult!
Long time no see. 好久不見
A: Long time no see. So, what are you up to lately? B: Nothing much.
Where is the bathroom? 廁所在哪?
A: Excuse me, where is the bathroom? B: Take a left at the first corner.
Let me have it! / Let’s have it! 告訴我(們)怎麼一回事!
A: Well, I saw Mr. Wang going to the movies with Kelly last night. B: Let me have it! What else did you see?
You got me! 你考倒我了!
A: Do you know how to solve this problem? B: You got me! I really don’t know.
Do it 動手去做；去做吧！
A: Stop complaining. Just do it. B: It’s not that easy.
Let’s go shopping. 一起去逛街吧！
A: Let’s go shopping! B: Sorry, I can’t. I still got a lot of work to do.
It’s very dangerous… …真危險
A: Don’t put the knife there. It’s very dangerous. B: Sorry.
It’s miraculous! 真是太神奇了！
A: It’s miraculous! How did you do that? B: It’s magic.
I could hardly catch my breath. 我快忙不過來了
A: How is everything going? B: I got tons of work to do. I could hardly catch my breath.
What are we going to do later? 我們待會要幹嘛?
A: It’s really boring just staying here. What are we going to do later? B: I don’t know. Do you have any ideas?
May I have your name, please? 請問你叫什麼名字?
A: I have reserved a table for two. B: Yes. May I have your name, please?
On the contrary,… 相反地
A: Did you have a good time at the party? B: No, on the contrary, it was boring.
I have to attend a meeting later. 等會我要開會
A: Want to go having a cup of coffee? B: No, thanks. I have to attend a meeting later.
Step aside 讓開
A: Please step aside. You are blocking my way. B: Sorry!
I am outspoken. 我講話直了些
A: You shouldn’t have said that. B: Sorry, I was outspoken.
It suddenly strikes me… 我突然想到…
A: Wait! It suddenly strikes me that we can go to Kenting this weekend. B: Yeah. Good idea.
What’s the rush? 你趕著去哪?
A: Larry, what is the rush? B: The train is going to leave in ten minutes.
I am heading to bed. 我要去睡了
A: I am heading to bed. B: OK. Good night.
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What’s on tap for today? 今天有什麼事要完成的?
A: What’s on tap for today? B: We have to finish the project today.
It’s acceptable. 可以接受的 A: How was my report? B: It’s acceptable.
Don’t take things too hard. 想開一點
A: I just can’t take it anymore! B: Hey! Relax! Don’t take things too hard.
Ouch! 唉唷!
A: Ouch! That really hurts. B: Sorry about that.
Oops! 哇!
A: Oops! I didn’t mean to do that. B: It’s OK. Be careful next time.
Aw! (表示抗議、同情、厭惡)噢!
A: Quiz tomorrow. B: Aw! Not again.
It’s unbelievable. 真是難以相信
A: Jason and Helen got married. B: Wow! It’s unbelievable.
I am speechless. 我無話可說
A: I caught you with another woman. B: I am speechless.
I can’t do anything 我無能為力
A: I felt so bad. I can’t do anything to help her. B: You’ve done what you could.
Take care 保重
A: Remember to take care of yourself when you get there. B: I know. You, too.
By the way 順道一提
A: By the way, where is the bathroom? B: Just around the corner.
It’s here! 在這兒
A: It’s here! I found your cat? B: Thank you so much.
It’s time to go. 該走了
A: Oh my God! I have lost track of the time. It’s time to go. B: OK. See you then.
Do you mind… 你介意…?
A: Do you mind if I sit beside you? B: Of course not. Take a seat.
Got it. 收到；了解
A: You have to get this done by tomorrow. B: Got it.
And you? 你呢?
A: I want to have a cheeseburger. And you? B: I will have a hotdog.
Relax 放輕鬆
A: Relax. There is no need to worry. B: Are you sure?
Do you know…? 你知道….嗎?
A: Do you know what happened to him? B: No. What’s wrong?
I’ve changed my mind. 我改變心意了
A: Didn’t you want this watch? B: I’ve changed my mind.
The sooner, the better. 越快越好
A: When do you want this mailed? B: The sooner, the better.
In other words,… 換句話說
A: I like cold weather. B: In other words, you like winter.
It’s not a big deal. 沒什麼大不了的
A: I did not pass my test. B: It’s not a big deal. Try harder next time.
Is it clear? 清楚嗎？
A: Let me try this pair of glasses. B: Is it clear?
Pretty cool! 好酷喔！
A: My mom bought me this watch. B: Pretty cool!
I feel that …. 我覺得….
A: I feel that today is colder than yesterday. B: Then you should wear a coat.
I don’t believe so. 我不這麼認為
A: I think she is very honest. B: I don’t believe so.
