中式英文 vs 道地英文 320 Chinglish fixes
左边 ✗ 是华人最常讲的直翻英文，下面 ✓ 是母语人士真正的说法。每一句都可以到 App 听真人发音、跟读。
茶水间别再尬聊！ Office Small Talk
- Boss: Morning! How are you doing today?✗ I am fine, thank you, and you?✓ Pretty good! Just grabbing some coffee, how about you?还不错！刚好来倒杯咖啡，你呢？
- Boss: Got any big plans for the weekend?✗ I will sleep in home all day.✓ Nothing crazy, just catching up on some rest!没什么特别的，就只想好好补个眠！
- Coworker: How is that big presentation coming along?✗ My progress is so-so.✓ Moving along nicely! Almost ready for tomorrow.进展蛮顺利的！明天差不多可以准备好了。
- Boss: You look super busy this morning!✗ Yes, I have many works.✓ Just juggling a few deadlines, but managing well!刚好在赶几个死线，不过还应付得来！
- Coworker: Did you hear about that new office policy?✗ I have no idea about that.✓ I haven't seen it yet, fill me in!我还没看到耶，快跟我分享一下！
- Boss: Thanks for sending that report over so early.✗ This is my duty to do it.✓ Happy to help! Let me know if you need changes.很乐意帮忙！有需要调整再跟我说。
- Coworker: Sorry to bother you, got a quick minute?✗ What is your problem?✓ Sure, what's up? How can I help?当然好，怎么啦？有什么我可以帮忙的？
- Boss: How was your vacation last week?✗ It was boring, I stayed at home.✓ It was so relaxing, exactly what I needed!超级放松，正是我需要的充电！
- Coworker: Can you believe this freezing weather outside today?✗ The weather is very cold and bad.✓ Tell me about it! I could barely walk outside.可不是嘛！我在外面差点冷到走不动。
- Boss: Did you get a chance to review that draft?✗ I forgot to see it.✓ It's on my radar, I'll review it shortly!我记在心上了，等下一有空就看！
- Coworker: This new software update is so confusing to use.✗ I am very agree with you.✓ I hear you! It took me forever this morning.我完全懂！我今天早上也搞了超级久。
- Boss: Are you coming to the team dinner tonight?✗ I cannot go, I am tired.✓ I'd love to, but I have a prior commitment!我很想去，但我今晚刚好有别的安排了！
- Coworker: Want to grab another coffee downstairs with us?✗ No, I don't want it.✓ I'm good for now, but thanks for asking!我现在先不用，但谢谢你找我！
- Boss: How do you feel about working with the new client?✗ He is very strange and hard.✓ They have high standards, but we're managing well!他们要求蛮高的，但我们应对得很顺利！
- Coworker: Honestly, that meeting could have just been an email!✗ Yes, the manager wasted our time.✓ Right? Hopefully the next one is a bit shorter.对吧？希望下一次开会可以更精简一点。
- Boss: You look like you need a quick coffee break!✗ My head is going to explode.✓ Definitely! Just refueling for the afternoon stretch.真的！刚好来补充电力，准备迎战下午。
- Coworker: Do you know whose fault that printing error was?✗ It is not my business.✓ I'm not sure, but let's figure out a fix!我不太清楚，但我们赶快来想解决办法吧！
- Boss: How are you finding the new open office layout?✗ It is so noisy here.✓ It's nice and lively, still getting used to it!蛮热闹有活力的，我还在习惯当中！
- Coworker: Did you hear? Sarah might get promoted next month!✗ Really? Tell me the gossip!✓ Oh really? She's worked so hard for it!真的吗？她一直以来都非常努力！
- Boss: Let me know if you need any support on this.✗ OK, I will tell you.✓ Will do, really appreciate you checking in!没问题，非常感谢你主动关心！
美国人每天必说 50 句 American Everyday Phrases
- ✗ I'm fine, thank you, and you?✓ Pretty good. You?还不错，你呢？
- ✗ How do you do?✓ Hey, how's it going?嘿，最近怎么样？
- ✗ What's your name? (too direct)✓ Sorry, I didn't catch your name.抱歉，我没听清楚你的名字。
- ✗ Nice to meet you. (when leaving)✓ It was nice meeting you.很高兴认识你。（道别时）
- ✗ Goodbye!✓ Take care! See you around.保重，下次见！
- ✗ I'm so sorry, it's my fault! (tiny mistake)✓ My bad!我的错！（小失误时）
- ✗ What are you doing? (sounds suspicious)✓ What are you up to?你在忙什么？
- ✗ No, I don't want it, thank you.✓ I'm good, thanks.不用了，谢谢。
- ✗ Yes, I know! (strongly agree)✓ Tell me about it!可不是嘛！我完全懂！
- ✗ Really? Really?✓ No way!不会吧！
- ✗ I think so too.✓ Same here.我也是。
- ✗ I understand your feelings.✓ I hear you.我懂你的感受。
- ✗ It doesn't matter.✓ No worries.没关系，别在意。
- ✗ I can't hear clearly.✓ Sorry, say that again?抱歉，可以再说一次吗？
- ✗ Thank you very much!✓ Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.非常感谢，真的很感激。
- ✗ You're welcome.✓ Anytime!随时都可以！
- ✗ Can you help me?✓ Could you do me a favor?可以帮我一个忙吗？
- ✗ Please wait a moment.✓ Hang on a sec.等我一下。
- ✗ I want a coffee.✓ Can I get a coffee, please?可以给我一杯咖啡吗？
- ✗ OK, no problem.✓ Sounds good!好啊，没问题！
点餐别再说 I want！ Restaurant & Café
- Barista: Hi! What can I get for you?✗ I want a coffee.✓ Can I get an iced latte, please?麻烦给我一杯冰拿铁，谢谢。
- Server: Hi there, welcome in! Have a seat.✗ Give me the menu.✓ Could we see the menu, please?可以给我们看一下菜单吗？
- Friend: Our server looks really busy tonight.✗ Waiter!✓ Excuse me, whenever you get a chance!不好意思，等你有空的时候麻烦一下！
- Server: Have you been here before?✗ What is this?✓ What do you recommend here?你们这里有什么推荐的吗？
- Server: Can I get you anything else?✗ I am full, stop.✓ I'm good for now, thank you!我这样就可以了，谢谢你！
