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5分鐘英文口語|“ had better ” 強烈建議 (11)

語言學習都可以透過chatGPT來做更好的解釋翻譯與使用,另外也可以出考題,讓自己每日學習有所回饋,讓我們今天跟學一下常見的英文片語吧 ! !


很多片語有多個不同的含義,取決於上下文來定義,也有很多乍看下會誤會的片語,每天了解四個片語,50天就口語超級進步。



had better(最好):

解釋: This phrase is used to indicate a strong suggestion or advice about what someone should do. It implies that there will be negative consequences if the suggested action is not taken.

這個片語用來表示對某人應該做什麼的強烈建議或建議

暗示如果不採取建議的行動,將會有負面後果


例句:

  1. You had better study for your exam if you want to pass. 如果你想通過考試,最好好好讀書。

  2. She had better leave for the airport now, or she'll miss her flight. 她最好現在就出發去機場,否則她會錯過飛機。

X 常被誤會的錯誤意思 : 有些人可能誤解為純粹的建議,而不是表達出強烈的建議和可能的後果。


 

would rather / would just as soon(寧願):

解釋: These phrases are used to express a preference for one option over another. "Would rather" is slightly more formal, while "would just as soon" is a bit more casual.

這些片語用來表達對一個選項的偏好,而不是另一個選項。"Would rather" 稍微正式一些,而 "would just as soon" 則更加隨意。


例句:

  1. I would rather have pizza for dinner tonight. 我今晚寧願吃比薩。

  2. He would just as soon go to the movies as stay home. 他寧願去看電影,也不想呆在家裡。

X 常被誤會的錯誤意思 : 有些人可能誤解為表示實際情況,而不是表達個人偏好。


 

call it a day/night(收工):

解釋: This phrase is used to indicate that a particular period of work or activity is coming to an end, and it's time to stop and relax.

這個片語用來表示一段特定的工作或活動即將結束,是時候停下來放鬆了


例句:

  1. It's getting late; let's call it a day and continue working tomorrow. 天色已晚,我們收工,明天繼續工作。

  2. After a long day of hiking, we decided to call it a night and go to bed early. 經過一整天的徒步旅行,我們決定早點睡覺。

X 常被誤會的錯誤意思 : 有些人可能誤解為單純的指示結束一天,而不是表示結束一段工作或活動。



 

think of(考慮;想出):

解釋: This phrase has two common meanings. It can mean to consider or contemplate something, or it can mean to come up with an idea or solution.

這個片語有兩個常見的含義。表示考慮或思考某事,也可以表示想出一個想法或解決方案。


例句:

  1. I'm thinking of buying a new car next year. 我正在考慮明年買一輛新車。

  2. She thought of a brilliant solution to the problem. 她想出了一個出色的問題解決方案。

X 常被誤會的錯誤意思 : 有些人可能誤解為僅表示思考,而忽略了它也可以表示想出想法或解決方案。



 

想一下剛剛學到的片語與意思後,來做以下測驗看看吧!



  1. What does the phrase "had better" indicate? a. A polite request b. A strong suggestion or advice c. A casual preference

  2. Which of the following phrases expresses a preference for one option over another in a slightly more formal way? a. Would rather b. Would just as soon c. I prefer

  3. What does the phrase "call it a day/night" mean? a. To decide the time of day b. To end a specific period of work or activity and relax c. To make a phone call before bedtime

  4. What are the two common meanings of the phrase "think of"? a. To dream of and to consider b. To consider and to buy c. To consider and to remember







答案:

  1. b. A strong suggestion or advice

  2. a. Would rather

  3. b. To end a specific period of work or activity and relax

  4. c. To consider and to remember


 

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