上周我們學(xué)習(xí)了表達“不知道”的一些句型。除了這些常見的句型,英文中還有一些短小的句子可以表達“我不知道”的意思。 以下這一句在口語中非常常用,字面意思是“(它)打敗我了”,也就是“我被難住了”,引申為“我不知道”。 (It) Beats me 我不知道。 — What's the largest river in the world? — Beats me. — How long has this milk been in the fridge? — Beats me. Check the expiration date. 另外有一句與此類似的說法: Search me. — What time does Mary's flight get in? — Search me. 以下兩句話也表達“不知道”的意思,但通常帶有不耐煩的情緒,有“我怎么會知道?”“你問錯人了!”的意思。 How should I know? 我怎么會知道? — Who left the room in such a mess? — How should I know? I’ve only just come home. Don’t ask me. 別問我。 — What time did she say we would get a raise? — Don’t ask me. I’m always the last to know. 如果別人問到的事是你認為沒人會知道的,你可以說: Who knows? 誰知道呢? — Will they ever find the missing aircraft? — Who knows? The search been going on for such a long time now. It’s anyone’s guess. 誰都不知道。 — Who will win the next game? — It’s anyone’s guess. 如果你認為你所知與對方差不多少,或者和對方一樣不太清楚,可以說: Your guess is as good as mine — Do you think we will be able to book the restaurant for Friday? — Your guess is as good as mine. 如果某事你覺得可能是真的,但你并不了解,也可以說: Not as far as I know. 我不知道。 — Has Alan left the company? I haven’t seen him for ages. — Not as far as I know, but I haven’t seen him recently either. Now it's your time to open your mouth and practice! 張開嘴巴練起來! |
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