- Server: How was everything tonight?✗ I want to pay money.✓ Could we get the check, please?麻烦帮我们买单，谢谢！
- Server: Are you finished with this?✗ Pack this food.✓ Can I get a to-go box for this?可以给我一个外带盒打包吗？
- Barista: What size would you like?✗ I want small coffee.✓ Just a small drip coffee, please.麻烦给我一杯小杯美式黑咖啡就好。
- Barista: Anything else in that drink?✗ More ice, please.✓ Could I get extra ice in that?可以帮我加多一点冰块吗？
- Barista: Any sugar or syrup in that?✗ No sugar for me.✓ Unsweetened, please!请帮我做无糖的，谢谢！
- Barista: For here or to go?✗ I eat here.✓ For here, please.内用，谢谢。
- Barista: Will that be for here today?✗ I bring out.✓ To go, please.外带，谢谢。
- Barista: Is regular milk okay?✗ Change cow milk.✓ Can I get oat milk instead?可以帮我换成燕麦奶吗？
- Barista: How is your coffee?✗ This coffee is cold.✓ Could you warm this up for me?可以帮我加热一下吗？
- Host: Hi! How many in your party?✗ We have two people.✓ Table for two, please.两位内用，谢谢。
- Server: Any allergies I should know about?✗ I don't eat onions.✓ No onions for me, please.我的餐点请不要加洋葱，谢谢。
- Server: The salad comes with ranch dressing.✗ Put sauce on side.✓ Could I get the dressing on the side?酱料可以帮我分开放旁边吗？
- Server: How are we doing over here?✗ Give me more water.✓ Could I get a water refill?可以帮我续个水吗？
- Server: Can I take your plate?✗ I am not finished.✓ I'm still working on this, thanks!我还在吃，谢谢你！
- Server: How is your steak?✗ The meat is not cooked.✓ Could you cook this a little longer?可以帮我再煮熟一点吗？
聚会不冷场 秒接话 Social Icebreakers
- Man: How's your night going so far?✗ I am fine, thank you, and you?✓ Pretty good! Just enjoying the vibe, how about you?还不错！正在享受这里的气氛，你呢？
- Man: I actually just adopted a puppy yesterday!✗ Really? I don't believe you.✓ No way! What kind of dog did you get?真的假的！你养了什么品种的狗狗？
- Man: That traffic getting here was an absolute nightmare!✗ Yes, I am very agree with you.✓ Tell me about it! That was totally insane.可不是嘛！那真的太不可思议了。
- Man: Can I grab you another drink from the bar?✗ No, I don't want it, thank you.✓ I'm good for now, but thank you so much!我现在这样就可以了，但非常谢谢你！
- Man: A bunch of us are getting tacos after!✗ I agree to go with you.✓ I'm totally down! What time are we going?算我一个！我们几点要过去？
- Man: I love your jacket, the color looks amazing!✗ No, no, it is very cheap.✓ Thank you so much! That's so nice of you.太感谢你了！你人真好。
- Man: Oh, I'm sorry! I almost bumped into you.✗ It doesn't matter, never mind at all.✓ No worries at all! You're totally fine.完全没事！你别放在心上。
- Man: Do you know my friend Chris from college?✗ I don't have any impression.✓ The name rings a bell, but remind me?这名字听起来有点耳熟，可以提醒我一下吗？
- Man: Honestly, this work week has been exhausting.✗ I can hear your voice clearly.✓ I hear you! Work has been non-stop for me too.我完全懂！我最近工作也是忙到停不下来。
- Man: I need to sit down for a minute, I'm tired.✗ Me too, I am the same.✓ Same here! My social battery is draining fast.我也是！我的社交电量真的快用光了。
- Man: Did you see what just happened over there?✗ Please tell me the gossip now.✓ Spill the tea! What happened between them?快爆料！他们之间到底发生了什么事？
- Man: I feel kind of awkward, I know nobody here.✗ We are in the same boat together.✓ We're in the same boat! I hardly know anyone.我们同病相怜！我这里也几乎谁都不认识。
- Man: Should we head to another bar or stay here?✗ We see the situation then decide.✓ Let's play it by ear and see how we feel!我们先看情况，待会再决定吧！
- Man: Mark just bought a brand-new sports car yesterday!✗ It must cost very much money.✓ Wow, that must have cost an arm and a leg!哇，那肯定贵到离谱吧！
- Man: That guy's comment was pretty rude, don't you think?✗ He was too over tonight.✓ I know, he completely crossed the line tonight.我知道，他今晚说话真的太过分了。
- Man: Can't decide whether to get sliders or nachos!✗ I am on the fence also.✓ I'm on the fence too, both sound delicious!我也犹豫不决，听起来都好好吃！
- Man: Sarah just won tickets to the big concert!✗ You don't lie to me!✓ Are you pulling my leg? That's incredible news!你在开玩笑吧？这消息太不可思议了！
- Man: Thanks so much for introducing me to the host!✗ You don't need to thank me.✓ Don't mention it! Happy to help out.客气什么！很高兴能帮上忙。
- Man: It's getting pretty late, should we wrap things up?✗ Let's finish and close the day.✓ Let's call it a night, I'm pretty beat!今天就先到这吧，我蛮累的了！
- Man: We should definitely grab lunch sometime next week!✗ Please call my telephone number.✓ Sounds great! Hit me up whenever you're free.听起来很棒！你何时有空随时私讯我。
聊天气别再说这句 Weather & Life Updates
- ✗ I am fine, thank you, and you?✓ Pretty good! How about you?还不错！你呢？
- ✗ How is the weather like?✓ What's the weather like today?今天天气怎么样？
- ✗ The weather is very hot today.✓ It's so hot out today!今天外面超级热！
- ✗ I am busy recently.✓ I've been super busy lately.我最近真的忙翻了。
- ✗ Today is rain.✓ It's pouring outside right now!外面现在下着大雨！
- ✗ My body is not good today.✓ I'm feeling a bit under the weather.我今天身体有点微恙。
