8000 sentences of Oral English(three)

第三章

（12）商谈       

　　●赞成

I think it's very important.

I agree. /I agree with that. /I'm with you. /I'm forit.

I don't agree.

Tokyo is too expensive.

I think so, too. 我也这样认为.

Let's see a movie.

Anything you say! 好哇!

I'm with u. /Okay, let's. /You're in charge. /You're theboss. /I agree with u.

No objection! 没有意义.

What do you think of my proposal?

I don't have any objection to it.异议、反对（我不反对.）

I have no objection to it. /I don't object to it./Noproblem here. /Sounds alright to me.

How's tomorrow?

That's fine with me. 我没问题。

That sounds good.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

How was the proposal?

How's everything?

Fine.很好 /Good. /It's acceptable.那就行了./Okay.

How does that sound? 那样行吗?

That's fair. 那就行了 /Fair enough.

That meeting was awful.

You can say that again. 我也有同样感觉

I'll say. /Definitely.

Let's go out!

Sounds like fun. 好像挺有意思.

Did you study for the test?

You bet. 当然!/一定!

That is for sure. /You know it. /I'd bet on it. /You canbet on it. /Bet on it. /Of course. /It goes without saying. /That goeswithout saying. /You betcha.

Are you for or against his idea?

你是反对还是赞成他的主意？

How is it?

The boss approved my proposal.

Good. /It's good. /Great! 太棒了！

Let's do this part first.

Good idea. /Good thinking.

Bad idea. 馊主意。

Don't you agree? 你同意吗?

What you say is partly right. *部分的

（你说的有一部分是对的.）

You are partially correct.

I agree with you partially. 我部分同意

　　●反对

I know I'm correct. 我认为我是正确的。

I don't agree. *比I can't agree.语气要强

（我反对！）

I don't agree with that. /I don't agree with you.

All politicians are liars.

I can't agree. 我不能同意. /I can't agree with that.   /Ican't agree with you.

Do you think it's true?

I doubt it.我怀疑. /I don't think so.

It's not likely to happen. 才不会发生呢!

We found out that he wasn't there.

Objection! / I object! 我反对

That's not what you said.你不是这样说的.

You didn't say that.

I'm telling the truth.

I can't buy that! 我无法相信.

That doesn't make sense. 那不合乎道理

That's ridiculous! 那太荒谬了

I refuse to believe that. 我不敢相信

Let's cheat. 我们糊弄一回吧。

Bad idea.坏主意. /That's a bad idea. /That's not a good idea./Not a good idea.

How is it? --No good. 那可不好哦!

That's no good.

Let's go drinking.算了吧！

Let's not. 算了吧!

He's guilty. 他有罪

That's impossible. 那不可能.

Impossible. /That can't be.

I saw you steal the money.

That's absolute nonsense.那完全胡说八道.

Don't be so unreasonable.别那么不讲道理

That's out of the question. 那根本不可能

That's quite impossible.

I think it's a good idea.

It won't work. 恐怕行不通

It will work. 看起来不错

You always work late.

Not always. 不总是这样

Not really. 不是那样、不;

Do you want to go out for dinner?

--Not really. 不太想去

Was it fun? --Not really.

It must be expensive. --Not really. /Notespecially.

　　●肯定

Are you Ms. Tanaka?

Yes, I am. /Oh, yes! /Oh, yeah! *很肯定

No, I'm not.

Do you like movies? --Yeah.*随意

Is John off today?

I think so. 我想是的 /believe so. /So they say. /So I understand./I suppose so. /To my understanding.

You're from Canada, right?

Right. /That's right. /Yes. /Correct. /That's correct./You're correct. /That's true.

Wrong.

Is that right?

Absolutely! 一点儿没错!

Do you want to go?

Absolutely! /Definitely. /That's it exactly. /Exactly.

Not exactly. 未必/不全是

Is it true? --In a word, yes.一句话，是/Absolutely.

What do you think?

You're perfectly correct.你说的很对.

You're quite right. / You're exactly right.

You're absolutely correct.

In a sense he's right.在某种意义上他是对的.　

Let's push this button. 

That's it! 啊，对啦!

Let's try this way. --That's it!

That's a winner. /Sounds like a winner.

That's not it. 啊，不对。

Do you mean this one?

You got it. 正是!

You've got it. /That's right./You know it.

We should fire him.

Your answer is to the point. 你说到点子上了.

Your answer is very to the point. 确实

That's a very straightforward answer.

It's true.

I bet. 应该是的 .

Would you like some more?

Why not? ①好的 /No reason not to. /Sure. /Thanks. /Noproblem.

You can't see your friends today.

Why not? ②为什么不行?

You play tennis, right?

Bingo! 对啰!

We should lower taxes!

