大家说英语 第629期:正式用语(在线收听) |
Conversation A 对话A Taylor: It is a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Chapman. 泰勒:查普曼太太,很高兴认识你。 Susie: Taylor, what are you talking about? 苏西:泰勒,你在说什么? Taylor: Oh, hi, Susie. I'm trying to sound more formal. 泰勒:哦,嗨,苏西。我试着讲话听起来更正式一点。 Susie: Why? 苏西:为什么? Taylor: I'm going to a fancy dinner party tonight. 泰勒:我今晚要去参加一场正式晚宴。 Susie: Do you want me to help you practice? 苏西:你要我帮你练习吗? Taylor: Yes, please! Should I use big words? 泰勒:好,麻烦你了!我应该使用生僻的词汇吗? Susie: No. But be careful how you speak. 苏西:不需要,可是要注意你说话的方式。 Conversation B 对话B Taylor: What do you mean, Susie? 泰勒:苏西,你这么说是什么意思? Susie: Well, speaking in the passive often sounds more formal. It's less personal. 苏西:这个嘛,以被动语态说话听起来通常会比较正式。这样不个人化。 Taylor: Can you give me an example? 泰勒:你可以举个例子吗? Susie: Yes. Don't say, "We'll serve the next course soon." Say, "The next course will be served soon." 苏西:可以。不要说“我们很快就会上下一道菜”,要说“下一道菜很快就会上了”。 Taylor: Oh! I should say, "Ice cream will be served for dessert", not, "We'll serve ice cream for dessert." 泰勒:哦!所以我应该说“冰淇淋将会被端上当甜点”,而不该说“我们供应的甜点是冰淇淋。” Susie: Yes, that's perfect! 苏西:没错,这样就对了! |
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