- ✗ I am so-so.✓ Can't complain, things are good!还过得去，一切都挺好的！
- ✗ How do you do?✓ How's everything going with you?最近一切都还顺利吗？
- ✗ I think the sky will rain.✓ It looks like it's going to rain.看起来快要下雨了。
- ✗ The sun is very big.✓ The sun is really beating down today.今天太阳真的超级晒。
- ✗ My life is very boring.✓ Same old, same old!老样子，没什么新鲜事！
- ✗ I open the air conditioner.✓ Could you turn on the AC, please?可以麻烦开一下冷气吗？
- ✗ The wind is very big outside.✓ It's really windy out there!外面风真的超级大！
- ✗ I am very tired in this week.✓ It's been a long week.这礼拜真的过得好累好漫长。
- ✗ Today is a good weather.✓ It's such a gorgeous day outside!今天外面天气真好！
- ✗ What is your recent news?✓ What have you been up to lately?你最近都在忙些什么呢？
- ✗ Tomorrow weather is cold.✓ It's going to freeze tomorrow.明天据说会冷到不行。
- ✗ I have many works to do.✓ I'm swamped with work right now.我现在工作完全被淹没了。
- ✗ I walk dog in sunny day.✓ I'm enjoying the sunshine with my dog.我正和狗狗一起享受阳光。
- ✗ How do you feel about life?✓ How's life treating you these days?最近过得还顺心吗？
上班第一天别说错 First Day at Work
- ✗ I am new comer.✓ I'm new here. I just started today.我是新来的，今天第一天上班。
- ✗ Nice to meet you too. (when you speak first)✓ Hi, nice to meet you.嗨，很高兴认识你。
- ✗ I am responsible for marketing.✓ I'll be working on the marketing team.我会在行销团队工作。
- ✗ I am graduated from university in Taipei.✓ I graduated from university in Taipei.我在台北念大学毕业。
- ✗ I have five years experiences.✓ I have five years of experience.我有五年的工作经验。
- ✗ Please teach me more. (请多指教)✓ I'm looking forward to working with you.很期待和你一起工作。
- ✗ My English is very poor, sorry.✓ I'm still improving my English, so thanks for your patience.我的英文还在进步中，谢谢你的耐心。
- ✗ Have you eaten?✓ How's your morning going?你今天早上还好吗？
- ✗ Where are you come from?✓ Where are you from?你是哪里人？
- ✗ How old are you? Are you married?✓ How long have you been with the company?你在公司多久了？
- ✗ I very like this office.✓ I really like this office.我真的很喜欢这间办公室。
- ✗ How do you call this in English?✓ What do you call this in English?这个英文怎么说？
- ✗ I am very exciting to be here.✓ I'm really excited to be here.我很兴奋能来这里。
- ✗ Good night! (leaving at 6 pm)✓ Have a good evening!祝你有个愉快的晚上！
- ✗ I have a question want to ask you.✓ Can I ask you a quick question?可以问你一个小问题吗？
- ✗ Can you borrow me a pen?✓ Can I borrow a pen?可以借我一支笔吗？
- ✗ I don't understand what you say.✓ Sorry, could you explain that again?抱歉，可以再解释一次吗？
- ✗ Where is the toilet?✓ Where's the restroom?洗手间在哪里？
- ✗ How to open the computer?✓ How do I turn on this computer?这台电脑要怎么开机？
- ✗ Sorry to disturb you.✓ Sorry to bother you. Do you have a minute?不好意思打扰一下，你有空吗？
讲错直接走不了？ Emergency English Survival
- Doctor: How can I help you today?✗ My body is uncomfortable.✓ I'm really not feeling well today.我今天真的觉得不太舒服。
- Passerby: You look a bit confused, need help?✗ I am lost, help me!✓ Excuse me, I'm a bit lost.打扰一下，我有点迷路了。
- Agent: Can I help you with your baggage?✗ My luggage is dead.✓ My luggage didn't come out.我的行李没有出来。
- Officer: Do you need directions somewhere?✗ Where am I now?✓ Could you tell me where I am on this map?能请你告诉我我在地图上的哪里吗？
- Doctor: Where does it hurt the most?✗ My stomach is pain.✓ I have a really bad stomachache.我肚子真的痛得很厉害。
- Officer: What does your bag look like?✗ I lost my bag, find it!✓ I think I lost my bag over there.我想我刚才把包包忘在那里了。
- Pharmacist: How can I assist you today?✗ Give me medicine for cold.✓ What do you recommend for a cold?请问感冒有推荐吃什么药吗？
- Agent: May I see your baggage claim tag?✗ My bag is missing in plane.✓ My checked bag never arrived.我托运的行李一直没有看到。
- Passerby: Are you looking for public transit?✗ How to go to station?✓ How do I get to the subway station?请问要怎么去地铁站呢？
- Nurse: Let me check your temperature first.✗ I have a hot head.✓ I think I have a fever.我觉得我好像发烧了。
- Hotel Staff: Is everything okay in your room?✗ Help me call doctor!✓ Could you help me see a doctor, please?能请你帮我安排看医生吗？
- Officer: What happened? Where were you?✗ My bag is stolen, call police!✓ Excuse me, my bag was just stolen.不好意思，我的包包刚刚被偷了。
- Agent: Let me track your file in the computer.✗ I want my suitbox back.✓ When will my suitcase be delivered?请问我的行李箱什么时候会送到？
- Local: You can take a bus or walk.✗ Is it far away to walk?✓ Is it within walking distance?请问走路过去会很远吗？
- Dentist: Which tooth is bothering you?✗ My teeth is very painful.✓ I have a terrible toothache.我的牙痛得非常厉害。
- Passerby: Which hotel are you staying at?✗ I lost my way to hotel.✓ I'm trying to find my hotel.我正在寻找我住的饭店。
- Pharmacist: Let me check the bottle for you.✗ I need eat medicine.✓ Do I need a prescription for this?这个需要医生处方签吗？
- Officer: Have you checked your hotel room?✗ My passport is not here.✓ I can't find my passport anywhere.我到处都找不到我的护照。
- Doctor: Do you have any known drug allergies?✗ I have allergy with penicillin.✓ I'm allergic to penicillin.我对盘尼西林过敏。