Hear, hear! 说得对!说得对!

I'd like a wake-up call, please.

Yes, sir. / Yes, ma'am. 是.先生/是.女士.*对女性

No, sir./No, ma'am.

It's a hard job.

No doubt. /No doubt about it. /You said it. /You can saythat again. 确实是.

That's doubtful.

I'll help you after dinner, okay?

Fair enough. 当然行!

That's fair. /That's reasonable.

Did you lose your wallet?

I'm afraid so. 恐怕就是这样了

Do I have to do it again? --I'm afraid so.

I don't think it's a good idea.

Your opinion is reasonable. 你的意见有道理.

Your opinion stands to reason.

That's a reasonable opinion.

Your opinion is unreasonable.

I'm telling the truth.

If you say so. 如果你说是，那就是吧

Is he coming?

Yeah, as far as I know. 是的，据我所知。

Yeah, as far as I can tell.

Yes, to the best of my knowledge.

Yes, I think so.

Have you finished your homework yet?

I'm going to. 我这就做！

　　●否定

You're lying. --No, I'm not. 不，没有./我不是/Yes,I am.

You're from Canada, right?

Wrong. /Right.

Go this way.

No, that's not right. 那是不对的. /That's not correct.

Correct.

Everyone lies. There is nothing wrong with it. 大家都撒谎，这没什么不好的

Your idea is fundamentally wrong.

你的想法根本上就是错误的.

There is something fundamentally wrong with your idea.

Your idea lacks morals. 你的想法真缺德

Are you saying you're better than I am?

That's not what I mean. 我不是那个意思.

I didn't mean that.

You misunderstood me. 你误会我了

Did you cheat?

Certainly not. 哪有的事/当然不是.

Of course not.

Haven't you been abroad?

No, never. 没有，从来没有.

Aren't you tired?

No, not a bit. 不，一点儿都不。

I think she's pregnant. 怀孕

No way! 肯定不对！/Never. /Definitely not! /Absolutely not! 绝对不会

Absolutely.

I can't find my wallet.

How can that be? 怎么可能呢?

How could that be? /That's impossible.

How can it be true?

We don't agree on this point. 在这点上，我们意见分歧.

I'm not talking about that.我没说那个.

What I'm saying is another matter.

That's not what I'm talking about.

Are you free tonight?

Uh-uh. 这个嘛;

Uh-huh. 嗯

That won't do. 那样不行.

He got a promotion.

He won't do. 他呀，不行.

That makes no sense. 那也太没道理了.

That doesn't make sense.

Makes sense. /That makes sense.

Who broke my coffee cup?

Not me. 不是我./It wasn't me. /I didn't do it.

I didn't say that. 我没说那事

I'm innocent. 我是清白的

I heard you say it.

I deny that. 我否认

　　●含糊其辞的回答

Maybe也许吧. /perhaps /possibly 偏否定，概率只在40%

Probably 语感积极，概率在80%-90%

Can you finish the report by Friday? -Maybe.

It may possibly rain, but it will probably be sunnyagain.

Possibly. /Perhaps. /Probably.

Do you agree? 你同意吗?

Not exactly. /Not quite.不完全同意

Don't you think Japanese people are healthier?

I guess so. 可能是吧/I suppose so.

Do you think it's true?

It might be true. /It's possible. 也许吧(偏否定)

What do you think?

It could be true. /That could be./That could be true. 也许吧(偏肯定)

Is he in the office now?

I'm not sure.我不太清楚.

I'm not certain. /I can't say for sure.

It'll be sunny tomorrow.

I hope you're right. 但愿是这样 .

Is your dog big?

Sort of. /Kind of. 差不多吧!

Is this it?

Yeah, it's something like that.嗯,差不多吧

That's about it. /That'll do. /That's about right.

Don't you think you can save more money in Tokyo?

It depends. 那得看情况 *depend on a case by-case basis基于具体情况

That depends.

Are you going to ask him?

Maybe yes, maybe no. 也许是，也许不是

Can you play tomorrow?

Hopefully. 但愿如此 /I hope so.

Will it make money?

There's no guarantee. 不能保证./I can't guarantee it.

Will it rain today? --I think so. 我想是的.

Do you know where they are?

I can't say.我说不好. /I couldn't say. /I can't say for certain./I can't say for sure. /I couldn't say for certain. 我说不好

Are the people friendly?

Yes and no. 也是也不是.

Fifty-fifty. *俚语。

Is that new plan effective?

Half and half. 难说 *喜忧参半/一半一半

Can you find him?

I'll try. /I'll do my best. /I'll try to.我会试试.

Is your boss nice to you?

It's difficult to say. 怎么说呢/It'shard to say.

Is he a good salesman?

Could be better. 还可以更好点.

