可能很多人同外國人交流時,總會感到詞窮,然而如果總是談?wù)撏粋€話題的話會顯得枯燥乏味,每當(dāng)這樣的時候,有技巧的轉(zhuǎn)換話題是最好的補(bǔ)救方法。
1 That reminds me.
那倒提醒了我。
A:My mother called this afternoon. I was so glad to talk with her. I really miss her very much.
B: That reminds me. You have a package from her. They are holding it for you down at the front desk.
A:今天下午我媽來電話了,跟她說話我真高興,我真的太想她了。
B:哦,對了。你媽給你寄來了包裹,前臺幫你保管著。
2 By the way, …
順便說一句,
A: By the way, my teacher told me that she knew you.
B: I’m glad she still remembers me. We worked together a few years ago. How is she doing now?
A:順便說一下,我的老師說認(rèn)識你。
B:我很高興她還記得我,我們幾年前是同事。她現(xiàn)在過得好嗎?
3 You know what?
你知道嗎?
A: You know what? I don’t really like that guy. I think he is sneaky.
B: How come? I think he’s a great guy. What makes you think so?
A:你知道嗎?我不是很喜歡那個家伙,我覺得他很卑鄙。
B:為什么?我覺得他還挺不錯的,你為什么會有那樣的想法呢?
4 I’m not finished.
我還沒說完
A: OK, that’s enough. I understand.
B: I’m not finished. You’re going to listen to me for once! I have a lot more to say.
A:好了,夠了,我明白了。
B:我還沒說完呢,你總得聽我說一次吧!我還有很多話要說呢。
5 Wait a minute.
等等。
A: I finally got a chance to the concert and saw Jay Chou.
B: Wait a minute. Did you say Jay Chou? That’s awesome! I envy you. I would love to meet him in person.
A:我終于在演唱會上看到周杰倫了。
B:等等,你是說周杰倫嗎?真棒啊,我好羨慕你,我也想看看他本人。
6 I have an idea.
我有個好主意。
A: It’s such a nice day today!
B: I have an idea! Let’s go to the park and practice our English!
A: Sounds great!
A:今天天氣真不錯!
B:我有個主意,我們一起去公園練習(xí)英語吧。
A:聽起來不錯!