Hi! How are you?嗨!最近好吗?
A1随意 这是问候,不是真的在问。常见的回答很简短:Good, thanks. You?
I’m fine, thanks. And you?挺好的,谢谢。你呢?
A1随意
Are you free tomorrow evening?明天晚上有空吗?
A1随意
See you later!回头见!
A1随意
Sorry, I can’t tonight.不好意思,今晚不行。
A1中性
Do you want to come to my party?你想来我的聚会吗?
A1随意
That sounds fun!听起来很好玩!
A1随意
I’m really happy for you.真为你高兴。
A1中性
Shall we meet up for a coffee on Saturday?周六一起喝杯咖啡吧?
A2中性
What do you do in your free time?你业余时间都做什么?
A2中性
Thanks for inviting me!谢谢你邀请我!
A2中性
It was great to catch up.好久没聊,今天聊得真开心。
A2随意 朋友之间说 catch up,是指聊聊上次见面以来各自发生的事。
Never mind, it doesn’t matter.算了,没关系。
A2中性
By the way, did you hear about Tom’s new job?对了,你听说 Tom 换新工作了吗?
A2随意
Let’s keep in touch!保持联系!
A2中性
I had a really nice time yesterday.昨天玩得真开心。
A2中性
Can you send me the address?能把地址发给我吗?
A2随意
I’m going to invite a few friends for dinner.我打算请几个朋友来吃晚饭。
A2中性
Do you fancy a walk later?待会儿想去散散步吗?
B1随意 fancy 是英式口语;美式多说 Do you want to …?
Sorry, I’m running late — I’ll be there in ten minutes.抱歉,我要晚点到——十分钟后到。
B1随意
We had to call off the barbecue because of the rain.因为下雨,我们只好取消了烧烤。
B1中性
She’s been my best friend since school.她从上学时起就是我最好的朋友。
B1中性
We get on really well.我们相处得非常好。
B1中性
You can always rely on me.你随时都可以依靠我。
B1中性
Could you lend me a hand with the move on Saturday?周六搬家你能来帮个忙吗?
B1中性
I fell out with my flatmate over the washing-up.我因为洗碗的事和室友闹翻了。
B1中性
I think there’s been a misunderstanding.我想这里面有误会。
B1中性
Can’t make it tonight, sorry! Rain check?今晚去不了,抱歉!改天?
B1随意 Rain check? 意思是“改天再约?”——聊天时很常见。句首省掉 I 也是聊天的特点。
日常生活中更常说: I can’t make it tonight, sorry. Can we do it another time?
No worries, these things happen.没事,这种事难免。
B1随意
You’re coming on Friday, aren’t you?你周五会来,对吧?
B1中性 句尾的 aren’t you? 期待对方回答“是”——就像中文的“对吧?”“是不是?”