He gave me an ambiguous answer.

His answer was very vague.

他给我的回答很含糊.

He wasn't very clear.

　　●保留意见

So, you should buy it now.

Let me think about it. 让我想想.

Give me time to think it over.

I need some time to think it over.

请给我一些时间考虑.

I need more time to think about it.

Do you like my idea?

I'll consider it.我会考虑的.

Will you come to my party?

I'll think about it. 我考虑考虑吧

I'll give it some thought.

Will you approve the proposal?

I'll think it over.我得琢磨琢磨.

Please give me a raise. 请给我涨工资

Let me sleep on it. 给我一个晚上的时间考虑

We need longer breaks.

I'll see what I can do. 我得研究研究.

　　●提出、询问意见

I like New York in June.

How about you? 你呢？--Me, too.

What about you?

What do you think? 你觉得呢？

I think it's all right.

What do you say?

How about it?

What's your answer? 你的意见呢？

What's your opinion?

What's your viewpoint?

What's your point of view?

What's your suggestion?你的建议呢？

What do you suggest?

What else? 还有别的吗？/Anything else? /What's left? /Missinganything? 还有别的吗?

Any question will do. / Ask anything. 随便问吧/什么问题都可以.

What do you recommend?

你有什么建议吗？

What do you think is the best?

Don't you think so? 你不是要认为吗？

Can't you see it?

Do you agree? 你同意吗？

Give me a definite answer. *明确的

（给我一个明确的答复.）

I want a definite answer.

I need a definite answer.

Is it yes or no? 是还是不是？ /Yes, or no?

It doesn't answer my question.

这可不算答复.

That's no answer.

That's not what I want to know.

You didn't answer my question.

I'm running for mayor.我的目标是当市长

You don't stand a chance.有希望、有可能（你没有希望赢.）

 

It's the last straw. 我已经忍无可忍了*谚语

That's it. /It's the end. /It's the limit.

I can't take it anymore.

Let me hear your candid opinion. *直率的（让我听听的的直言.）

Please tell me what you honestly think.

Can you think of anything better?

你有什么更好的主意吗？

Have you got a better idea?

Any complaints? 有什么不满意的吗?

No, I'm satisfied.

Do you have any complaints to make?

Do u have anything to complain about?

What is your complaint?你不满意什么？

What are your complaints?

What are you dissatisfied with?

I'm fairly broad-minded. 心胸宽阔，气量大（我是个有度量的人.）

I went out with a gorgeous girl last night.

That kind of chance comes once in a blue moon. 这是一个难得的机会 *稀少

（这是一个难得的机会.）

That kind of chance comes once in a blue moon.

What do you think?

In my opinion,照我的想法.. we need to cut costs.

What I meant was... ./ What I wanted to say was... /Ithink... 我的意思是..

Do you mean fire people?

No, what I meant was we need to use cheaper materials.

I think so. /I don't think so. 我想是的./我想不是.

I think it is a matter of opinion. 我认为这要看个人的看法.

I think that depends on one's opinion.

It's not important. 那并不重要.

That's a good idea. 那是个好主意.

That's not true. 那是胡说.

That's right! 对了！没错！

I can't afford it. 我可负担不起.

It's worth a look. 值得一看.

You see, we need to stay competitive. 你看，我们必须在竞争中坚持住

The reason is...

Let's get this straight. 我得先把话说清楚

Let's get this straight, I'm the boss.

I would not do that. 我是不会做那种事的

I wouldn't do that.

I wouldn't ever do that.

I'm not the kind of person who would do that.

I believe you.

You ain't seen nothing yet. =You haven't seen anythingyet. 你还没看到呢、还有更厉害的呢

Shibuya is very crowded.

You ain't seen nothing yet. You should see Shinjuku.

 One more hand. 再玩一次吧

Let's leave well enough alone. 够了,到此为止吧! /不要画蛇添足了.

Let's quit while we're ahead.

It must be my imagination. 肯定是我的幻觉.

Tax cuts are a good idea. But, in the long run,从长远的看.it's not good for the country.

　　●叙述、询问理由

I forgot to lock the door.

Why? /How come? *比why?还要口语

I didn't like the movie. --How come?

I think she's in love with you.

What makes you think that?你怎会那么想呢?

Why do you say that?

Why do you think that?

Tell me why.告诉我为什么.

What's the reason? 理由是什么?

My car broke down.

How did it happen? 怎么回事?

How did that happen?

What are you doing this for? 你干嘛要做这种事呢？

Why are you doing this?

What's the reason you're doing this?

Why are you doing something like this?

Why did you do that?你为什么要干那样的事呢？

I didn't know I wasn't supposed to. 我不知道不能这样做

What made you do that?

Why did you do something like that?

How could you? /How could u do that?