- Paramedic: Can you put any weight on it?✗ I am hurt very badly.✓ I think I twisted my ankle.我想我扭伤脚踝了。
过海关别说这句 Travel Survival English
- Agent: What is the purpose of your visit today?✗ I come here for play.✓ I'm here on vacation for about two weeks.我是来观光渡假的，大约停留两周。
- Agent: Where will you be staying during your trip?✗ I live in hotel.✓ I'm staying at the Marriott downtown.我住在市中心的万豪酒店。
- Agent: Are you bringing any food or liquids?✗ I bring many foods.✓ Just some snacks and personal items.就只有一些零食和个人用品。
- Agent: Have you been to the United States before?✗ This is my first time play.✓ Yes, it's my first time in the US!对，这是我第一次来美国！
- Agent: Are you traveling with a group today?✗ I one people travel.✓ I'm traveling by myself on this trip.我这次是一个人出来旅行。
- Agent: When are you planning to return home?✗ I go back next week.✓ My return flight is on the fifteenth.我回程的航班是在十五号。
- Local: You look lost, do you need help?✗ Where is the toilet?✓ Could you tell me where the restroom is?能请你告诉我洗手间在哪里吗？
- Local: Are you looking for the train station?✗ How to go to station?✓ How do I get to the subway station?请问要怎么去地铁站呢？
- Local: It's just a few blocks down that way.✗ Is it far away walking?✓ Is it within walking distance from here?请问从这里走路过去会很远吗？
- Local: Do you know which street you are on?✗ I lost my way.✓ Excuse me, I'm a bit lost.打扰一下，我好像有点迷路了。
- Local: Are you looking for some medication?✗ Where is pharmacy shop?✓ Is there a pharmacy near here?请问这附近有药局吗？
- Local: That's a beautiful view behind you!✗ Take photo for me?✓ Could you take a picture for us, please?可以帮我们拍张照片吗，谢谢？
- Local: I just checked my phone a second ago.✗ What time is now?✓ Do you happen to have the time?请问你知道现在几点了吗？
- Driver: Where can I take you today?✗ Go to hotel, fast!✓ Could you take me to the Hilton Hotel?可以请你带我去希尔顿饭店吗？
- Driver: Need a hand with those bags?✗ Put bag in back.✓ Could you help me with my luggage?可以请你帮我把行李放后车厢吗？
- Driver: Are we close to your destination?✗ Stop car here!✓ You can drop me off right here, thanks!麻烦把我放在这里就可以了，谢谢！
- Driver: Here we are at your destination!✗ How much money?✓ What's the fare on the meter?请问跳表金额是多少呢？
- Driver: That will be twenty-five dollars.✗ Can pay card?✓ Do you accept credit cards here?请问你们这里可以刷信用卡吗？
- Driver: Traffic is moving pretty fast today!✗ Drive slow slow!✓ Could you slow down a little bit?可以请你开得稍微慢一点点吗？
- Driver: Here is your change from thirty.✗ Keep the change money.✓ You can keep the change, thanks!剩下的找零不用找了，谢谢！
别再字面直译！ Master Native Slang
- Friend: We're going hiking on Saturday. You in?✗ I'm down. (= I'm sad)✓ I'm down! Count me in for sure.算我一个！我绝对要去。
- Friend: Want some of my fries?✗ I'm good. (= I'm a good person)✓ I'm good, thanks! I don't need any.不用了没关系，我这样就可以了。
- Friend: I just won two front-row concert tickets!✗ Shut up! (= Be quiet now)✓ Shut up! No way that actually happened!真的假的！少来了，怎么可能！
- Friend: Mondays are the worst, right?✗ Tell me about it! (= Please explain)✓ Tell me about it! I totally agree.可不是嘛！我完全赞同。
- Friend: Could you help me carry this box?✗ You bet! (= You are gambling)✓ You bet! Happy to help anytime.当然没问题！随时乐意帮忙。
- Friend: You were supposed to call me last night!✗ My bad! (= I'm a bad person)✓ My bad! I totally forgot about that.我的错！我完全把那件事给忘了。
- Friend: Nice haircut! Did you do it yourself?✗ Give me a break! (= Give me a rest)✓ Give me a break! Stop teasing me.饶了我吧！别再拿我寻开心了。
- Friend: This week has been so stressful.✗ I hear you. (= I hear your voice)✓ I hear you! I feel the exact same way.我完全懂你！我也有同感。
- Friend: Ugh, I'm so tired today.✗ Same here. (= We're in the same place)✓ Same here! I'm completely exhausted today.我也一样！我今天也快累瘫了。
- Friend: Thanks so much for the ride!✗ No sweat! (= I'm not sweating)✓ No sweat! It was no trouble at all.小事一桩！一点也不麻烦。
- Friend: So, will you take the job offer?✗ Sleep on it. (= Go to bed on it)✓ Let me sleep on it before deciding.先别急着决定，让我考虑一晚再说。
- Friend: Do you remember Jake Miller from school?✗ Ring a bell? (= Did you ring a bell?)✓ Does that name ring a bell?这个名字你有印象吗？
- Friend: We should hang out sometime!✗ Hit me up! (= Please hit me)✓ Hit me up whenever you're free!你何时有空随时私讯我！
- Friend: Guess who I saw on a date last night?✗ Spill the tea! (= Pour out the tea)✓ Come on, spill the tea right now!快点，把八卦全部爆料出来！
- Friend: Why didn't you give the speech?✗ Cold feet! (= My feet are freezing)✓ I got cold feet right before the speech.我演讲前一刻突然怯场了。
- Friend: The deadline is tomorrow. What do we do?✗ Bite the bullet! (= Eat a bullet)✓ We just have to bite the bullet now.我们现在只能咬紧牙关硬着头皮做。
- Friend: My first show is tonight!✗ Break a leg! (= Hope you break your leg)✓ Break a leg on your big show tonight!祝你今晚演出顺利、大获成功！
