英国人最常说的十句套话
2014-07-21
英国人最常说的十句套话
对于老外，听到这些话，可能会觉得反感。但是，对于中国人，不妨好好学一下，偶尔用用，反而能增进语感，让native speaker刮目相看。
1. At the end of the day 最终；总的来说
Sure we missed our best player but at the end of the day, John, we just didn't play well enough to win the game.
我们最好的选手不能上场，但是最终来说，还是因为我们发挥得不好，所以无法赢得比赛。
2. Fairly unique 相当独特(这个短语属于过度修饰，语义不清)
I am looking for a fairly unique piece of technology.
我在寻找一种独特的技术。
3. I personally 我个人(这个短语属于同义重复)
I personally don't like her.
我不喜欢她。
4. At this moment in time 此刻(这个短语也属于语义重复)
What's your favorite song right at this moment in time?
此刻你最喜欢的歌是什么？
5. With all due respect 恕我直言；冒昧的说；我并不想冒犯
With all due respect, I think there are some facts you have not considered.
恕我直言，我想你忽略了一些事实。
6. Absolutely 绝对
It is absolutely impossible.
绝对不可能。
7. It's a nightmare 一场噩梦；太糟糕了
For Publishing, It's a Nightmare Before Christmas.
对于出版业来说，圣诞节前发生的事情就像一场噩梦。
8. Shouldn't of 这个短语等于shouldn't have，意为“不应该”，从语法看，是不正确的，但是在口头表达中经常使用。
I shouldn't of had the beer!
我不该喝啤酒
9. 24/7 不间断的；全天候的
24/7 support is a critical part of our offer.
一周7天，每天24小时的售后服务，是我们最重要的承诺。
10. It's not rocket science 显而易见的；常见的；另一种说法是it doesn't take a rocket scientist.
We're talking basic common sense here - it isn't rocket science.
我们在这里说的是常识，又不是高深莫测的东西。
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