The river is getting dirty.

What causes it? 是什么原因呢？/ What is it caused by?

Air pollution.

Explain it to me.请给我解释一下.

You'd better start explaining.

You can't wear the red pants. 裤子

Why not? 为什么不行？They're my favorite.

Why can't I?

Is there a reason?

What are you so happy about?你怎么那么高兴？

It's a wonderful day.

You seem especially happy today.

What makes you so happy?

I made this big box!

What for? 为了什么？/

For what? 为了谁？/

What is this for? 干什么用? 因为什么？

I bought this gift today.

For who? /Who is it for?

What's the purpose of your visit? 你旅行的目的是什么？

What brought you here? 为什么来这儿?

Why do you want to do that?

No reason not to.没有理由不这样做吧. /Why shouldn't I? /Why not? /What's wrongwith it? 为什么不

Why are you here? 你怎么在这.

I'll tell you why...我告诉你为什么.

This is the reason why...

In brief, it's like this. 总之，是这么回事

In short, it's like this. /In a word, it's like this. /Tosum up, it's like this.

How did Edison make the light bulb?

It started like this... 它的由来是这样的;

This is its history...

This is the way it began...

Why doesn't it work?

You have to turn it on first.

Oh, that's why! 哦，原来如此! 

That's why I like her.所以.....我喜欢她 --I see.

　　●指出错误

I think you're mistaken.我觉得你错了.

I think you've been misled.

That man is Mr. Smith.

You're wrong.你错了. He's Mr. Sheehan.

You're incorrect.

Whose fault is that?那是谁的错呀？ /Whose fault is it?

Who's to blame?

I think it's sour grapes.吃不着葡萄说葡萄酸

I think it's a case of sour grapes.

Should I buy a red car or a blue car?

That's up to u.那随你的便 /You choose. /You decide.

He's poor because he's lazy.

That's not the point. 你没说到点上.

That's not the issue.

That's not what I'm talking about.

Excuse me. That's mine.对不起，那是我的.

That doesn't belong to you.

Excuse me, that's not yours.

I think that belongs to me.

（13）提出要求 

　　●请求帮助

Do you mind if I ask you a favor?

我可以请你帮个忙吗？

No, not at all.

Can I ask a favor? /May I ask u a favor?

Would you give me a hand?能帮把手吗？

Would you please help me?

Would you mind giving me a hand?

Could you help me out?

I'm sorry to bother u,对不起. but can u help me?

It's no bother. 没问题

I'll be glad to.乐意为您效劳. /I'd be happy to. /With pleasure. /Love to.

Could I possibly use your bathroom?

我可不可以让我.. .

Of course.

If you'd like,... 如果可以的话.....

If you want to,...

Could you pass the sugar, please?

请您把糖拿过来，行吗？

Sure. Here you are. 给.

Could I have the sugar, please?

Could you hand me the sugar, please?

Could you give me the sugar, please?

Sugar, please.

Here you are. /Here you go. /Here it is.

What do you want me to do?

Please do this. 请做这个.

Please take care of this.

Would you please do this for me?

Would you drive me to the store?您能开车送我到那家店吗？

Would you drop me off at the store? 下车

Would you help me find the number for the ABC Hotel? 您能帮我找到ABC饭店的电话号码吗？

My pleasure.

I don't know how to fill out this form. 我不知道怎么填这张表.

How do I fill out this form?

Can you help me with this form?

Tell me why.告诉我为什么.

What's the reason?

Why do you think that?

May I borrow your pen? 能借用一下你的钢笔吗？

May I use your pen?

Is it okay if I use your pen?

Do you have a pen?有笔吗？

Do you have a pen that I can borrow?

Can you lend me ten dollars? 能借给我十美元吗？

Would you give me a call?

Could you call me? /Can you ring me up? 你能给我打个电话吗？

I'd appreciate it if u could call me tonight.你今天晚上如果能给我打电话的话我将非常感激.

I'd be glad to.

Please turn it down. 请关小点声. *turn down / turn up 开大/小声音；turn off /turn on 开/关

Would you please turn it down?

All right. 好吧!

Not so loud, please.

Please lower the volume.

It's too loud. Turn it down.

Wait here until I get back.等我回来.

Please wait here for me.

Excuse me. 劳驾..

Can I help you?

Pardon me.

Hello, there! /Hi, there! 喂，你!

Do you have the time? 你知道几点了?

Do you have time? 你有空吗? --Sure.

Do you have a minute?

Can I ask you a favor? 我求你件事行吗?

Sure. What is it? /Sorry, I'm busy.

May I ask a favor of you? 我想打听点事.

Could you do me a favor?

Could you help me? /Can you help me?

May I ask you something? 我想打听点事

Sure. Go ahead. 当然，请说吧

May I ask you a question?