How could you stand… 你怎麼受得了….?
A: It’s very hot in Taiwan. B: How could you stand staying here all summer?
I still have things to do. 我還有事要做
A: Let’s go out for a walk. B: Sorry, I still have things to do.
I love it. 我愛死了
A: Do you like the movie? B: I love it.
Let’s go! 我們走吧!
A: Want to go shopping? B: Yes, let’s go!
Time’s up. 時間到了
A: Time’s up. B: But I’m not ready yet.
What’s wrong? 怎麼了?
A: What’s wrong? B: I don’t fell well.
So bothering 煩死了
A: It’s so bothering! B: Too much homework?
It’s disgusting! 討厭死了；噁心
A: Do you like snakes? B: It’s disgusting!
I feel like it. 我高興（怎麼做就怎麼做）
A: Why do you do that first? B: I feel like it.
There you go! 請便！
A: Can I see this? B: There you go!
Is there anything I can help you with? 有什麼我可以幫忙的嗎？
A: Is there anything I can help you with? B: No, I’m fine.
I’ll be right there. 馬上來 A: Are you coming? B: Yes, I’ll be right there.
It really hurts. 好痛
A: Are you OK? B: It really hurts.
Do you have a second now? 你現在有時間嗎？
A: Do you have a second now? B: Sure.
Let me think about it. 讓我考慮一下
A: Do you plan to go? B: Let me think about it.
What then / How then / Where then? 不然呢?
A: Why did you come here? B: Where else then?
Sounds like… 聽起來像是….
A: Did you hear that? B: Sounds like a bird singing.
It’s a pity that.. (I’m sorry to hear that...) 很遺憾….
A: It’s a pity that you didn’t come. B: Yes. I heard it was fun.
What day is today? 今天是幾號?
A: What day is today? B: It’s the fifth.
I’m not sure. 我不確定
A: Can you come? B: I’m not sure.
It’s hard to say. 很難說
A: Will you go? B: It’s hard to say.
Maybe. 說不定…
A: Is it going to rain? B: Maybe.
I’m full / hungry. 我飽(餓)了
A: Please eat more. B: I’m full already.
I don’t feel like eating. 我吃不下；我沒食慾
A: Why didn’t you eat dinner? B: I don’t feel like eating.
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Lock the door, please. 請把門鎖上
A: Can I come in? B: Yes, but lock the door, please.
I’m so thirsty. 我口好渴
A: Want to eat something? B: No, I’m so thirsty.
I don’t feel well. 我不舒服
A: You look weak. B: I don’t feel well.
I’ll do my best. 我盡量；我盡力
A: Please help me. B: I’ll do my best.
Are you ready? 準備好了嗎？
A: Are you ready? B: Yes, let’s go.
I can’t imagine. 我不能想像
A: The apple was bigger than my hand. B: I can’t imagine.
It’s such bad luck. 真倒楣！
A: It’s such bad luck. B: What’s wrong?
You are so mean. 你好兇
A: Get out of here. B: You are so mean.
I’ll accompany you. 我陪你
A: I don’t want to go alone. B: I’ll accompany you.
Along the way 順便
A: Will you buy some drinks along the way? B: No problem.
I love you. 我愛你
A: I love you. B: Love you, too.
Next time. 下次吧！
A: When will you come? B: Next time.
Good morning. 早安
A: Good morning, everyone. B: You sure look energetic this morning.
I hate you. 我恨你
A: I hate you. B: But why?
What’s it got to do with you? 干你什麼事？
A: Don’t be mad at him anymore. B: What’s it got to do with you?
I just don’t understand… 我就是想不通….
A: He likes to be alone. B: I just don’t understand why.
Now you know! 你現在才知道？
A: That’s why you don’t like him. B: Now you know!
Get out. 滾！
A: Get out. B: Fine.
So boring 真無聊
A: The movie was so boring. B: I thought so, too.
I wouldn’t know! 你問我，我問誰？
A: What’s her name? B: I wouldn’t know!
God damn it! 該死
A: God damn it! I lost my watch. B: That’s no big deal.
I want the same. 我要一樣的
A: One large coke, please B: I want the same.
The most important thing is… 最重要的是…
You are smart. But the most important thing is that you are diligent.
I’ve been through it. 我領教過了
A: She is so unreasonable. B: I’ve been through it.
You’ve been there? 你去過？
A: Disneyland is fun. B: You’ve been there?
God! What the hell are you doing? 天呀！你到底在幹嘛？
A: God! What the hell are you doing? B: Cleaning my room.
Come on. Just go alone with it. 好啦！將就一點嘛！
A: This place is small. B: Come on. Just go alone with it.
What do you think? Do you like it? 你覺得如何？你還喜歡吧？
A: What do you think? Do you like it? B: Yes, I do.
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