- Friend: You look a little pale today.✗ Under the weather. (= Under the rain)✓ I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.我今天身体有点微恙、不舒服。
- Friend: I just met Taylor Swift at the grocery store!✗ Pull my leg! (= Pull my leg down)✓ Are you pulling my leg right now?你在逗我吧？你在开玩笑吗？
- Friend: How did your exam go?✗ Piece of cake! (= Give me a cake)✓ Don't worry, that exam was a piece of cake!别担心，那场考试简直小菜一碟！
周末别再说这句！ Master Weekend Small Talk
- Friend: Any big plans this weekend?✗ I will sleep at home.✓ Nothing major, just catching up on some sleep!没什么特别的，就只想好好补个眠！
- Friend: So, what are you doing on Saturday?✗ I have no plan.✓ Nothing planned yet, just playing it by ear!目前还没计划，就随兴看着办！
- Friend: Finally, the week is almost over!✗ What is your weekend plan?✓ Got any fun plans for the weekend?周末有什么有趣的计划吗？
- Friend: Are you doing anything this weekend?✗ I will play with my friends.✓ I'm hanging out with friends this weekend.我这周末要跟朋友出去聚聚。
- Coworker: Could you help me move on Saturday?✗ I am very busy in weekend.✓ I've got a pretty packed weekend ahead!我接下来这个周末行程蛮满的！
- Friend: Want to go out dancing tonight?✗ I don't want to go out.✓ I'm just gonna stay in and take it easy.我打算待在家好好放松休息。
- Coworker: Alright, I'm heading out. See you Monday!✗ Happy weekend to you!✓ Have a wonderful weekend!祝你有个美好的周末！
- Coworker: How was your weekend?✗ It was so-so.✓ It was pretty low-key, just relaxed at home.蛮低调轻松的，就在家好好休息。
- Friend: Are you around on Saturday?✗ I will go to buy things.✓ I need to run a few errands on Saturday.我周六需要处理一些日常杂事。
- Coworker: Can you believe it's Monday already?✗ Weekend is very fast finish.✓ The weekend just flew right by!周末时间真的过得太快了！
- Friend: I miss you! We should catch up soon.✗ We go together drink coffee?✓ Are you free to grab coffee this weekend?你这周末有空一起喝杯咖啡吗？
- Coworker: You look so well-rested today!✗ I stayed home all time.✓ I spent the whole weekend recharging.我整个周末都待在家好好充电。
- Friend: What did you do last night?✗ I watch movie in home.✓ Just binge-watched a new show on Netflix.就待在家追了一整部 Netflix 新剧。
- Friend: I never know what to do on weekends.✗ Where do you play in weekend?✓ What do you usually do on weekends?你周末通常都会做些什么呀？
- Coworker: Did you do anything exciting this weekend?✗ I am boring in weekend.✓ I had a super chill weekend.我过了一个非常放松悠闲的周末。
- Coworker: Wow, it's five o'clock on Friday!✗ Friday night is very happy.✓ TGIF! Ready to kick back and relax!周五终于到了！准备好好放松一下了！
- Friend: Why are you so dressed up?✗ I go to eat big meal.✓ Treating myself to a nice dinner tonight!今晚要吃顿好料的好好奖励自己！
- Friend: Want to come to the beach on Sunday?✗ I must work in weekend.✓ I have to catch up on work unfortunately.可惜我周末得加班赶工作。
- Coworker: I'm heading home. Have a good weekend!✗ See you in next week!✓ Have a good one! Catch you on Monday.祝你过得愉快！我们周一见啰。
- Friend: Why do you look so stressed?✗ Sunday night is so sad.✓ Sunday scaries are real tonight!周日夜晚的焦虑感真的来了！
别再死背单字！ 50 All-Purpose Phrases
- Man: What's up? How's it going with you?✗ I am fine, thank you, and you?✓ Not much, just chilling! How about you?没什么特别的，放松而已！你呢？
- Man: The traffic this morning was an absolute nightmare!✗ I know that, you don't need to explain.✓ Tell me about it! I totally agree with you.可不是嘛！我完全赞同你。
- Man: Do you want another cup of hot coffee?✗ No, I don't want it, thank you.✓ I'm good for now, but thank you so much!我这样就可以了，但非常谢谢你！
- Man: I just won two free concert tickets today!✗ Really? I don't believe you!✓ Shut up! No way that actually happened!真的假的！少来了，怎么可能！
- Man: A few of us are grabbing tacos after work!✗ I agree to go with you.✓ I'm totally down! Count me in for sure.算我一个！我绝对要去。
- Man: Thanks so much for giving me a ride home!✗ You are very welcome, my friend.✓ You bet! Happy to help out anytime.当然没问题！随时乐意帮忙。
- Man: Hey, did you bring the notebook I asked for?✗ I am so terribly sorry, it is my fault.✓ My bad! I completely forgot about that.我的错！我完全把那件事给忘了。
- Barista: Hi there! What can I get started for you?✗ I want to have a cup of black coffee.✓ Can I get an iced latte, please?麻烦给我一杯冰拿铁，谢谢。
- Man: You must be practicing English twenty hours a day!✗ Please let me rest for a while.✓ Give me a break! Stop teasing me like that.饶了我吧！别再这样拿我寻开心了。
- Man: Honestly, this week has been so tiring and long.✗ I can hear your voice clearly.✓ I hear you! Work has been crazy for me too.我完全懂你！我最近工作也忙翻了。
- Man: I'm completely exhausted after that workout!✗ I also feel the same way as you do.✓ Same here! I need a good long nap today.我也一样！我今天需要好好睡个大觉。
- Man: Are we ready to leave for the airport now?✗ Everything is prepared and finished.✓ We're good to go! Everything is packed and ready.一切准备就绪！所有东西都整理好可以出发了。
- Man: Thank you for helping me carry these heavy boxes!✗ You don't need to thank me, it was easy.✓ No sweat! It was no trouble at all.小事一桩！一点也不麻烦。