I'd like to ask you something.

I have a question.

Could you tell me something?

Do you have time to answer a question?

Could you answer a question?

I hate to bother you, but can I ask you a question?

Sorry for interrupting... 对不起.打断一下.

Oh, you're not. 噢，没关系

I 'm sorry to interrupt you.

May I interrupt you?

Excuse me for interrupting.

Forgive me for interrupting.

Guess what? 你猜怎么着?

What? / You know what? 怎么啦?

Sorry, I mistook you for someone else.

That's all right.对不起.我认错人了.

Sorry, I thought you were someone else.

You're not who I thought u were. Sorry.

Oops. My mistake. 不好，我弄错了

May I use your phone?我能用一下您的电话吗？ --Go right ahead.

　　●教导

Just start the car!

How should I do it? 我该怎么做呢？

I can't do it.

This is the way you should do it.你该这样做.

This is how you should do it.

You should do it this way.

This is how you do it.

How's this? 这样做怎么样?

It'll do the trick. 这样就会顺利

It'll be effective. /That'll work.

This looks better.这样看上去好一些.

This is more pleasing in appearance.

I like the looks of this one better.

Let me show you how to do it.

I'll do it my own way. 我用自己的方法做.

I'll do it the way I want to.

You eat sushi this way.

Like this? 像这样？

You mean like this?

Like what? 像什么？ --Like chicken.

It's easy. /It's a cinch. /It's a snap.

Just like that! 就这样、很简单

Can you buy guns in America?

Yes. It's easy,很简单 just like that!

Just as if it were nothing. 简单得不能再简单了 

It's a little hard. /It's kind of difficult.

有点难哦！

 It's complicated. /It's complex.

很复杂哦！

This is the first thing to do.首先应该做这个.

You should do this first.

You dropped this. 你掉了这个.

Oh, yeah. It's mine.

I think you dropped this.我想这是你丢的吧.

I think this is yours.

Is this yours? /Did you drop this?

这是你的吗？

Isn't this yours? 这不是你的吗？

Doesn't this belong to you?

It's mine. /It belongs to me. /Yes, that's mine. 是我的.

Yes, it's my handkerchief.

It belongs to me.

I've lost my wallet. 我的钱包丢了.

I'm in trouble! 这下可麻烦了.

　　●提议

May I help? 要我帮忙吗？

Sure. If you don't mind.

Do you want any help? /Need any help? /Need a hand? /Doyou need a hand? /Can I give you a hand? /Do you need some help?

Can I help you carry that?

Think twice before you decide.

决定之前要好好考虑考虑.

How about this one?

What about this one?这个怎么样？

It's the same price.

I want to make a suggestion.

我提个建议.

I want to offer a suggestion.

Let's take a short cut. *近路，捷径

（我们走近道吧！）

Let's go a shorter way.

Let'splay hooky! /Let's skip school! /Let's cut class! /Let's ditch school!逃学(咱们逃学吧.)

Let's call in sick. 打电话请个病假吧.

Let's play cards! 玩扑克吧！

I have an idea.我有个主意. /I've got it. /I have come up with an idea./I have a good idea.

What is it?

Tell you what. =I'll tell you what.怎么样？

Tell you what. Why don't you come to my house now? 这样怎么样?你现在就来我家一趟，怎么样?

Okay. /Let me think for a moment. 让我考虑一下.

I don't know what to say.

Just think about it. 你好好想想.

You should get a haircut.你该理理你的头发了.

You should cut your hair.

You need a hair cut.

Won't you join us? 你也一起来吧?

Why don't u come along?我们一起去吧?

What do you suggest?你有什么建议吗？

What is your suggestion?

Wanna make a bet? 打赌? Wanna =Do you want to..

You're on! 行啊

Do you want to bet?

Why don't you put your money where your mouth is?

Let's bet on it.

Want to bet?

I suggest you take a taxi.

我建议你坐出租车去.

　　●接受请求和建议

Yes? /Can I help you?有事吗？

Excuse me.

What can I do for you?

Sure. What is it? 可以，什么事？

Sure, what can I do?

Sure. How can I help?

Any problems? 有什么问题吗？

Is there a problem?

What seems to be the problem?

Anything wrong?

What's the matter?怎么了？

I don't feel well.

Did you finish the report? --Of course. 当然！

Wanna come to my party? --Of course.

Sure. /Okay. /Certainly. /Sure thing. /For sure. /Surely.

No way. 绝对不行

Could you give me a hand?

No problem. /There's no problem.没问题.

All right. /Sure. /Absolutely. /Certainly.

My pleasure.

Whose idea is it? 这是谁的主意？

Would you like to try?

Yes, thank you. /No, thank you.

好的.谢谢.

Would you like some more?

