將話題進行到底:引出下文的口語要素
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,跟她説話我真高興,我真的太想她了。
B:哦,對了。你媽給你寄來了包裹,前台幫你保管着。
2 By the way, …
順便説一句,
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:順便説一下,我的老師説認識你。
B:我很高興她還記得我,我們幾年前是同事。她現在過得好嗎?
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?我不是很喜歡那個傢伙,我覺得他很卑鄙。
B:為什麼?我覺得他還挺不錯的,你為什麼會有那樣的想法呢?
4 I’m not finished.
我還沒説完
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:我還沒説完呢,你總得聽我説一次吧!我還有很多話要説呢。
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:我終於在演唱會上看到周杰倫了。
B:等等,你是説周杰倫嗎?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英語吧。
A:聽起來不錯!