- Man: Do you want to join our weekend hiking trip?✗ Think about this carefully before sleeping.✓ Let me sleep on it before deciding for sure.先别急着决定，让我考虑一晚再说。
- Man: Do you remember meeting Chris at the party?✗ Does this sound familiar to your memory?✓ Does that name ring a bell?这个名字你有印象吗？
- Man: Sorry, I'm still trying to find my car keys.✗ Do not hurry up, walk slowly.✓ Take your time, there is no rush at all!慢慢来，完全不用急！
- Man: You look a little tired today, are you okay?✗ I am feeling sick and catch a cold.✓ I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.我今天身体有点微恙、不舒服。
- Man: We should definitely hang out sometime soon!✗ Please call my phone or contact me later.✓ Hit me up whenever you're free this weekend!你这周末有空随时私讯我！
- Man: What if we lose the game during the final round?✗ I will never allow this bad thing to happen.✓ Not on my watch! I've got your back.有我在，门都没有！我会挺你的。
- Man: I'm feeling super nervous about this job interview.✗ You should bravely try to do this thing.✓ Just go for it! You're gonna do great.放手去做吧！你一定会表现很棒。
接电话别这样说！ Phone Call Survival
- Caller: Hi, I'd like to speak with someone in sales.✗ Who are you?✓ May I ask who's calling, please?请问您是哪位呢？
- Caller: Could I speak to Mr. Davis, please?✗ Wait a moment, I find him.✓ Just a moment, I'll put you through!请稍等一下，我帮您转接过去！
- Caller: Hello? Hello? Can you hear me okay?✗ What did you say? Speak loud!✓ Could you speak up a little, please?可以请您稍微讲大声一点吗？
- Caller: So the Q3 sync moved to EOD, okay?✗ Say again, I don't know.✓ Sorry, I didn't quite catch that.不好意思，我刚才没有听得很清楚。
- Caller: Is Mark available to take my call right now?✗ He is not here, go away.✓ He's away from his desk right now.他现在刚好不在座位上。
- Caller: Oh, he's not there? I really need him today.✗ Write your message for him.✓ Would you like to leave a message?请问您需要帮忙留言给他吗？
- Caller: That's all the information I needed, thanks!✗ I close phone now, bye.✓ Glad I could help, bye now!很高兴能帮上忙，再见！
- Caller: Hi, this is Jonathan from Acme Corporation.✗ What is your name again?✓ Could I have your name again, please?能请您再告诉我一次您的名字吗？
- Caller: Hello? Can you hear me? I'm on the train.✗ Your voice is small.✓ You're cutting out a little bit.您的声音听起来有点断断续续的。
- Caller: The confirmation code is X-J-N-nine-four.✗ Repeat it ten times!✓ Sorry, what was that last part again?抱歉，最后那一段是什么？
- Caller: My last name is Featherstonehaugh.✗ I don't understand your English.✓ Could you spell your last name for me?可以请您帮我拼一下您的姓氏吗？
- Caller: I need to confirm the meeting time right away.✗ Call back tomorrow, okay?✓ Could you call back in ten minutes?可以请您十分钟后再拨过来吗？
- Caller: It's four-one-five, two-oh-nine, on the third or fifth.✗ Don't talk so fast!✓ Would you mind slowing down a bit?请问您介意说得稍微慢一点吗？
- Caller: I have a billing question about my invoice.✗ I am not the boss.✓ Let me transfer you to that department.让我为您转接到那个部门。
- Caller: Can I talk to Kevin real quick?✗ He is in toilet now.✓ He's stepped out for a short break.他刚好暂时离开位置一下。
- Caller: Hello? Are you still there on the line?✗ My English is very poor.✓ Bear with me, my connection is poor today!抱歉请多包涵，我今天的收讯不太好！
- Caller: Could you ask her to call me back today?✗ Give me your telephone number.✓ What's the best number to reach you at?请问回调给您最好的电话号码是多少？
- Caller: Is this the main office for Metro Pizza?✗ You talk to wrong person.✓ I think you might have the wrong number.我想您可能打错电话号码了。
- Caller: Can you check my order status for me?✗ Hold phone, don't move!✓ Please hold on for just a quick second.请在线稍等我几秒钟。
- Caller: I have a long list of part numbers here.✗ Email me the thing.✓ Could you send that information over by email?能请您把那个信息通过 Email 寄给我吗？
别再吃闷亏！ Shopping & Returns
- Clerk: This leather bag is ninety-nine dollars.✗ Can cheap a little bit?✓ Can you do a better price?可以算便宜一点吗？
- Clerk: Hi! What can I do for you today?✗ I want to change this.✓ I'd like to return this, please.我想退货，谢谢。
- Clerk: So you don't want to keep it?✗ Give me money back!✓ Can I get a full refund?可以全额退款吗？
- Clerk: This jacket is two hundred dollars.✗ This price is too expensive!✓ That's a little out of my budget.这有点超出我的预算。
- Clerk: These socks are on sale today.✗ I buy two, free one?✓ Is there a buy-one-get-one deal?有买一送一吗？
- Clerk: Is something wrong with the shirt?✗ The clothes has problem.✓ There's a small stain on this shirt.这件衬衫上有一小块污渍。
- Clerk: Sorry, I can't change the price.✗ Call your manager to come!✓ Could I speak to a manager, please?可以请经理来谈一下吗？
- Clerk: Can I see your receipt, please?✗ I lost the small ticket.✓ I don't have the receipt with me.我身上没带收据。
- Clerk: How does the dress fit?✗ This size is not fit me.✓ Do you have this in a smaller size?这款有小一号的吗？
- Clerk: Can I ask why you're returning it?✗ I don't like it, give back.✓ It just didn't work for me.它不太适合我。