Yes, please.是的.拜托您了.

May I? 我可以<先〉吗?

Go ahead.您请 /After you. 您先请...

Thank you for the report.

My pleasure. 这是我的荣幸./It's my pleasure. /I'd be happy to. /It's noproblem.

Should we have more drinks?

Why not? 当然 /No reason not to.

Would you mind if I smoked?

No, not at all. 没关系 .

Do your homework now.

I will. / I'm going to. / I'll do it.这就做

Get it? 明白了吗?

Got it! 明白 / Got you.

I hate to ask you for help, but...

Say no more. 不用多说了，(就交给我吧)

Be my guest. /Don't worry about it. /I'll take care ofit. /Leave it up to me.

I like your apartment.

Make yourself at home. 就像在自己家里一样.

I'd be happy to help you.很高兴为您效劳.

That's alright. 谢谢!不用了

I'd be more than happy to help you.

I'd like more water, please.

Certainly. 遵命     *愉快地、感到荣幸的

I think we should do it this way.

Whatever you say. 照您说的做

You're the boss. 您是头儿，您定吧!

You're in control.

Would you help me out?

Anything for you. /I'll do anything for u.

为您做什么都行.

It's due tomorrow.

I'll take care of it. 交给我吧!

I'll handle it. /Leave it to me.

You can count on me. *指望、依靠

You can leave it up to me.

Are you coming?

Count me in. /I'm in. /I'm into it.算我一个

Count me out. 我不做 /别把我算上

I have to leave early today.

Okay. I'll do the rest. 剩下的就交给我/I'll finish up.

I'll take care of the rest of it.

Is it a deal? 这样行吗?

Deal. 行，就这么着

I'll cook if you do the dishes. Deal? -Deal.

It's a deal. /That's a deal! /That will do.

No deal.

If you do that, you'll get fired.

I'll do it no matter what. *无论怎样

（不管发什么我也要做.）

I'll do it regardless of circumstances.

Nothing will stop me from doing it.

Nothing will get in my way of...

How did you do that?

It's quite easy. /It's pretty simple. /It's really easy. 这相当简单.

That looks hard.

It's nothing. /It's a cinch. /It's a piece of cake. 没什么、很简单

Would you like some coffee?

That would be great. 那太好了.

That would be perfect.

That would hit the spot.

That's exactly what I want.

I'll help.

Would you? /Could you? 行吗?

Let's play mah-jong. 麻将

You're on! 好吧! /Okay. /Sounds good.

I'll take you up on that offer.

Let's get moving.

You've got a deal.

Would you like some help?

Excuse me. May I help you?

Sure. If you don't mind.

If it's no trouble.

If you wouldn't mind. 如果不给您添麻烦的话.

Thank you for everything.

Anytime. *随时为您效劳

What would you like to drink?

Anything. 什么都行 .

We should take a trip.

Let's do it! 我们做吧！

Let's not. 算了吧!

I want that.

Your wish is my command. 满足你的要求

Anything you say.

I wanna make all ur dreams come true.

I'm here to please you.

How's this?

That will do. 可以呀

That's good enough.

Anything'll do. 什么都行

Anywhere'll do. 哪儿都行

Should I make more?

That'll be enough. 足够了./That's enough. /That will do for now.

Can I talk to you?

Sure, what's it about? 当然，什么事?

May I have your phone number?

能告诉我您的电话号码吗？

Sure, it's 1212-1212.

Your number, please?

May I have your number?

Could I have your number?

　　●拒绝请求和建议

Could you work overtime tonight?

I wish I could, but... 我希望可以.但是....

I'd love to, but...

I want you to do it now.

I won't. 我不愿意.

Do you need help?

No, thank you. /No, thanks. 不.谢谢.

Yes, thank you.

Can we go?

No, I don't think so. 我想不行/我不这样认为./I don't believe so.

Here you are.

I don't want it. 我不要

Take one.

I really don't want it. 真的不要.

Where is the ABC Hotel?

I'm sorry I can't help you.真抱歉，我不能帮助您.

I'm sorry I can't assist you.

I'm sorry I can't be any help.

I'm against his proposal.我反对他的建议.

Could you help me get a job?

I wish I could help you, but I can't.

我很乐意，但我帮不了你.

You have to help me.

I can't do anything about it. 那事我是不上劲儿.

There is nothing I can do about it.

I can do nothing about it.

I want to work for this company.

Sorry, I can't make that happen. 对不起，我无法满足你的愿望

Do you want to dance?

I'm not in the mood. 我没那份心情.

I don't feel like it.

I'm afraid I've got urgent business now.很遗憾.我现在有件急事.

That's a shame. 真是太遗憾了

Are you free today?

No, I have other business to take care of.我有别的事.

