01. can I say something
定义: 我可以说句话吗?
例句: Can I say something? I think many people should log off and focus on your real-life problems instead of online discourse which isn't serious to begin with. (我可以说句话吗? 我认为很多人应该停止上网, 把注意力集中在自己现实生活上的问题, 而不是网上的讨论, 因为网上的讨论从来就不严肃)
02. can I be more blunt
定义: 我可以说得更直白露骨吗?
例句: Can I be more blunt? This place is not a cheap way to care for the elderly and it's unfair to move them to a location they are not used to or comfortable with. (我可以说得更直白露骨吗? 把老人家放在这里来照顾并不便宜, 再者, 将他们迁移到他们不习惯或不舒服的地方也是不公平的)
03. I can't wait all day
定义: 我可没法整天干耗着.
例句: "Hurry up! I can't wait all day!" she yelled. Actually, we all know she's got nothing but all day. ("快点! 我没法整天干耗着!" 她喊道. 事实上, 我们都知道她整天无所事事, 有得是时间干耗)
04. I agree
定义: 我同意. 我赞成.
例句: She says drastic changes are needed for our company, and I agree completely. (她说我们公司需要进行重大改革, 我完全同意)
05. I give you my word
定义: 我向你保证.
例句: I give you my word that I will do everything in my power to have this matter resolved by next week. (我向你保证, 我将竭尽全力在下周之前解决这个问题)
06. I bid you farewell
定义: 我向你告别. (注: bid在这是向人致意之意)
例句: I bid you farewell as you take this next step in your life. May you always be happy and healthy! (在你迈向人生的下一步之际, 我向你道别. 愿你永远快乐健康!)
07. I am into calligraphy
定义: 我喜爱书法. (注: into在此是有兴趣之意)
例句: For as long as I can remember, my mother has been very into dancing. She has taken lessons in a number of different partner dancing styles. (从我记事起, 我的母亲就非常喜欢跳舞. 她学习了多种不同舞伴风格的舞蹈课程)
08. I like your new hair style
定义: 我喜欢妳的新发型. (注: 这是一个对拉近感情很有用的称赞语)
例句: I really like your new hair style. It allows your beautiful smile to shine brighter. (我真的很喜欢你的新发型. 它让你美丽的笑容更加灿烂)
09. am I on trial
定义: 我在接受审问吗? (注: 意指我不满你问问题的态度太粗暴, 好像审问犯人似的)
例句: Am I on trial here? Am I not allowed to hang out with other people? (我在接受审问吗? 我难道不能跟别人出去玩吗?)
10. I grew up in the city
定义: 我在城市里长大; 我在这个城市里长大.
例句: I grew up in the city in an old, but nice neighborhood with little crime, few poor people, even fewer rich people. (我在城里一个老旧, 但良好, 犯罪率低, 穷人少, 但富人更少的社区长大)
11. I'm looking for a job
定义: 我在找工作.
例句: I'm looking for a job, and I see that your organization is hiring for what I'm looking for. Can you refer me to someone there? (我正在找工作, 我看到贵公司正在招募我所寻找的职务. 你能告诉我应该跟哪一位洽谈吗?)
12. I'm dead set against this
定义: 我坚决反对这件事.
例句: His family was dead set against the marriage. (他的家人坚决反对这桩婚事)
13. I'm excited about this opportunity
定义: 我对这个机会感到很兴奋.
例句: I'm excited about this position at XYZ Company because I've been following the company for some time and I'm impressed by its commitment to innovation. (我对XYZ公司的这个职位感到很兴奋, 因为我已经关注此公司有一段时间了, 它对创新的全心投入给我留下了深刻的印象)
14. I totally agree
定义: 我完全同意(某意见).
例句: I totally agree with this guy. His opinion was spot-on. (我完全同意这个人的观点。他的意见一针见血)
15. I wouldn't expect anything from him
定义: 我对他不抱任何期望.
例句: Honestly, I wouldn't expect anything from a friend, much less a stranger. (老实说, 我不会对朋友有任何期望, 更别说陌生人了)
16. I am disappointed in you
定义: 我对你失望.
例句: I tried handwriting in Chinese for the first time after years of no practice and well, I am rather disappointed in myself. (多年没有练习, 我第一次尝试用手书写中文, 唉, 我对我自己相当失望)
17. I wish no ill will on others
定义: 我对别人没有恶意.
例句: I wish no ill will on anyone. The more adversity I face, the stronger I become. The more I get rejected, the more resolute I become. (我对任何人都没有恶意. 越是遇到逆境, 我就越坚强. 越是被拒绝, 我的决心就越强烈)
18. I'm not interested in photo ops
定义: 我对于合影拍照没有兴趣. (注: photo ops是合影拍照机会并带有媒体曝光或出风头之意)
例句: I'm not interested in photo ops. I'm more concerned about getting the problem taken care of in a timely fashion. (我对于合影拍照没有兴趣. 我更关心的是能否及时解决这个问题)
19. I don't suffer fools gladly
定义: 我对笨人没什么耐心.
例句: I don't suffer fools gladly. I'm pretty instinctive and judge quickly. (我对笨人没什么耐心. 我很武断, 凡事容易遽下评断)
20. I've changed my mind
定义: 我已经改变主意了.
例句: I've changed my mind; I think I'm going to build a toolshed instead. (我改变了主意; 我想我准备要建造一个小工具屋)
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