- Clerk: Would you like a refund or an exchange?✗ Change a new one for me.✓ Could I swap it for a new one?可以换一个新的吗？
- Clerk: Your total is fifty-eight dollars.✗ You calculate wrong money!✓ I think I was overcharged.我好像被多收钱了。
- Clerk: What's the problem with the sweater?✗ My clothes is broken.✓ It has a small hole right here.这里有一个小破洞。
- Clerk: How would you like your refund?✗ Give the money to my card.✓ Can you put it back on my card?可以退回我的卡吗？
- Manager: Hi, I heard there was a problem?✗ Your service is very bad!✓ I'm not happy with how this was handled.我对这次的处理方式不太满意。
- Manager: What can I do to help?✗ I will write bad review!✓ I'd like to make a formal complaint.我想正式提出客诉。
- Manager: I'm so sorry for the trouble.✗ You must give me coupon!✓ Is there anything you can do for me?有什么可以补偿我的吗？
- Clerk: That'll be forty dollars.✗ This tag price is wrong.✓ The tag says it's on sale.标签上写说这件有特价。
- Clerk: Sorry, who's next in line?✗ I wait here one hour!✓ I've been waiting for a while.我已经等了好一阵子了。
- Clerk: Is this for yourself or a gift?✗ Wrap it beautiful for gift.✓ Could you gift-wrap this for me?可以帮我包装成礼物吗？
聚会别当隐形人！ Master Party Small Talk
- Man: Hey, welcome! Are you usually a big party person?✗ I am quiet person, I don't talk.✓ I'm usually pretty quiet, but I love a good party!我平时蛮安静的，但我超喜欢热闹的派对！
- Man: We were just trying to decide what to chat about!✗ I have nothing to say.✓ Have you guys seen that new trending show lately?你们最近有看那部热门的新剧吗？
- Man: It's kind of quiet over here, any foodies in the house?✗ Why nobody talks to me?✓ What's the best food you've had in town recently?你们最近在镇上吃到最赞的美食是什么？
- Man: Work has been so dull lately, I need a vacation.✗ My life is very boring.✓ If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go?如果明天能去任何地方旅行，你想去哪里？
- Man: Man, it feels so good to finally hit the weekend!✗ I don't like parties.✓ What's everyone's absolute favorite way to unwind on weekends?大家周末最喜欢的放松方式是什么？
- Man: Let me ask everyone a fun dilemma question!✗ You talk, I listen only.✓ Okay, quick question: beach vacation or mountain cabin?好，快速二选一：海滩渡假还是山林木屋？
- Man: I actually just started learning how to surf last month!✗ I don't care about this.✓ No way, that's awesome! Was it hard at first?太猛了吧！一开始会很难吗？
- Man: My car broke down in the middle of nowhere last week!✗ That is so boring.✓ That sounds wild! What was the craziest part?听起来太疯狂了！当中最狂的部分是什么？
- Man: Honestly, I think sci-fi movies are way overrated.✗ You are wrong about that.✓ That's an interesting take! What made you think so?那个视角蛮有趣的！是什么让你这么想的？
- Man: Did anyone watch the season finale last night?✗ I don't watch any movies.✓ Not yet! Is it worth watching?还没看！值得追吗？
- Man: We were just talking about good spots for dinner.✗ I never go to restaurants.✓ Ooh, I need restaurant recommendations! What's your go-to spot?喔！我超需要餐厅口袋名单，你的必去爱店是哪家？
- Man: I spent my entire summer backpacking across Europe.✗ I don't like travel.✓ What was your most unforgettable trip of all time?你有史以来最难忘的一段旅行是什么？
- Man: I've been super obsessed with sourdough baking lately.✗ I am not interested in hobbies.✓ That sounds amazing! How did you get into that?听起来太棒了！你是怎么开始接触那个兴趣的？
- Man: Anyone got a good story to break the ice?✗ Don't ask me questions.✓ Alright, who here has the funniest weekend story?好吧，现场谁有最搞笑的周末故事？
- Man: Glad you joined our circle, it's a fun group!✗ I want to go home now.✓ I'm having such a great time chatting with you guys!跟你们聊天真的太开心了！
- Man: Everyone is so hyped up at this rooftop lounge!✗ Speak English more slow.✓ Wow, you guys have incredible energy tonight!哇，你们今晚的能量也太棒了吧！
- Man: Would you rather win the lottery or live forever?✗ I don't know what to answer.✓ That's such a tough choice, let me think for a second!那真的太难选了，让我思考一秒钟！
- Man: I've known Alex since we were six years old!✗ You talk too much.✓ You're hilarious! How do you know the host?你太有哏了！你是怎么认识派对主人的？
- Man: Same here, I was so worried tonight would be awkward!✗ I am bad at chatting.✓ This conversation just made my whole night!这段对话简直拯救了我整晚的心情！
- Man: Wait till I tell you what happened at the concert!✗ Nobody listens to me.✓ Wait, everyone listen to this! This is so good.等等，大家都听听这个！这真的太赞了。
推销别再讲废话！ 1-Minute Sales Pitch
- Client: We're pretty satisfied with our current vendor.✗ Our product is very cheap and good.✓ What if you could boost your revenue by thirty percent?如果你能让收益提升百分之三十，会怎么样？
- Client: Why should we choose your company?✗ Please buy our product today.✓ Let me show you how this solves your biggest headache.让我展示这如何解决你最头痛的问题。
- Client: What makes your solution different?✗ My company is the number one.✓ We help companies like yours scale twice as fast.我们帮助像您这样的公司以两倍速度扩张。
- Client: I'm extremely busy right now.✗ Do you want to listen to me?✓ Do you have one quick minute to hear a game-changer?您有一分钟听一个突破性的解决方案吗？