I'm sorry, but I'm busy just now.对不起，我现在正忙着呢.

I'm sorry, but I'm busy right now.

I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry.对不起，我有急事.

Sorry, I don't have time.

Not right now. 现在不行.

Are you coming?

Count me out. 我就算了吧.

Count me in. 算上我一个.

Let's go drinking.

I'd rather not. 如果可以的话，最好不.

You have to...

Enough. /Enough already. /That's enough. 够了够了.

How about more salad?

No, thank you. I've had enough.

已经足够了.

Why don't we have dinner together?

Unfortunately, it's not convenient for me today. 很遗憾，今天我不够方便

If it hadn't rained, I would have done it.

That's beside the point. 没说到点上.

　　●请求同意

Is it all right if I open the window?

Is it all right to smoke here? ;可以吗?

Absolutely.　　

No, this is a nonsmoking room.

May I come in? --Please, do. 我可以进来吗?

Is it alright to come in?

May I enter?

May I sit here? 我可以坐这儿吗？

Is this seat taken?

Is someone sitting here?

Is this seat free?

May I play catch here? 我可以在这玩球吗？

Of course you may.

Do you mind if I smoke?

我可以抽烟吗？

No, I don't mind. 行，没关系

Am I allowed to take pictures here?

Yes, I think so.

Is taking pictures allowed here?

Are you permitted to take pictures here?

Do they permit taking pictures here?

Is it okay to take photographs here?

这儿可以拍照吗？

This is my favorite picture.

Let me see it. 让我看看 /Let me take a look. /Please show it to me.

May I use your phone?我可以借用一下你的电话吗？

Only if it's not long distance. 只要不是长途就行

May I use the bathroom?我可以借用您的卫生间吗？

May I use the rest room?

May I use the washroom?

Can I park my car there? --Yes, you can.我可以把车停在那吗？

Is parking there okay?我可以看一眼吗？

Is it all right to park my car there?

Am I permitted to park my car there?

May I take a look? /May I see it?

You mean any place? / Any place?

Do you mean any place?

哪儿都可以吗？

Anywhere's okay?

　　●同意、不同意

May I use your phone?

Go ahead. / Sure.行.

It's up to you. /You decide.随你吧.

Sure. /No problem. /Ok /Sure 可以thing!/Whynot? /I don't see why not. /I don't see why it is not all right. /That soundsok

Let's go out drinking.

I'm game! 行啊!

I'm all for it. 非常赞成

It's five o'clock now.

if that's all right with you.如果你不介意的话

If that's all right for you.

Let's leave now, if that's all right with u.

If it's all right with you,; *用于句首

（如果方便的话）

If it's all right with you, I'd like to go to bed now.

Yes, please do. /Go ahead. 您请吧

May I sit here?

Yes, please do. /Sure, go ahead. /No problem.

You may go home now, John.

约翰.你可以回家了.

I'm afraid not.

Is this the smoking section?

No, I'm afraid not.很遗憾，恐怕不行

I'm afraid so. *很遗憾是这样

I'd rather=I would rather最好;

May I smoke?

I'd rather you didn't. 最好不吸

Would you mind if I went with you?

I'd rather you didn't. 最好不要.

I'd prefer it if you didn't.

I'd prefer you not to.

I'd rather that you not.

Would you lie for me?　　

Not on your life! 绝对不行!　　

Certainly not. /Not for any reason!

No way! /Not a chance! /Fat chance!

Not a chance in the world!

Would you loan me ￥100,000?

Over my dead body! 绝不可能!

Never! /That will never happen!

I will never let that happen!

I'd rather die first!

Are you going to the party?

Nope! 不，不行。

Have you finished? --Not yet.

Could you help me? --Not now.

Later. 过会儿吧

May I smoke? --Not here.

You may not eat here.你不能在这吃东西.

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

Eating here is not allowed.

You can't eat here.

Eating is prohibited here.

Please refrain from eating here.

　　●引起注意

Take a look! /Have a look! 看！

See for yourself.

Hi! Tom.

Listen! Do you want to know a secret?

Listen up. /Listen to me. /Listen to this.

Don't ignore me. 别不理我.

Look here! /Look at that! 看这儿/看那儿

Wow! Come, look! / Hey, look!快来看呀

Look at me! 看我.

I heard something.我听见有什么声音.

It's just my dog.

What was that noise?

I think I heard something.

Did you see Tom's new house? It's really nice.

I'll go and take a look right away.

我这就去看看.

I'll go and check it out immediately.

I'll go give it a look right now.

Who's next?

It's your turn. 该你了./轮到你了

（14）商量        

　　●吐露秘密

Who won the golf tournament?

Well, as a matter of fact, I did.说实话

Actually, ... /To be honest, ... /To be frank, .../Frankly speaking, ... /Truthfully, ... /In all actuality, ... 实际上，老实说;

Don't tell anyone. 别告诉任何人.

--I won't. 我不会的。

Keep it under your hat. 请保密 *惯用法

I have a confession. *坦白

（我有件事要坦白.）

I have something to confess.

I need to tell you something.

I have a confession to make.

I have a secret.我有个秘密.

I'm keeping a secret.

So, what happened to my father?

I'll fill you in. 我把一切告诉你.

I'll tell you all about it.

I'll explain everything.

I'll tell you all the details.

Quit lying to me! 不要对我说谎话

All right. I'll level with you. 好，我直说吧

I'll tell you frankly.

I'll be frank with you.

I'll be open and sincere with you.

I'll tell you the truth.

What else do you know?

That is about all I know. 我知道的就这些.

I don't know anything else about it.

That's all I know.

This is just between you and me.

我们私下说.

What is it? 什么事呀?

Let's keep our talk between us.

Let's keep this our little secret.

It's a secret. 这是秘密.

Let me tell you a secret. 我告诉你一个秘密.

He can't keep a secret. 他不能保守秘密.

You've got a big mouth! 你的嘴不严实

I don't have the guts to say that to my boss. *guts表示;勇气; 

（我不敢对我的老板说.）

A little bird told me that today is your birthday. *听小道消息说、听说

（听小道消息说）

Wait. Who told you? 喂!谁告诉你的?

I heard it through the grapevine. *grapevine原为;葡萄藤，此表示谣言,传闻　　

I just overheard it.

I didn't say anything. 我什么都没说.

I kept my mouth shut.

I didn't let the cat out of the bag. *表示;没有泄露秘密;的固定说法。

It was a slip of the tongue.无意中说漏了嘴.

Really? Didn't she know about it?

I spilled the beans. 我泄露了秘密。

I stuck my foot in my mouth.

I won't say a word. 我一个字都不说出去.

Mum's the word. 我什么都不说

I won't say anything.

My lips are sealed. 我的嘴很紧。

　　●约定

You can't tell anyone.

I promise I won't.

I can't promise. *不能保证(但可以试试)

You have to come.

I'll try but I can't promise.

Remember to bring the report.

Will do. 一定 .

Are you sure? --I swear. 我发誓。

I'm not sure.

Trust me. 请相信我./Believe me. /I know what I'm doing. /Ucantrust me. /Trust in me.

I'm sorry I can't help you.

You said you would.你说过你可以.

 A promise is a promise! 说到就得做到.

You promised!

You can't go back on your promise now! 　　

（15）各种各样的问题   

What's that smell? 这是什么味？

Oh, no! Something's burning. 烧糊了

I wonder what that smell is.

I wonder where that smell is coming from.

What's that noise?什么声音？

It's my alarm clock.

What is this line for?这是排什么的队？

I have no idea. 我也不知道

Why are people lined up?

What are you up to? 打;的主意、从事;

（打什么鬼主意呢？）

What are you up to tonight?

Why should I tell you?

What's going on? 是什么呀?

May I ask you a question?

我可以问一个问题吗？

Sure, what is it?

What does “drowsy” mean?

Drowsy是什么意思？

It means “sleepy”

What's this? / What's that?

这是什么？/那是什么？

It's a foldable bed. 这是折叠床

Who does this belong to? /Whose is this? 这是谁的？

To whom does this belong?

That's my car.--Which one?哪一个？

What's it called? -这叫什么？-It's called tempura.

What do you call it?

What did you get for me? 你给我什么礼物？

I got you a doll. 洋娃娃

Where are you headed? 去哪儿? --Home.

Where are you going?

Where are you off to?

For example? / For instance? 比如说？

How often? /How frequently?隔多久

How often should I take this medicine?

Five times a day.

What does USA stand for?

USA是什么的缩写？

It stands for the United States of America

How long? *询问距离、尺寸、时间

How long have you dated her?

About four years.

How long is her hair? --Very long.

How early should we leave?

Let's leave at 7∶30 am.

How short? 多短?

How fast? 多快?

How far? 多远?

How quickly? 多快的速度?

How slowly? ［速度、动作］多慢?

How soon? 时间/期间］多快?

How late? ［时间/时刻］多晚?

How much/many? ［不可数/可数］多少?

How big/large? 多大?

How small/little? 多小?

When does summer break start?

暑假什么时候开始？

On July 25th.

When was the opening ceremony?

开学典礼是哪天？

January 8th.

Do you know the meaning of this word? 你知道这个生词的意思吗？

How do you pronounce this word?

这个词怎么发音？

Climb. The “b” is silent.

What's the difference between A and B? A和B之间有什么区别？

They're about the same. 它们几乎相同。