- Client: Your software seems a bit too complicated.✗ Our product has many functions.✓ This single tool replaces three of your current apps.这一个工具就能取代您目前使用的三个软件。
- Client: Is this really necessary for us right now?✗ You will regret if you don't buy.✓ You can't afford to ignore this market trend.您承担不起忽略这个市场趋势的风险。
- Client: What kind of ROI are we looking at?✗ Give me money, I give product.✓ Here is the exact return on investment you can expect.这是您可以预期的精确投资报酬率。
- Client: Thanks for coming in today, where should we start?✗ I want to introduce my product.✓ Let's dive straight into how this saves you time.我们直接深入探讨这如何为您节省时间。
- Client: We have limited time for this presentation today.✗ I hope you like my presentation.✓ By the end of this pitch, you'll see clear results.在演示文稿结束前，您将看到明确的成效。
- Client: Your pricing seems a bit high for our budget.✗ Our price is very cheap for you.✓ We deliver premium results at a competitive price point.我们以具竞争力的价格提供顶级的成果。
- Client: How do we know this actually works?✗ Trust me, it works fine.✓ We've proven this result with over fifty enterprise clients.我们已在超过五十家企业客户身上验证此成果。
- Client: What happens if something goes wrong after launch?✗ If you have problem, tell me.✓ We offer twenty-four seven dedicated customer support.我们提供二十四小时全天候的专属客户支持。
- Client: We need to discuss this with our executive board.✗ Can you sign contract now?✓ Shall we move forward with a quick risk-free trial?我们是否先进行一个无风险的快速试用？
- Client: I only have ten minutes before my next call.✗ I am sorry to waste your time.✓ I'll keep it short and focus on what matters most.我会长话短说，只讲最重要的重点。
- Client: What's the main goal of today's meeting?✗ My manager asked me to pitch.✓ I'm excited to share a solution tailored for your team.我很高兴能分享专为您团队量身打造的方案。
- Client: How will this help our daily operations?✗ Our feature is very strong.✓ This feature slashes your manual workload in half.这个功能能将您的手动工作量砍半。
- Client: How are you better than your main competitor?✗ No other company is better than us.✓ We stand out by guaranteeing ninety-nine percent uptime.我们以保证百分之九十九的正常运作时间脱颖而出。
- Client: Can you give us a bigger discount on this deal?✗ Lower price is impossible.✓ We can customize a package that fits your exact budget.我们可以打造符合您预算的专属方案。
- Client: Send us the deck and we'll think about it.✗ Think about it and call me.✓ Let's schedule a brief follow-up demo next Tuesday.我们安排下周二进行简短的后续展示。
- Client: I'm still not entirely convinced yet.✗ Do you want it or not?✓ What's holding you back from starting today?是什么让您今天还没办法开始？
机场别说错！ Airport English
- Staff: Do you have any bags today?✗ I want to check my luggage.✓ I'd like to check in this suitcase.我想托运这个行李箱。
- Staff: Do you have a seat preference?✗ Give me the window.✓ Could I have a window seat, please?可以给我靠窗的位子吗？
- Staff: Please put your bag on the scale.✗ My luggage is too fat.✓ I think my bag is a bit overweight.我觉得我的行李有点超重。
- Staff: Your bag is three kilos over.✗ How much money for more kilo?✓ How much is the excess baggage fee?超重行李费是多少？
- Staff: Is this bag going in the hold?✗ I take this one in the plane.✓ This one is my carry-on.这个是我的随身行李。
- Staff: Here's your boarding pass.✗ Where is my plane door?✓ Which gate do I go to?我要去哪个登机门？
- Staff: Your flight leaves at ten thirty.✗ What time I go in the plane?✓ What time does boarding start?几点开始登机？
- Officer: Anything in your bag I should know about?✗ I have no dangerous things.✓ I don't have any liquids or sharp items.我没有液体或尖锐物品。
- Officer: Any batteries in your checked bag?✗ My battery is in the box.✓ My power bank is in my backpack.我的行动电源在后背包里。
- Officer: Please step into the scanner.✗ Must I take out my shoes?✓ Do I need to take my shoes off?我需要脱鞋吗？
- Officer: I need to open this bag.✗ Why you check my bag?✓ Is there a problem with my bag?我的包包有什么问题吗？
- Passenger: The line is really long today.✗ I am hurry, let me go first.✓ Sorry, my flight boards soon. Could I go first?抱歉，我的班机快登机了，可以让我先过吗？
- Staff: Can I help you?✗ Is here gate B12?✓ Is this gate B twelve?这里是 B12 登机门吗？
- Staff: Please check the screen for updates.✗ The gate is changed?✓ Has the gate changed?登机门改了吗？
- Staff: We're still waiting for the aircraft.✗ The plane is late?✓ Is the flight delayed?班机延误了吗？
- Passenger: Oh, is this twenty-three A?✗ You sit my chair.✓ Excuse me, I think that's my seat.不好意思，那好像是我的位子。
- Crew: Do you need a hand?✗ Help me put up.✓ Could you help me with my bag?可以帮我放一下包包吗？
- Crew: Chicken or beef?✗ I want chicken rice.✓ I'll have the chicken, please.我要鸡肉，谢谢。
- Crew: Anything else to drink?✗ Give me one more water.✓ Could I have some more water, please?可以再给我一些水吗？
- Crew: Is everything okay?✗ I am cold, give me cover.✓ Could I have a blanket, please?可以给我一条毯子吗？